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Partners of the Tide Synopsis

The Allen spinsters adopt Bradley Nickerson, who grows up with Gussie Baker, the little girl next door. Fifteen years later he is first mate of the Thomas Doane, owned by Granny Baker. A plot to sink the ship is averted by Bradley and a sailor, but ultimately the ship is sabotaged. The insurance company hires Bradley to investigate the wreck, but Sam Hammond, a deep sea diver, also in love with Gussie, is tampering with Bradley's diving gear at the moment a fire breaks out. Rowing to the burning ship, Bradley rescues Hammond, who then leaves him stranded, but Gussie rows out to save him, realizing at last the depth of her love.

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.