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His Last Race Synopsis
Carleton goes off to the mountains after failing to win Mary, who fancies herself in love with another whom she marries. Carleton and some newly-found friends establish a health resort to make money and Mary, a widow, after a time brings her small son there to regain his strength. Carleton's enemies plan to get hold of the property and try to steal his horse before the race, but Carleton is too clever for them and succeeds in saving the race, the property and winning Mary.
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.
"His Last Race" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Jackeroo of Coolabong" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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