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 192
... gave him the sack . McQuarie was a good man , he never growled at me . I remember once , I was in the barn putting blinkers on a horse , I had to climb up onto the manger to do it . I was only small . It took me a long time to grow ...
... gave him the sack . McQuarie was a good man , he never growled at me . I remember once , I was in the barn putting blinkers on a horse , I had to climb up onto the manger to do it . I was only small . It took me a long time to grow ...
Page 195
... gave me thirty shillings . That was more than I expected . I picked up my swag and went over and saw Dick McQuarie . ' Dick ' , I said , ' how much you want for that old bike of yours ? ' . ' My old bike ? Well , let me see , about ...
... gave me thirty shillings . That was more than I expected . I picked up my swag and went over and saw Dick McQuarie . ' Dick ' , I said , ' how much you want for that old bike of yours ? ' . ' My old bike ? Well , let me see , about ...
Page 305
... gave me a loan , she knew I would pay her back . I soon had that shop on its feet and doing twice as well as when the previous owners had it . It gave me a new independence and something to be proud of . Also , it gave us the extra money ...
... gave me a loan , she knew I would pay her back . I soon had that shop on its feet and doing twice as well as when the previous owners had it . It gave me a new independence and something to be proud of . Also , it gave us the extra money ...
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