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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... watched Jill curiously . She seemed neither excited nor daunted by the prospect of being away from home . I put her calmness down to ignorance , and felt sure that , once our walk led us within . sight of school , Jill would break down ...
... watched Jill curiously . She seemed neither excited nor daunted by the prospect of being away from home . I put her calmness down to ignorance , and felt sure that , once our walk led us within . sight of school , Jill would break down ...
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Sally Morgan. the back steps of the verandah and watched as they both climbed high into the trees . I was sorry to ... watched curiously as he brushed a tear from his eye . Give Grandpa a few beers and he'd cry over anything . ' In the ...
Sally Morgan. the back steps of the verandah and watched as they both climbed high into the trees . I was sorry to ... watched curiously as he brushed a tear from his eye . Give Grandpa a few beers and he'd cry over anything . ' In the ...
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... watched curiously as Nan paused in the doorway and peered intently into the semi - darkness . Her squinting eyes paused for a moment on me . I don't know whether she actually registered my presence , or saw me merely as part of the ...
... watched curiously as Nan paused in the doorway and peered intently into the semi - darkness . Her squinting eyes paused for a moment on me . I don't know whether she actually registered my presence , or saw me merely as part of the ...
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