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Definition of hut-keeper in English: hut-keepernoun Australian historical A person managing a hut occupying a group of convicts set to work on a farm. he was the hut-keeper on the Dry Swamp station Example sentencesExamples - The hut-keeper came forward, and said he would shoot me if I would not stop immediately.
- I heard his cry, and, turning, saw him fall into the arms of the hut-keeper.
- I was at his station at Myall Creek, as hut-keeper.
- Hut keepers themselves were guilty of appalling cruelty.
- Most shepherds count their sheep out once a week, unless they have any suspicion that the hut-keeper is carrying on foul play.
- Did you ever know a hut-keeper cook for sixty shearers?
- The hut-keeper kills the household meat, and gathers and cuts wood for the fires.
- The hut-keepers seldom attempt to raise vegetables.
- Sometime after this the hut keeper on the station fell a victim to the treachery and revenge of the natives.
- The hut-keeper, convulsed with laughter, rejoiced at the success of his stratagem.
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