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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... night , that's all he needs ' . Nan loved birds , no one was allowed to say a word against her bantam hens , and even when her favourite pink and grey galah bit off half the top of Jill's finger , it was Jill's fault , not cocky's . I ...
... night , that's all he needs ' . Nan loved birds , no one was allowed to say a word against her bantam hens , and even when her favourite pink and grey galah bit off half the top of Jill's finger , it was Jill's fault , not cocky's . I ...
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... night with a heavy weight on my chest and my mouth would be all dry inside . I was sure there was someone sitting on ... night . As I grew older , I realised it was Aboriginal music , like some blackfellas were having a corroboree just ...
... night with a heavy weight on my chest and my mouth would be all dry inside . I was sure there was someone sitting on ... night . As I grew older , I realised it was Aboriginal music , like some blackfellas were having a corroboree just ...
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... night . We was near the swamp . That night air was bad for you , Sally . It made you sick . You should have been up North , you're no good in the cold . Now , this is something I've told no one . You mightn't believe me . ' Member when ...
... night . We was near the swamp . That night air was bad for you , Sally . It made you sick . You should have been up North , you're no good in the cold . Now , this is something I've told no one . You mightn't believe me . ' Member when ...
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