Hector Crawford
Director
Division 4 (1969)
Season 2
A police drama based on the fictional Melbourne suburb of Yarra Central.
Released March 10, 1969
Episode 60 min
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Keywords: tmdb.police, tmdb.crime-investigation, imdb.number-4-in-series-title, imdb.melbourne-australia, imdb.number-in-series-title, imdb.digit-in-series-title, imdb.two-word-title, imdb.police
Production Companies: Crawford Productions
Network: Nine Network
S2E1 - Cocktails At 10:15
Master criminal Lesley Fisher becomes involved in a vicious underworld vendetta. Police investigations lead to a surprising result.
Jan. 27, 1970, midnight
S2E2 - Hush-a-bye
Ray Hubbard is studying to get through university, but when his girlfriend becomes pregnant the only solution seems to be an abortion. When things don't go as planned, the Yarra Central police find themselves investigating a con-man, a robbery and a backyard abortionist.
Feb. 3, 1970, midnight
S2E3 - Cash and Carry
Two men and a woman comprise a gang of thieves stealing cash from retailers in the fruit and vegetable trade. Yarra Central police find their investigations made difficult by changes in tactics of the gang responsible.
Feb. 10, 1970, midnight
S2E4 - The Crush
A night club comedian faces a personal crisis when his broken marriage catches up with him after 14 years in the shape of his 18-year-old daughter. Yarra Central police help sort it out while investigating a call-girl racket and a large liquor theft.
Feb. 17, 1970, midnight
S2E5 - Where's Lefty?
Some attitudes towards Aboriginals are re-evaluated when 'Lefty' Cooper, an Aboriginal contender for the lightweight boxing championship, becomes the target for a crooked bookmaker who stands to lose a great deal of money if 'Lefty' wins the fight.
Feb. 24, 1970, midnight
S2E6 - Mr. Fifty Percent
The Yarra Central police are faced with an outbreak of well-planned thefts with no recovery of the stolen goods. Third-rate thieves commit skilful offences under the instructions of a master-mind of unknown identity, referred to as 'Mr. Fifty Percent'.
March 3, 1970, midnight
S2E7 - The Great Bank Robbery
A confidence trickster tells the Yarra Central police that a young English migrant is planning a bank robbery. The plight of an elderly lady complicates the situation.
March 10, 1970, midnight
S2E8 - The Word of a Lady
Doreen Walsh, wife of a former detective, claims that she has been attacked and raped by three men. During investigations, Sen. Det. Banner and Det. Sgt. Vickers uncover an unusual story.
March 17, 1970, midnight
S2E9 - Fizz
Herb Doherty, who has a string of minor convictions to his name and is known as a trouble-maker, witnesses a smash-and-grab raid. He also falls in love with Policewoman Margaret Stewart.
March 24, 1970, midnight
S2E10 - La Truffa
A cruel swindle is played on the local Italian community, and the police investigation impacts on a domestic crisis with Sgt. Vickers and his student son Jamie.
March 31, 1970, midnight
S2E11 - A Good Man Gone
Yarra Central police launch an intensive search when Constable Kevin Dwyer disappears while pursuing a car following a series of baffling robberies.
April 7, 1970, midnight
S2E12 - The Desecration
During an investigation into the violent and apparently senseless desecration of a Catholic church, Yarra Central police track down a young man who has become embittered towards religion, mainly as a result of a 'fire and brimstone' indoctrination as a child. They are assisted on the case by a highly unconventional priest.
April 14, 1970, midnight
S2E13 - Mother's Image
Mrs. Maguire is a successful business woman and charity worker. However, a street accident leads to a complex investigation into the truth about Mrs. Maguire and her daughter.
April 21, 1970, midnight
S2E14 - The Unwanted
While investigating three assaults on a young girl, Yarra Central police are faced with several other problems, including the disappearance of a small-time criminal wanted for questioning and the defiant attitude of a stubborn old lady.
April 28, 1970, midnight
S2E15 - Marvels of Reproduction
Alf Clark and his pregnant wife Jill are in partnership with her idealistic brother in a counterfeiting racket. Problems occur when they become involved with petty criminal Ted Jamieson.
May 5, 1970, midnight
S2E16 - A Bit of Culture
A local art festival uncovers a raft of problems for the police of Yarra Central. At the centre of the trouble is Arthur Deakin; a poet, an alcoholic and a house-breaker.
May 12, 1970, midnight
S2E17 - Johnny Reb
A man becomes rebellious when questioned about his driving, taking a stand on principle against what he sees as an injustice. The Yarra Central police become the centre of attention when newspapers get hold of the story and run with it.
May 19, 1970, midnight
S2E18 - The Tangled Web
Investigations into a series of safe breakings uncover an unexpected romantic but illegal entanglement when police discover a man with two wives.
May 26, 1970, midnight
S2E19 - The Big Bloke
Yarra Central police contend with a bank hold-up and a bizarre confidence trick involving the freezing of dead bodies. Suspicion for both crimes centres on the much loved son of a family.
June 2, 1970, midnight
S2E20 - My Mate Death
While serving a short sentence for theft, young and impressionable Malcolm Tanner formed a hero-worshipping friendship with his tough, ruthless cellmate Ernie Callan. After serving his sentence, Tanner is overjoyed when Callan offers to come and live with Tanner and his family while continuing his life of crime. However, joy turns to tragedy when it is learned that the police are hunting his mate, not only because of his criminal activities, but because he is a carrier of a deadly strain of smallpox.
June 9, 1970, midnight
S2E21 - Free the Queen
Yarra Central police face a crime following a 20-year-old pattern. Investigations lead them to master criminal 'Chalky' Gunnerson, who is a clever chess player and plans his moves against the police with care and precision. Also involved are his daughter Vivienne and a rather brash young apprentice, Ricky Bevan.
June 16, 1970, midnight
S2E22 - The Emerging Man
John Anderson, a neurotic young camera enthusiast, unwittingly becomes a key figure in a police search for a couple of jewel thieves.
June 23, 1970, midnight
S2E23 - The Handicapper
Yarra Central police investigate threatening letters and attempts to injure a leading professional jockey.
June 30, 1970, midnight
S2E24 - Closed Doors
A young girl, Tina Findlay, is caught shoplifting, and Policewoman Margaret Stewart probes her background to find a reason why. Trying to help Tina proves difficult and unrewarding when she becomes mixed-up with hardened criminal Max Gillies.
July 7, 1970, midnight
S2E25 - Message Intercepted
Yarra Central police, who rely heavily on radio communication with D-24, face problems when two criminals steal a police radio.
July 14, 1970, midnight
S2E26 - There Goes Betty Seymour
An American migrant woman who is homesick has a breakdown and becomes dangerously violent. The plight of her family is worsened when the son becomes involved in a series of service station robberies.
July 21, 1970, midnight
S2E27 - The Prisoners
While on holidays, Det. Peters gets married in rather rushed circumstances - he was tricked into the marriage by a pregnancy claim. Then, when a prisoner dies in the Yarra Central lock-up, Det. Peters goes through the most trying experience of his life when he is held directly responsible.
July 28, 1970, midnight
S2E28 - Brother Animal
Feelings of hatred and fear run high in the Yarra Central district when a number of young children are molested by an unknown man. Policewoman Margaret Stewart receives her promotion to Senior Constable.
Aug. 4, 1970, midnight
S2E29 - A Key to Paradise
Persistence by Const. Dwyer in checking details following a minor car accident leads the Yarra Central police on to the trail of one of the world's most notorious international robberies.
Aug. 11, 1970, midnight
S2E30 - A Special Occasion
While investigating a series of daring robberies, Yarra Central police are confronted with some surprising characters - a pop singer; a hotel manager; two very 'quaint' furniture dealers; and a swinging, headstrong glamour girl.
Aug. 18, 1970, midnight
S2E31 - Mad Monaghan
Sen. Det. Banner and the Yarra Central police face death when they investigate a seemingly minor complaint about the behaviour of Les Monaghan, who is living in a fantasy world in which he sees himself as a soldier hero.
Aug. 25, 1970, midnight
S2E32 - Man From Lightning Ridge
Ex-criminal Sam Breen returns to Melbourne with a small fortune in opals that he mined at Lightning Ridge. When the opals are stolen he sets out after the two thieves, intent on obtaining his own justice.
Sept. 1, 1970, midnight
S2E33 - Payroll
Yarra Central police receive a series of false tips about a planned city payroll robbery, while also dealing with Hayden Beck, an ex-racing car driver with a chip on his shoulder. When a payroll robbery is actually committed, it soon becomes apparent that Beck had been recruited to drive the getaway car.
Sept. 8, 1970, midnight
S2E34 - A Gathering of the Clan
Police keep watch on a group of criminals planning a daring and unusual robbery but they disappear when the robbery is imminent. WPC Stewart gets little help investigating a quack doctor who is treating the girlfriend of one of the criminals.
Sept. 15, 1970, midnight
S2E35 - Elizabeth the Third
Daniel Castle, a timid Englishman, leaves his domineering wife Elizabeth and the shop they own in London, taking money from their joint bank account. Elizabeth pursues him to Australia and discovers he has lost most of the money to two con-men.
Sept. 22, 1970, midnight
S2E36 - Smiler
Bob 'Smiler' Suttle is a 40-year-old policeman and is still a constable. His resentment leaves him open to a bribery attempt when a criminal tempts him with a scheme that could help him gain a promotion.
Sept. 29, 1970, midnight
S2E37 - Wednesday's a Quiet Night
A husband and wife’s drunken brawl, Banner's search for a man who mutilated a prostitute, and a young boy who wanders into Yarra Central make this Wednesday anything but the usual quiet night.
Oct. 6, 1970, midnight
S2E38 - For Better, For Worse
Yarra Central police contend with a professional burglar operating in their district who is proving to be most elusive. Constable Kevin Dwyer marries his girlfriend Kay Hogan.
Oct. 13, 1970, midnight
S2E39 - The Recruit
Constable George Bell, an enthusiastic new recruit, tests the patience of his colleagues with his habit of rushing into things without thinking.
Oct. 20, 1970, midnight
S2E40 - Three Man Trick
Policewoman Stewart tries to apprehend a bag-snatcher and is helped by a man who identifies himself as Larry Webster, an American FBI agent. He is later exposed as a confidence trickster.
Oct. 25, 1970, midnight
S2E41 - Drop-Out
A vicious assault on a prostitute leads Yarra Central detectives into an investigation of prostitution in the district, and to a mysterious Mr. Frost who is not what he seems.
Oct. 27, 1970, midnight
S2E42 - I Thought I'd Met 'Em All
Trevor Clark is suspected of being a 'Peeping Tom' when he is rejected by his girlfriend. Investigating the case, Yarra Central police are confronted by a weird religious sect.
Nov. 1, 1970, midnight
S2E43 - Separation
A young girl and her separated parents become the victims when an overbearing mother-in-law takes their affairs into her own hands and hires a private detective.
Nov. 3, 1970, midnight
S2E44 - Running Sheet
Yarra Central police have to deal with a mysterious shop breaker and a lonely widower. Det. Peters' police duties are affected by events in his private life when his marriage is on the rocks.
Nov. 8, 1970, midnight
S2E45 - A Trip to the City
A man who has always lived in the bush visits the city and takes strong exception to the vice he considers is prevalent in city life. His subsequent actions unleash a campaign of terror.
Nov. 10, 1970, midnight
S2E46 - Pratfall
Will 'Duff-Duff' Duffy, a clown who specialises in trick falls, and Hugo Smith, a criminal with a child-like personality, have never met, but their stories become intertwined when Yarra Central police investigate a robbery, a suicide and extortion.
Nov. 15, 1970, midnight
S2E47 - Point of View
An investigation into homosexual activity in Yarra Central leads to the discovery of a number of unusual burglaries.
Nov. 17, 1970, midnight
S2E48 - Gaolbird
Yarra Central police investigate a payroll robbery with some very unusual features that almost has them stumped.
Nov. 22, 1970, midnight
S2E49 - Dark Afternoon
A young country girl tries to set herself up as a prostitute in the city. She falls prey to a vice operator who sets up 'witchcraft' sessions for his clients.
Nov. 24, 1970, midnight
S2E50 - The Luck of the Irish
Police at Yarra Central become involved in a robbery and an illicit stills racket, and all their investigations take them to the notorious O'Connell family.
Dec. 1, 1970, midnight
Network: Nine Network
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 60 min.
Released: March 10, 1969
Last Air Date: March 31, 1976, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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