March 31, 1976
It's 1829, Jason Firbeck, a retired naval Leiutenant, recently widowed arrives with his family - Samuel, his elder son, Luke, his ...Read more
April 7, 1976
Jason Firbeck, shocked to discover land assigned to him is occupied by another, tries to sort out the legal aspects of ownership.
April 14, 1976
Luke has taken control of the family and has occupied land in the wilderness. The family have thus become 'squatters'.
April 21, 1976
In squatters territory it is law of the strong that prevails and Cormac Doyle, an English-hating Irishman, sets his sights on occupying Luke's kingdom
April 28, 1976
In New South Wales in the 1830s convicts were granted "Tickets to Leave" to find employment on their own account. However one mist...Read more
May 5, 1976
The Firbecks have been squatters for two years. The building of a timber homestead is finished and an area of land cleared. The ar...Read more
May 12, 1976
For Jassy, life as a housekeeper to her squatting family has become unbearable. Jason watches anxiously as with each day she grows...Read more
May 19, 1976
The Governor has set up a committee to inquire into squatting and the possible granting of Tenancy Rights to the squatters.
May 26, 1976
It has not rained for four months. Sheep and cattle are dying and settlers are facing ruin. Luke, taking advantage of the dry stat...Read more
June 2, 1976
In common with all squatters, Luke is finding the aboriginals troublesome. His sheep are being speared and anger against the aboriginals is growing.
June 9, 1976
In Lieutenant Elliot's command is a veteran corporal about to retire from the army
June 16, 1976
Luke has shot a bushranger, leaving his pregnant lover swearing vengeance upon him.
June 23, 1976
Luke's brooding restlessness is apparent to all who know him with, perhaps the exception of his family who are accustomed to ignoring his many moods.