List of Home and Away characters (1990)

The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the Australian soap opera Home and Away in 1990, by order of first appearance. They were all introduced by the show's executive producer Des Monaghan.

Sophie Simpson

Main article: Sophie Simpson

Sophie Simpson played by Rebekah Elmaloglou debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 23 January 1990 and appeared until 1993. Elmaloglou once took a break from filming due to exhaustion; and quit the serial to pursue other projects as her work load took a negative impact on her health. Elmaloglou made subsequent guest appearances as Sophie in 2002, 2003 and 2005.

Al Simpson

Al Simpson played by Terence Donovan debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 23 January 1990 and departed on 1 March 1990.

Donovan won the role of Al and began filming for Home and Away on 23 October 1989. Al was billed as a "dastardly character". Donovan said that was playing a "great role". He described Al as a "a jailbird, a wife beater and a drunk". However, Donovan said that he intentionally played him as a "loveable villain". Clive Hopwood in his book Home and Away Special, described Al as Bobby Simpson's (Nicolle Dickson) missing "father" who "crosses words" with Donald Fisher (Norman Coburn) because he knows a "dark and murky secret" about him. Donovan told Kevin Sadlier of the Sun-Herald that "the best I've been able to do with Al is give him a sense of humour." He added that Al is "not a very nice person". While Sadlier called Al a "ne'er-do-well step-father".

Grant Mitchell

Main article: Grant Mitchell (Home and Away)

Grant Mitchell played by Craig McLachlan debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 9 February 1990. McLachlan departed the series that year, though filmed additional appearances which were not aired until the following year. Grant last appeared on 20 September 1991. McLachlan described Grant as being "pretty trendy for a teacher". Grant is "loved" by students because he choses to rebel against the establishment. For his portrayal of Grant, MacLachan won the "Most Popular Actor" award at the 1991 Logie Awards.

Ben Lucini

Main article: Ben Lucini

Benito "Ben" Lucini played by Julian McMahon debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 27 February 1990 and remained until 1 May 1991.

Mullet

Mullet
Home and Away character
Portrayed by	Jaiman Paget Bayly
Duration	1990
First appearance	26 March 1990
Last appearance	18 July 1990
Classification	Former; recurring
Introduced by	Des Monaghan
In-universe information Occupation Student Father Michael Jensen Mother Lorraine Jensen Brothers Paul Jensen

Murray "Mullet" Jensen played by Jaiman Paget Bayly first appears on 26 March 1990 and departs on 18 July. Murray or "Mullet" as he is nicknamed for as he is known for catching fish, takes a liking to classmate Sally Fletcher (Kate Ritchie). Sally is annoyed with his contantly following of her and avoids him at every opportunity. Eventually, Sally relents and they become friends. When Sally asks about Mullet's home, he becomes evasive and refuses to let her see his house as his family does not have much money. Sally tells him it does not matter and invites him to be a guest at Carly Morris (Sharyn Hogdson) and Ben Lucini's (Julian McMahon's wedding. After the wedding Mullet is not seen again but mentioned by Steven Matheson (Adam Willits) a decade later when he teases Sally about past romances in the aftermath of her failed wedding to Keiran Fletcher (Spencer McLaren).

Ernie Jacobs

Ernie Jacobs played by David Weatherley debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 16 April 1990 and last appeared on 9 January 1991.

Ernie rents the beach house out to Matt Wilson (Greg Benson), Adam Cameron (Mat Stevenson) and Marilyn Chambers (Emily Symons). The three decide to set Ernie up. Marilyn invites Ernie around for a date and attempts to seduce him. Matt and Adam wait outside with a camera, when Ernie kisses Marilyn, Adam takes a photograph. Matt notices that the picture has not developed correctly, but Adam enters the house and presents Ernie with the picture. Adam lays down turf that is infested with fleas, which then begin to populate the house. Ernie arrives at the house to confront Adam, but he detonates a flea bomb. Ernie throws the bomb out of the window, causing it to smash. He then threatens to evict Adam.

Ernie runs for councillor and is happy when Alf Stewart (Ray Meagher) is forced to drop his campaign when he is charged with driving over the alcohol limit. Bobby Simpson (Nicolle Dickson) decides to run in direct competition to stop Ernie getting into power. Marilyn later finds an incriminating letter and she and Bobby blackmail Ernie.

Paul Jensen

Paul Jensen
Home and Away character
Portrayed by	Craig Black
Duration	1990
First appearance	8 May 1990
Last appearance	22 August 1990
Classification	Former; recurring
Introduced by	Des Monaghan
In-universe information Occupation Student Shop assistant Father Michael Jensen Mother Lorraine Jensen Brothers Murray Jensen

Paul Jensen played by Craig Black debuted on-screen during the epiosde 8 May 1990. Black previously played a the role of Travis in one episode.

Paul is seventeen years old when he first arrives in Summer Bay. He is the son of Michael and Lorraine Jensen (Elizabeth Chance) and the older brother of Mullet (Jaiman Paget Bayly). Paul is described as a "warm and articulated young man, slightly above average in academic ability." Paul is good friends with Steven Matheson (Adam Willits). Paul's father, Michael is a failed country and western musician. His failures caused the breakdown of his marriage with Lorraine. Paul is "blessed with a great musical talent far more than his father ever possessed". Lorraine becomes adamant that Paul will not persue a career in music; despite his "obvious talent". Lorraine banned all musical instruments from being used in their home. Paul's talent is totally "self-taught" and by giving up his lunch breaks, he secretly practised on the school and surf club pianos.

Dannii Minogue (pictured) plays Paul's love interest, Emma Jackson

Grant Mitchell (Craig McLachlan) finds Paul playing the piano in secret on his lunch break. Grant tells Paul that he is talented and told him to apply for a music scholarship in order to afford his own intrument. Paul refuses the offer and takes a job at Alf Stewart's (Ray Meagher) shop instead and buys a second hand one. Lorraine becomes annoyed with Paul for running up her electricity bills. Grant helps Paul train, but Lorraine finds out and tells him that he is wasting his life attempting to persue a music career. Paul tells Grant to leave him alone, so Grant organises a school concert with the aim of showing everyone Paul's talent, but he refuses to take part. Paul makes friends with Emma Jackson (Dannii Minogue) and develops an attraction to her. Emma starts to feel the same, despite already dating Adam Cameron (Mat Stevenson). Emma listens to Paul playing the piano and compliments him. Paul cannot handle the praise and Emma realises that he wrote the piece for her. Emma asks him to play the song for her again and then kisses him. Emma tells Paul that she is still with Adam.

Lorraine later decides to support Paul's musical ambitions and he takes part in the concert. When Adam finds out about Paul and Emma, he challenges Paul to a fight. The pair start brawling after Adam insults his father, Michael. Alf decides to set up a fair boxing match between the pair. Alf and Steven help Paul train. Emma tries to stop the fight but it goes ahead and soon gets out of hand. Emma is annoyed that two men are fighting over her, so Marilyn Chambers (Emily Symons), Sophie Simpson (Rebekah Elmaloglou) and Carly Morris (Sharyn Hodgson) help Emma sabotage the fight by throwing buckets of water over them. Paul is angry with Emma for embarrassing him and tries to end their relationship, but Emma talks him around. Vicki Baxter (Nana Coburn) plants exam papers in Emma's locker, causing her to be expelled from school. Paul is unsure of whether to believe that Emma is innocent, so she dumps him. Paul and Steven hatch a plan to prove that Vicki was behind the plot, by pretending to date her. Vicki confesses to planting them and Paul clears Emma name. Ailsa Stewart (Judy Nunn) and Bobby Simpson (Nicolle Dickson) convince Emma that Paul is a good person and she forgives him. Emma secures a job on the Gold Coast and has to move away. She tells him that her feelings have changed, but still wanted to remain friends and leaves him behind.

Blake Dean

Main article: Blake Dean (Home and Away)

Blake Dean played by Les Hill made his first on-screen appearance on 26 July 1990. He last appeared on 8 July 2005.

Karen Dean

Karen Dean
Home and Away character
Portrayed by	Belinda Jarrett
Duration	1990-91, 1993
First appearance	26 July 1990
Last appearance	19 February 1993
Classification	Former; regular
Introduced by	Des Monaghan (1990) Andrew Howie (1993)
In-universe information Occupation Student at Summer Bay High (1990-91) Father Les Bagley Mother Margot Dean Brothers Blake Dean Half-sisters Roxanne Miller Nephews David Dean

Karen Dean played by Belinda Jarrett made her first appearance on-screen during the episode airing on 26 July 1990 and departed on 27 August 1991. She briefly returned in 1993, making her final appearence on 19February. Karen arrives in Summer Bay with her twin brother, Blake (Les Hill) looking for Ailsa Stewart (Judy Nunn), their mother Margot's former cellmate. They want to stay with her after they fall out with their uncle Alex. Ailsa's husband Alf (Ray Meagher) is resistant at first but she talks him around. Karen and Blake get into many scrapes when they befriend Sophie Simpson (Rebekah Elmaloglou). Karen takes an interest in Steven Matheson (Adam Willits) after learning his girlfriend, Viv Newton (Mouche Phillips) has sent him a letter ending their relationship. Karen tries various methods to get time alone with Steven but they backfire, so she sends him an anonymous love letter. Steven assumes Sophie wrote the letter but she sets him straight. Ailsa discovers Karen's feelings for Steven after she denies it. The truth is revealed and Steven tells Karen he is flattered but it cannot work as he is several years older than her. Karen begins to feel left out when Blake and Sophie begin dating.

Karen and Blake soon find themselves the target of new deputy principal Alan Stone's (Philip Hinton) rage when he exceeds his authority by reinstating caning. Stone is eventually transferred elsewhere. Karen falls for Haydn Ross (Andrew Hill) when he transfers to Summer Bay High but is crushed when it becomes clear he is attracted to Sophie. This puts strain on their friendship but Karen and Sophie convince Blake and Haydn to become friends. When a tree planted by Alf's grandfather, Angus is under threat, Karen takes part in a protest and chains herself to the tree.

When Maurice "Revhead" Gibson (Gavin Harrison) returns to Summer Bay, Karen is attracted to him. Alf is quick to warn her about Revhead as he is a criminal and tried to sexually assault his daughter Roo Stewart (Justine Clarke) two years previously. Karen refuses to listen and continues dating Revhead, who drags her into crime, including a robbery on Alf's store. One night while trying to flee the bay, Karen and Revhead crash into Adam Cameron (Mat Stevenson) and David Croft (Guy Pearce). Adam escapes with minor injuries and David is killed instantly. Karen then confesses and is arrested and imprisoned.

Karen is paroled in early 1993 and returns to the Bay and resumes living with the Stewarts and meets her and Blake's long-lost half-sister, Roxanne Miller (Lisa Lackey). Blake is shocked to learn that Karen's time in prison has not changed her, especially when she starts a fight in a nightclub, which results in Blake getting punched while trying to defend her. Ailsa and Blake's girlfriend, Finlay Roberts (Tina Thomsen) are irritated by Karen's attitude. Karen then steals some money from Ailsa and flees to the city. Blake tracks her down where she is staying with a former cellmate. Karen refuses to return so Blake moves to the city in order to keep an eye on her. When Blake returns in 2002, He reveals that Karen is now married to an accountant.

Kim Mitchell

Kim Mitchell
Home and Away character
Portrayed by	Rachael Beck
Duration	1990
First appearance	8 November 1990
Last appearance	15 November 1990
Classification	Former; recurring
Introduced by	Des Monaghan
In-universe information Brothers Grant Mitchell Wayne Mitchell Sisters Debbie Mitchell

Rachael Beck plays Kim Mitchell

Kim Mitchell played by Rachael Beck first appeared on-screen during the episode airing 9 September 1990. Beck was cast in the role of Kim, who was introduced as the sister of established character Grant Mitchell (Craig McLachlan). Producers decided that they wanted Kim to become a regular character and offered Beck a twelve month contract. Beck turned down the offer because she did not want to become a typecast actress.

Kim arrives in Summer Bay and tries to conceal a drug addiction, despite the fact that she is only sixteen. Beck told Kesta Desmond and David Nicholls for their book Home and Away Annual that "Kim's appearance belies her bizarre behaviour, she keeps herself immacutlately groomed." Beck said that while Kim makes an effort to apply make-up and sport "beautiful clothes", she is actually aware of her addiction behind the facade. Kim thinks that "everyone else is doing it" and uses this as a reason to defend her addiction. Beck said that Kim lives by the motto of "Why not enjoy life to the full while you are young?"

Kim arrives to visit her brother, Grant. She steals some money left by the phone by Grant's flatmate Matt Wilson (Greg Benson). Matt and Steven Matheson (Adam Willits) discover Kim is a drug addict when she asks both of them if they can get hold of some drugs for her. They both agonize about telling Grant. When Kim fails to return home from a night out in Yabbie Creek, Grant is worried and when she returns Kim invents a story. Matt urges Kim to come clean about her habit. Kim then begins stealing to fund her habit. She steals Carly Lucini's (Sharyn Hodgson) purse while she is distracted and spends the money on a picnic for her and Grant. Matt issues an ultimatum to Kim; return to Carly's purse or he will tell Grant the truth. Kim then steals a cheque from Grant to pay a dealer and forges his signature. Steven eventually tells Grant and he is shocked as, he originally put Kim's behaviour down to typical teenage problems. Grant searches Kim's bag and discovers speed pills and pours them down the sink. He then takes her to task about it and she reveals she has been using for several months. Grant seeks advice and arranges for Kim to go to rehab, Kim is grateful as she finds Grant has effectively sacrificed his position at Summer Bay High to go with her. After Grant phones their parents about going holiday but does not mention the drugs, Kim thanks him but he tells her he did it for their parents and will tell them should she relapse. They leave. Grant returns several months later and reveals Kim has made progress.

Michael Ross

Michael Ross
Home and Away character
Portrayed by	Dennis Coard
Duration	1990-96
First appearance	22 October 1990
Last appearance	29 April 1996
Classification	Former; regular
Introduced by	Des Monaghan
In-universe information Occupation Boat shed owner, Foster parent Wife Cynthia Ross Pippa Fletcher (1991-96) Sons Haydn Ross Dale Ross Adoptive sons Christopher Fletcher Stepdaughters Sally Fletcher

Dennis Coard plays Michael Ross

Michael Ross played by Dennis Coard first appeared on-screen during the episode airing on 22 October 1990. He last appeared on 29 April 1996. Michael arrives in Summer Bay as the new owner of the boatshed and begins staying in the caravan park. Ben Lucini (Julian McMahon) takes a dislike to Michael because he intended to purchase the business himself. After making friends and settling in, Michael is soon joined by his teenage son, Haydn Ross (Andrew Hill) who does not want to leave his posh boarding school. Pippa Fletcher (Debra Lawrence) takes a shine to Michael but is worried as her husband Tom (Roger Oakley) died six months earlier. In spite of this, Pippa and Michael begin dating. Pippa's adoptive daughter, Sally (Kate Ritchie) feels uncomfortable with their relationship as she feels Michael is trying to replace Tom but ultimately accepts him. Michael proposes to Pippa and she accepts. Prior to the wedding, Michael's ex-wife Cynthia (Belinda Giblin) arrives in the Bay to drive a wedge between Michael and Pippa but is unsuccessful and leaves taking Haydn with her for several weeks. Pippa and Michael marry and Michael adopts Pippa's son, Christopher (Shaun Wood) as well as taking responsibility for various foster children.

The following year, Michael and Pippa learn they are expecting their first child. The baby is born and they name him Dale, but within a few weeks, Dale dies of SIDS leaving them devastated. Hadyn returns to town and begins staying with the family and asks Michael for a loan so he can start a surf shop. It soon becomes clear that Haydn has a gambling problem and Michael tries to help him but Hadyn keeps falling back into his vice and eventually flees the bay. Soon after the Rosses find themselves in debt and Michael and Pippa's marriage begins to crumble. They separate over Christmas 1994 but reconcile after learning Sally has run away. Sally returns and the Rosses try to resolve things. Michael's friendship with Alf takes a hit when they fall out over a new time-share development.

When a large flood devastates Summer Bay as a result of the storm, Michael and Jack Wilson (Daniel Amalm) go out into the night to pick up Sam Marshall (Ryan Clark), who has been late in returning home. Sam falls into a stream and Michael jumps in to save him. Sam makes it safely to land but Michael find himself in difficulty. Jack tries to hold on to him but the current is too strong and Michael is swept away downstream. Several days later, Michael's body is found and Steven Matheson (Adam Willits) breaks the news to Pippa.

Haydn Ross

Haydn Ross
Home and Away character
Portrayed by	Andrew Hill
Duration	1990-91, 1994, 1996
First appearance	31 October 1990
Last appearance	14 August 1996
Classification	Former; regular
Introduced by	Des Monaghan (1990) Andrew Howie (1994) John Holmes (1996)
In-universe information Occupation Student at Summer Bay High (1990-91) Father Michael Ross Mother Cynthia Ross Stepmother Pippa Ross Brothers Christopher Fletcher (adoptive) Half-brothers Dale Ross

Haydn Ross played by Andrew Hill first appeared on 31 October 1990 and appeared until 1991. He returned in 1994 and 1996. Haydn arrives in Summer Bay shortly after his father Michael Ross (Dennis Coard) separates from his mother Cynthia (Belinda Giblin). Haydn is enrolled at Summer Bay much to his displeasure as he has previously attended private school and on manages to upset Sophie Simpson (Rebekah Elmaloglou) by pointing out her literacy struggles and finds himself in argument with Blake Dean (Les Hill). Haydn confides in teacher Grant Mitchell (Craig McLachlan) about his unhappiness about being forced to move by his father. Karen Dean (Belinda Jarrett), Blake's twin sister takes a liking to Haydn and makes her feeling clear but he rejects her. After a talk with Michael, Haydn begins to calm down.

When roles are cast for a year ten production of Romeo and Juliet, Haydn is cast opposite Sophie, who is dating Blake. Haydn relishes the chance to goad Blake about it at every opportunity. Sophie eventually realises she has feelings for Haydn and they kiss. Karen witnesses this and is hurt. Blake sees Sophie and Haydn kissing several weeks later and punches Haydn. They later resolve matters and become friends. Cynthia arrives in Summer Bay and Haydn tries to reunite his parents but when he realises that they will not get back together and Michael is in a relationship with Pippa Fletcher (Debra Lawrence), Haydn runs away and falls into a mineshaft and is missing for several days. He is eventually found and leaves to stay with Cynthia for several weeks. Hadyn later stands as Michael's best man when he marries Pippa. Haydn and Sophie later break up and Hadyn leaves after a disagreement with new principal Lois Crawford.

Three Years later, Haydn returns to ask Michael and Pippa for a loan. This causes a rift between Michael and Pippa when Michael suggests remortgaging the caravan park in order to help Haydn. It soon becomes apparent that Haydn has a gambling problem which plays havoc with his relationship he has recently begun with Finlay Roberts (Tina Thomsen). Finlay's mother Irene Roberts (Lynne McGranger) is opposed to the union but the couple continue. Haydn quickly slips back into his habit and begins betting again. Finlay discovers this and tries to help him through it but Haydn's resolve is weak and he flees after his horse loses and leaves notes for Michael and Finlay.

Following Michael's death, Haydn returns to the Bay for the funeral and Pippa is hostile to him. After learning of Marilyn Chambers's (Emily Symons) failed engagement to Donald Fisher (Norman Coburn), Hadyn takes an interest in Marilyn and they begin dating. This is only temporary as Hadyn soon leaves to take a job on an oil rig but returns several months later to win Marilyn back but she turns him down after she learns he has got another woman pregnant and he leaves again.

Others

Date(s)	Character	Actor	Circumstances
8 January	Robbo	Ned Manning	Robbo is a shady vet who Shark hunter Zac Burgess (Mark Conroy) brings to Summer Bay to prove that a shark that was caught was the one that killed Rory Heywood (Gregor Jordan) several weeks earlier. Adam Cameron (Mat Stevenson) and Andrew Foley (Peter Bensley) are suspicious and ask Robbo to cut up the shark to prove so. The shark is found not to be the one that killed Rory.
27 February - 8 March	Dave Porter	John Adam	Dave is an friend of Ben Lucini (Julian McMahon) who arrive on leave from the army. Dave tries to get Carly Morris' (Sharyn Hogdson) attention but she is more interested in Ben. Dave's wild partying ways serve only to annoy Ben and mess things up with Carly. Dave tries to sabotage Adam Cameron (Mat Stevenson) during the Ironman contest after making a bet with him. Dave later bets on the beauty pageant but is later rumbled by Celia Stewart (Fiona Spence) who threatens to expose him.
12 March	Travis	Craig Black	Travis is a student in Grant Mitchell's (Craig McLachlan) Year Twelve class.
20 April-7 May	Bridget Jackson	Paula Duncan	Bridget is the sister of Ailsa Stewart (Judy Nunn) and the mother of Emma Jackson (Dannii Minogue). She arrives in Summer Bay to reconcile with her daughter but Emma refuses to have anything to do with her at first. Emma eventually softens and moves back to Riverstown with Bridget. However, Emma returns several weeks later after falling out with her.
8 May - 19 June	Lorraine Jensen	Elizabeth Chance	Lorraine is the mother of Paul Jensen (Craig Black) and Murray Jensen (Jaiman Paget Bayly) and is separated from their father Michael.
23-25 May	Angela Newton	Annie Byron	Angela is the estranged mother of Viv (Mouche Phillips) and Tammy Newton (Katy Edwards). She arrives in Summer Bay to find her daughters with the help of Helen Wakefield (Shayne Foote) from the Department of Childcare Services. The girls are shocked to see Angela as their father, John had lied and told them that she had died when Tammy was only a year old. Angela reveals that she left to get away from John's religious fanaticism. After reuniting, The Newtons leave the bay to move to Queensland where Angela works on a Lavender farm.
22 June - 29 August	Jane Holland	Josephine Mitchell	Jane is introduced as a police constable. She later starts a romance with Grant Mitchell (Craig McLachlan).
11-18 July	Francesca Lucini	Kim Leon	Francesca is the sister of Ben Lucini (Julian McMahon). When the family arrive for Ben's wedding to Carly Morris (Sharyn Hodgson), Francesca is attracted to Carly's foster brother, Steven Matheson (Adam Willits). She tries to seduce him which provokes the ire of Angelo (Raj Sidhu), her cousin who is also in love with her.
11-18 July	Gina Lucini	Arianthe Galani	Gina is the mother of Ben Lucini (Julian McMahon). She effectively manages to take over the Fletcher house and criticises Grant Mitchell's (Craig McLachlan) wedding speech and continually insists he toasts the bridesmaids, which he eventually does.
11-18 July	Antonio Lucini	Alistair Duncan	Antonio is the father of Ben Lucini (Julian McMahon). On the day of Ben's wedding to Carly Morris (Sharyn Hodgson) when it looks like Ben has gotten cold feet, Antonio offers Carly words of comfort as he went through a similar experience with Ben's mother, Gina (Arianthe Galani) on their wedding day. Ben and Carly marry
12-18 July	Angelo	Raj Sidhu	Angelo is the cousin of Ben Lucini (Julian McMahon). He arrives to serve as Best Man for Ben's wedding to Carly Morris (Sharyn Hodgson) and quickly makes himself unpopular in town after nearly running over Alf Stewart (Ray Meagher) and picking a fight with Steven Matheson (Adam Willits) after seeing him with his cousin Francesca Lucini (Kim Leon), which sees Angelo come off worst. He takes part in prank with Adam Cameron (Mat Stevenson) on Ben's buck's night by removing Ben's trousers and having him dumped in a back of truck several miles out of town, causing Ben to almost miss the wedding. When Angelo touches Francesca on the bottom at the reception, she knocks him to the floor with one punch.
12 September - 16 October	Jennifer Atkinson	Kate Raison	Jennifer is Alf Stewart's (Ray Meagher) Cousin who arrives in Summer Bay. When the subject of her husband Daniel (Ken Radley) is approached, Jennifer is evasive. She reveals to Donald Fisher (Norman Coburn) and Bobby Simpson that Daniel drinks and hits her. Steven Matheson (Adam Willits) is attracted to Jennifer and they begin a relationship. Steven lies that he is older than 17 and does not attend school but at college. When Steven sees Alan Stone (Philip Hinton) kissing Jennifer, he is jealous and trashes his caravan. Jennifer tells Steven that Stone came on to her and he is an old friend of Daniel's. Jennifer and Steven later sleep together. Stone catches Steven and Jennifer kissing and phones Daniel and informs him of the relationship, which results in Daniel hitting Steven over the head with a cricket bat, injuring him. Jennifer later ends things with Steven and leaves the Bay but not before telling Steven to go back to school and complete Year 12.
19 September - 2 November	Alan Stone	Philip Hinton	Stone arrives in Summer Bay as Summer Bay High's new Deputy Principal. He is soon revealed to be a violent alcoholic and begins taking his frustrations out on his pupils and reintroduces caning to the school. He hits Blake Dean (Les Hill) twice on his hands. When Stone's caravan is vandalised, he instantly blames Blake but the real culprit is Steven Matheson (Adam Willits). He later suspends Blake after he vandalises his car. After arriving at Alf Stewart's (Ray Meagher) store drunk and being refused service, Stone lashes out at Blake's sister Karen. His time at Summer Bay ends when Blake defends Karen from being physically grabbed by Stone during class, resulting in Stone falling to the floor. When Donald Fisher (Norman Coburn) learns of Stone's constant singling out of the Dean twins, he promptly transfers Stone and orders him to leave and abolishes the caning rule.
9-16 October	Daniel Atkinson	Ken Radley	Daniel is the violent alcoholic husband of Jennifer (Kate Raison). He arrives in Summer Bay after he learns of his wife's relationship with 17-Year-old Steven Matheson (Adam Willits). Daniel sneaks up on Steven and ambushes him with a cricket bat. He then turns to Alan Stone (Philip Hinton) for an alibi. Stone refuses but Daniel threatens to get him sacked from his position at the school. Stone reluctantly complies. Ben Lucini (Julian McMahon) angrily confronts Daniel after realising he attacked Steven and they fight after Daniel denies the attack. Ben's wife Carly (Sharyn Hogdson) and friend Grant Mitchell (Craig McLachlan) arrive in time to the break up the fight. Daniel threatens to press charges against Ben but Carly and Grant deny seeing anything. Daniel is later charged with assaulting Steven.
19 November -8 March 1991	Patricia Coleman	Pam Western	Patricia is a former nun who takes a teaching position at Summer Bay High and helps Blake Dean (Les Hill) over the guilt of his mother Margot's death. Patricia also reaches out to Sally Fletcher (Kate Ritchie) when her adoptive mother, Pippa (Debra Lawrence) begins a relationship with Michael Ross. Patricia is offered a teaching position at a school in Timboon alongside colleague Grant Mitchell and they leave.

References

• Desmond, Kesta (1990). Home and Away Annual. Grandreams Ltd. ISBN 0-86227-787-6.
• Desmond, Kesta (1992). Home and Away Annual Authorised Edition. Grandreams Ltd. ISBN 0-86227-863-5. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
• Hopwood, Clive (1990). Home and Away Special. World International Publishing LTD. ISBN 0-7235-6899-5.

External links

• Characters and cast at the Official AU Home and Away website
• Characters and cast at the Official UK Home and Away website
• Characters and cast at the Internet Movie Database

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