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Part 3: Eps 101 - 150
Part 4: Eps 151 - 200
Part 6: Eps 251 - 300

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201. Standover

Barbara Young.......Benita Collings
Jack Miller.......Norman Yemm
Mark Richards.......Alfred Bell
Fred Baker.......Maurie Fields
Josie Turner.......Amber Mae Cecil
Sammy Judd.......Roy Lyons
'Basher' Collins.......Vernon Weaver
Bluey West.......Alan Rowe
Bill O'Brien.......Jack Perry
Mike Turner.......David Clendinning
Const. Ray Preston.......Peter Cavanagh
Barman.......Frank Gow

Script.......Gwenda Marsh
Director.......Ian Crawford
Film Director.......John Walker
Producer.......Marie Trevor
Executive Producer.......Don Battye

Synopsis: An old friend of Det. Peters is about to be married, but his girlfriend has a criminal background that is exploited by operatives of a standover racket.

Notes: Patricia Smith does not appear in this episode.

Airdate: Melbourne 26/9/73, Sydney 15/8/73, Wollongong NSW 5/12/73, Newcastle NSW 26/2/74

202. Don't Ask Me

Liz Green.......Jenee Welsh
Ted Burns.......Fred 'Cul' Cullen
Bill Gates/Marshall.......Sandy Harbutt
June Ross.......Melissa Jaffer
Alex Green.......Ric Hutton
Car yard manager.......Denzil Howson
Mrs. Arnot.......Leila Hayes
Dr. Mitchell.......Don Smibert
Wilson.......Alan Stewart
Drug Squad Detective.......Michael Aggio

Script.......Ron McLean
Director.......Ian Crawford
Film Director.......John Walker
Producer.......Marie Trevor
Executive Producer.......Don Battye

Synopsis: Const. Dwyer is first on the scene of a narcotics robbery at a warehouse, and is seriously bashed when he attempts to apprehend the criminals. One of the drug pushers is trained in unarmed combat, and he controls the supply for 17-year-old addict Liz Green, a sad and dominated character from a good family who is controlled, degraded and nearly destroyed.

Notes: Patricia Smith does not appear in this episode.

Airdate: Melbourne 3/10/73, Sydney 22/8/73, Wollongong NSW 12/12/73

203. Willie

Willie Evans.......Ernie Bourne
Clive Collins.......Peter Adams
Joey Saunders.......Gus Mercurio
Edgar Evans.......Tony Bazell
Shirley Wagstaff.......Lenice Reed
Julie O'Brien.......Barbara West
Marion Evans.......Maggie Dence
Johnny Reid.......Ken Snodgrass
Mountjoy.......Gary Nicholls
Keating.......Herbert Payne

Script.......Charles Stamp
Director.......Ian Crawford
Film Director.......David Charles
Producer.......Marie Trevor
Executive Producer.......Don Battye

Synopsis: Willie Evans is released from prison after serving three years for the theft of $17,000 which was not recovered on his arrest. He attracts great interest from his wife, his brother, a fellow former convict and the police.

Notes: Patricia Smith does not appear in this episode.

Airdate: Melbourne 10/10/73, Sydney 29/8/73, Newcastle NSW 12/3/74

Ep. 202: Gerard Kennedy & Sandy Harbutt

204. My Pretty Maid

Wendy Morris.......Lynette Curran
Jill Edwards.......Kris McQuade
Brent Campbell.......Gerard Maguire
Rick Simpson.......Jay Bland
Tim West.......Michael Ferguson
Simpson.......Alan Rowe
Joan Morris.......Pauline Charleston
Jock.......Gary Down
Clarke.......Ernest Wilson

Script.......Don Rogers
Director.......Ian Crawford
Film Director.......David Charles
Producer.......Marie Trevor
Executive Producer.......Don Battye

Synopsis: When a neighbour of Det. Sgt. Vickers becomes involved with a gang of hoodlums, it causes great concern for the Yarra Central police, particularly WPC Stewart who becomes a victim of the yobbos.

Airdate: Melbourne 17/10/73, Sydney 5/9/73, Newcastle NSW 19/3/74

205. Damsel In Distress

Angela Hughes.......Helen Morse
Ivan Richardson.......Serge Lazareff
Geoffrey Hughes.......Owen Weingott
Emma Richardson.......Hilda Scurr

Script.......Tom Hegarty

Synopsis: A young girl makes a complaint to the police to prevent her father from re-marrying. When this doesn't work, she employs an inept criminal to use more drastic action.

Airdate: Melbourne 24/10/73, Sydney 12/9/73, Newcastle NSW 26/3/74, Kalgoorlie WA 3/4/75

206. Bella

Thompson.......Tom Farley
Bella Morris.......Margot Lee
Kathy Morris.......Rosalie Fletcher
Toby King.......Brian Hannan

Synopsis: Yarra Central police have a baffling case on their hands when a prostitute befriends a young criminal. This association, together with the arrival of the prostitute's daughter, leads to a tragic end.

Airdate: Melbourne 31/10/73, Sydney 19/9/73, Wollongong NSW 9/1/74, Newcastle NSW 3/4/74, Mt Gambier SA 22/4/74

207. Young Hennessy

Young Hennessy.......John Fegan
Rocky Chapman.......Gus Mercurio
Milly Hennessy.......Hilda Scurr
Luke.......Simon Drake
Frankie.......Rod Williams
Dulcie.......Penny Shelton

Script.......Douglas Tainsh

Synopsis: Young Hennessy, a boxing champion of the 1930's, is reputed to have hidden away a great deal of money in his old house. Knowing that so many people are trying to take advantage of the old man, a young boy, Luke, decides to manage his life.

Airdate: Melbourne 7/11/73, Sydney 26/9/73

208. The Criminal Type

Jenny Franklin.......Diane Craig
Kim.......Sally Conabere
Gordon Cook.......David Cameron
Douglas Bennett.......Peter Aanensen
Mrs. Cook.......Kay Eklund

Synopsis: Banner's girlfriend Jenny Franklin is a source of help when Banner is forced to investigate the possible criminal past of an old friend.

Airdate: Melbourne 14/11/73

Ted Hamilton

209. Fear Street

Carl Fisher.......Tony Bazell
June Garrett.......Fay Kelton
Patrick Reid.......John Trenaman
Rene Fisher.......Betty Lucas

Synopsis: Yarra Central police are called in to find the sender of anonymous obscene letters to a number of married women all living in the same street.

Airdate: Melbourne 21/11/73, Sydney 10/10/73, Newcastle NSW 24/4/74

210. You Do Your Best

Josie.......Clare Balmford
Les Lane.......Don Philps
Val.......Betty Ross
Wilson.......Brian Moll
Mrs. Wilson.......Dorothy Bradley
Tim.......Peter Dahlsen

Synopsis: When an attractive but retarded girl is almost raped by a gang of yobbos, her father takes the law into his own hands to punish those responsible.

Notes: The Broadcasting Control Board ruled that this episode could not be screened before 8:30 PM.

Airdate: Melbourne 28/11/73, Sydney 17/10/73, Newcastle NSW 1/5/74, Mt Gambier SA 27/5/74

211. For Old Crimes Sake

Martha.......Kris McQuade
Sarah Peach.......Kay McFeeter
Edward Harris.......Tom Farley
Horrie.......Roy Day
Ethel Peach.......Margaret Christensen
Mottram.......Bill Bennett

Synopsis: An old man's dreams for his beloved grandniece result in tragedy when he turns to crime to help her establish a decent life.

Airdate: Melbourne 5/12/73, Sydney 24/10/73, Wollongong NSW 13/2/74

212. Hit Run

Alex.......Terry Gill
Joe.......Maurie Fields
Fiona Rogers.......Lenice Reed
Mark.......John Clayton
Harry Anderson.......David Mitchell
Paul Rogers.......Mike Ferguson
Alison.......Vivienne Garrett
Collins.......Geoff Parry
Mrs. Ridley.......Pauline Charleston

Script.......Monte Miller

Synopsis: Yarra Central police are set a difficult task when a young girl is killed following a hit and run accident.

Airdate: Melbourne 13/2/74, Sydney 31/10/73, Adelaide 5/2/74, Wollongong NSW 20/2/74, Newcastle NSW 15/5/74, Mt Gambier SA 3/6/74

213. Triangle

Jenny Franklin.......Diane Craig
Freer.......Anthony Hawkins
Gibson.......Simon Chilvers
Janie.......Toni Lamond

Synopsis: Det. Sgt. Banner finds his personal life in turmoil when an ex-boyfriend of Jenny's arrives from London on business.

Airdate: Melbourne & Wollongong NSW 27/2/74, Adelaide 7/2/74

214. Backlash

Liz Macleod.......Sally Conabere
Mal White.......Peter Gwynne
Marcie White.......Lesley Baker
Jean Macleod.......Franki Stewart

Synopsis: Mal White has served eight years for robbery with violence and attempted bribery. All he wants on his release is a savage revenge on those who caused his imprisonment. One of his intended victims is Sgt. Scotty Macleod.

Airdate: Melbourne 20/2/74, Sydney 14/11/73, Newcastle NSW 29/5/74

Gerard Kennedy

215. Talk Back

Betty Miller.......Rowena Wallace
Karen Marsh.......Elspeth Ballantyne
Alan Hodges.......Brian Wenzel
Solicitor.......Roly Barlee
Steven Miller.......Bryon Williams

Script.......Roger Simpson

Synopsis: Billly Miller, a 10-year-old boy, goes missing - he is last seen riding his bike along a road leading to a rubbish tip. His disappearance, unnoticed by his mother, is later reported by his teacher, Karen Marsh. Yarra Central police search for his body in the creek at the tip, and fear that a man with a known record of sex offences is involved.

Notes: Roger Simpson won an Awgie Award for Best Script For TV Series Drama (1974) for this episode.

Airdate: Melbourne 6/3/74, Sydney 21/11/73, Gippsland VIC 30/1/74, Wollongong NSW 15/3/74

216. In At The Kill

Joe Bianchi.......Frank Gallagher
George Meadows.......Syd Conabere
Ross.......Mark Albiston

Synopsis: When an itinerant, middle-aged bushman arrives in Melbourne, he soon finds himself involved in a turmoil of trouble. The situation is complicated further when he appears to fall in love with Policewoman Margaret Stewart.

Airdate: Melbourne 13/3/74, Brisbane 9/5/74, Newcastle NSW 12/6/74, Wollongong NSW 22/3/74

217. The Slasher

Tom.......Ken Goodlet
Sherry.......Judy Jack
Darryl.......Alan Wilson
Louise.......Joan Letch

Script.......Douglas Tainsh
Producer.......Rita Tanno

Synopsis: An ex-policeman, with the help of his friends, investigates attacks on girls by a mentally deranged razor slasher. The further the investigation proceeds, the more it points to his own son being the slasher.

Airdate: Melbourne 20/3/74, Wollongong NSW 29/3/74

Ep. 215: Ted Hamilton & Peter Cavanagh

218. Sergeant Banner

Jenny Franklin.......Diane Craig
Edward Corcoran.......Jerry Thomas
Charlie White.......James Boles
David Thompson.......Vince Martin
Williams.......Syd Heylen
Liz.......Julie Day
George Miller.......Gerald Fraser
McMahon.......George Cunningham
Jill.......Jutta Lesins
Karen.......Cherry Blaskett
Pay clerk.......Bruce Beck
Sgt. Henry Franklin.......Richard Morton
Const. Ray Preston.......Peter Cavanagh

Script.......Colin Eggleston
Director.......Rod Hardy
Film Director.......Colin Eggleston
Producer.......Rita Tanno
Executive Producer.......Don Battye

Synopsis: A gang of four dangerous criminals pull a major payroll robbery, and the entire Yarra Central crew is called in to assist. While arresting one of the thieves, Banner is shot in the shoulder and is forced to take a few days leave. He spends the time with his girlfriend Jenny, but her constant contact with friends she knew in England plus the pressures of Banner's job puts a strain on their relationship. So much so that Banner fears he may lose her. With this problem on his mind, plus the efforts to locate and capture the ringleader of the gang, he comes to the point where he almost has to choose between the police force and Jenny.

Notes: 90 minute episode. Ted Hamilton does not appear in this episode, nor is he credited on the opening titles. Although officially numbered 218, this episode was made at the same time as Nos. 231 - 232, and was one of the last black and white episodes made. It was screened in Melbourne between eps. 236 & 237; in Sydney it was shown after ep. 258.

Airdate: Melbourne 25/7/74, Sydney 28/10/74

Ep. 218: Gerard Kennedy & Diane Craig

219. Charity Affair

Hugh Mitchell.......Tim Eliott
Vernon Mitchell.......John Nash
Patricia.......Ann Wiles
Geoff Walsh.......Dennis Miller
Denise Mitchell.......Jill Forster
Rex Collins.......Peter Norton
Marshall.......Jeffrey Hodgson

Script.......Gwenda Marsh

Synopsis: Police protection is requested at a charity function where a routine job turns into a possible murder investigation. Const. Dwyer takes on a dual role - one is undercover in the part of a criminal.

Airdate: Melbourne 27/3/74, Sydney 5/12/73, Newcastle NSW 25/6/74, Wollongong NSW 5/4/74, Mt Gambier SA 15/7/74

220. The Munich Job

Andrea Hayes.......Rowena Wallace
Mark Hudson.......Tony Allen
Klaus Fischer.......Eric Reiman
Gustav Hiller.......Gavin Hamilton
Mr. Hayes.......David John

Script.......Charles Stamp

Synopsis: Yarra Central police become involved in an Interpol inquiry when it is thought that a suspect for a recent jewel robbery in Munich may be living in the area.

Airdate: Melbourne 3/4/74, Sydney 23/1/74, Wollongong NSW 12/4/74, Newcastle NSW 3/7/74, Mt Gambier SA 22/7/74

221. Approach With Caution

Mrs. Kirby.......Helen Morse
Albert Walker.......Gus Mercurio
Harvey Moore.......Frank Hamilton
Mrs. Walker.......Patricia Stewart
Kirby.......Les James
Gimpy.......Peter Williamson
Mrs. Moore.......Mary Marschall
Const. Ray Preston.......Peter Cavanagh

Synopsis: Police are on full alert when they are informed that a sadistic psychopath and a mad bomber, who have both escaped from a country hospital, are heading towards Melbourne in an attempt to destroy those who helped imprison them.

Airdate: Melbourne 10/4/74, Sydney 30/1/74, Newcastle NSW 10/7/74, Wollongong NSW 19/4/74

222. Emperor Craig

Matthew Craig.......Robert Bruning
John Sutcliffe.......John Clayton
Paul Craig.......Clive Davies
Albert Meadows.......Roy Day
Elaine Craig.......Margaret Cruickshank
Ryan.......Les James
Walsh.......Ken Snodgrass
Miss Farrell.......Jan Morgan

Script.......Charles Stamp
Producer.......Rita Tanno

Synopsis: Matthew Craig, the powerful head of a large publishing company, becomes the target for a series of bitter hoaxes. Investigations reveal that Craig has many enemies.

Airdate: Melbourne 17/4/74, Sydney 6/2/74, Wollongong NSW 26/4/74

223. An Eye For An Eye

Wendy.......Denise Drysdale
Inspector Hogan.......Frank Wilson
Eileen Vickers.......Moya O'Sullivan
Ralph Hunter.......Ric Hutton
Robert Foster.......Hamish Hughes
Jerry Hunter.......Ron Southcott
Marjorie.......Charmian Jacka
James.......Geoff Parry

Script.......Roger Simpson
Producer.......Rita Tanno

Synopsis: Det. Sgt. Vickers finds his career is in jeopardy when he faces a charge for the manslaughter of the son of a prominent barrister.

Airdate: Melbourne 24/4/74, Sydney 13/2/74, Adelaide 12/3/74, Wollongong NSW 3/5/74

224. For My Next Trick

Stephen Rogers.......Tim Eliott
Countess Olga.......Nina Gregory
Angela Ward.......Cornelia Frances
Lacey.......Peter Cummins

Producer.......Rita Tanno

Synopsis: The presence of a brilliant pick-pocket is felt when racing carnival punters complain of missing wallets. Police spend many hours at race meetings to track down the offender.

Airdate: Melbourne 1/5/74, Sydney 20/2/74

225. All For One

Carol.......Julieanne Newbould
Eric Anderson.......Gordon Glenwright
Diane Anderson.......Clare Balmford
Larry Taylor.......Paul Young
Brett Anderson.......Alan Wilson
Mrs. Anderson.......Dorothy Bradley

Script.......Gwenda Marsh

Synopsis: An unmotivated bashing looks like it could be the beginning of a series of similar loutish crimes. Suspicion falls on the son of a wealthy self-made man, who uses money to buy affection and obedience from his children, and is forced to face the fact that the making of money is not the answer to all human problems.

Airdate: Melbourne 8/5/74, Sydney 27/2/74, Newcastle NSW 7/8/74

Chuck Faulkner

226. The Battle Of Waterloo Street

'Tiger' Jackson....... Keith Eden
Miss Bobby Paigely.......Sheila Florance
Keith McCrae.......Jerry Thomas
Jonesy.......Patrick Edgeworth
Van de Velda.......David John
Edward James.......Norman Kaye
Denver Phillips.......Jon Finlayson
Mrs. Capolotti.......Valma Pratt
Martin.......Tom Lake
Man.......Hugh Henshaw
Woman.......Myrtle Woods
Dog.......'Jimpus'

Script.......Douglas Tainsh
Director.......John Jacob
Film Director.......Colin Eggleston
Producer.......Rita Tanno
Executive Producer.......Don Battye

Synopsis: A developer uses unscrupulous methods to force people to sell their homes in Waterloo Street to make way for a shopping complex. Miss Bobby Paigely has been living in her house for 30 years and refuses to move. Her boarders and friends come to her aid, and decide on a campaign against the development company which results in a street battle, complete with flour bombs and squirting water from hoses. The Yarra Central police arrive and become embroiled in the fight.

Notes: A song to the tune of 'Fanny Bay' was specially written for this episode by David Charles and Douglas Tainsh.

Airdate: Melbourne 15/5/74, Sydney 11/3/74, Wollongong NSW 24/5/74

Ep. 226: Jerry Thomas & Terence Donovan

227. Friends And Neighbours

John Hyland.......Ernie Bourne
Anna Kontos.......Natalie Mosco
Nick Kontos.......Bryon Williams
Steve Mitchell.......Les James
Mrs. Martin.......Margaret Christensen
Mrs. Hyland.......Judy Johnson
Const. Ray Preston.......Peter Cavanagh

Script.......Gwenda Marsh
Director.......Gary Conway
Producer.......Rita Tanno

Synopsis: When a young boy is killed in a road accident, Yarra Central police suspect an ulterior motive for his death, especially when they learn of threats against his family.

Airdate: Melbourne 22/5/74, Wollongong NSW 31/5/74, Newcastle NSW 21/8/74, Grafton NSW 1/10/74

228. Parable

Wayne Fraser.......Jon Finlayson
Simon Barrett.......John Orcsik
Cassandra.......Lesley Baker
Rev. David Marshall.......Michael Ferguson
Harry Bush.......George Olasz
Landlady.......Murielle Salter
Mary.......Josephine Knur

Synopsis: Yarra Central police question the activities of a young evangelist when it appears that he has assaulted a young prostitute.

Airdate: Melbourne 29/5/74, Sydney 18/3/74, Wollongong NSW 7/6/74, Newcastle NSW 28/8/74

Ep. 227: Ernie Bourne & Margaret Christensen

229. Mad About The Boy

Pru Turner.......Kris McQuade
Chris Rapp.......Tony Bonner
Dixie Palmer.......Maurie Fields
Jill Ferris.......Anne Charleston
Ron Bryant.......Paul Bertram
Carla.......Louise Le Strange
Boutique owner.......Katrina Pye
Gladys Williams.......Mary Marschall
Const. Ray Preston.......Peter Cavanagh

Script.......Jonathan Dawson
Director.......Graeme Arthur
Film Director.......David Charles
Producer.......Rita Tanno
Executive Producer.......Don Battye
Script Editor.......Roger Le Mesurier

Synopsis: Jill Ferris, an old school friend of Margaret Stewart, finds herself in trouble through her love for a younger man, which leads into crime.

Airdate: Melbourne 5/6/74, Sydney 25/3/74, Wollongong NSW 14/6/74

Ep. 229: Tony Bonner & Gerard Kennedy

230. Baxter's Son

Jan Baxter.......Kay McFeeter
Jack Cook.......Dennis Grosvenor
Bob Baxter.......Don Philps
Steve Baxter.......Paul Woods
Const. Ray Preston.......Peter Cavanagh
.......Noel Browne

Synopsis: Yarra Central is rocked by a wave of house breakings, all having a common link. Vickers becomes personally involved when a high ranking detective and friend emerges as a prime suspect.

Airdate: Melbourne 19/6/74, Sydney 1/4/74, Adelaide 30/4/74, Mt Gambier SA 30/9/74

231. The Tribunal

Paula Klein.......Jeanie Drynan
'The Tribunal'.......Owen Weingott
Leonard Jago.......Guy Le Claire
Eli Lindtner.......Louis Wishart
Norman Lindtner.......Bryon Williams

Script.......Douglas Tainsh

Synopsis: Yarra Central police find themselves involved in a struggle between political factions when they investigate an attempted bombing.

Airdate: Melbourne 12/6/74, Sydney 8/4/74, Canberra 1/10/74, Wollongong NSW 28/6/74, Newcastle NSW 18/9/74, Mt Gambier SA 7/10/74

Ep. 230: Peter Cavanagh, Noel Browne & Terence Donovan

232. Nobody Cares

Ron Bell.......John Diedrich
McKenzie.......Deryck Barnes
Angela McKenzie.......Natalie Bate
Helga.......Margaret Cruickshank
Bruner.......Kurt Ludescher
Thomas.......John Murphy
Miller.......Ian Ferguson
Ilse.......Cheryl Perkins
Miss Kingsley.......Gwynneth Hughes
Woman in park.......Mary Marshall
Const. Ray Preston.......Peter Cavanagh

Script.......Eddie Hepple
Director.......Darryl Sheen

Synopsis: A school girl is bashed unconscious, and another disappears. The police suspect rape and kidnap, but new evidence shows the crimes in a different light, and reveals a new facet of the two girls characters. It transpires that Angela McKenzie tried to get money from her father by having her boyfriend Ron Bell 'kidnap' her and demand a $500 ransom. Bell attempts a doublecross but Angela is wise to this, and she shoots him at the waterfront as the police move in.

Notes: First colour episode.

Airdate: Melbourne 26/6/74, Sydney 22/4/74, Newcastle NSW 2/10/74

Ep. 232: Natalie Bate & Gerard Kennedy; John Diedrich & Terence Donovan

233. The Man In The Saville Row Suit

Arthur Manning.......Gus Mercurio
Rod Woods.......David Cameron
Bill Reed.......Edmund Pegge
Emma Scott.......Brenda Addie
Mrs. Darcy.......Leila Hayes
George Darcy.......Frank Hamilton
Ralph Morris.......John Proper
Douglas Scott.......Charles Norman
Secretary.......Helen Cornish
Andy Billson.......Robert Forza
Const. Ray Preston.......Peter Cavanagh

Script.......Jonathan Dawson
Director.......Rod Hardy
Film Director.......Darryl Sheen
Producer.......Rita Tanno
Executive Producer.......Don Battye
Script Editor.......Roger Le Mesurier

Synopsis: Yarra central police are up against formidable odds when they track down the mastermind of a daring daylight robbery.

Airdate: Melbourne 3/7/74, Sydney 15/4/74, Wollongong NSW 5/7/74, Newcastle NSW 25/9/74

234. The Senator's Wife

Barker.......Gus Mercurio
Roger Willis.......Mike Dorsey
Terri Reynolds.......Robyn Gurney
Dr. Edwards.......Richard Butler
James Slater.......Graham Dow
Lucille Lester.......Georgie Sterling

Script.......Ray Chamula

Synopsis: A senator's wife appears to have been robbed, however when her jewellery reappears in her safe police suspect that she may be hallucinating.

Airdate: Melbourne 10/7/74, Sydney 29/4/74, Adelaide 28/5/74, Newcastle NSW 9/10/74, Mt Gambier SA 11/11/74

Ep. 233: Gerard Kennedy & Gus Mercurio

235. Maria

Josie Nash.......Sandy Gore
Darcy Nash.......John Waters
Joe Ferrero.......Louis Wishart
Gerry Nash.......Vince Martin
Herbie Ross.......Syd Heylen
Sgt. Dave Jenkins.......Don Reid
Cemetery caretaker.......Bill Bennett
Tom Kelly.......Paul Jansen
Superintendent.......Ormond Douglas
Taylor.......Don Smibert
Hotel manager.......Mark Zandle
Roberts.......Charles Batchelor
Const. Roger Wilson.......Andrew McFarlane
Dog.......'Blackie'

Script.......Vince Moran
Director.......Rod Hardy
Film Director.......Colin Eggleston
Producer.......Don Battye
Executive Producer.......Don Battye
Script Editor.......Roger Le Mesurier

Synopsis: The new constable at Yarra Central, Roger Wilson, finds himself the victim of an old man's obstinacy, and eventually puts himself in danger to rescue Banner from possible injury.

Notes: First appearance by Andrew McFarlane in a regular support role as Constable Roger Wilson. Chuck Faulkner, Patricia Smith and Frank Taylor do not appear in this episode.

Airdate: Melbourne 17/7/74, Sydney 6/5/74, Adelaide 4/6/74, Newcastle NSW 16/10/74, Mt Gambier SA 18/11/74

Ep. 235: John Waters & Sandy Gore

236. Jo

Jo.......Penne Hackforth-Jones
Vince.......David Cameron
Const. Roger Wilson.......Andrew McFarlane
Const. Ray Preston.......Peter Cavanagh

Synopsis: While trying to escape, a housebreaker is struck by Det. Peters driving the C.I. car, and is seriously injured. During the subsequent investigation, police delve into the past of the housebreaker's girlfriend.

Airdate: Melbourne 24/7/74, Sydney 13/5/74, Newcastle NSW 23/10/74

237. Goodbye Charlie

Charlene Boucher.......Olivia Hamnett
Aunt Bertha.......Enid Lorimer
Murphy.......James Robertson
Miller.......Ivor Bowyer
White.......David John
Const. Bob Parry.......Clive Davies

Synopsis: New constable Bob Parry is giving the Yarra Central police moments of anxiety; car thieves are complicating enquiries; Margaret Stewart has a secret; and Peters involves himself in a doubtful romance.

Notes: First appearance by Clive Davies in a regular support role as Constable Bob Parry.

Airdate: Melbourne 31/7/74, Sydney 20/5/74, Newcastle NSW 30/10/74, Mildura VIC 16/12/74

Ep. 236: Penne Hackforth-Jones

238. None So Blind

Miller.......Bill Hunter
Cathy.......Cheryl Smith
.......Joe James
.......Patricia Leehy
.......Hamish Hughes

Script.......Charles Stamp

Synopsis: Margaret Stewart leaves the Police Force to get married. Detectives deal with a baffling case of robbery with violence committed on a young woman who disappears.

Notes: Final episode with Patricia Smith.

Airdate: Melbourne 1/8/74, Sydney 27/5/74, Newcastle NSW 6/11/74

239. Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness

Cindy Morris.......Christine Amor
Sgt. Joan Palmer.......Julia Blake
Ralph Morris.......Brian Moll
Ross Farrell.......Bruce Myles
Jennifer Farrell.......Robyn Gurney
.......Joanne Kloster
.......Lenice Reed
.......Richard Gilbert
.......Margaret Christensen

Synopsis: A special detective is assigned to Yarra Central to investigate cases of missing females. One particular case reveals that a masked rapist is at large - with a terrible and horrifying result.

Airdate: Melbourne 7/8/74, Sydney 3/6/74

240. The Professionals

Arthur Shaw.......Peter Aanensen
Benny Costello.......Bryan Niland
Maria Ponti.......Anne Phelan
Ted Duncan.......Frank Hamilton
Donald Davis.......Gary Down
Harry.......Peter Felmingham

Synopsis: A bungling criminal finds himself involved with big-time activities and causes the police of Yarra Central some anxious moments when he mistakenly steals some highly inflammable chemicals.

Airdate: Melbourne 14/8/74, Sydney 10/6/74, Adelaide 23/7/74

Clive Davies, Terence Donovan & Andrew McFarlane

241. Open Season

Davis.......Garry McDonald
Freeman.......John Clayton
Cook.......Stuart Finch
Tracey.......Anne Smith
.......Ernie Bourne
.......Fred Ford
.......Michael Croft
.......Norman Hodges

Synopsis: Yarra Central police have a difficult task ahead of them as they search for a prisoner taken from them at gunpoint. Then they learn that the person who freed the prisoner is out to get them - and in particular Det. Sgt. Banner.

Airdate: Melbourne 8/8/74, Adelaide 16/7/74

242. Now Be A Good Boy

Patrick ('Snatch').......Sean Scully
Eleanor.......Margaret Christensen
.......Sally Conabere
.......John Cobley
.......Paul Young

Synopsis: Two elusive confidence tricksters, just two of an entire family of criminals, have Yarra Central police working around the clock trying to collate enough evidence to apprehend them.

Airdate: Melbourne 15/8/74, Sydney 24/6/74, Newcastle NSW 4/12/74

Ep. 241: Ernie Bourne & Terence Donovan

243. Rag Doll

Maureen Hunt.......Lesley Yeomans
Dougie Spence.......John Geros
Mrs. Hunt.......Lynn Flanagan
Geoff Sanderson.......Matthew King
Murray ‘Moose’ Jordan.......Ubaldo Staffieri
David Porter.......Chris Milne
Shopkeeper.......Telford Jackson
Ray Newson.......Tony Cursio
Police aikido instructor.......John Gay
Harry Reynolds.......Mackie Smetana
Police Commandant.......John Ferguson
Const. Roger Wilson.......Andrew McFarlane
Const. Bob Parry.......Clive Davies

Script.......Roger Simpson
Director.......John Jacob
Film Director.......David Hinrichsen
Producer.......Bryon Williams
Executive Producer.......Don Battye
Story Editor.......Denise Morgan

Synopsis: Two police recruits are accused of instigating a fight with a gang of youths. A controversy erupts concerning the training of police recruits when one of the youths suffers permanent brain damage as a result.

Notes: Scenes filmed at the police academy feature aikido instructor John Gay playing himself.

Airdate: Melbourne 21/8/74, Sydney 1/7/74, Newcastle NSW 11/12/74, Ballarat VIC 18/12/74

Ep. 243: Lesley Yeomans

244. A Cry In The Dark

Dr. Manning.......Jenny Lee
Laurie Cornell.......Ron Graham
WPC Denise Lee.......Robyn Gurney
Jill Bates.......Denise Drysdale
Mary Cornell.......Judith Dick
Max Brown.......Tom Travers
Bobby Cornell.......Greg Stroud
Barman.......Girvan Patterson
Ambulance officer 1.......Peter Dixon
Ambulance officer 2.......Bruce Beck
Man.......John Quinert
Woman.......Beverley Foster
Const. Roger Wilson.......Andrew McFarlane
Const. Bob Parry.......Clive Davies

Script.......Douglas Tainsh
Director.......John Jacob
Film Director.......David Lee
Producer.......Bryon Williams
Executive Producer.......Don Battye
Story Editor.......Roger Le Mesurier

Synopsis: Constable Wilson is accused of assault during the arrest of a wanted man. Det. Sgt. Banner, while interviewing eyewitnesses, discovers a case of child bashing.

Airdate: Melbourne 22/8/74, Sydney 8/7/74, Newcastle NSW 18/12/74

Ep. 244: Jenny Lee & Terence Donovan

245. We've Made It, We're Rich

Doug McCarthy.......Noel Browne
Lenny Richards.......Les James
Wendy Murray.......Valma Pratt
Bev.......Jan Friedel
Paul Taylor.......Brian Hinselwood
Const. Roger Wilson.......Andrew McFarlane
.......Lloyd Cunnington

Synopsis: Yarra Central police search for a criminal and his hostage after an inept bank robbery. Unknown to them, another criminal joins in the search for an entirely different reason.

Airdate: Melbourne 28/8/74, Sydney 15/7/74, Newcastle NSW 25/12/74, Wollongong NSW 4/10/74, Albury NSW 17/12/74

Ep. 245: Gerard Kennedy & Les James

246. The Vigil

WPC Sue Edwards.......Glenys O'Brien
Terri.......Elspeth Ballantyne
Peck.......Kurt Beimel
Helga.......Betty Ross
Hilda.......Moira Farrow
Vicky.......Julie Houghton

Script.......John Orcsik

Synopsis: A policewoman, Sue Edwards, temporarily stationed at Yarra Central becomes the target of a maniacal killer. Police race against time to establish the killer's identity before he can carry out his ultimate aim.

Airdate: Melbourne 29/8/74, Sydney 22/7/74, Wollongong NSW 11/10/74, Mt Gambier SA 3/2/75

247. Eye Witness

Tania.......Noni Hazelhurst
Carol.......Margaret Cruickshank
'Rabbit'.......Kym Gyngell
Read.......Alfred Sandor
Phyllis.......Vivean Gray
Monk.......Michael Carman
Clarke.......Peter Stratford

Script.......Monte Miller

Synopsis: A girl is criminally assaulted, and is so shocked she can't remember who did it. Two youths are suspected until police learn of another witness.

Airdate: Melbourne 4/9/74, Sydney 29/7/74, Wollongong NSW 18/10/74

Ep. 246: Andrew McFarlane & Glenys O'Brien

248. Hello Stranger

WPC Jane Bell.......Rowena Wallace
Sue King.......Kris McQuade
Charlie Scott.......Terry Gill
Mrs. King.......Joan Letch
Lynn Black.......Anne Charleston
Molly.......Gwynneth Hughes

Script.......Douglas Tainsh
Producer.......Bryon Williams

Synopsis: When a young woman is released from Greenleigh Women's Prison she faces many problems.  Policewoman Jane Bell, assigned from Russell Street to Yarra Central, tries to help her, but soon learns that personal involvement is not always the answer.

Notes: Features Rowena Wallace as WPC Jane Bell, which became a regular support role from episode 279.

Airdate: Melbourne 5/9/74, Sydney 5/8/74, Wollongong NSW 25/10/74, Shepparton VIC 21/12/74

249. A Touch Of Art

Susan.......Patsy King
Hill.......Martin Vaughan
Johnny.......Adam Smibert
Rosolino.......Robert McDarra
Sulley.......David John
MacDivott.......Norman Hodges

Script.......T.J. MacLennan

Synopsis: While investigating a series of art thefts, police receive unusual help from a housewife who is frustrated by her estranged husband's sense of revenge.

Airdate: Melbourne 11/9/74, Wollongong NSW 1/11/74

250. The Driver's All Mine

Glen Evans.......Frank Gallagher
Sen. Sgt. Dave Jenkins.......Don Reid
Mrs. Anderson.......Natalie Raine
Mrs. Evans.......Beatrice Watts
Colin Baxter.......Kevin Healey
.......Les James

Synopsis: When an ambulance with a police escort and another vehicle are involved in a collision, there eventuates a major mystery for the Yarra Central police.

Airdate: Melbourne 12/9/74, Sydney 19/8/74

Ep. 250: Kevin Healey & Terence Donovan

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