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 213
... someone will get my powers . I don't know who . They have to have a good heart , and live a simple life . Otherwise ... someone to write it for years , now I'm glad I didn't . It should be someone in the family , like . It's fittin ' . I ...
... someone will get my powers . I don't know who . They have to have a good heart , and live a simple life . Otherwise ... someone to write it for years , now I'm glad I didn't . It should be someone in the family , like . It's fittin ' . I ...
Page 235
... to say , but she didn't want to let her feelings show . In many ways , she was a very private person . One night when they were alone , Mum told her how Annie and a lot of the other older ones from Corunna Downs 235 29 Someone Like.
... to say , but she didn't want to let her feelings show . In many ways , she was a very private person . One night when they were alone , Mum told her how Annie and a lot of the other older ones from Corunna Downs 235 29 Someone Like.
Page 301
... someone like you bring up kids and you know it . I'm the one that'll get custody , I'll give them to my parents . ' I knew what he meant . I always had a sinking feeling in my stomach when he said that . Aboriginal women weren't allowed ...
... someone like you bring up kids and you know it . I'm the one that'll get custody , I'll give them to my parents . ' I knew what he meant . I always had a sinking feeling in my stomach when he said that . Aboriginal women weren't allowed ...
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