The Magic Boomerang facts for kids

The Magic Boomerang was an exciting Australian TV show made for kids. It was an adventure series set in the Australian countryside. The show was created by Pacific Films and first shown on the ABC network in Australia.

What's the Show About?

This series tells the story of a young boy who has a very special secret. He owns a magic boomerang! When he throws this boomerang, it has the amazing power to stop time. Imagine what you could do with that! The show follows all his exciting adventures.

Meet the Characters

Many talented actors brought The Magic Boomerang to life. Here are some of the main cast members from both seasons:

Season 1 Stars

• David Morgan played Tom Thumbleton.
• Telford Jackson was Dan Thumbleton.
• Penny Shelton played Gwen Thumbleton.
• Rodney Pearlman was known as 'Wombat'.

Season 2 Stars

• Robert Brockman played Nugget Morris.
• William Hodge was Charles Swinbourne.
• Chris Christensen played Bluey.
• Peter Aanensen was 'Tiger' Martin.

Where Was It Shown?

The Magic Boomerang wasn't just popular in Australia. Episodes of the show were also broadcast in other countries. Viewers in New Zealand, the UK, Canada, Malaysia, and Italy also got to enjoy the adventures.

Where Are the Episodes Now?

Even though the show aired a long time ago, many episodes are still kept safe today. The NFSA has 25 episodes of the series. The National Archives of Australia has copies of all 45 episodes in their special audio-visual collection. This means future generations can still watch them!

Episode Guide

The Magic Boomerang had two seasons with a total of 45 episodes. Here is a list of all the exciting adventures:

Season 1 Episodes

• 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

Season 2 Episodes

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