black tracker

British  

noun

1. an Aboriginal tracker working for the police

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Example Sentences

Happily, after a Warden was appointed at Lawlers, a trooper was sent out, who broke up the gang and captured most of them, at the expense of the life of one black tracker.

From Spinifex and Sand by Carnegie, David Wynford

They had with them a capable black tracker who had figured in recent events in the Wombat Ranges.

From The Lost Valley by Walsh, James Morgan

Then Bridget could hear the little click of the tongue and the guttural note of exultation a black tracker gives when he comes upon a trail.

From Lady Bridget in the Never-Never Land: a story of Australian life by Praed, Campbell, Mrs.

Also a splendid-looking black tracker in a masher uniform and a pair of Wellington boots.

From While the Billy Boils by Lawson, Henry

When the lantern was brought, Mike continued his detective operations, nose and eyes close to the floor, like a black tracker.

From Thoroughbreds by Fraser, William Alexander