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Issue Details: First known date: 1967... 1967 The Young Pioneers
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A radio series following the adventures of Julia and Robert Meredith, who leave England to take up an inherited estate in New South Wales.

For a detailed, episode-by-episode synopsis, see Notes.

Notes

  • Series one:

    1. The Semphill Inheritance (22 June 1967)

    Two young immigrants, Julia Meredith and her brother Robert, arrive in Sydney to take up their inheritance and to begin a new life in the colony of New South Wales. (Radio Times, 15 June 1967, p.49)

    2. Overland to New England (29 June 1967)

    In which Julia Meredith and her brother Robert begin the final stake of the journey to take up their inheritance in New South Wales. With their new friend, the enigmatic Eli Banner, they make preparations for the long overland trek. (Radio Times, 22 June 1967, p.45)

    3. Early Days at Currawong (6 July 1967)

    Under the experienced eyes of Eli Banner the two young immigrants from England begin to clear the land, and repair the derelict homestead, on the property which they have inherited in the north of New South Wales. And they meet a neighbour–with unexpected results. (Radio Times, 29 June 1967, p.47)

    4. Trap for a Dingo (13 July 1967)

    In which conspirators in far-away Sydney plot the downfall of Eli Banner–the bushman who has befriended the two young immigrants from England. (Radio Times, 6 July 1967, p.45)

    5. A Wild Colonial Boy (20 July 1967)

    In which the Merediths and Eli Banner become involved in the hunt for a dangerous man fleeing from justice. (Radio Times, 13 July 1967, p.45)

    6. A River Went Out of Eden (27 July 1967)

    Doctors are few and far between in the bush country of New South Wales, and the Merediths know that expert medical help is necessary and urgent if the life of Eli Banner is to be saved. (Radio Times, 20 July 1967, p.45)

    7. The Golden Fleece (3 August 1967)

    Sheep-shearing at Currawong—and the arrival of a travelling gunshearer and his wife causes some confusion. (Radio Times, 27 July 1967, p.41)

    8. Rubicon River (10 August 1967)

    In which bushfire menaces the Currawong homestead–and Julia Meredith meets a man with a secret. (Radio Times, 3 August 1967, p.41.)

    9. Mary Lovell (17 August 1967)

    In which the Merediths make a trip to Sydney, and Eli Banner meets an 'old acquaintance.' (Radio Times, 10 August 1967, p.41)

    10. Native Companions (24 August 1967)

    In which the Merediths become involved with mysterious travelling companions, injured in a carriage accident—and meet a matriarch of the outback. (Radio Times, 17 August 1967, p.41)

    11. Red Cedar (31 August 1967)

    In which Robert Meredith falls in love—and becomes victim to the violence of a jealous man. (Radio Times, 24 August 1967, p.41)

    12. The Luck of the Darcys (7 September 1967)

    In which Jonas Corkery receives an interesting visitor—and flood threatens the Currawong valley. (Radio Times, 31 August 1967, p.41)

    13. Crock of Gold (14 September 1967)

    In which domestic harmony at Currawong is imperilled–and Robert Meredith meets with all accident. (Radio Times, 7 September 1967, p.53)

    14. The Explorer (21 September 1967)

    In which Julia Meredith meets an interesting stranger–and Robert joins an expedition into unknown territory. (Radio Times, 14 September 1967, p.57)

    15. The Little White Mare (28 September 1967)

    In which Julia Meredith goes to Sydney in search of a housekeeper—and meets an old friend. (Radio Times, 21 September 1967, p.59)

  • Series two

    1. The Tipperary Boys (14 July 1968)

    [No synopsis available]

    2. The Up-country Squire (21 July 1968)

    In the remote bush there rises a grand new mansion to astonish the Merediths—and to menace them. (Radio Times, 18 July 1968, p.14)

    3. Up Rode the Troopers (28 July 1968)

    In which a dead man is found In the scrub and a hard police captain shatters the peace of Currawong. (Radio Times, 25 July 1968, p.16)

    4. [Title unknown] (4 August 1968)

    [No synopsis available]

    5. Wind Breaks (11 August 1968)

    In which a mushroom township has sprung up near the Wee Willie Winkie gold mine and creates problems. (Radio Times, 8 August 1968, p.16)

    6. The Travelling Man (18 August 1968)

    In which a stranger pitches his tent at Currawong and decides to stay. (Radio Times, 15 August 1968, p.12)

    7. Bold Bendigo (25 August 1968)

    In which a would-be politician stumps the outback with surprising results. (Radio Times, 22 August 1968, p.14)

    8. [Title unknown (1 September 1968)

    [No synopsis available]

    9. Royal Mail (8 September 1968)

    The lonely tracks in the back country of Australia become perilous when bushranger Frank Satchel rides along. (Radio Times, 5 September 1968, p.16)

    10. The Ringers (15 September 1968)

    In which the Merediths meet overlanders driving 1000 head of cattle —and meet the remarkable Miss Considine. (Radio Times, 12 September 1968, p.16)

    11. The Selectors (22 September 1968)

    In which the Merediths help a lady in distress, and an old enemy makes a reappearance. (Radio Times, 19 September 1968, p.14)

    12. The Gold-Seeker (29 September 1968)

    In which a fossicker invades Currawong and creates an explosive situation. (Radio Times, 26 September 1968, p.14)

    13. Invitation Handicap (6 October 1968)

    In which the first race meeting is held near Currawong and Eli Banner has got a horse! (Radio Times, 3 October 1968, p.14)

Production Details

  • Produced for the BBC.

    Broadcast dates:

    Series one: 22 June to 28 September 1967.

    Series two: 14 July to 6 October 1968.

    Producers:

    Series one: John Fawcett Wilson.

    Series two: John Browell.

    Primary cast members included: Kenneth J. Warren (Eli Banner), Rosemary Miller (Julia Meredith), John Bown (Robert Meredith), and Percy Edwards (Nelson, the dog).

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