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 268
... They'd turn their faces into the pillow and cry , because they knew if Miss Moore heard them , she'd give them a smack . She hated being disturbed at night . I couldn't stand it if they cried too long , I'd take them into bed with me ...
... They'd turn their faces into the pillow and cry , because they knew if Miss Moore heard them , she'd give them a smack . She hated being disturbed at night . I couldn't stand it if they cried too long , I'd take them into bed with me ...
Page 286
... they'd get word that the coast was clear and the whole village would have a big dance in one of the barns to celebrate the fact that they'd outwitted the Germans again . They'd all laugh and dance and drink too much vino . It was too ...
... they'd get word that the coast was clear and the whole village would have a big dance in one of the barns to celebrate the fact that they'd outwitted the Germans again . They'd all laugh and dance and drink too much vino . It was too ...
Page 334
... they'd grow up and go to school one day . I was black , I was a servant . How can they be your family ? The only friend I had then was Queenie's mother , Mrs Quigley . She was housekeeping for the Cruikshanks in Claremont . I used to ...
... they'd grow up and go to school one day . I was black , I was a servant . How can they be your family ? The only friend I had then was Queenie's mother , Mrs Quigley . She was housekeeping for the Cruikshanks in Claremont . I used to ...
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