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(symphonic music)

- Come here you old bag of bones, come here I say!

Blasted you stupid brute!

I'll teach you!

- Hoy!

- What are you doing?

- The house is terrified! - Give me that whip.

- I don't think you need it.

Trying to be stupid?

Take it easy mate.

- You little! (thuds)

- Sorry, but you wouldn't listen.

- We'll see about that, what's your name?

- Rob McGregor, what's yours.

- McGregor, related to Matt McGregor?

- He's my father.

- Well I'm Bill Smiggins.

And you made a mistake interfering in my business McGregor.

A real mistake.

- Oh yeah.

(symphonic music)

- Montana.

- Rob?

You're back?

It's wonderful to see you again, wonderful.

You look marvelous.

- You look pretty good yourself.

- I have missed you, you know that?

- Really, never would've guessed.

I should go away more often.

- We have got so much to talk about,

will you come to dinner tonight?

- Never thought you were going to ask.

- Rob McGregor, this is great.

- Rob! - Hello stranger.

- Be careful.

- When did you get back?

- Just now.

- It seems like ages.

- It has been ages, how are you?

- I'm fine, but we want to hear about you,

don't we Hannah? - Yes.

- Where you went, what you saw, who you met,

and did you bring me back a present?

- Hang on, hang on, what do you want to know first?

- About the present. - I thought so.

- Rob it's beautiful, look Hannah.

- Oh very nice, very nice indeed.

- Thank you Rob. - My pleasure.

- Well you are my favorite brother, but don't tell Collin.

- Oh I wouldn't, now.

- Almost as nice your old friend Duncan Jones.

- Is he back in town?

- Well he's gone now, you just missed him.

But he was oh so popular with all the ladies wasn't he?

One in particular.

Have you seen Montana yet?

- Excuse me.

- I might've dropped by for a few words, yeah.

- Well, I thought I recognized that familiar croak.

- Colin. - Welcome home Rob.

- You look well.

- Only problem is I keep bumping into things with my tummy.

- How's the new house? - Oh it's perfect.

- Why don't you come over for dinner tonight

and see for yourself?

- Oh I'd love to but I. - Prior engagements already?

- Could I have a word?

- Emily, look what Rob gave me.

- I've, just had Bill Smiggins under me,

what did you do to him?

- It was just a tap.

- Well he claims it was unprovoked, what's your version?

- He was whipping his horse and I tried to stop him.

Who is he anyway?

- Oh he's the manager of Custer Stables.

Been there a couple months now.

- Well if he treats the town's horses

like he treats his own, he's not gonna last very long is he?

- Well there's been no complaints.

And he's a respected businessman, regular churchgoer.

Sure you didn't goad him like a bull at a gate?

- He provoked it.

- Well I've managed to calm him down,

but do me a favor and settle down a bit.

You're not out in the bush now with a mob of cattle.

- Alright.

Thanks for the warm welcome big brother.

- You change your mind about dinner tonight?

- Hey!

Welcome back.

- Hey Dad.

- Good to see you're still in one piece.

- Well it's good to be home.

- Well, we've got a lot to catch up on.

- Thanks Molly, how's the family?

- Very well thank you, they're in Melbourne at the moment,

visiting my husband's relatives.

- How do you like working here?

- Very much.

- Well don't let him work you into the ground.

He can be a real old tyrant sometimes.

- Thank you very much.

- He's a very good boss.

Is there anything else I can get you?

- No this is fine, thanks.

So have you heard from Kathleen?

- Oh yeah, regular supply of letters.

- And how's she liking Ireland?

- Quite a bit by the sound of it.

And well everyone else around here is well.

We had a visit from an old mate of yours, Duncan Jones.

Danni told me, it's a pity I missed him actually.

- Yeah.

So what kept you so long, I expected you a couple days ago.

- Well you know, rounding up a few stragglers

from the main mob.

- I heard you were in the area.

- Smiggins?

- Did you have to hit him?

- As I tried to explain to Colin,

I just did what you would've done.

- Oh hang on, I think I might've just

had a quiet word with him.

- Dad, everything I know I learned from you.

- I don't ever recall being the hot head

that sometimes you turn into.

- Really?

- Well anyway, you just keep away from Smiggins

until this whole thing blows over.

- It'll be my pleasure, believe me.

(gentle music)

I've missed this.

- So have I.

- Good food, in a civilized atmosphere.

Certainly damper and burly tea around the campfire.

- So that's all you've missed is it, your creature comforts?

- I can't think of anything else.

- Oh thank you very much.

- Of course I missed you too.

I did wonder if you missed me,

until down by the river this morning.

- Oh?

- That was a pretty warm welcome.

- Well you got something against a warm welcome?

- No, it's just has been a long time, that's all,

and people change.

- Have I changed?

- Maybe.

- What are you getting at Rob?

- Well I just never thought you'd be so downright

glad to see me, that's all.

And Danni actually said something that seemed a little um.

- Yes?

- [Rob] Odd.

- Odd?

- Well, maybe not odd, more like a hint you know,

kids teasing and that sort of thing.

- Like what?

- Well she said that Duncan was very popular with the ladies

and with one lady in particular.

- This place.

Sometimes I wonder if the people of Paterson Ridge

have nothing better to do than to stand around all day

spreading rumors.

Duncan and I were just,

well we became good friends.

Nothing wrong with that is there?

I'll make you some coffee.

- No, that's alright, sit down.

So you got on well with Duncan then?

- And why not, he's a charming man.

We had a few things in common.

You, for one thing, he talked about you all the time.

And so did I.

Anyhow he's gone and I want to hear all about your trip.

You must've met a lot of new people yourself.

- No, not really.

Driving a big mob of cattle's pretty much a full time job,

not much time for socializing.

- Aw, there must've been some time.

- Hard work basically.

- I mean you did meet up with Jessie McClusky didn't you?

- Yeah, briefly.

- Talking of of rumors there's been a lot about Jessie

since she arrived in town.

- Well like you said, this is the town for rumors.

- Tell me Rob, what sort of business exactly

was Jessie involved with in the goat fields?

- She ran a hotel.

- Hotel?

- More like a guest house.

- What sort of guests Rob?

- Well the usual, travelers, drivers, that sort of thing.

I think I will have that coffee now, I'll get it myself.

- No, I'll get it.

I don't mind treating you like a guest.

- Mr. Smiggins this is outrageous.

- The going rate Mrs. McClusky.

- Since when?

- Since I took over.

- For stabling four horses overnight?

- And the feed Mrs. McClusky.

Don't forget the feed.

- I can't charge my customers this.

- Oh, just add it to their bill, they'll never notice.

- I don't operate that way Mr. Smiggins.

- Really Mrs. McClusky,

I thought a smart woman like you would've known

how to run a business to her advantage.

Sure your establishment on the gold fields

made you a tidy profit.

- Meaning?

- Heard a thing or two.

These things haunt one's past as some people might think.

- I don't have anything to hide from anyone.

- Oh, you must be one of the few people

in this part of the world who hasn't.

But I digress, you have my bill.

'Til it's paid your guest's horses stay where they are.

I regret the inconvenience.

- I'll pay you this time, but not again.

In future I'll ake other arrangements.

- That's up to you Mrs. McClusky,

your always at liberty to take your customs elsewhere.

Correct me if I'm wrong though,

but I don't think there are any other public stables

in Paterson's Ridge, are there?

(symphonic music)

- Morning. - Morning.

- Nice looking animal. - Yes,

she's ours.

My husband bought her last month,

and she's the first thing we've really owned

since we came to this country.

- Looks expensive.

- Oh good price, we saved up our spare money.

- And what do you call her?

- Red wind. - Red wind.

Looks more black to me.

- In our culture, red is associated with beauty,

and she goes very fast, like the wind.

Would you like to ride her?

- Oh, not just at the moment, maybe another time.

- Would you like some breakfast perhaps?

- No, it's alright, you keep grooming.

(gentle music)

- Ah, Mr. and Mrs. Dunst on, I'm sorry for the inconvenience

but it's all been sorted out now and your horses

are ready and waiting this morning.

- Thank you.

- Hello Jessie.

- Rob McGregor and about time too.

What's this waiting so long to come and see me?

- So how's it been going?

- Well, it hasn't been as easy as I'd imagined

setting up in Paterson's Ridge.

- What's the problem?

- More than one I'm afraid.

Do you know the manager of the stables?

- Smiggins, yeah I met him briefly

and I wasn't too impressed.

My Dad seems to think he's alright.

- Matt doesn't have to pay his stabling fees,

and Smiggins is probably wise enough not to cross someone

like your father, he chooses his mark pretty carefully.

- Is there anything I can do to help?

- Probably not.

- So Montana tells me that Emily hasn't been too friendly.

- No, I was probably foolish to have such high hopes.

She goes out of her way to avoid me and doesn't want

anyone to know I'm her mother.

- She'll probably come around.

- Maybe, I'm not giving up though.

I came here to start over and that includes Emily

and repairing some of the damage I've caused.

I just have to take it one step at a time.

- Well like I said, if there's anything I can do to help.

- Thanks Rob, I appreciate that.

(snores)

(thuds)

- Remember me?

I'd stay here if I were you,

you seem to have got yourself in an awkward position.

Just a few words.

- I'll get you McGregor.

- Now about Jessie McClusky,

there appears to be a mistake

in regards to the stabling fees you're charging.

- What I charge is my business, it's a free country.

If Mrs. McClusky can't meet her obligations

then that's her problem now get out of here.

- Alright.

(thuds)

Whatever you say Mr. Smiggins.

- No please, you can't take Red Beauty, no you can't.

- Hey, what's going on here?

Molly, you alright?

- A new dress Montana?

- Thinking of it.

- For someone special?

- Oh, would you excuse me for a moment Hannah?

- Yes.

- What did you say to Rob about Duncan Jones and me?

- Duncan?

- You hinted that there'd been

something going on between us.

- Well there was, wasn't there?

- Danni McGregor, you know we were only friends.

- Well that's what I meant, friends.

It's not a secret is it?

- No, but it's personal and I don't like people

buying into my personal business.

- Well, Rob is my brother so that makes it my business too.

- I think he's quite capable of taking care of himself,

without your 10 cents worth.

- I just want what's best for him.

- Strange as it may seem so do I.

- So does that mean that you're serious about him?

- Rob is very important to me, always has been.

- Come off it Montana, half the town is talking about

the way you kissed Duncan goodbye.

- It's no concern of theirs.

- Well it's certainly mine.

If you are really serious about Rob

I think it's time you did something about it, don't you?

- They said we didn't own Red Wind and are taking her back.

- In the maintainer of Mr. Smiggins.

- I know them, I've seen them at the stables.

- That's alright Molly, it must be some sort of mistake.

- Please, Mr. McGregor,

please don't let them steal Red Wind.

- Don't worry, I'll sort it out.

(tense music)

- Wait up.

(horse neighs)

You hear that?

- What?

- Someone's coming, move.

(upbeat music)

- Yah!

- Okay boss we've got it.

- The Chinese lady's horse yes,

so Mr. McGregor has just informed me

and obviously with no regard for her feelings whatsoever.

Now I told you to make it absolutely clear

what you were doing and why,

not to treat her like some horse thief.

Now apologize to Mr. McGregor here and now.

- First, I'd like to know why you see fit

to take Red Wind back?

- Mr. McGregor as I was trying to tell you,

the lady's husband merely paid the deposit,

now the rest of the agreed price was due a week ago,

I think I've been lenient enough, don't you?

- Molly was sure that they'd bought the mare outright.

- One moment Mr. McGregor.

Alright now this, her husband's signature,

and you'll see to the amount indicated is clearly stated

to be a deposit.

- I don't see how she could make this kind of mistake.

- Probably didn't understand the contract,

some of these foreigners you know...

- She speaks perfect English.

- Speaks it that's one thing, written word,

completely different, at least in my experience.

- Yeah, well not in mine.

I know Molly and her husband very well,

I've never had this kind of trouble before.

- And obviously it's some kind of misunderstanding

but I'm afraid business is business.

- Yes I suppose it is, just depends on how it's conducted,

doesn't it?

- Couldn't agree more, and I certainly don't condone

the actions of this idiot

anymore than you'd condone unacceptably behavior

of a member of your family.

I know it seems as if I'm always complaining but,

did you know your son came in here this morning

and threatened me?

- Rob?

- Seems our encounter on the tracks still rankles him.

But, I'm prepared to overlook it, just as I'm sure

you're prepared to excuse this unfortunate business.

(dramatic music)

- This cannot be true.

- I'm afraid it is Molly.

Mr. Smiggins showed me the bill of sale

with your husband's signature on it.

The amount you paid was only a deposit.

- No, we paid the full amount, we paid what was asked.

- You sure you completely understood the sale?

I remember you said at the time that you thought

you were getting a bargain.

- Red Wind is our horse.

- Well maybe I should have another chat with Mr. Smiggins

and come to some other arrangement.

I can only conclude that there's been

a genuine misunderstanding.

- No, he's cheated us.

- I'll tell you what I'll do, while you try to work this out

you can have free use of any of the horses here

on Langara.

- Thank you Mr. McGregor that's very kind.

But I wast Red Wind back.

She's ours.

- Jessie, I've got a problem.

- Duncan Jones, Rob McGregor or both?

- It's all over town isn't it?

- I wouldn't know, and if it is

it would be petty jealousy that's all.

And problem most of them wouldn't mind having.

- Well I've got to sort it out pronto.

That's why I came to you for advice.

You, being a woman of the world.

- I'm not sure that's a compliment, however.

- It boils down to this.

Should I tell Rob about Duncan, or not?

- I'm surprised he hasn't asked you already.

- I told him there was nothing to it,

that it was only friendship.

- It was a little more than that wasn't it?

- Well at the time perhaps.

But when Rob came back and I saw him again,

I suddenly realized how much I'd missed him.

- Have you told him that?

- The Duncan business,

I'm afraid it might mess everything up.

- Well you know this place, someone's bound to say something

sooner or later.

It would be better coming from you don't you think?

- What if he doesn't understand?

- That you can do nothing about.

But, I'd tell him.

You try and keep things hidden,

they almost always come back to haunt you, believe me.

- I don't want to lose him.

- Well that should just about do it Mr. Smiggins.

There is to be an auction the day after tomorrow

ladies and gentlemen, by order of the owners.

To be held in the Railway Hotel, and conducted by myself

Mr. Buddy Lindstead, from Lindstead and Harper of Melbourne.

So I hope that you'll all be able to attend.

Though I can't imagine there will be too many bidders

at the price this established to fetch.

Good day to you all.

Shall we.

- He auctions the day after tomorrow,

and it looks like Smiggins will be one of the bidders

with a very good chance of buying the place.

Or so he thinks.

- What makes you say that.

- Oh, his manner and the way he and the auctioneer

Lindstead kept giving each other funny looks.

- There's something going on there Dad.

I reckon it's obvious.

- Well there's no reason that he shouldn't put a bid in

for the stables.

- There's plenty of reason for him not to succeed though.

It would be a disaster for the whole town.

- Your biased Rob.

- Am I?

Over charging Jessie McClusky, now the business with Molly.

- Well there seems little doubt that what happened

with Red Wind was Molly and her husband's fault.

I mean I've seen the document of sale.

- [Rob] What about Jessie?

- Yeah, well I mean she paid the fees didn't she?

- Only because she had no choice.

- So you thought it was good enough excuse

for you to threaten the man?

I thought I told you to stay away from Smiggins.

Now look, the man is running a legitimate business.

He might be a tough operator,

but that doesn't make him crooked.

- He's wrong you know, I don't trust Smiggins.

- So what can you do about it?

- I think I've got an idea.

(ominous music)

- Well, excellent breakfast Madam,

couldn't have done better in Melbourne.

- Thanks, Mr. Lindstead, I'm sure we all appreciate that.

- Good morning.

- Hi Rob.

- Is that the auctioneer? - Sure is.

- Cocky little devil isn't he?

- Did you want to speak with him?

- Not just at the moment,

I would like a word with you though.

- What do you say to the idea of you and I putting in a bid

for the stables? - What?

- Now I've thought about this,

and it would be a good investment.

And consider the advantages for the hotel.

Now I've got some savings,

and I'd say you must have some money put away too.

- I think it's a wonderful idea,

and I can see the opportunity, but.

- We'd be a pretty good team.

And we don't have much time.

- Oh Rob, I'd love to, but I have to be realistic,

I just don't have the financial resources to help right now.

Sorry.

(symphonic music)

- Ah, you're up nice and early.

- Yeah I had some business to do in town.

- Look, about last night...

- It's alright, apology accepted.

- I wasn't just about to apologize.

This feud between you and Smiggins has to end.

- Yeah, I know, and I've got the perfect solution.

- Oh yeah, what's that?

- Buy the stables, manage them myself.

- You see there you again, if that's not a feud

I'd like to know what is.

- This is a practical proposition,

it's a good investment.

Besides, Custar's is the only public stables

for miles around, and if I ran it, I'd do it properly.

I'll look after the horses, I'd charge a reasonable rate,

and I'd still make a profit.

- Might be a good idea.

- But?

- But, there always has to be a but doesn't there.

- I need some backing.

- And that's where I come in?

- Well, I'll only need you to go guarantor.

Just to convince the bank there'd be no risk.

What do you reckon?

- Well I'd have to set a limit,

it's not that I haven't got any confidence in you

it's just that, well I'd hate to lose this place.

Especially at my age.

- So you're in?

- On one condition.

- There has to be one condition doesn't there?

- Sounds like a scheme designed to get back at Bill Smiggins

you want to rub his nose by running him out of business.

- With good cause.

- Well I'm afraid I don't share your view of Mr. Smiggins.

Now he's well respected in the community.

He helps with the fund raising,

he contributes to the poor box.

- He thrashes his horse.

- It is a good investment opportunity Colin.

- If anything goes wrong, you could end up losing Angara.

- Colin, just hear Rob out.

- Rob, you don't have any experience running stables...

- I have plenty of experience Colin,

you just need common sense.

- Business sense.

- Listen, this will be a real asset for our family.

And they way I would run it, it would be great

for the whole town.

- He's got a point there.

- Excuse me, parish matters to attend to.

- I'm sorry Rob.

- Doesn't matter.

- You know your brother, once he's made up his mind.

- I know, he's as stubborn as a mule.

- What do you think Josh?

- I think working with horses would be great!

- Thanks mate.

You still with me Dad?

- Oh yes, I said I'll act as guarantor

and I'll stand by that.

- Alright, it's fulls steam ahead then.

Thanks once again.

- I was just trying to be fair Rob.

- That's it Finnegan, a nice blank space for the new owners.

- Something like this boss?

- No no Finnegan, no jumping the gun now.

Oh good day Mr. McGregor, how are you today?

(laughs)

- Mr. Bradly Lindstead.

- At your service sir, what can I do for you?

- I'd like to register myself as a bidder

at tomorrow's auction.

- At the Custar's Stable auction?

- Can't think of any other can you?

- No, I can't no.

- Well if you'd be so kind.

- Just a minute now, it's not quite as simple as that.

I can't register every Tom, Dick and Harry

who thinks he'd like to take part in an auction

merely for fun.

- Actually I'm quite serious, and the name's Rob McGregor,

you might've heard of my father Matt McGregor.

Owner Langara station

and member of parliament for the district.

He fully supports my interest in the stables.

- Yes of course I'm sorry Mr. McGregor I hadn't realized.

- Well if there's any problem with the registration.

- No, no, no, no problem at all.

You'll have to excuse me, I was under the impression

that there would only be one bidder at tomorrow's auction.

- That wouldn't be Mr. Smiggins would it by any chance?

- Yes, as a matter of fact it would be yes.

You are aware that Mr. Smiggins has a number of

influential backers from Melbourne behind him.

- Really?

- Backers I might add who are willing to put up

a substantial amount of cash for this property.

Well, under the circumstances,

you sure you want to go ahead with this?

- Quite sure, Mr. Lindstead.

- Thanks Mrs. McClusky.

- So you're going ahead with it on your own?

- Yeah, Dad's agreed to back me if I need it.

- I wish you luck Rob.

- Well, someone's gotta stand up to Smiggins,

we can't just allow him a free run can we?

- Good on you. - Molly come in here

and sit down.

- Molly what's the matter?

- I found her like this in the street.

Something about a horse.

- What's happened?

- This receipt.

It was signed by Mr. Smiggins.

- For Red Wind. - Yes, see.

It says payment for one black mare.

I found it in my husband's papers last night,

as for today, I took it to Mr. Smiggigns, but he laughed.

He said it didn't say paid in full

so it was only a deposit.

- Danni, why don't you take Molly back to Langara.

- Why, what are you gonna do?

- I'm going to go chat with Mr. Smiggins.

- Rob, don't do anything foolish.

Remember what Dad said.

- Are you serious?

- Absolutely.

- And you've got the gall to come in here

and demand to see my books.

- No, but I've got the right.

- Right?

What right, the only person I'm obliged to show

my accounts to are the stable's owners

and their accredited representative.

- That's right.

- You're wrong mate.

- So enlighten me.

- As this property's about to be auctioned,

and registered bidder's entitled to see the books,

and I just happen to be a registered bidder.

Signed by one Bradley Lindstead, licensed auctioneer.

So you're gonna show me, or have you got something to hide?

(dramatic music)

- Get the books.

- Molly, Danni come here and have a look at this!

How'd you do it?

- Took a look at Smiggin's books.

- You what?

- Very interesting they were too.

Particularly concerning comparative horse prices.

- Red Wind you're back!

Smiggins doctored the sale note after Molly

and her husband had signed it.

So it wasn't the deposit they paid it was the full price.

- Thank you Rob.

(gentle music)

- Now three hundred's the limit, can't back you any further

than that. - I know,

let's just hope it doesn't go that high eh?

- Is it likely to?

- That depends on how much Smiggin's associates

are willing to spend on a stables in a small country town,

and that depends on how much profit they think

they're gonna make.

- Okay, are we all set?

Let's go then.

- Whoa, good I caught you.

- We're just off to the auction.

- I know I'm sorry, but I need to talk to you.

- Can't it wait?

- No it can't, I need to talk to you right now, please.

- There's time, we can wait.

- It's about Duncan Jones.

- Well you already told me.

- No, no I haven't, not everything.

I thought I'd be able to put it aside

and begin again with you where we left off.

But I've realized I can't do that.

I don't want any secrets between us.

- What secrets?

- Well when Duncan turned up here,

we got on very well together.

And I admit, I was attracted to him, very attracted.

In some ways because I suppose he reminded me of you.

- And?

- Well what developed was a bit more than a friendship,

at least it was on my part.

- I see.

- I think part of the reason he did leave

was because of you.

- In fact I know it was, he didn't want to be disloyal

to his friend.

Anyhow I caught up to him at the station

and I asked him why he was sneaking off

and he said he thought it was better that way.

I wanted him to know how I felt so I,

kissed him goodbye and I didn't care what people thought.

But I care what you think.

The moment you came riding across that creek

the other morning, I realized that you meant more to me

than Duncan ever could.

And you always will.

So.

Now I've told you I guess it's up to you

where that leaves us.

- I don't know what to say.

- Well, you'd better get to your auction,

Matt and Danni will be waiting.

- Thanks for being so honest.

- Think nothing of it.

- Good luck Rob.

- Thanks.

- After the McGregors,

also may the best man win,

I think that's a foregone conclusion.

- Excuse me, ladies first if you don't mind.

Who's that?

- Smiggins' Melbourne backer I'd say.

- No sign of Colin.

- Well he made his position pretty clear didn't he?

- Well I still thought he might've turned up,

family solidarity and all that.

- Anything wrong?

- Should there be?

- I can always tell when you've got that look on your face.

- I don't know what you mean I'm sure.

- It's what I said to Rob isn't it?

It's about the stables.

- If you know, why do you ask?

- Look Emily... - No you look Colin.

Rob's your brother and you didn't give him a chance,

you just got on your high horse

and dismissed him out of hand.

- I happen to think that... - Rob's trying to do something

positive for the people of this town!

I'd have thought you'd be only too happy to support him.

- I'm sorry, but that's the way I feel.

(knocks)

- Thank you ladies and gentlemen,

I think the proceedings should begin.

Good morning, thank you for coming.

I'm Bradley Lindstead from Lindstead and Harper of Melbourne

and we have here before us today

a very valuable property indeed.

Known as the Custar's stables,

although I think we all agree that after today

a new name will be hanging from the portal.

- Cut the fancy talk and get on with it.

(laughs)

- Yes thank you very much, thank you.

(ominous music)

Alright then let's commence.

Let's start the bidding at say, 100 pounds.

- 100 pounds.

- 100 pounds I have, thank you Mr. Smiggins.

At 100 pounds do we have any advance?

- 150.

- 175.

- 200.

- 250.

(gasps)

- Thank you, thank you ladies and gentlemen.

So the bid is at 250 pounds.

- 300's the limit.

- Thank you sir, let's take an advance at let's say

300 pounds, do we have 300 pounds?

- 275.

- [Bradley] 275 pounds we have.

- 300.

- 300 pounds I have over here.

At 300 pounds ladies and gentlemen

for this magnificent property.

Any advance on 300 pounds.

Are we all done?

Any advance on 300 pounds.

Are we all done?

And going once, going twice,

- 350.

- At 350 pounds for Mr.

- McGregor, Colin McGregor.

- I object this man isn't a registered bidder.

- I'm not bidding for myself,

I'm bidding for the McGregor syndicate

which my brother here is the representative,

he is registered.

- Yes, I'm not quite sure that this is in order.

- It better be.

- Mind's set on technicalities,

so the bid is at 350 pounds.

That's 350 pounds do we have any advance?

Do we have any advance on 350 pounds?

Are we all done at 350 pounds?

Any advance?

So, 350 pounds going once,

going twice,

sold. (cheers)

- Jessie, it's over?

And did he?

- He did indeed, with a little help from Colin.

The McGregor brothers are now the new owners

of the Custar Stables.

- Oh that's wonderful.

Look would you pass on my congratulations?

- Why don't you tell him yourself, they're just down there.

- No I just dropped by to see how things had gone.

- You spoke to Rob?

- I did.

And he listened.

- That's all?

- That's all.

- So where does that leave us?

- I don't really know Jessie.

Anyhow, I'd better go.

Don't forget to pass on my congratulations huh?

- Welp, here we are congratulations.

You are now the legal owners of this premises.

I propose to be a profitable venture for you.

And of course if you should need anyone to look after

the establishment, the firm of Lindstead and...

- No thanks, we're planning on managing it ourselves,

we'd like to get started as soon as possible.

- Yes.

- Well we've already started.

- What do you mean?

- Who's we?

- Well Josh and I.

Come on, come and have a look.

- What do you think?

- Hey it's not bad, not bad at all Josh,

what do you two say?

- Looks pretty good to me.

- That looks even better.

- Come on let's get out of here.

- I don't understand why that man from Melbourne

wouldn't et the bidding go any higher.

- When he saw how everyone felt about Smiggins,

I think he felt it too high a price to pay

for such poor goodwill.

Not a good investment at all.

- So the McGregor brothers eh?

- Yep, the McGregor brothers.

- Let's hear it for the McGregor brothers.

(applause)

(harmonica music)