My PlaceTraces the experiences of Sally Morgan's life, growing up in Perth in the 50s & 60s. Through the memories and images of her childhood and adolescence, vague hints and echoes begin to emerge and a fascinating story unfolds - a mystery of identity, complete with clues and suggested solutions. |
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Page 89
... called to the Head's office once again and Jill and I with her . After speaking to Mum privately , we were called in . ' This is a most serious matter , girls ' , the Head said sternly , ' I have even considered calling the police in ...
... called to the Head's office once again and Jill and I with her . After speaking to Mum privately , we were called in . ' This is a most serious matter , girls ' , the Head said sternly , ' I have even considered calling the police in ...
Page 144
... called that . It's not right , they got feelings . ' ' Nan , did you say you'd been called that ? ' She put her hand over her mouth . ' Who was it , Nan ? What rotten bugger called you that ? ' ' Don't want to talk about it , Sally ...
... called that . It's not right , they got feelings . ' ' Nan , did you say you'd been called that ? ' She put her hand over her mouth . ' Who was it , Nan ? What rotten bugger called you that ? ' ' Don't want to talk about it , Sally ...
Page 175
... called the top half of the station , where I lived , Mool - nya - moonya . The lower half , the outstation , we called Boog - gi - gee - moonya . The land of my people was all round there , from the Condin River to Nullagine , right ...
... called the top half of the station , where I lived , Mool - nya - moonya . The lower half , the outstation , we called Boog - gi - gee - moonya . The land of my people was all round there , from the Condin River to Nullagine , right ...
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