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  • 6/29/2025
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00:00Okay, bye-bye.
00:30Well, actually, Beverley would like to have a quiet talk to you.
00:42Jane and I will put some more coffee on.
00:43Come on.
00:48Well, have a pleasant evening?
00:51No.
00:52Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
00:53I probably wasn't very attentive, but then I have a lot on the plate at the moment.
00:56Yes, I can imagine that rearranging the kitchen shelving constitutes a major crisis.
01:03Beverley...
01:03Please don't interrupt.
01:05I'll keep this brief.
01:07You see, I've met men like you before.
01:09Often they feel awkward or threatened, sometimes just plain frightened when they meet a woman for the first time.
01:16But you, you were quite different.
01:20You were downright unpleasant.
01:22Now, just a minute.
01:23The simple fact is I could have walked out of here on any number of occasions.
01:26But since Helen was paying me the courtesy of a dinner invitation, I felt honor-bound to see it through.
01:33You seem to think you're the catch of the day.
01:36Well, let me rattle that misconception just a little.
01:40I wouldn't find you interesting.
01:43If you were the last man on this planet,
01:46or anywhere else in the solar system, good night.
01:49Hi, g'day, Dad.
02:05Good morning, Paul.
02:06How was your dinner party last night?
02:08I have enough worries without being reminded of last night.
02:13Your lady friend seemed pretty interesting.
02:16Anyway, you can tell me about Beverley some other time.
02:18I wanted to talk to you about something else, actually.
02:21Well, Gail told me about Rob's recent run of bad luck.
02:24Ah, I assumed she would have.
02:27It's a bit rough on you to having to cope with that, though, when you just got married.
02:30I can handle it.
02:31Gail's pretty tough.
02:32You must be feeling pretty badly let down about Rob, though.
02:35Well, I do.
02:36I was bad enough being ripped off by your business partner,
02:38but when he's supposed to be your mate as well.
02:41Yeah, well.
02:42Look, you don't have to worry about replacing the money anymore.
02:45Well, I told Gail that I'd give you a check for 15 grand this morning.
02:50Hell, I don't know what to say.
02:52I suppose I should have realised that you and Gail would want to bail him out,
02:56but, well, it's a weight off my mind, I can tell you that.
03:00Yeah, well, for all his shortcomings, he is family.
03:03And I really don't think he's a thief, Dad.
03:05Well, he just got tempted by the thought of making some easy money, that's all.
03:08Well, I wish you could convince Harold of that.
03:11He's pretty ruggable at the moment,
03:12and I've got to sit through lunch with him at the coffee shop.
03:15Well, why don't I bring the cheque to you then?
03:17It might make him calm down a bit.
03:19Certainly wouldn't hurt.
03:20Well, I'll see you then.
03:22Oh, come on, Henry, you should have left for work by now.
03:30I've got a big day today. I need a big breakfast.
03:32Oh, you're right, though, I'd better get going soon.
03:34What's the big day?
03:36Staining the outdoor furniture.
03:38Staining? In those clothes?
03:40Paul's supplying overalls.
03:41Oh!
03:43He's certainly supplying variety too, isn't he?
03:46He's turning you into a jack-of-all-trades.
03:49Master of none.
03:50Well, I'm grateful to have the work from Paul,
03:52but I'd give anything for a little business of my own, you know?
03:55Straight down the line, just something to earn a bit of extra money,
03:58and it'll stop me being tied down all the time.
04:00You know, if I were you, I would just be grateful that I'm employed,
04:04and forget about all the rest.
04:05Yeah, I guess so.
04:06Oh, probably Harold.
04:08Have you talked to him about Lenny's job at the garage yet?
04:10Well, I've appealed to his compassion,
04:11but I've got a horrible feeling his principles are winning.
04:13Here's your big chance.
04:14Hmm.
04:17Ah, come in, Harold.
04:18We were just talking about Charlene.
04:20She'll be home in a few days.
04:22She'll be looking forward to getting back to the garage, I bet.
04:25Hmm.
04:26Oh.
04:26See ya.
04:27Well, Henry certainly seems to be in a hurry to get to work this morning.
04:30Ah, he's running late.
04:31Madge, I just want to say thank you for a delightful evening.
04:37I really do appreciate your friendship.
04:40I know you do, Harold.
04:42And I feel the same way.
04:44That's why I feel I can ask you something in the name of friendship.
04:46Hmm.
04:48Do you think you could try to make sure that Charlene doesn't lose her job at the garage?
04:51No, I bet.
04:52She's just starting out, Harold, and it means so much to her.
04:56Madge, I can't promise anything.
04:59You know I don't want to disappoint her any more than you do.
05:02But if Lewis doesn't return that money, there is sure to be a legal case,
05:05then I don't know what'll happen to the garage.
05:07It's all up to Rob now.
05:09Oh.
05:11But I will try to do everything to avoid letting her down.
05:16I know you will, Harold.
05:18I'm very grateful for the help you both give me.
05:20Well, I hope so.
05:21Rob, the best way to show your gratitude is by keeping her out of trouble.
05:24You can count on me, Paul.
05:26There'll be no more trouble, I promise.
05:27Yeah, well, promises are easily broken when you're drunk,
05:29so there'll be no more heavy drinking for your sake and other people's.
05:33You've got my word on it.
05:34I know I went off the rails, but it was the shock of losing all my money.
05:38That's another thing, no more gambling.
05:39Yeah, that's right, Dad.
05:40Once you start gambling, you've got no control.
05:42Yeah, I know I've been a mug.
05:44But I've kicked the gambling habit once and for all now.
05:46I've had enough.
05:48Here you go.
05:49I'll pay this back every cent.
05:51Ah, the loan is from me to Gail.
05:53Then I'll pay you back, Gail, love.
05:54Well, I mean, I'll make a new start.
05:56Just take responsibility for yourself, Dad.
05:58That's all I ask.
06:01Now, come on, your business partners are launching in the coffee shop.
06:03I'd suggest you get that check to them now.
06:05Little time like the present, eh?
06:07Thanks, lover.
06:08Don't know what I'd do without you.
06:10We're both lucky that you've got Paul as your husband.
06:12Well, I'd better go and pay off the bishop.
06:20You can't even read me.
06:21I've punched that name under the portain.
06:23Go on, you tell me what it is.
06:25Hey, Daph.
06:26Oh, hi, Henry.
06:28Could I eat a toasted cheese sandwich and a banana milkshake, please?
06:31Coming right up.
06:32You look tired.
06:33Are you OK?
06:34Huh?
06:34Junior's going to be an acrobat.
06:36Cracked your somersaults all night.
06:38You should have taken a day off.
06:39There are disadvantages to running your own mistress.
06:42If it would suit me, I'd give anything to be my own boss.
06:45Just don't kid yourself.
06:46It's fun, that's all.
06:47Then look at those two.
06:48Even if that money is returned,
06:50we can't overlook the fact that our partner tried to defraun us.
06:53Yeah, but it wasn't the premeditated crime, Harold.
06:55He just got carried away with the stupid gambling.
06:57That is exactly my point.
06:58How can we possibly trust him again?
07:00Oh, here we go.
07:01There you both are.
07:03Filling well, I hope.
07:04Not really.
07:05Well, this should brighten up your day.
07:06There you are.
07:08Fifteen thousand bucks.
07:10Oh, good.
07:11That is a relief.
07:12That's square one, eh, Jim?
07:14Hardly.
07:15Well, it's no harm.
07:16The money's been returned.
07:17Lewis, if you think everything's going to magically return to normal just because of this,
07:21you are quite wrong.
07:22What's your problem?
07:23Finding a new manager for the garage is our main problem.
07:26Hang on a moment, Harold.
07:28We've got to discuss this.
07:29A new manager?
07:29What's going on?
07:30Well, you hardly expect us to trust you in that position again.
07:33Let's not jump to any hasty decisions.
07:35Yeah, that's right, yeah.
07:36I thought the decision had been made.
07:38I cannot and will not work with a man of criminal habit.
07:41Criminal?
07:42That's not true and you know it.
07:44I'm not just an employee either.
07:45I'm a partner in the garage.
07:47That money was partly mine.
07:48You can't fire me, Bishop.
07:49Hang on a second.
07:50You two, if you're going to have a brawl, let's find somewhere private to do it.
07:52I'm not a criminal.
07:54I want to know what he means about me not being a part of the garage.
07:56My garage.
07:56I thought I made myself perfectly clear.
07:58You are no longer part of that garage.
08:01There are two alternatives, Lewis.
08:03Either you accept the fact that Jim and I are buying you out
08:05or I report this matter to the police as I should have done in the first place.
08:08Some alternatives.
08:09Well, either way, you are finished.
08:12You are out.
08:12Pump is pine up my head.
08:21Dad, what is it?
08:22That stuff's short, Bishop.
08:23I'd like to knock his block off.
08:25Look, will you calm down and tell me what's going on?
08:27Did you give him the check?
08:28Yes, I gave him the check.
08:29Not a word of thanks.
08:30I've been booted out.
08:31Booted out?
08:32Sacked.
08:32Dismissed my own garage.
08:33They can't sack you.
08:35They can force me to sell out to them.
08:36Same thing.
08:37Oh, Dad.
08:38No, no, no.
08:39So they wouldn't work with a criminal.
08:40Me, a criminal?
08:41Well, that's a laugh.
08:43He's got it in for me.
08:44He always has.
08:46I should never have gone to partnership with him in the first place.
08:48What did Jim say?
08:49Nothing.
08:49Just sat there and let that nut meat want to do all the talking.
08:52Well, I'll let them go to loan.
08:53See how long they last.
08:55They won't find a mechanic of my ability in a hurry.
08:58They won't last without me.
09:00What do they know about cars?
09:02And motors.
09:03Nothing.
09:06I'll show them.
09:07I'll show them.
09:08Dad, what are you going to do?
09:10I don't know what hell I'm going to do.
09:11I really don't know.
09:13Rob, I want you to know that I really don't bother Jim.
09:16It's all been said.
09:17Harold just thinks it's...
09:18I said don't bother.
09:22Sorry, Gail.
09:24He's taken very hard, isn't he?
09:25Yeah, but why shouldn't he?
09:27He's lost everything and all his friends have turned against him.
09:29When you mix friendship with business, you often have to make painful decisions.
09:33And quick ones.
09:34Harold didn't hesitate in doing his duty, did he?
09:36Well, the trouble is he's got a point.
09:38It would be risky for us to carry on in partnership with your father.
09:40Doesn't he deserve another chance?
09:42Look, he's never done anything like this before and I doubt he will again.
09:45I would have given him another chance, but Harold left me no option.
09:48Well, it's going to be the end of him.
09:52I'm scared he's going to think he's got no future.
09:55When he left the racing circuit, it set him back a bit, but he adjusted.
09:59He made a good business out of the garage.
10:01He had some pride then and self-respect, but not anymore.
10:04Well, look, let's see what we can do, shall we?
10:08I still like your father and I'd like to support him the same as you and Paul were doing.
10:12Thanks, Jim.
10:14Look, is there any chance of persuading Harold to change his mind or is that out of the question?
10:18Well, we'll see what I can do when I get home.
10:20His attitude might have changed once he's banked the cheque.
10:23Yeah, maybe.
10:30Doing a good job there, Henry.
10:32Oh, thanks, boss.
10:33No, you're a good worker, I mean it.
10:35It's better than being on the dole.
10:36Yeah, at least you're reliable.
10:38I've just had the contractors that do the lawns let me down yet again.
10:41Yeah?
10:42Yeah.
10:43So what are you going to do now?
10:44Oh, put it up for tenders.
10:46It's a nuisance, sir.
10:46It's so time-consuming.
10:48Well, look, I could do...
10:49Oh, sorry, mate.
10:51Look, I can do the lawns for you.
10:52With what?
10:53Madge's old mower, Henry.
10:54It's a big area.
10:55You need heavy-duty equipment for that.
10:57Look, if I come up with the right equipment, will you give me the contract?
11:00Yeah, probably.
11:01Well, I'd rather have you working for me than somebody I don't know.
11:03Terrific.
11:04Well, I'll see if I can organise something.
11:06All right, but don't leave it too long, eh?
11:07Because these guys finish up as of today, and I don't want the place looking scruffy.
11:11Besides, you're going to have to prove to me that you can handle it.
11:13Yeah, you're on.
11:15Look, I'll get back to you soon.
11:17Fine.
11:17Well, I could start up a whole little knowing round.
11:21First, Erinsborough.
11:22Move on to when more?
11:23Oh, it's boring paying bills, isn't it?
11:25Huh.
11:25It's when they arrive.
11:26That's what I hate.
11:27Opening your mail and finding one of the stupid things.
11:29I'll tell you what's worse.
11:30Getting somebody else's.
11:31The last couple of weeks, I've been getting my ex-husbands.
11:34He's done this before he shoots through and leaves my address for his creditors.
11:37That's nice of him.
11:38Oh, if I get my hands on him, I'll rottle him.
11:40Do you know, he sent a cheque to Charlene as a wedding gift, and they bounced it.
11:44Oh, what a rat.
11:45Oh, exactly.
11:46Believe me, it's no fun being Mrs. Fred Mitchell, even if we are divorced.
11:50You're not going to pay his bills, are you?
11:51Oh, not likely.
11:53I've paid enough from taking his name.
11:55You won't pay any more.
11:56Guess what?
11:57I've figured it all out.
11:58I am going to make money.
11:59Heaps of money.
12:00And all I need is a lawnmower.
12:05Jim?
12:05Hi, Harold.
12:06Now, what's this all about?
12:08Well, I was going to say this till tonight,
12:10but I thought I might as well get it out of the way before Mrs. Mangle gets home.
12:13You want to talk about Lewis, right?
12:15Right, yes.
12:16Being tossed out of the garage has hit him very hard.
12:18I'm not going to change my mind, Jim.
12:19He stole that money from me and you.
12:21That's not how he thought of it.
12:23I know he was an idiot for gambling, but he lost his savings as well.
12:26So then, he decided to steal from us so he can make yet another disastrous bet.
12:30He didn't even consider that he might lose.
12:32But when he did lose, he lost all right to be trusted.
12:35Are you sure you're not just getting back at him?
12:38I mean, the two of you have never really hit it off, have you?
12:39Right from the start.
12:40If you're suggesting that I'm taking some sort of malicious...
12:42Get down off your high horse.
12:43I'm just saying that you wouldn't choose to mix with him socially.
12:46All Lewis did was confirm that all my instincts about the man were correct.
12:49He has no principles whatsoever.
12:52All right.
12:53So what are we going to do about a mechanic?
12:57Well, we'll have to find another one, of course.
13:00Stan and Charlene can fill in in the meantime.
13:02Stan and...
13:03Stan's not a bad mechanic, but Charlene's got no experience at all.
13:06I mean, all that business will go down the drain in a week.
13:09There are other qualified mechanics around, Jim.
13:13Look, why don't we keep Rob on?
13:14I shall take responsibility for his behaviour.
13:17You can have absolute authority over the books, and he needn't have any access to cash at all.
13:21I'm sorry, Jim.
13:22All these problems with the garage, they...
13:24Do what you like about Rob.
13:29You mean that, Harold?
13:30We can keep Rob on?
13:30Now, you can keep Rob on.
13:34Now, I have given this quite a bit of thought, and there are other people involved, so...
13:39I think it'd be better for everyone if I withdrew my investment from the business.
13:43Harold!
13:44I'm sorry, Jim.
13:46I'm dissolving the partnership.
13:47From now on, the garage is yours and Rob's.
13:50I am out of it.
13:53Mum, it's guaranteed.
13:54It can't file.
13:55I've already found a place with the more I need.
13:57For 600 bucks, I'll throw in an H-clipper and some other tool.
14:01$600?
14:02Well, for secondhand, it's in pretty nice condition.
14:04But I can get Linda to service her if there's any problem.
14:06Yes, I'm sure she would for a fee.
14:08Ah, that's the beauty of it.
14:09I'll be able to pay her.
14:10What with the Lasseter's contract and all the other jobs I pick up around the neighbourhood.
14:14I'll pay off the outlay in no time, and then on, profit all the way.
14:18Sounds too good to be true.
14:19Mum, it's what I've always wanted.
14:21It's the best idea I've ever had.
14:22I'll be my own boss.
14:24I'll still have time to do some jobs for Port, whenever he wants me.
14:26Flexi-time, freedom and fun.
14:29I see.
14:32Henry, I hate to dampen your enthusiasm, but there's just one thing about your plan that
14:36really bothers me.
14:37And what's that?
14:38Where are you going to get the $600?
14:41Oh, no, you don't, Henry.
14:43No, no.
14:44I am just recovering from the wedding expenses.
14:47Ask me some other time when I've just won the lottery.
14:49Oh, I was only kidding.
14:50I'm not asking you to pay for me, but you can help me another way.
14:54Hmm?
14:55Well, the company said I can pay on higher purchase, but they run this credit check, and
14:58well, my name wouldn't exactly impress the computer.
15:02But if you sign for me...
15:03Ah, I see what you mean.
15:06Henry, are you really serious about this business?
15:10Look at me, I'm serious.
15:11Yeah, I really believe you are.
15:12Let me have a look at that notebook.
15:15All right.
15:17Now, you make me a cup of tea, and I'll check your figures.
15:20You got it.
15:39Ooh.
15:42Hi, Harold.
15:43Come in.
15:43Oh, Daphne, I'm sorry.
15:45I've called it an inconvenient time.
15:47I didn't wake you up, did I?
15:48No.
15:49No, I had to get up to answer the door anyway.
15:53I was wondering if Des would be home.
15:56No.
15:56No, he's not back yet.
15:57Will I do instead?
15:58Oh, no, well, it's a banking matter, actually.
16:01Transferring some funds.
16:02In or out?
16:03Both.
16:04Ah.
16:05I think perhaps I owe you an explanation of the outcome of this morning's unfortunate incident.
16:11Come and sit down.
16:13I've taken quite a big step, actually.
16:17I've, um, dissolved the partnership with Jim and Rob.
16:21Well, I thought it was Rob who was leaving.
16:25Oh, not that I was listening in or anything.
16:28You guys weren't exactly whispering.
16:30Well, it all came to a head when Rob just wanted to carry on as if nothing had happened.
16:36Oh, well, it's all done now.
16:38Jim refuses to let Rob go.
16:40Oh, I've refused to work with Rob, so partnership dissolved.
16:43Well, this really is a big step for you.
16:46What are you going to do with yourself?
16:48Oh, wish I knew.
16:49I can't even stay at home and relax.
16:52Not the way things are with Mrs. Mangle at the moment.
16:56Yes.
16:57Well, you have my sympathies there.
16:59Well, I've only got one real option left.
17:02And that doesn't make me very happy.
17:03I'm still the best mechanic around, and they can't take that away from me.
17:10Dad, eat your dinner before it gets cold.
17:11You know what I might do?
17:13I might go back on the racing circuit.
17:15You don't have to rush into anything, Dad.
17:17Give it a while before you make any decisions, eh?
17:19I will.
17:20But when the word gets around I'm available, the office will start pouring in.
17:23That wouldn't work for that bishop again if he'd crawl in here and beg me.
17:27Oh, Dad, come on in.
17:28We're just having some dinner early.
17:29Is it wrong here, Paul?
17:29Yeah, yes.
17:30Hi, sorry to interrupt your meal.
17:35Well, I've been having a chat to Harold, and there's been a new development.
17:37Am I still in the partnership?
17:39Not exactly, but you can keep on working there.
17:41Harold's withdrawing his investment, so I'm running the garage now.
17:44Jim, that's wonderful news.
17:45Oh, boy!
17:47The bishop's out, and I'm back in.
17:49Just you and me.
17:50Who needed him, anyway?
17:51You know, three's always a crowd.
17:52I won't let you down.
17:53I'll be the best partner you've ever had.
17:55Would you be quiet and just let me finish?
17:56Thanks.
17:57Just sit down.
17:58Thanks.
17:58There won't be any trouble, Jim.
17:59You've got my word on it.
18:00I'll get stuck into the job and no funny business.
18:02Yes, but we're not out of the woods yet, though, Rob.
18:06Somehow we've got to find the money to pay Harold back.
18:08Obviously you haven't got it, and neither have I.
18:10Well, you're in a better position to get a loan than I am.
18:13Well, I'll see what I can do.
18:14I can't promise anything.
18:15I'm not prepared to get up to my neck and in mortgages.
18:18But I'm still your partner.
18:20Yeah.
18:21Yeah, I know you won't do something like that again.
18:23Thanks, mate.
18:23I appreciate that.
18:25I won't let you down.
18:35All right.
18:36I'll do it.
18:36Mom, you're unreal.
18:37Oh, now, just a minute, Henry.
18:39I said I'd sign the forms.
18:40The repayments are up to you.
18:41No worries about that.
18:42Well, the instalments won't be much for a loan this month.
18:44Yes, you'd do better with bank interest,
18:46but the last time I approached,
18:47he had to knock me back.
18:48I don't want to put myself in that situation again.
18:50It was a real strike of luck, Paul, telling me about the lawns.
18:53Oh, really, Henry?
18:54I'm just so proud of you.
18:56I mean, that's the reason I'm signing the application form.
18:59I admire anyone who's prepared to battle to be his own boss.
19:01Hello?
19:02Oh, Harold.
19:03Something going on?
19:05Take a look at an almost self-employed man, Harold.
19:07I'm starting my own business, a lawnmowing ground.
19:09I've as good as got the contract at Lasseter's.
19:11Well, congratulations.
19:12You're a man of initiative, eh?
19:13Just what I was saying before you came in.
19:15Well, I've got some news like that, too.
19:17Well, the opposite kind.
19:19I've gone from being a partner in business to being unemployed.
19:23Unemployed?
19:23Mm.
19:24Well, Jim and I couldn't agree what to do about Rob,
19:27so with Charlene's apprenticeship in view,
19:29I thought it'd be the best thing for everyone
19:31if I just pulled out and left the garage to them.
19:34Harold, I don't know what to say.
19:36I mean, I...
19:37I'm very grateful for Charlene's sake, but...
19:41Well, this is all so sudden.
19:43What are you going to do?
19:44Ah.
19:46Yes, well, I have come to a decision.
19:47That's what I've come to tell you about.
19:50I have decided to leave Aronsborough.
19:54Oh, Harold.
19:55Well, with losing the business
19:57and the atmosphere at my lodgings the way I am,
19:59I've certainly done my dash here.
20:02It just feels like a good time to move on to somewhere new
20:04and start afresh.
20:06Uh, where will he go?
20:08Oh, Adelaide, probably.
20:11It'll be time to spend some time with David
20:13while I think about the future.
20:16Well, I certainly miss you.
20:18Hmm.
20:19Um, I think I'll duck out and grab a breath of fresh air for a minute.
20:22Yeah.
20:23I'm sorry, Madge.
20:27I know this has come as a shock to you.
20:29Do you really mean it, Harold?
20:31Are you...
20:31Are you really going to go?
20:33Well, I can't think what else to do.
20:34There's nothing left for me here.
20:36Is there?
20:37Oh, Madge.
20:39Well, what about us?
20:41Doesn't our relationship mean anything to you?
20:43Of course it does.
20:45I treasure our friendship more than anything else in this world.
20:47Well, then how can you leave?
20:50Well, surely we can still be friends.
20:52I mean, we'll always be friends, no matter where we both live.
20:57Harold, I don't want you to go.
20:58Please don't go.
21:02Neighbours.
21:04Neighbours.
21:06Everybody needs good neighbours.
21:10Just a friendly wave each morning.
21:14Helps to make a better day.
21:21Neighbours.
21:22Need to get to know each other.
21:27Next door is only a footstep away.
21:37Neighbours.
21:39Everybody needs good neighbours.
21:42With a little understanding
21:46You can find the perfect plan
21:51Neighbours should be there for one another
21:59That's when good neighbours become good friends
22:08You can find the perfect plan
22:13I can find the perfect plan
22:15everything on all means
22:16You can find the perfect plan
22:19With traumatism on the cross
22:19You want me to стан
22:20Greatран one another
22:22Learnär
22:24Once on, Hugh
22:25Saw
22:25What relativised
22:26Can志
22:27At that time
22:27Number 27
22:28Movement
22:29One
22:29Thrust
22:30One
22:31Said
22:32Return
22:32A