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S2 E8 The Search

Western

44m

Oct 7, 1995

A woman named Joanna is looking for her vagabond father and enlists Matt's help. Some tension arises between Joanna and Kathleen because Kathleen feels that Joanna is attracted to Matt.

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Season 2, 14 Episodes

Colin speaks out against alcohol after a teenager is found drunk. The bootleggers in turn set light to the church. At the same time, Grady Hocking and his two sons, George and Greg, have come to town.

43m Aug 12, 1995

The Savage Land,

Matt and Oliver become lost in the desert while returning to Paterson's Ridge from buying stock. Matt accepts the help of an Aboriginal and his wife, but Oliver refuses.

44m Aug 19, 1995

Poor railroad workers live in deplorable conditions, and Kathleen sets out to help them and their families.

44m Aug 26, 1995

Father and Sons,

Victoria returns from England with her fiancé, Baron Hugh Trevalyan, in tow. However, friction is caused in the Blackwood house when it emerges that Hugh is not as gallant as he seems.

44m Sep 2, 1995

An old fighter, Dandy Jim O'Rourke, comes to Paterson's Ridge eager to fight Matt. Despite Matt's reservations, he agrees to O'Rourke's demands. Meanwhile, Julius Waugh, a talented pianist arrives in town but he has more on his mind than a recital.

44m Sep 9, 1995

The Dry Argument,

The drought torments Paterson's Ridge, and a drifter arrives and offers to help Kathleen find an underground well. Matt is suspicious of the drifter, whose name is James.

44m Sep 16, 1995

Servant of the People,

In Melbourne, Matt defends the struggling, poverty-stricken farmers of Paterson's Ridge and Kathleen is eager to lend a helping hand.

44m Sep 30, 1995

A woman named Joanna is looking for her vagabond father and enlists Matt's help. Some tension arises between Joanna and Kathleen because Kathleen feels that Joanna is attracted to Matt.

44m Oct 7, 1995

The Lost Child,

Joanna and Kathleen go on a quest to find Joanna's half-brother. When they do find him, they discover that his adoptive father is abusive.

44m Oct 14, 1995

While going to fish one day, Colin and Rob discover the stagecoach, which tumbled down a cliff. The only survivors are a woman and a baby. The woman, Ruth Whitney, claims that the baby is not hers, but nobody in Paterson's Ridge believes her.

44m Oct 21, 1995

The Long Arm of the Law,

Edward Dengate is the new constable in Paterson's Ridge, which he hates because he would rather be a farmer. Matt convinces Edward's father that he cannot choose his son's life for him, and Edward leaves to fulfill his dream.

44m Oct 28, 1995

The British army comes to town and attempts to recruit the locals using some dubious methods. Much to Matt's dismay, Rob is tempted to enlist. However, Rob finds himself conflicted about leaving because of his growing feelings for Ruth.

44m Nov 4, 1995

The Reilly Gang,

The notorious Reilly gang turns up in Paterson's Ridge in an attempt to evade being captured by the state troopers. While Matt and Rob are away mustering, the Reillys arrive at Langara and take Colin, Emily, and Danni captive.

44m Nov 11, 1995

The Blackwood family feels threatened when Ruth plans to write a series of articles on the town's history and Frank goes to extreme measures to keep his convict links hidden.

44m Nov 18, 1995