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Chapter 1, The West

• New South Wales was described as being a vast plain.

• Prior to the settlers, New South Wales housed mostly convicts.

• The settlers farmed mostly sheep.

• Because of the white settlers, New South Wales and Australia became a very wealthy country.

Chapter 2, Coorain

• Conway's parents moved to Coorain. Her father loved the idea of a farm while her mother dislikeed the country.

• The Kers had two sons and slowly began to make money from their land.

• While getting medical attention in Sydney, Mrs. Ker learned that she was pregnant again but also had uterine growths.

• When Mrs. Ker was told to have a hysterectomy, she decided to do nothing and return home.

• Jill was born without a problem.

• Mrs. Ker hired help around the house and made her children do chores, which made her happier.

Chapter 3, Childhood

• The Kers' farm brought them moderate financial success.

• Many...

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