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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... never took any interest in my drawings , he was completely enveloped in his own world . He never went to the pub now , we were too poor to be able to afford the petrol . There was never any money for toys , clothes , furniture , barely ...
... never took any interest in my drawings , he was completely enveloped in his own world . He never went to the pub now , we were too poor to be able to afford the petrol . There was never any money for toys , clothes , furniture , barely ...
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... never beat him . I was afraid of his father . My mother used to say to me , ' Jilly - yung , never beat Pixie in a fight . When he wants to fight , you walk away . ' She was a wise woman . Howden was a good - looking man , well liked ...
... never beat him . I was afraid of his father . My mother used to say to me , ' Jilly - yung , never beat Pixie in a fight . When he wants to fight , you walk away . ' She was a wise woman . Howden was a good - looking man , well liked ...
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... 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 . McQuarie came in and saw me and laughed , ' Hey ...
... 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 . McQuarie came in and saw me and laughed , ' Hey ...
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