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The Raft

Episode 2.01 (40)
November 25, 1968
Screenplay by Ross Napier
Story by Moya Wood
Directed by Eric Fullilove

While on a rafting trip throught the mangrove swamp, Sonny and Skippy come to the aid of a boy who has run away from his step-father while on a camping trip.©tzuk

Starring: Ed Devereaux, Tonny Bonner, Ken James, Garry Pankhurst and featuring Skippy The Bush Kangaroo

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Jaemie Hamilton as Mick, Terry McDermott as Hilton

The Perfect Hosts

Episode 2.02 (41)
November 04, 1968
Written by Ross Napier
Directed by Eric Fullilove

At home alone during a violent rainstorm — and nervous about radio reports of an armed bandit on the loose — Sonny and Clancy are surprised by a suspiscious visitor.©tzuk

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Robert Bruning as Lucas, Tony Ingersent as Greg

Honest Jack

Episode 2.03 (42)
November 11, 1968
Written by Ross Napier
Directed by Max Varnel

Sonny finds a man chopping down trees in Waratah National Park and when Sonny tells him it is illegal, the determined man insists that he owns the land. Matt Hammond has received word from Jerry of a bulldozer clearing land in the Park, and Mark radios in from his patrol boat that someone is building a fence down by the river. It transpires that "Honest Jack", a slick operator, has been selling blocks of land in Waratah National Park. For his final scam he tries to sell off Ranger Headquarters as an 'ideal home'.

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, John Laws as Jack Jamieson, Bryan Niland as Darcy, Reg Collins as Mr. Fogarty, Ethel Lang as Mrs Fogarty, Patrick Carville as Jake, Alister Smart as Alf, Charles Little as Hogarth

Follow My Leader

Episode 2.04 (43)
December 13, 1968
Written by Ross Napier
Directed by Eric Fullilove

A spoiled young violin prodigy, and an old family friend of Clancy's, insists on acquiring a baby koala but Skippy saves him from losing his life in the attempt.

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, David Downer as Norman, Howard Vernon as Gately

Tex N. Ranger

Episode 2.05 (44)
February 03, 1969
Written by Joy Cavill
Directed by Max Varnel

A school for stunt men moves into Waratah National Park and Skippy, without needing any stunt lessons, saves their injured teacher.

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Tom Oliver as Tex N. Ranger

Chicken

Episode 2.06 (45)
March 31, 1969
Written by Ross Napier
Directed by Max Varnel

Sonny discovers two dead possums in their tree trunk home and Matt is disturbed by the number of dead animals that have been found in the bush over the last three days. When Skippy is poisoned and almost dies, Matt calls in Veterinarian Officer John Manson. A poultry farmer with a grudge against Matt is responsible and Matt tricks him into revealing his guilt and the location of the poison.

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Graham Rouse as John Manson, John Unicomb as Ben Schuyler, Judith Fisher as Lucy Schuyler

Belinda

Episode 2.07 (46)
February 13, 1970
Written by Ross Napier
Directed by Eric Fullilove

Skippy sees a large truck from which a valuable thoroughbred mare escapes from the man who stole her. The horse finds temporary refuge with Sonny in Waratah National Park.

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Colin Croft as Beazley, John Paisley as Rix, Ross Higgins as Thurston

The Mine

Episode 2.08 (47)
May 25, 1969
Written by Ed Devereaux
Directed by Max Varnel

Matt Hammond is expecting a visit by a man to assist with blowing up an abandoned mine in Waratah National Park. The man turns out to be an old army buddy, Toby Boughton. Later, following an accidental detonation caused by a wombat, Matt and Toby are trapped in the mine which is slowly filling with water.

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Chuck Faulkner as Toby Boughton, Harold Hopkins as Tim Grant, Derek Barnes as Dr Morton

Rockslide

Episode 2.09 (48)
January 06, 1969
Written by Ted Roberts
Directed by Eric Fullilove

A young National Service deserter risks recapture to look after Sonny after he is injured in a rockslide.

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Sandy Harbutt as Cooper, Alister Smart as Sergeant, Bob Woodham as Corporal, Derek Barnes as Dr Morton

Hide And Seek

Episode 2.10 (49)
January 27, 1969
Written by Rae and Warren Glasser
Directed by Max Varnel

Mark and Jerry go to investigate when Clancy notices someone lurking near the helicopter hangar. Jerry is astounded to find someone he has known since childhood. His friend, involved in an armed robbery and with a bloodied bandage around his head, convinces Jerry he is innocent and asks for refuge in Waratah National Park.

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Stanley Walsh as Rich

Flying Saucers

Episode 2.11 (50)
March 03, 1969
Written by Rae and Warren Glasser
Directed by Eric Fullilove

Sonny and Skippy see a flying saucer but the story is difficult to believe without seeing Sonny's photographic evidence — which he has lost. However, that doesn't stop the story from making the news, bringing a reporter out to Waratah National Park to chase down the story.©tzuk

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Donald MacDonald as Ross

Esmeralda

Episode 2.12 (51)
March 24, 1969
Written by Ross Napier
Directed by Max Varnel

An old gypsy woman takes her revenge on Head Ranger Matt Hammond and his boys in a way that proves more embarrassing than harmful. Even Skippy is powerless to prevent the trick.

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Neva Carr Glyn as Esmeralda, Ben Gaule as Ramon

Puppets

Episode 2.13 (52)
February 17, 1969
Screenplay by Rae and Warren Glasser
Story by Carol Odell
Directed by Eric Fullilove

The Great Carl, an itinerant puppeteer who is camping in the Nation Park, is jealous of his talented young assistant. A puppet show is held at Ranger Headquarters to raise funds for the RSPCA.

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Kenneth Laird as Uncle Carl, Robert Reid as Steven. Puppets by Norman Hetherington

Vice Versa

Episode 2.14 (53)
May 11, 1969
Written by Ross Napier
Directed by Max Varnel

Sir Adrian Gillespie arrives at Ranger Headquarters with news that Skippy is to be sent away to Sydney for a long-term scientific study to determine what makes her the world's smartest kangaroo. To avoid losing his friend, Sonny sets out to illustrate she's anything but.©tzuk

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, John Warwick as Sir Adrian Gillespie, Tom Farley as Professor Clifton

Oats

Episode 2.15 (54)
April 09, 1969
Written by Ross Napier
Directed by Max Varnel

In Matt's absense, an inspector from the Department of Civil Services arrives to evaluate operations at Ranger Headquarters. His strict by-the-book manner creates trouble for everyone and his panic during a crisis has near fatal consequences.©tzuk

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Don Reid as Oats

The Black Spider

Episode 2.16 (55)
February 24, 1969
Written by Ross Napier
Directed by Max Varnel

Clancy's music teacher stops by Ranger Headquarters to share her concerns with Matt about Clancy's recent change in behaviour. Mark convinces Sonny Clancy is living a double life and is being blackmailed — just like in Sonny's novel. While Sonny waits to catch the blackmailer, Matt follows Clancy in Sydney and discovers the truth.©tzuk

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Diana Davidson as Helen Masters

Tread Softly

Episode 2.17 (56)
April 28, 1969
Written by Ross Napier
Directed by Max Varnel

The National Park must be closed to the public after a number of animal traps are found. A recently released prisoner working with local miscreant Ben Schuyler is responsible but it is not just the animals that fall victim to the traps.©tzuk

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, John Unicomb as Ben Schuyler, Judith Fisher as Lucy Schuyler, John Warwick as Sir Adrian Gillespie, Roger Ward as Carver

Shark Taggers

Episode 2.18 (57)
June 30, 1969
Screenplay by Ross Napier
Story by Valerie Taylor
Directed by Max Varnel

When Sonny and Skippy help an attractive young scientist in her research work on sharks, only the last minute arrival of Jerry and Mark in the Ranger helicopter can save them from a school of maneaters.

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Valerie Taylor as Paula

Surprise! Surprise!

Episode 2.19 (58)
April 17, 1969
Screenplay by Ross Napier
Story by Moya Wood
Directed by Max Varnel

Clancy thinks no one has remembered her birthday unaware that Mark has been planning a surprise party. Matt and Clancy run aground in the Ranger boat and nearly miss the party when they must walk back to Ranger Headquarters.©tzuk

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Marion Johns as Woman Customer, Sue Costin as Betsy, Sue LLoyd as Sally, uncredited as Lucky Johnson

Marco Polo

Episode 2.20 (59)
April 21, 1969
Written by Moya Wood
Directed by Eric Fullilove

As Sonny urges his brother on, Matt plays along with Mark's plans of going on an around-the-world bicycle trip with a friend realising there are enough obstacles to halt the trip without him putting his foot down.©tzuk

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Graham Dixon as Bob Raine, Des Rolfe as Mr Hobbs

Wombat

Episode 2.21 (60)
September 02, 1969
Written by Ross Napier
Directed by Eric Fullilove

Sonny finds an orphaned baby wombat and brings it back to Ranger Headquarters where it runs amok. While Sonny goes in seach of the mother, Mark and Clancy must help with Sonny's exams and Matt calls from Sydney is need of some important paperwork.©tzuk

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy,

Axeman

Episode 2.22 (61)
May 26, 1969
Screenplay by Ted Roberts
Story by Scotty Denholm
Directed by Eric Fullilove

A professional woodchopper practicing illegally in the National Park solves a problem for Jerry by helping him and Mark clear land for an emergency helipad. When the axeman's competition sabotages his car in an attempt to prevent him from competing, Skippy comes to his aid.©tzuk

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Reg Gorman as Jim Nelson, Peter Whittle as Ocker, Ronald Morse as Bell

Up And Beyond

Episode 2.23 (62)
April 04, 1969
Written by Ross Napier
Directed by Eric Fullilove

Two high-altitude hot-air balloonists bail out over the Waratah National Park. With the pair at Ranger Headquarts, Sonny and Skippy find the bolloon and manage to get airborn. As the balloon drifts out over the ocean, Jerry and the others pursue.©tzuk

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Jeanie Drynan as Iris Temple, Gerry Gallagher as Roger Temple. Technical Advisers: Aerostat Society of Australia

Round-Up

Episode 2.24 (63)
May 02, 1969
Written by Ross Napier
Directed by Eric Fullilove

When Sonny and Skippy discover a number of wild horses in the National Park, Matt calls upon a national champion rodeo rider and his brother to round up the herd before they can damage the park.©tzuk

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Peter Armstrong as Pete, Peter McPhie as Cole

The Hikers

Episode 2.25 (64)
May 19, 1969
Written by Ross Napier
Directed by Eric Fullilove

Two botany teachers hiking in the National Park ignore Sonny and Jerry's warnings and procede into a dangerous area only to run into an emergency when one is bitten by a snake. Skippy brings the snake back to Jerry who searches out the women to inform them the snake is harmless.©tzuk

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Pat Lovell as Helen Macauley, Clarissa Kaye as Judith Wright

For My Next Trick

Episode 2.26 (65)
April 11, 1969
Screenplay by Ross Napier
Story by Rene Devereaux
Directed by Eric Fullilove

A pair of travelling entertainers pass through Waratah National Park en route to their next performance. When Skippy disappears during a magic performance by Alfred the Great, Matt realises they've been conned. But that's nothing compared to what Skippy is capable of — with a little help from her friends.©tzuk

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Barry Crocker as Alfred, Ray Hartley as Elsworth

A Bird In The Hand

Episode 2.27 (66)
May 13, 1969
Screenplay by Ross Napier
Story by Maureen Walsh
Directed by Eric Fullilove

Jerry and a visiting ornithologist, who herself is not what anyone was expecting, nab two men poaching wild birds in Waratah National Park.©tzuk

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Kirrily Nolan as Sister Ruth, Ken Shorter as Tim, Henri Szeps as Bob

Marathon

Episode 2.28 (67)
April 29, 1969
Written by Ross Napier
Directed by Max Varnel

Mark begins training so he can participate in the Waratah Athletic Association's cross-country marathon that is being run through the park. Despite taking a commanding lead in the race, in no small part due to a route mix-up, Mark isn't the first one to bound across the finish line.©tzuk

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Willie Fennell as Mr. Hogan, Harry Lawrence as Mr. Carmody

The Best Man

Episode 2.29 (68)
May 12, 1969
Written by Ross Napier
Directed by Max Varnel

Jerry is asked to be the Best Man at a friend's wedding but gets caught up chasing two hooligan's in a stolen motorboat and rescuing a stranded hiker.©tzuk

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Gregory de Polnay as Marcus, Bob Delander and Leon Gregory as Youths in Speedboat

Plain Jane

Episode 2.30 (69)
May 28, 1969
Written by Ross Napier
Directed by Eric Fullilove

A shy and unassuming young woman visits Clancy at Ranger Headquarters. Mark makes an effort but Jerry goes out of his way to avoid spending time with her until Clancy, with the help of a friend, transforms her for a beach party.©tzuk

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Gillian Jones as Jane, Candy Raymond as Georgie, Gary Day as Mitch, Bob Watson as Rod, Roger Jones as Alan

Hi Fi

Episode 2.31 (70)
July 14, 1969
Screenplay by Ross Napier
Story by Ron McLean
Directed by Eric Fullilove

Mark's homemade Hi-Fi stereo comes in handy when the radio at Ranger Headquarters is knocked out during a storm preventing Mark from delivering his father an urgent warning about a damaged bridge.©tzuk

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Mark Albiston as Stan Wiley

With: Garry Pankhurst (Sonny) and Tony Bonner (Jerry) do not appear in this episode

Maggie

Episode 2.32 (71)
July 21, 1969
Written by Moya Wood
Directed by Eric Fullilove

An old friend of Jerry's who works as an air hostess seeks his help when she discovers she's being followed by two men after her most recent international trip.©tzuk

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Nancy Knudsen as Maggie, Alan Tobin as Marnos, Lex Mitchell as Carey, Don Philps as Barton, Walter Sullivan as Jefferson

Note: Tony Bonner (Jerry) is the only regular to appear in this episode (other than Skippy)

Mixed Company

Episode 2.33 (72)
April 14, 1969
Screenplay by Albie Thoms
Written by Richard Raper
Directed by Albie Thoms

An elderly ornithologist's determination to prevent a group of young water-skiers from using the river results in an accidental fire, endangering the natural fauna of Waratah National Park.

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Richard Howell as Dr Ames, Jonathan Sweet as Brian, Gregory Ross as Alex, Frank Hyjber as Jon, Jim Marsden as Terry

Treasure Hunt

Episode 2.34 (73)
September 08, 1969
Screenplay by Joy Cavill
Written by James Workman
Directed by Eric Fullilove

Two bank robbers hide their stolen loot inside a novelty treasure chest in Ranger Matt Hammond's vehicle. The chest is to be part of a charity treasure hunt being organised for the local children and the thieves must follow the clues to recover their booty.©tzuk

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Edward Hepple as Ben, Slim De Grey as Charlie, Stan Penrose as Policeman

The Sport Of Kings

Episode 2.35 (74)
June 16, 1969
Written by Ted Roberts
Directed by Eric Fullilove

As an amateur jockey, Mark is given the chance to ride Stormaway, Sir Adrian's best horse, in the Corinthian Handicap at Royal Randwick but when he goes missing before the race, Clancy secretly takes his place. Skippy places a $1 bet on a longshot, Wallaby Bill.©tzuk

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, John Warwick as Sir Adrian Gillespie, Les Foxcroft as Strapper, and featuring Gary Moore, "Clarence The Clocker" and Randwick Racecourse with the co-operation of the Australian Jockey Club

Bon Voyage

Episode 2.36 (75)
May 04, 1969
Written by Lee Robinson
Directed by Eric Fullilove

Clancy's time with the Hammond family appears to be at an end when she sits her final music exam. Her departure is ensured when she wins a prestigious scholarship to study music in London. Sir Adrian asks Matt to select a Ranger to go oversees to work in Sherwood Forrest.©tzuk

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, John Warwick as Sir Adrian Gillespie, Kenneth Goodlet as Tom Merrick, Jessica Noad as Marian Merrick, Anthony Bazell as Mr Nielson

Note: the final episode for both Tony Bonner (Jerry) and Liza Goddard (Clancy) although Liza remains credited through episode 78 and Tony remains in the opening credits for the remainder of series 2.

Cobber

Episode 2.37 (76)
Screenplay by Ted Roberts
Story by Scotty Denholm
Directed by Albie Thoms

Sonny is accused of being a dog thief by a man secretly training his sheep dog in the National Park. When the man's rival steals the dog he believes is rightfully his, Skippy helps round up the thief and the two men square off in an impromptu competition.©tzuk

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Tom Farley as Toby Bell, Stewart Ginn as Joe Farrell

Tiger

Episode 2.38 (77)
August 11, 1969
Screenplay by Martyn Sanderson
Story by Stephen Rhodes
Directed by Eric Fullilove

An amateur photographer shows Mark and Sonny some photos of an unusual animal which Matt thinks could be the long-extinct Tasmanian tiger. An expert is called in to verify the finding and while Mark has his suspicions, it is Sonny who discovers the men are working together to poach animals.

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, Peter Reynolds as Crompton, Alex Cann as Dr. Tolkein

Luna Park

Episode 2.39 (78)
August 05, 1969
Written by Joy Cavill
Directed by Eric Fullilove

Sonny wins a trip for himself and a friend to Sydney's Luna Park in a newspaper competition. En route, Sonny encounters a pickpocket who hides a stolen wallet in Skippy's pouch to evade the police. Sonny talks his new friend into rescuing a child trapped on the Ferris wheel.

With: Liza Goddard as Clancy, John Meillon as Nimble Norris, John Barnes as Inspector Cooper, Patrick McCarville as Sergeant Crowley, Howard Vernon as Businessman, Kay Tayler as Mother