The Magic Boomerang

The Magic Boomerang
Genre Series
Created by Roger Mirams
Country of origin Australia
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 45
Broadcast
Original channel ABC
Original run 2 May 1965 – 1966

The Magic Boomerang was an Australian children's adventure series set in rural Australia. It was produced by Pacific films and aired on the ABC in Australia.

Synopsis

The show follows the adventures of a young boy who can stop time by throwing a magic boomerang.

Cast

Principal cast members included:

Series 1: David Morgan (Tom Thumbleton), Telford Jackson (Dan Thumbleton), Penny Shelton (Gwen Thumbleton), Rodney Pearlman ('Wombat').

Series 2: Robert Brockman (Nugget Morris), William Hodge (Charles Swinbourne), Chris Christensen (Bluey), Peter Aanensen (‘Tiger’ Martin).

International screenings

Episodes of The Magic Boomerang were also screened in New Zealand, the UK, Canada and Malaysia.

Episodes

Series 1
1. The Discovery 2. Christmas Cracker 3. A Visit From Grandma 4. Wombat Finds A Friend 5. The Hunter 6. No Mail Today 7. A Matter Of Survival 8. The Bushranger 9. Ill Wind 10. The Thief Who Believed In Magic 11. Fire Trap 12. The Hypnotist 13. The Uncatchables 14. North To Warralinga 15. The Big Catch 16. Moonlight Reef 17. Aunt Matilda 18. The Cattle Duffers 19. The Saucer From Venus 20. The Masked Man From Manangatang 21. Moomba 22. Gentleman Jackaroo 23. Head Of The River 24. The Vanishing Spell 25. The Stand-In 26. Race Against Time 27. The Auction 28. A Lesson For Wombat 29. Friend Or Foe 30. The Good Turn 31. Pony Express 32. The Last Lap 33. Salt 'n' Pepper 34. Mother's Day 35. A Night At The Thumbleton's 36. My Friend Higgins 37. Stranger In Town 38. Mr. Santa Claus 39. The Messenger

Series 2
40. Bushranger’s Gold 41. Buried Treasure 42. Luck of The Game 43. Boys Camp 44. Double Trouble 45. Hollermakers Bargain

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