18th Jan 1982

A chance meeting revives the link between the Hamiltons in Sydney, and the Palmers in Melbourne.

18th Jan 1982

John experiences a strange incident and ends up letting go of a pulley at work, which results in him being fired.

18th Jan 1982

Fiona helps John with taking on a new identity; Angela celebrates her birthday at a party organised by her mother.

19th Jan 1982

John's disappearance causes strouble at home and poses a threat to his sister's wedding.

20th Jan 1982

Angela's determination to keep seeing John angers her mother and alarms Fiona.

21st Jan 1982

John rides out hostility from Angela's mother and makes an unexpected friend at the Hamiltons.

25th Jan 1982

The difficulties of assuming a new identity force John to consider a return to Melbourne.

26th Jan 1982

A betrayal undermines John's efforts to clear his name of the murder charge.

27th Jan 1982

John reaches an unpleasant conclusion about the murder and tries to warn Susan.

28th Jan 1982

Bill takes a gamble on his mother's silence. David's father causes division amongst the wedding party.

1st Feb 1982

Bill's guilty conscience introduces a jarring note to the honeymoon weekend.

2nd Feb 1982

Wayne resents being in competition with John for his father's respect.

3rd Feb 1982

On a trip to Sydney, David seeks Fiona's help to find John.

4th Feb 1982

A shock announcement by Patricia angers John and puts Angela in a difficult position.

8th Feb 1982

Susan sees the frightening side of Bill's character.

9th Feb 1982

Kevin and Lynn spend an intimate weekend together while Bill and Susan are away.

10th Feb 1982

Fiona lets her temper get the better of her causing Patricia to realise the truth about John's identity.

11th Feb 1982

Angela admits she has made a mistake and John's cover is threatened.

15th Feb 1982

Wayne is determined to get John out of the way for good. Kevin gets a disturbing letter from Lynn.

16th Feb 1982

John realises he can't hide any longer.

17th Feb 1982

John's arrest forces Bill to make a major decision.

18th Feb 1982

Angela is determined to go to Melbourne, but isn't prepared for her reception.

22nd Feb 1982

Jill gets more deeply involved with Wayne. John and Bill re-establish their friendship.

23rd Feb 1982

David and John are at odds over John's future, and Angela leaves home for good.

24th Feb 1982

Angela is keen to start a life of her own, but doesn't count on Wayne's interference.

25th Feb 1982

Patricia makes a major decision about her future.

1st Mar 1982

Angela is reuinted with her real father.

2nd Mar 1982

Fiona is unaware that Wayne's charm hides a plan to do well at her expense.

3rd Mar 1982

Angela faces Susan's antagonism to her presence in the household.

4th Mar 1982

Kevin takes desperate steps to solve his problems with Lynn.

8th Mar 1982

Patricia's stay at "Wombai" turns sour and she arrives home in time to receive an unexpected phone call from David.

9th Mar 1982

David is forced to face his past while Kevin and Lynn look forward to their future together.

10th Mar 1982

Patricia's visit to Melbourne ends in dinner with the Palmer family.

11th Mar 1982

Fiona receives an unexpected visitor who revives old emotions and fears.

15th Mar 1982

Wayne's business and personal affairs come crashing down around him.

16th Mar 1982

Wayne's accident brings David and Patricia together again.

17th Mar 1982

Angela and John realise they still love each other and face the unpleasant consequences.

18th Mar 1982

David returns from Sydney and takes his dissatisfaction out on Beryl.

22nd Mar 1982

As Wayne's affairs deteriorate help comes from an unexpected source. Beryl must cope with David's confused feelings over Patricia. John receives a surprise job offer.

23rd Mar 1982

John is reluctant to be Kevin's best man as it will mean partnering Angela at the wedding. Jill's dedication to Wayne affects her job.

24th Mar 1982

The aftermath of the wedding marks a turning point in David and John's relationship.

25th Mar 1982

A surprise for Fiona is threatened by Scott's visit to her country property. David surprises Beryl with thoughts of moving.

29th Mar 1982

An impulsive move by David makes Beryl realise her troubles are far from over. Wayne becomes moodier.

30th Mar 1982

Fiona's relationship with Scott is affected by her newly-formed connections with Wayne.

31st Mar 1982

A national transport strike causes problems for both the Hamiltons and the Palmers. David is forced to make a decision about the new house.

1st Apr 1982

Gordon's stance over the strike causes a major rift between John and the Hamiltons.

5th Apr 1982

Gordon faces the violent anger of his workers. Bill Todd's trial commences. David's decision to move to Sydney gives Beryl more cause for concern.

6th Apr 1982

David's job offer in Sydney rekindles Beryl's old fears. The day of reckoning arrives for Bill and Susan. Wayne finds the road to recovery is not always paved with success.

7th Apr 1982

Patricia's request for help presents Fiona with a dilemma. Charlie pushes Patricia towards an affair with David.

8th Apr 1982

Patricia is shocked by the outcome of the barbeque. David and Gordon's first meeting has a less than friendly outcome.

12th Apr 1982

There is an unexpected arrival at Fiona's property. Wayne is depressed by Patricia's news of the family's future.

13th Apr 1982

An upsetting discovery by Angela mars Stevie's big day. Fiona makes one of the biggest decisions of her life.

14th Apr 1982

David and Patricia find themselves on opposite sides of the fence over Patricia's attempt to control the workers at Woombai. Rosie's antagonism threatens to undermine Patricia's authority.

15th Apr 1982

Unexpected news makes David and Patricia confront their true feelings. Kevin comes up with an ingenius solution to get around Lynn's father.

19th Apr 1982

News from Sydney regarding Patricia disturbs Angela deeply. Beryl plays into Patricia's hands when faced with a decision about the future.

20th Apr 1982

Beryl takes drastic steps to settle her fears about David and Patricia. Jill forces Wayne to face his hangups about their relationship.

21st Apr 1982

Beryl's arrival threatens Patricia's hopes of happiness with David. Angela tries to ignore her feelings for John as her affection for Mick grows.

22nd Apr 1982

Patricia is determined to prevent David returning to Beryl. Jill fears for Wayne as he attempts to walk again.

26th Apr 1982

Patricia puts her plans for David into action. Beryl returns to Melbourne and to unexpected concerns.

27th Apr 1982

Fiona lets Scott influence her better judgement where Jill is concerned. Bitterness erupts at the hospital as Stevie fights for his life.

28th Apr 1982

John unwittingly assists Patricia in extracting a commitment from David. Mick makes a decision that shocks his friends.

29th Apr 1982

David's independence almost ruins Patricia's carefully- laid plans. Scott works to destroy Fiona's friendship with Jill.

3rd May 1982

Angela finds separation from John unbearable and gives in to impulse. Fiona makes the hardest decision of her life.

4th May 1982

The day of final decision arrives for David. Mick loses control and lashes out.

5th May 1982

Patricia is frightened to learn how much Mick knows. David has to try to forget the ties that bind him to the past.

6th May 1982

Gordon vents his fury on Patricia. Angela is startled to find John involved with a girl who likes to get her own way.

10th May 1982

Patricia fights to regain her influence on Angela. A parting for Fiona and Jill.

11th May 1982

A careless conversation threatens to destroy relation- ships in the Palmer household. Rosie disapproves when Gordon brings a lady friend to Woombai.

12th May 1982

Patricia makes a desperate bid to keep John under her control.

13th May 1982

David gets more than he bargains for when he tackes Kevin about his moodiness.

17th May 1982

David blames Beryl for Kevin's discovery of the affair.

18th May 1982

Fiona's desire to protect David unwittingly aids Patricia's scheming.

19th May 1982

David faces up to his responsibilities as head of the house.

20th May 1982

Fiona and Patricia's temporary alliance starts to crumble.

24th May 1982

Rob tries to get David and Kevin talking again.

25th May 1982

Kevin counts the cost of leaving home.

26th May 1982

Angela is shocked by her boss's intimacy with Patricia.

27th May 1982

A showdown between John and Wayne over who's in charge at the property evolves.

31st May 1982

Gordon and David come face to face for the first time since Patricia's affair.

1st Jun 1982

Gordon and Patricia lay their cards on the table about the marriage breakup.

2nd Jun 1982

Jill's amazing revelation as to Fiona's whereabouts, infuriates Wayne. Patricia meddles in John's career plans.

3rd Jun 1982

Prue and Angela vie for John's attention. Rob is alarmed at Kevin's foolhardy speculation.

7th Jun 1982

Kevin's attempt to prove his independence has disastrous results.

8th Jun 1982

Rob's arrival at the Hamilton house gives Patricia cause for alarm. Beryl is disappointed by the reation to her good news.

9th Jun 1982

Patricia fights a rear guard action to save her marriage. Lynn wakes to find she is not alone in the house.

10th Jun 1982

Barbara and Patricia lock horns at Woombai. Lynn's warnings about Noel fall on deaf ears.

14th Jun 1982

Susan's blindspot about Noel puts the Palmer family in jeopardy. John's aggressive attitude shocks Rob.

15th Jun 1982

Wayne's damage to the Reid property horrifies Jill. Angela uses her persuasive powers to make Rob stay.

16th Jun 1982

Wayne's negligence has disastrous effects on the Woombai project. Fiona and Patricia are forced to conceal their enmity when a close friend arrives.

17th Jun 1982

The Hamilton's empire is on the verge of collapse and its fate lies in the hands of one person.

21st Jun 1982

Fiona is reluctant to shatter a dying friend's illusions. David consoles Lynn in her dilemma.

22nd Jun 1982

Wayne's rejection of Jill's confession has bitter consequences. David and Beryl's happiness is rocked by Angela's bombshell.

23rd Jun 1982

Fiona's threats to reveal Patricia's past are foiled. Noel's scheming causes Susan distress.

24th Jun 1982

Kevin's journalistic ambition endangers the Palmer family. Wayne's presumptuous attitudes have a drastic effect on Patricia.

28th Jun 1982

Jill is shattered by Fiona's cold-hearted attitude. A threat of violence disrupts the Palmer household.

29th Jun 1982

Fiona and Patricia are forced into an alliance at the reading of the Will. Rob is reluctant to reveal his true feelings to Angela.

30th Jun 1982

Beryl vents her anger on John and tells him a few home truths. Wayne arrives home and finds an unwanted guest.

1st Jul 1982

John is forced to make a decision as to where his loyalties lie. Patricia offers David the chance of a lifetime.

5th Jul 1982

Noel's fiery temper lands Kevin in hot water. Fiona's attempt to nail Patricia backfires.

6th Jul 1982

John and Angela finally come to an understanding on Prue. Patricia reveals her secret to Charlie and their scheming brings turmoil to the Hamilton household.

7th Jul 1982

Prue finds the ice on which she's treading is thinner than she thought. Noel's breaking and entering spells trouble for the Palmer family.

8th Jul 1982

Lynn's fears are realised when she returns home unexpectedly David's visit to Pentridge comes too late.

12th Jul 1982

An unexpected proposal of marriage is met with laughter. Lynn's traumatic experience teaches Kevin a lesson.

13th Jul 1982

Fiona is mortified by the bitterness of Angela's attack. Catastrophe strikes at the Palmer household when least expected.

14th Jul 1982

Gordon is furious when he discovers the identity of Woombia's new owner. Rob is hurt by Angela's heated rejection of his generous gesture.

15th Jul 1982

Susan's long awaited dream comes true. Angela's attitude jeopardizes the engagement. Fiona shocks Gordon with the truth about Patricia.

19th Jul 1982

Kevin's popularity at the school social brings turbulence into his marriage. An uninvited caller threatens Jill.

20th Jul 1982

Wayne bluffs his way out of a tight corner. Angela is faced with a decision which could jeopardize her engagement.

21st Jul 1982

Wayne accidentally stumbles on to some valuable information about Patricia. A show of affection throws Jill into emotional turmoil.

22nd Jul 1982

Fiona is suspicious of Hal's motives. John fears for Angela's safety.

26th Jul 1982

Beryl receives some distressing news from Sydney. Rivalry between Gordon and David over Angela's wedding ends in a bitter confrontation.

27th Jul 1982

There's a reversal of fortune for the Palmer family and mystery surrounds the identity of Fiona's visitor.

28th Jul 1982

An unexpected offer of employment brings Paul closer to the Hamilton's than he intended.

29th Jul 1982

Angela and Rob's plans for the future are foiled by an untimely arrival. Wayne's not too subtle scheming meets with disapproval.

2nd Aug 1982

Patricia and Gordon's marriage is threatened by accusations of distrust.

3rd Aug 1982

Patricia's arrival in Melbourne throws Angela and Rob's wedding arrangements into turmoil.

4th Aug 1982

Fiona is astounded to learn the truth about Paul. Conflict arises between David and Beryl over Patricia's ultimatum.

5th Aug 1982

Divided feelings create an emotional crisis for Angela.

9th Aug 1982

Rosie bears the brunt of Patricia's viciousness.

10th Aug 1982

There's a tender moment between Kevin and Lynn as they resolve their differences.

11th Aug 1982

John is shattered when he overhears a private conversation. Patricia undertakes to humiliate Barbara.

12th Aug 1982

An emotional milestone for David and John heralds a new understanding.

16th Aug 1982

An emergency causes Beryl to postpone her departure for Sydney.

17th Aug 1982

A happy event is marred by an unexpected tragedy.

18th Aug 1982

Patricia is devastated when she discovers Paul's true identity.

19th Aug 1982

A catastrophe strikes David when he returns to Melbourne.

23rd Aug 1982

Angela and Rob's honeymoon happiness is shattered by an emotional crisis.

24th Aug 1982

Tragedy in the Palmer family heals the rift between David and Kevin.

25th Aug 1982

Beryl makes a final decision about her marriage.

26th Aug 1982

It's an embarrassing moment for Patricia when Paul confronts her with the truth.

30th Aug 1982

Patricia ropes Angela into a scheme to influence Paul.

31st Aug 1982

Paul reaches a crucial decision. John takes a gamble on changing Beryl's mind.

1st Sep 1982

Jill's proposed visit to Melbourne creates conflict between Kevin and Lynn.

2nd Sep 1982

Trouble at the truck depot puts David's job on the line.

6th Sep 1982

Patricia's evil scheme pays off when she sees the rift in Angela and Rob's marriage.

7th Sep 1982

John is foiled by the new love of his life. Patricia sees Angela and Rob's problems as a perfect excuse to see David.

8th Sep 1982

An outing for the Palmers and Jill is sensationally interrupted.

9th Sep 1982

There is pandemonium in the Palmer household as it awaits the arrival of the baby. David realises the hell through which Beryl has gone.

13th Sep 1982

The opening of Fiona's riding school at Woombai is jarred by conflict. Beryl proves she is quite an enigma.

14th Sep 1982

John discovers the truth about Di. Angela finds she can't cope with her feelings for Paul.

15th Sep 1982

A reunion for Rosie with her granddaughter is traumatic. Angela makes a decision about her marriage to Rob.

16th Sep 1982

Patricia is forced to change her tactics when she is cornered by Rob.

20th Sep 1982

Beryl unwittingly helps Patricia's longstanding scheme.

21st Sep 1982

Gayle makes a decision about her future. There's a surprise for Rob when he reaches Melbourne.

22nd Sep 1982

Patricia is horrified when Beryl confronts her with the news from Melbourne.

23rd Sep 1982

Patricia launches a desperate bid for David's affections.

27th Sep 1982

Bitter allegations are hurled when David and Kevin clash.

28th Sep 1982

Gordon plays into Patricia's hands by issuing a fiery ultimatum.

29th Sep 1982

John pops a unexpected question. A flirtatious game of Gayle's backfires with terrible consequences.

30th Sep 1982

Patricia involves a confused John in her predicament with Gordon.

4th Oct 1982

John gambles with his and Di's future. Paul is forced to use bribery to gain an admission from Wayne.

5th Oct 1982

Kevin unwittingly creates a stumbling block for Beryl when she pays a visit on David.

6th Oct 1982

Hal makes John an offer he can't refuse. David and Beryl face the task of trying to repair their marriage.

7th Oct 1982

Rosie proves she's unable to forgive Wayne. Beryl and Hal cement their friendship.

11th Oct 1982

David is shocked to discover the identity of his new boss at the truck depot.

12th Oct 1982

Paul's popularity creates bitter feelings for Wayne. Faced with a harrowing situation, Hal turns to Beryl for support.

13th Oct 1982

Patricia's successful solution to John and David's work problems draws the three closer together.

14th Oct 1982

Tragedy strikes for Hal when he reaches his lowest ebb.

18th Oct 1982

Patricia persuades David to make an important confession to his family.

19th Oct 1982

A letter from an old friend disturbs Rob. Paul finds there is no easy solution to the mess he's created.

20th Oct 1982

Disturbing news from Angela places a further strain on Rob.

21st Oct 1982

Serious accusations are hurled when David and Patricia argue.

25th Oct 1982

Rosie's suggestion provides Paul and Gordon with the impetus to engage in a secret venture. Fiona plays the good samaritan to a lone mother.

26th Oct 1982

David's trip to Sydney brings a nostalgic moment. A confession from Rob upsets Angela.

27th Oct 1982

Devastation looms for Patricia following yet another argument with Kevin.

28th Oct 1982

Fiona interferes when she realizes the consequences of Paul and Gayle's relationship. Angela discovers she was led to believe a lie.

1st Nov 1982

Patricia lashes out in revenge with a possibly disastrous threat for David.

2nd Nov 1982

Angela's trip to Sydney turns nightmarish when she's suddenly lumped with a bundle of problems.

3rd Nov 1982

Disturbing news from Fiona adds another twist to Rob's predicament. John finds himself caught in an emotional bind inflicted by Patricia.

4th Nov 1982

Gordon pops an unexpected question when Barbara comes to dinner. Lynn feels trapped when she witnesses Beryl's new-found independence

8th Nov 1982

Alarming news from Jill forces Rob to tell Angela his secret. Paul is embarrassed by Gayle's recklessness.

9th Nov 1982

An achievement of Lynn's meets with disapproval in the Palmer household. Paul reaches a crucial decision.

10th Nov 1982

Angela proves she won't budge in her attitude towards Patricia. Jill becomes aware of Fiona's possessiveness and tries to snap her out of it.

11th Nov 1982

Patricia delivers an ultimatum which has David reeling, but he's forced to cover his emotions at John and Angela's 21st birthday party.