Season 7

01 To Honour and Obey Episode 15th September 1976 Hammonds Transport has merged with Van der Merwe. Merroney is marrying a bankers daughter and today is the wedding day… 02 Home And Away Episode 212th September 1976 The honeymoon is over and its business as usual. Ann Hammond visits and wants to see Brian, but Edward is not so sure. 03 Invitations Episode 319th September 1976 Ann turns up to see Brian and all the family is pulled into her search for reassurance. 04 The Female Of The Species Episode 426th September 1976 Jenny’s off to Canada, Merroney to Amsterdam again, leaving Edward and April at a lose end. 05 Manoeuvres Episode 53rd October 1976 David makes another attempt to get the better of Paul Merroney… all he needs is Simon Winter’s backing… 06 Arrivals And Departures Episode 610th October 1976 Merroney pushes Hammond Brothers into further plans for expansion, but a family bereavement reveals a new callous aspect to his character. 07 The Distaff Side Episode 717th October 1976 A premature Board meeting is far from being a routine matter. It holds several surprises… David has sent a letter of resignation! 08 Cross Currents Episode 824th October 1976 Mary returns from convalescence to find her family united in their opposition to Merroney’s expansionist plans for the company – but emotionally in disarray… 09 Ripples Episode 931st October 1976 Merroney, aware that the majority of the Hammond Board will vote against his scheme, decides to pre-empt them and Jennifer’s outburst has unforeseen consequences. 10 Celebration Episode 107th November 1976 The new freight planes are ready for delivery. To celebrate this Jane throws a party, at which April seems to get on well with her escort, them Merroney arrives… 11 Windmills Episode 1114th November 1976 One of the new freight planes has failed to reach its destination. The loss is covered by insurance – or is it? 12 The Golden Road Episode 1221st November 1976 Hammond Board members cast their votes to the Middle East project. The line up is 2 – 4 against and Merroney needs to level the odds. 13 Out Of The Blue Episode 1328th November 1976 Will the bank lend Hammonds the money they need? Or will Merroney have to put into action Plan No. 2? The family could finally lose control of the company. 14 The Knock On The Door Episode 145th December 1976 Mary fights a last-ditch battle to prevent the Hammonds losing control of their company. She calls a family meeting. Merroney may lose a more personal battle though… 15 The Ordeal Episode 1512th December 1976 Gwen is summoned to hospital when her son is involved in an accident. Will his injuries be serious? And where is Bill? 16 The Christmas Party Episode 1619th December 1976 The firms Christmas party makes Mary realise how the firm is changing. The business is slipping away from family control, as is the family from Mary.