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In Volume 10, Johnson is injured in the pursuit of a dangerous criminal, Baker re-considers his career in the force while Claire and Benjamin narrowly escape a family tragedy. Cameron and Liz are at loggerheads over her new romance, O’Reilly displays surprising compassion with a young offender and Georgiou and Amanda reach an understanding.

Episode 235

W: David Boutland
D: Robert Meillon

Mike finds work for parolee Rocco Martino but the detectives are puzzled why his father's small second hand shop is being targeted by a violent extortion racket. Humiliated in the newspaper and ridiculed by his colleagues after his disastrous quiz show appearance and fire hydrant fender-bender, Roy announces his resignation. Amanda is puzzled why the airline ticket Simon bought for her hasn't arrived. Jeff and Valerie begin economising anticipating the added expenses of a child but Valerie won't let JJ sell his share in his racehorse. Eric gets a new uniform.©tzuk

Starring Peter Adams as Jeff Johnson, Liz Burch as Liz Cameron, Terence Donovan as Vic Cameron, Paula Duncan as Danni Francis, Joanna Lockwood as Valerie Close, Terry Norris as Eric O'Reilly, John Orcsik as Mike Georgiou, Louise Philip as Claire Benjamin; Gregory Ross as Tony Benjamin, Lynda Stoner as Amanda King, Gil Tucker as Roy Baker

With: Elisabeth Crosby as Fiona Bradshaw, Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna O'Reilly; Craig Ashley as Rocco Martino, Joe James as "Papa" Martino, Adele Lewin as Lucia, Danny Adcock as Vincie Hill, Stuart Campbell as Nick Lewis, Brian Moll as Sammy Smith, Alex Porteous as Darby Hicks, John Proper as Mack

Episode 236

W: Marcus Cooney
D: Robert Meillon

Mike and Danni investigate after Rocco's frantic sister reports he has been abducted at gunpoint. The family's refusal to cooperate impedes matters but events come to a head after Rocco's father has a heart attack. Roy withdraws his resignation after talking to Lorna and Vic recruits him to look after a puppy being trained for service. Liz and Valerie wants to set up Vic with a friend of Valerie's from the country. Lorna and Eric host a first birthday party for their granddaughter, Prue. News of Valerie's pregnancy begins to spread leading to a public announcement. Amanda finally hears from Simon but he can't provide clarity about when she will be departing for New York. Valerie wants to throw a going away party for Amanda. Fiona Bradshaw interupts an assault.©tzuk

With: Elisabeth Crosby as Fiona Bradshaw, Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna O'Reilly; Craig Ashley as Rocco Martino, Joe James as "Papa" Martino, Adele Lewin as Lucia, Danny Adcock as Vincie Hill, Stuart Campbell as Nick Lewis, Robert Raati as Peter Williams, Paul Jones as Youth Tanya Uren as Girl [Denise Harris], Lauren Heath as Prue Benjamin

Episode 237

W: Beverley Phillips
D: Chris Adshead

Danni draws out details from a reluctant Fiona after she returns home and tells Danni about her attack. A sergeant from HQ arrives to head up the investigation into a gang of antiques thieves that have moved into Riverside. Mike clashes with the new man and investigates his own leads. Valerie is worried about how her kitten will react to a new baby and decides to find it a new home. With the girls planning send-off for Amanda, the boys get them to plan a bucks party for the absent Simon while they're at it.©tzuk

With: Elisabeth Crosby as Fiona Bradshaw; Robert Raati as Peter Williams, Ivar Kants as Sgt. Roger Sutherland, Carmen Duncan as Carla Hauser, Vincent Gil as Doug Wood, Hilton Bonner as Barry Curtis, Isabel Harley as Mrs. Tompkins

Note: Carmen Duncan appeared previously in episodes 63-64.

Episode 238

W: Roland Strong
D: Chris Adshead

Despite Sgt. Sutherland saving Mike from being shot when they raid the thieves' warehouse, Mike believes Sutherland is involved with the robbers. With a new baby to think of, JJ considers following Mike's example and study in pursuit of a promotion. JJ uses his connections to find Fiona a job working on a stud farm. Valerie is concerned she's not "showing" and denies she is having food cravings but serves up curried sardines when Claire and Tony come over for dinner. Valerie is eager to introduce her friend to Vic but Nicole must leave Amanda's farewell party early to catch a flight. Vic informs Amanda that Simon has drowned in a boating accident.©tzuk

With: Elisabeth Crosby as Fiona Bradshaw; Ivar Kants as Sgt. Roger Sutherland, Carmen Duncan as Carla Hauser, Vincent Gil as Doug Wood, Hilton Bonner as Barry Curtis, Anne-Marie Wiles as Nicole, Michael Habib as Attendant

Episode 239

W: Peter Kinloch
D: David E. Charles

Ex con Clyde Hewitt tries to move back into his old territory. He begins with a violent assault on the brother of an old rival before tipping off Riverside police about a payroll robbery. Spooked by Amanda's loss, Valerie asks Jeff not to take any unnecessary risks on the job but he tells her it's a risk he's willing to take and a desk job is out of the question. Roy recruits Valerie to help train his puppy, VC, after his mother injures herself walking the dog.©tzuk

With: ; Max Phillps as Clyde Hewitt, Lynette Curran as Trudy Lovell, Ron Graham as Sam Marchant, Stewart Fiachney as Joey Spenser, Hunter Gibb as Louis Marchant, Leslie Baker as Mrs. Black, Telford Jackson as Charlie Latham

Note: I use a semicolon in the cast lists to separate the two sections of the end credits (re-occurring and guests actors) so when I start the list with one, it indicates no reoccurring actors are in the episode.

Episode 240

W: Jim Simmonds
D: David E. Charles

Vic doesn't know how to handle Amanda, who has returned to work, or whether she is coping. Mike tries to comfort Amanda only for her to receive a break-up letter from Simon that was sent before his death. Liz thinks Vic should give JJ special treatment since he and Valeria and expecting a baby. Detectives close in on Hewitt, tracking him to the apartment of his ex girlfriend who has been seeing his rival, Sam Marchant, while Hewitt was out of the picture. An armed altercation between the two men is interrupted by Mike and JJ but Hewitt escapes. While the police are hunting for the injured Hewitt, he breaks into a woman's house and holds her at gunpoint. Hewitt holds up a bank and shoots a young constable before JJ stops him. Valerie is at the station when the call comes in and collapses after hearing Jeff was injured.©tzuk

With: ; Max Phillps as Clyde Hewitt, Lynette Curran as Trudy Lovell, Ron Graham as Sam Marchant, Belinda Giblin as Roxanne Patton, Peter Sardi as Const. Ken Harris, Selwyn Crockett as Car Driver

Episode 241

W: Ray Kolle
D: Robert Meillon

With Jeff confined to desk duty while nursing two cracked ribs, the others work on taking down a pair of safe crackers who injured an unlucky cleaner in their explosion. Valerie tries to put on a brave face but is devastated when her doctor informs her and Jeff that, despite her symptoms, she is not pregnant. Lorna takes an interest in the welfare of the constable injured in the bank robbery. Roy brightens Valerie's mood by giving her VC, his police dog in training. Mike and Amanda cross a line.©tzuk

With: Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna Close; Michael Aitkens as Kevin Dalton, Debra Lawrance as Gail Evans, John Frawley as Daniel Parker, Kevin Summers as Ted Groves, Peter Aanensen as Building Foreman, David Goddard as Dr. Andrews, Peter Ashby as Constable Wilson

Episode 242

W: Bruce Wishart
D: Robert Meillon

With his mate facing a large legal bill after being arrested, the other safe-cracker (indebted for being protected while in prison together) recruits his naive girlfriend into a robbery. When the poorly planned job fails they kidnap the lawyer's strong-willed daughter. Roy is determined to see that VC receives the best of care while with Valerie. Amanda asks Mike to keep their new relationship a secret. Vic arranges a special commendation of valour for Jeff but he surprises his colleagues by declining to accept the award for just doing his job.©tzuk

With: Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna Close; Michael Aitkens as Kevin Dalton, Debra Lawrance as Gail Evans, John Frawley as Daniel Parker, Kim Deacon as Debbie Parker, Archie Roberts as George Simpson, Elizabeth Kemp as Susan Croxton

Episode 243

W: John Wood
D: Rod Hardy

Danni's father pays her a surprise visit and informs her he and her mother are separating. When he later picks up Danni at the station to go for lunch, Eric, Roy and Tony speculate about the new older man in her life. Riverside detectives search for the criminal boss behind a series well-planned but poorly executed violent robberies. Matters escalate when the young thief turns his guns on the syndicate's higher ups. Valerie and JJ's colleagues pressure him into accepting the valour award. Danni cautions Mike to tread carefully with Amanda.©tzuk

With: James Condon as Doug Francis; John Arnold as John Nelson, Michael Cole as Rick Simpson [Jardin], Graham Rouse as Ted Forest, Maggie Millar as Coral Simpson [Jardin], Norman Kaye as Keith Anderson, James Chesworth as Desmond Long, Johnny Lockwood as Jonesy, Marcel Cugola as Gianelli, Alan Weyman as Ian Turner

Episode 244

W: Michael Joshua
D: Rod Hardy

Mike and JJ search for the young shooter whose attempt to take over the criminal organisation ends in a hostage taking. VC, now renamed Caesar, gets into the food when Valerie delivers Meals on Wheels forcing her and Claire into a cooking blitz and costing JJ his favourite dinner. Danni's father is keeping her busy as he enjoys single life in the city. Vic has the pair over for dinner but Danni is embarrassed when her father tries to hit on Liz.©tzuk

With: James Condon as Doug Francis; John Arnold as John Nelson, Graham Rouse as Ted Forest, Maggie Millar as Coral Simpson [Jardin], James Chesworth as Desmond Long, John Gould as Les Nelson

Episode 245

W: Marcus Cooney
D: Gary Conway

Jeff and Danni investigate the hijacking of a truck carrying a load of expensive whiskey. Accused of being out of touch with the youth and how to handle juvenile offenders, Eric accompanies Roy on patrol. A worried mother comes into the CAB looking for help for her son who is sniffing glue. JJ is forced to admit to Vic that Amanda and Mike are in a relationship after the couple go away together. With a deadline for replacement looming, a button shortage holds up the arrival of Tony's new uniform.©tzuk

With: James Condon as Doug Francis; Don Barkham as Peter Lyons, Lionel Long as Brian Nash, Monica Maughan as Jane Sutton, Darius Perkins as David Sutton, Tim Hughes as Jerry Hall, Shane Bourne as Arthur Morgan, Dina Mann as Linda Parry, Iain Murton as Fizz [Flea], John Rohan as Truck Driver

Episode 246

W: Anne Brooksbank
D: Gary Conway

Riverside CI pursue the insider they believe to be behind the whiskey theft but their suspect's disbelieving wife maintains his innocence even after he appears to have fled to Alice Springs. Valerie is eager for details about Mike and Amanda's relationship. Mike and Amanda return from vacation and reassure Vic they won't be a disruption to the team. Eric wants to come down hard on a glue sniffing youth but his chance doesn't come soon enough. Danni's father decides to find a place of his own in Riverside. Tony's new uniform arrives — as does Danni's mother.©tzuk

With: James Condon as Doug Francis, Anne Haddy as Louise Francis; Don Barkham as Peter Lyons, Monica Maughan as Jane Sutton, Darius Perkins as David Sutton, Penny Ramsay as Beverly Nash, Gus Mercurio as Harold Nichols, Nick Martin as Mark Dunbar, Beverly McKaige as Woman

Episode 247

W: Ray Kolle
D: David E. Charles

An investigation into a sniper attack at Mike's university reveals the target to be a married professor with an eye for his female students. Danni's mother is shopping up a storm while Danni's father continues to pursue an annoyed Liz. Valerie takes an interest in the finances of an elderly woman after seeing her in the park scrounging through garbage bins for food.©tzuk

With: James Condon as Doug Francis, Anne Haddy as Louise Francis; Shane Porteous as Prof. Richard Knowles, Lulu Pinkus as Corrie Williams, David Foster as Dennis Templer, Ros Spiers as Jocelyn Knowles, Joan Letch as Nellie Cousins, Van Jellay as Landlady, Carl Bleazby as Mr. Templer

Episode 248

W: Susan Wilson
D: David E. Charles

The professor's wife is killed in a car accident after the brakes on his car are tampered with. That it occurred while the house was under surveillance by Roy and Tony infuriates Eric. Claire is offered a job working on behalf of disabled people but Tony, concerned about the time commitment, is upset she's made her decision without talking to him first. Danni attempts to play peacemaker for her bickering parents. The detectives find their shooter/bomber only to realise there's more to the case. Danni's father is bashed and mugged.©tzuk

With: Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna O'Reilly, James Condon as Doug Francis, Anne Haddy as Louise Francis; Shane Porteous as Prof. Richard Knowles, Lulu Pinkus as Corrie Williams, David Foster as Dennis Templer, Ros Spiers as Jocelyn Knowles, Abbegail Holmes as Girl, Ralph Hayes as Police Constable

Episode 249

W: Peter Kinloch
D: Robert Meillon

The detectives scour the streets for amphetamine dealers after a series of break-ins at pharmaceutical companies. Jeff's friend, a part-time athletics coach struggling with old injuries, tries to keep his up-and-coming track star on the straight and narrow. However, after betting his family's savings on a race, he wants a victory whatever the cost. Doug Francis sheepishly admits to his wife that he's not cut out for life in the city and the pair return home to the farm. Tony asks Eric to talk to Claire about not taking on a new job. He's reluctant to get involved and has no better luck than Tony in changing Claire's mind. Jeff leaves planning for his and Valerie's wedding anniversary up to Roy.©tzuk

With: James Condon as Doug Francis, Anne Haddy as Louise Francis; Jeff Ashby as Robert Fleming, Tom Burlinson as Duncan Morrison, Judith McGrath as Eve Fleming, Sydney Jackson as Alan Thorpe, Ross Skiffington as George Marks, Robynne Bourne as Sandra Brown, Terry Trimble as Security Guard

Note: Jeff and Valerie have been married for three years (they were married in episode 43).

Episode 250

W: Luis Bayonas
D: Robert Meillon

Annoyed at his suspect being released by Vic (especially after he hit him), JJ redoubles his effort to take down the drug dealers. Fleming tries to convince his star runner to race clean but he's too late. The boy wins the race but later collapses and dies at a party causing Fleming to be scared straight in dealing with his own addiction. Amanda is assigned to track down a missing garden hose. Claire informs Tony's she accepted the job only to learn she must to go away for the weekend to a conference. Valerie thinks Jeff is seeing another woman and her suspicions are seemingly confirmed when she sees a secret package (her anniversary gift) delivered to Jeff at the station. Jeff learns of Valerie's theory and has Roy tell her where he's meeting his "other woman" for dinner as a ruse to get Valerie to a surprise anniversary dinner.©tzuk

With: ; Jeff Ashby as Robert Fleming, Tom Burlinson as Duncan Morrison, Judith McGrath as Eve Fleming, Sydney Jackson as Alan Thorpe, Ross Skiffington as George Marks, Marion Edward as Mrs. McGurk, Peter Hepworth as Jackie Simms, Will Deumer as Johnny, Chris Peters as Boat Owner, Bernie Ledger as Thug

Episode 251

W: Leon Saunders
D: Brendan Maher

Detectives search for a robber who managed to escape after being shot by a nightwatchman. The nightwatchman, also working as a private investigator, blackmails an injured man for making a false insurance claim. Roy wants to implement a new message boards system at the station. Jeff keeps close tabs on his jockey the night before a big race to keep him out of the pubs. All is for naught as the jockey falls off Jeff's race-leading horse. Tony relents when Claire decides against attending the conference. Liz meets a new man in the middle of a rain storm.©tzuk

With: David Cameron as Jerry Barnes; Kit Taylor as Arthur Scott, Lisa Peers as Brenda Scott, Martin Harris as Brian Parsons, Gary Day as Roger McCarthy, Roger Newcombe as Joe Edwards, John Morgan as Doctor Prentiss, Malcolm Darby as Delivery Man, Peter Harvey-Wright as Chemist [Mr Martin], Ian Sprake as Photofit Man [Bill]

Episode 252

W: Jim Simmonds
D: Chris Adshead

The blackmailed man threatens to reveal nightwatchman Arthur Scott is keeping the injured robber at his house. When the man nears death, Scott dumps him at a local hospital. Amanda's investigation into reports of a peeping tom leads the team to uncover Scott's connection to the robber and the prowler. To Eric's annoyance, Vic gets on board with Roy's message system. When red tape threatens to delay things, Roy builds them himself. Valerie volunteers to look after baby Prue while Claire is away at the conference. Liz's new man, Jerry Barnes, balks at meeting her policeman brother and admits he's just come out of jail. Prue becomes ill and must be taken to hospital.©tzuk

With: David Cameron as Jerry Barnes; Kit Taylor as Arthur Scott, Lisa Peers as Brenda Scott, Martin Harris as Brian Parsons, Gary Day as Roger McCarthy, Jack Perry as Horrie Lynch, Lachlan McDonald as Constable Horton, Valma Bolton as Nurse

Episode 253

W: Tom Hegarty
D: Bill Hughes

Prue is in critical condition after being diagnosed with pneumonia but Tony is unable to contact Claire at the conference. A football club is robbed by two men impersonating security guards. They up the ante when they steal a police uniform and gun for their next job. Jeff tells Valerie about Jerry's criminal past and she asks Jeff to warn him off. A homeless man asks to be locked up get out of the cold weather.©tzuk

With: David Cameron as Jerry Barnes; Brian Anderson as Doug Timms, Stuart Finch as Eric Coulson, Tom Richards as Ted Fraser, Byron Williams as Andrew Miles, Bob Constable as Security Man, Josh Bishop as Uniformed Policeman, Robert Schroeder as Drinker, Ian Cuming as Doctor, Pamela Jones as Nurse, Telford Jackson as Dero

Episode 254

W: John Wood
P: Marie Trevor
D: Bill Hughes

The murder of a local football legend drives the detectives as they continue their pursuit of the thieves who use the stolen police uniform to hold up an armoured van. Prue's condition improves but the stress from worry and blame takes it's toll on her parents. Valerie runs out of petrol while taking Caesar for his first training evaluation, much to Jeff's amusement. Jeff eyes a promotion after a resignation and a death. Liz invites Jerry over for an awkward dinner with Vic and the Johnsons. Afterwards, Vic's wallet goes missing.©tzuk

With: David Cameron as Jerry Barnes; Stuart Finch as Eric Coulson, Tom Richards as Ted Fraser, Michael Rowan as Security Guard 3, Trevor Kilgour as Security Guard 4

Episode 255

W: Marcus Cooney
P: Marie Trevor, Robert Bruning
D: David E. Charles

When Vic finds his "lost" wallet in his car, Liz demands he apologise to Jerry for assuming he stole it. Vic puts Eric in charge of Operation Flatfoot to catch a man responsible for a series of assaults in a park. Valerie and Caesar interrupt another assault but when Roy and Tony arrest a suspect, they aren't aware the meek man is not the violent attacker they are after. Mike and Danni investigate the escort agency where one of the victims works. With Liz busy with Jerry, Roy gives his ballet tickets to Valeria and Jeff who comes away scandalised by the "obscene" performance. Prue is released from hospital.©tzuk

With: David Cameron as Jerry Barnes; Ronald Falk as Tom Harper, Sue Jones as Laura Coates, Ian Smith as Peter McKinnon, Rob Steele as Max Dyer, John Lidgerwood as George Parker, Yvonne Mathew as Mrs. Parker, Lachlan McDonald as Constable Bert Horton, Peter Dunn as Reporter

Note: Robert Bruning is added as a producer for these two episodes. Marie Trevor has had the only producer credit since episode 55

Episode 256

W: Roland Strong
P: Marie Trevor, Robert Bruning
D: David E. Charles

The investigation into the escort agency yields a suspect with a violent criminal history. With the police on his tail, Max Dyer turns on the agency boss who hired him to keep his girls' in line and then takes his ex captive while he plans his escape. When Valerie is identified in the newspaper as a witness, Dyer attempts to silence her but Jeff arrives to rescue her. Jeff receives a promotion to the rank of sergeant which will require him to go back into uniform — and be transferred out of Riverside. Roy lets slip to Jerry's new boss that he is an ex con costing him his job. A drunk poet shares his work with crew. Roy mixes up Eric and Tony's lunch orders.©tzuk

With: David Cameron as Jerry Barnes; Ronald Falk as Tom Harper, Rob Steele as Max Dyer, Joan Brokenshire as Jane Ritchie, Malcolm Phillips as Algeron Heatherington, Don Smibert as Tom Williams, Clayton Mitchell as Shadow. Squad No. 1

Episode 257

W: Ray Kolle
P: Marie Trevor
D: Robert Meillon

An elderly woman is fatally injured in a home invasion. The woman's husband can't identify the attackers but detectives are puzzled to learn their other witness, the local parish preist, is an imposter. Amanda and Lorna trick Eric, who only likes what Lorna cooks for him, into trying one of her vegetarian meals. Roy is in Liz's bad books after costing Jerry his job. New uniform regulations come down from HQ. Jeff and Valerie are away on vacation.©tzuk

With: Moya O'Sullivan as Morna O'Reilly, David Cameron as Jerry Barnes; Ernie Bourne as Father Patrick Irvine, Edward Howell as Thomas Gleeson, Elizabeth Wing as Mary Gleeson, James Wright as Father John Carter, Peter Ford as Laurie Hammond, Neil McColl as Jim Bolton, Paul Jones as Hammond's Mate, Bobby; Pam Murphy as Woman In Street

Episode 258

W: Luis Bayonas
D: Robert Meillon

An eccentric writer commits a series of crimes as research for a book he is writing. Investigating a series of complaints by the man's neighbour, detectives learn he is making plans to murder her. Lorna wants to introduce some excitement into her and Eric's lives and talks him into going to a dance. Unable to find legitimate work, Jerry falls back in with an old criminal associate. Amanda searches for a missing Vietnamese girl. Jeff, still away, is taking a detective's training course so he can apply for his old job.©tzuk

With: Moya O'Sullivan as Morna O'Reilly, David Cameron as Jerry Barnes; Frank Gallacher as Robert Clements, Neil Redfern as George Powell, Penny Downie as Wendy Green, Stefan Dennis as Francis Allen Turner, Dao Thi Quynh as Vietnamese Girl (Nguyen Thi Minh)

Episode 259

W: Peter Kinloch
D: Chris Adshead, Pino Amenta

Police bring in Jerry Barnes for questioning believing him to be the accomplice in a recent robbery. For Liz's it's another example of her brother unjustly targeting Jerry. After he is cleared, Jerry decides to leave Riverside to get a fresh start. Trevor Dunlop, a young motel employee robbed by a prison escapee, runs afoul of the police while playing amateur detective with an eye on collecting a reward. Amanda takes up the plight of a Vietnamese refugee. Eric throws out his back.©tzuk

With: David Cameron as Jerry Barnes, Dao Thi Quynh as Nguyen Thi Minh; Patrick Phillips as Trevor Dunlop, Catherine Lynch as Sharon McLoud, Chris Haywood as Billy Giles, Jeni Caffin as Christine Laughton, Earle Cross as Mr. Quigley, Morris Shoueka as Hostel Manager

Episode 260

W: Bruce Wishart
D: Chris Adshead, Pino Amenta

Escaped prisoner Billy Giles takes Dunlop's girlfriend hostage and blackmails him into recovering his stolen loot from a building site. Detectives intervene to rescue the girlfriend when the exchange is organised. Liz is cold and distant with all of her Riverside friends after Jerry's departure. She decides to resign from the CAB and go to live with Jerry. Amanda finds a foster home for Minh out in the country only for her to run away again. When Eric tries ginseng to cure his cold, his colleagues are amused to learn it also has acts as an aphrodisiac.©tzuk

With: Dao Thi Quynh as Nguyen Thi Minh; Patrick Phillips as Trevor Dunlop, Catherine Lynch as Sharon McLoud, Chris Haywood as Billy Giles, Earle Cross as Mr. Quigley, Lorraine West as Mrs. Telford, Bruce Clarkson as Mr. Telford