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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... decided that , when I grew up , I would never drink or marry a man who drank . The smell of alcohol , especially beer , had the power to make me sick . I also decided that I would never be poor . It wasn't that I was ashamed of what we ...
... decided that , when I grew up , I would never drink or marry a man who drank . The smell of alcohol , especially beer , had the power to make me sick . I also decided that I would never be poor . It wasn't that I was ashamed of what we ...
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... decided it was too much and found homes for half of them . Then , my white rabbit escaped , one of the dogs was run over , and another cat went wild . The dog we lost had been an old and treasured member of the family . I decided we ...
... decided it was too much and found homes for half of them . Then , my white rabbit escaped , one of the dogs was run over , and another cat went wild . The dog we lost had been an old and treasured member of the family . I decided we ...
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... decided that , when I grew up , I wanted to be a film star . The play was so popular that the Home decided to put it on in a hall next to Christ Church Grammar in Claremont . We were all loaded onto a big cattle truck and off we went ...
... decided that , when I grew up , I wanted to be a film star . The play was so popular that the Home decided to put it on in a hall next to Christ Church Grammar in Claremont . We were all loaded onto a big cattle truck and off we went ...
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