Matlock Police
Matlock Police is an Australian television police drama series made by Crawford Productions for the 0-10 Network between 1970 and 1975. The series was the 0-10 Network's attempt to come up with a police show to rival Homicide and Division 4. Matlock Police was different from its Melbourne-based predecessors by being set in a small country town, the fictional Matlock, Victoria. Series writers had a reference manual giving full details of the town’s geography, amenities, social structure, etc., as well as that of the surrounding area - neighbouring towns included Wilga, Chinaman's Creek, Possum's Creek and Burrabri, and there was an offshoot of the Great Dividing Range called the Candowies. The town's colourful history included the local Aboriginal tribe, the town founder, a gold rush, a bushranger and a town patriarchy. About the only landmark the Matlock district lacked for dramatic purposes was a beach.
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Season 2
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E1
Natural Loser
Lee Gibson is convinced that bad luck follows him about and that he can never win - but this time he is determined to do or die when he carries out an armed robbery.
Jan 20, 1972 -
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E2
Kate and Benny
The innocent friendship between a little girl and a mentally retarded young man leads them to an encounter with criminals.
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E3
Bury Them Together
When a callous farmer, Geoff Mitchell, who thinks more of his shotgun than he does of his wife, chases a trespasser off his property, it sets off a chain of events that culminate in a fatal shooting.
Feb 3, 1972 -
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E4
A Perfect Gentleman
A rich stranger, Ben Peterson, arouses the curiosity of the Matlock police, which turns to hatred when he is suspected of a violent sex crime. The battered, molested body of teenager Doreen Henderson is found in the bush and police discover that Peterson was the last person to see her alive.
Feb 10, 1972 -
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E5
One Dark Soul
Two Matlock boys return home from spending time in Pentridge to recover the hidden proceeds of their crime. They are also seeking vengeance on Salvation Army Major McKenzie, but find they have too much conflicting information when they realise they have been double-crossed.
Feb 17, 1972 -
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E6
Titch
A lonely young boy joins a dangerous criminal on a crime spree that climaxes into a violent death.
Feb 24, 1972 -
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E7
Brother & Sister
In the middle of the camping season, Matlock police run up against an irate father and an officious American Army officer - and some surprising result.
Mar 2, 1972 -
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E8
It Could Have Been Anyone
An accident involving the use of explosive fuel brings Matlock police to the local camping ground. During their investigations a young girl is found murdered, causing tragedy and complications for the detectives.
Mar 9, 1972 -
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E9
Uphill All the Way
A routine investigation turns into a death puzzle for the Matlock police when their enquiries take them among the truck drivers that operated along the Central Highway.
Mar 16, 1972 -
10
E10
Cat And Mouse
An attractive young girl goes missing from Matlock, a series of bashings follow, then another girl goes missing. Matlock police try to fit the pieces together in what turns out to be a fatal game of cat and mouse.
Mar 23, 1972 -
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E11
The Breadwinner
Mar 30, 1972 -
12
E12
A Double Life
Apr 6, 1972 -
13
E13
Hogan's Week
Apr 13, 1972 -
14
E14
The Wheeler Dealer
Apr 20, 1972 -
15
E15
What The Eye Doesn't See
Apr 27, 1972 -
16
E16
Cheeky Charlie
May 4, 1972 -
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E17
One Of Those Days
May 11, 1972 -
18
E18
The Cow Hand
May 18, 1972 -
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E19
Quicksilver Quick
May 25, 1972 -
20
E20
A Weekend's Entertainment
Jun 1, 1972 -
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E21
I'd Rather Be Shot In The Back
Jun 8, 1972 -
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E22
Confessional
Jun 15, 1972 -
23
E23
Sir
Jun 22, 1972 -
24
E24
Dying Is Easy
A family's objection's to a teenage couples relationship erupts into violence.
Jun 29, 1972 -
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E25
Violent Thursday
Jul 6, 1972 -
26
E26
Woman Wanted
Jul 13, 1972 -
27
E27
Butcher's Picnic
Butcher Green's past catches up with him in Matlock when two old mates pressure him to share a lottery prize, which they feel they have a right to. Constable. Gary Hogan is accused of accepting bribes in connection with driver license tests.
Jul 20, 1972 -
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E28
Hurry Home
Jul 27, 1972 -
29
E29
Will-O-The Wisp
Aug 3, 1972 -
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E30
Blow-Ups Happen
Aug 10, 1972 -
31
E31
If Maria Dies, The World Stops
Aug 17, 1972 -
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E32
Don't Get Involved
Aug 24, 1972 -
33
E33
Cook's Endeavour
Aug 31, 1972 -
34
E34
Black Samaritan
Sep 7, 1972 -
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E35
Guide Dog
Sep 14, 1972 -
36
E36
Ancient History
Sep 21, 1972 -
37
E37
Back To The Fold
Sep 28, 1972 -
38
E38
Ghosts
Fear of the supernatural is exploited when Mrs. Czoska goes to live with her son and daughter-in-law. The situation is made worse by the mutual hatred between the two woman.
Oct 5, 1972 -
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E39
Black Man With A Bag
Oct 12, 1972 -
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E40
Deception
Oct 19, 1972 -
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E41
Chain Reaction
Oct 26, 1972 -
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E42
The Meek Shall Inherit
Nov 2, 1972 -
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E43
The Rising Cost Of Giving
Nov 9, 1972