Ep. 22: John's Choice and the Mine Owner's Decision
Aired on July 28, 1996

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John's father is employed at a coal mine, but dwindling coal reserves are causing miners to abandon the village. The mine owner, the Duke of Radling, ultimately determines to shut down the operation. This decision impacts the local community and John's family, as the economic viability of the mine has collapsed. The narrative focuses on the consequences of this closure and the personal choices faced by those affected by the mine's impending shutdown.
Episodes
- Ep. 18 · Circus Elephant Punished After Failing Trick and Angering Leader
- Ep. 19 · Colin encounters a solitary girl named Chris during a class field trip to the coast of Cape Scull.
- Ep. 20 · Melissa Collapses After Flu Epidemic Drains Village Resources
- Ep. 21 · Albert Returns to Visit His Mother After Two Decades Away
- Ep. 22 · John's Choice and the Mine Owner's Decision
- Ep. 23 · John and Sam work to retrieve Lassie from the Duke of Radling's Scottish residence.
- Ep. 24 · Uncertain News! Searching for Lassie!
- Ep. 25 · Lassie departs elderly farmers and finds a fossil at the coal mine