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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... face into the wind and felt it roar up my nostrils and down into my throat . With cold ruthlessness , it sought out and captured my reluctant inside wrinkles , and flung them onto the passing road . I closed my eyes , relaxed and ...
... face into the wind and felt it roar up my nostrils and down into my throat . With cold ruthlessness , it sought out and captured my reluctant inside wrinkles , and flung them onto the passing road . I closed my eyes , relaxed and ...
Page 34
... face was turned backwards towards our house . He knew that Mum would be watching us from behind the curtains , and , if he looked really upset , she might weaken and call him back . Some days , he began his sobbing ritual so early that ...
... face was turned backwards towards our house . He knew that Mum would be watching us from behind the curtains , and , if he looked really upset , she might weaken and call him back . Some days , he began his sobbing ritual so early that ...
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... face in front of your friends . There was an empty cottage where old Sister Fanny lived . Actually , she lived on a ... face and said , ' Haaa ! ' . I jumped back in shock . She had lank , uncombed shoulder- length hair and she looked ...
... face in front of your friends . There was an empty cottage where old Sister Fanny lived . Actually , she lived on a ... face and said , ' Haaa ! ' . I jumped back in shock . She had lank , uncombed shoulder- length hair and she looked ...
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