black tracker

British  

noun

1. an Aboriginal tracker working for the police

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black tracker

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

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.

All the rest bangs away, black tracker and all.

From Robbery under Arms; a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the Australian goldfields by Boldrewood, Rolf

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

Then, nearly three months after, "Moses," as the black tracker was named, walked into Somerset carrying his carbine and revolver, and told another story, which was accepted by the authorities as true.

From Tom Gerrard by Becke, Louis