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Mother o' Dreams Synopsis

While Tom, a wandering artist, is painting a portrait of his dead mother, a young girl chances along with her grandmother who is a very lovable type. A strong affection springs up between Tom and Granny and it is not long before he discovers that she is in a lot of trouble because her scapegrace son is trying to marry the girl and secure control of the property. The opportunity soon arrives when Grandmother is glad to take advantage of Tom's proffered assistance. In an encounter, he overcomes the villainous son and sets all of his schemes at naught, winning Grandmother's gratitude and the affection of the girl for whom he promises to return after she has grown up.

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.