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A Fight to the Finish Synopsis

Millionaire Cyrus J. Davis is in despair at the antics of his playboy son, Jim. At the suggestion of Henry McBride, an old crony, he tells Jim he has lost his fortune. Confronted with this news, Jim declares his intention of getting a job to support his "poor old father." However, Jim finds it difficult to find work. He knocks out a tough who has insulted a girl, Mary Corbett. Mary reveals that he has just whipped Battling Wilson, the state champion, and offers to train Jim for a professional match with Wilson. Jim accepts but is drugged on the night of the fight, and he loses the match. Afterwards, in the dressing room, he beats Wilson up with his bare fists, becomes reconciled with his father, and introduces Mary as his future bride.

The Jackeroo of Coolabong Synopsis

Brian O'Farrell (Snowy Baker), is an English 'new chum' who takes a job at an Australian cattle station. He is teased by station hands because of his appearance (including spats and a monocle) but he soon impresses them with his skills at riding and boxing. The station manager, John MacDonald (Wilfred Lucas), takes O'Farrell to Sydney to meet his daughter Edith (Kathleen Key) who is working in the slums. Edith is kidnapped by criminals after witnessing a crime but O'Farrell rescues her. It is later revealed he is the owner of the station.