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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... took me from Corunna Downs , she was only a baby , with real white blonde hair , and now , here she was , a grown ... took to visiting her as often as I could . One year , I hired a buggy and pair for two shillings and took her to the ...
... took me from Corunna Downs , she was only a baby , with real white blonde hair , and now , here she was , a grown ... took to visiting her as often as I could . One year , I hired a buggy and pair for two shillings and took her to the ...
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... took Albert when they took Arthur , but Albert got sick and came back to the station . He was a good worker . He liked playing with me . He called me his little sister . They was a good mob on Corunna . A real good mob . I been thinkin ...
... took Albert when they took Arthur , but Albert got sick and came back to the station . He was a good worker . He liked playing with me . He called me his little sister . They was a good mob on Corunna . A real good mob . I been thinkin ...
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... took me . She was broken - hearted , God bless her . When Gladdie was in Parkerville , I tried to get up there as ... took , so they took some more . I was so weak I couldn't lift my head . I was that weak . I think I turned white with ...
... took me . She was broken - hearted , God bless her . When Gladdie was in Parkerville , I tried to get up there as ... took , so they took some more . I was so weak I couldn't lift my head . I was that weak . I think I turned white with ...
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