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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... passed Jill simply because we were related . Jill sat the test the following week and passed . I breathed a sigh of relief . I wasn't sure how long I could hold out against Mum's Blood's Thicker Than Water routine . They had a Safety ...
... passed Jill simply because we were related . Jill sat the test the following week and passed . I breathed a sigh of relief . I wasn't sure how long I could hold out against Mum's Blood's Thicker Than Water routine . They had a Safety ...
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... passed me the toasting fork . It had been hand - made out of two bits of wire twined together . There were three sharp prongs and a long handle with a loop on the end so you could hang it on a nail next to the stove . The nail had ...
... passed me the toasting fork . It had been hand - made out of two bits of wire twined together . There were three sharp prongs and a long handle with a loop on the end so you could hang it on a nail next to the stove . The nail had ...
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... passed , it was generally accepted that you would do another two years ' study and aim at entrance to university . Mum was keen on me doing well , so I decided that , for her , I'd make the effort and try and pass subjects I'd ...
... passed , it was generally accepted that you would do another two years ' study and aim at entrance to university . Mum was keen on me doing well , so I decided that , for her , I'd make the effort and try and pass subjects I'd ...
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