Boney — Season 1, Episode 12: Boney and the Monster

Episode synopsis

Aborigines in the heart of the Australian outback plan a ritual killing with Boney as the intended victim when he investigates the mysterious death of a geologist. The Aborigines say the geologist has been trampled by the 'monster of Alice Gap', protector of their sacred burial ground. Investigations lead Boney on the track of a cattle stealing operation. Based on the novel 'The Lake Frome Monster'. Filmed in Central Australia.

About Boney

Boney is an Australian television series produced by Fauna Productions during 1971 and 1972, featuring James Laurenson in the title role of Detective Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte. Two series, each of thirteen episodes were filmed. The series is centred on Bonaparte, a half-Australian Aboriginal character, created by Arthur Upfield, who wrote twenty nine novels about him from 1929 until his death in 1964.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Boney and the Claypan Mystery
• E2Boney Meets the Daybreak Killer
• E3Boney and the Reaper
• E4Boney in Venom House
• E5Boney Buys a Coffin
• E6Boney and the Payback Killer
• E7Boney Picks a Widow
• E8Boney and the Black Virgin
• E9Boney Takes a Holiday
• E10Boney Buys a Woman
• E11Boney and the White Savage
• E13Boney and the Black Opal