(on a sheep or cattle station) an employee who delivers supplies to workers on distant parts of the station.
I never see anyone but the ration carrier once a week
Example sentencesExamples
- The dingo seems very fond of following the ration-carrier when taking round a packhorse laden with salt beef and groceries.
- The ration carrier got frightened and, letting go the reins, he clutched hold of the pommel with both hands.
- It was not uncommon for him to have no supper to cook, because the ration carrier only came once a week.
- Mr Falkland lifted his daughter in and took the reins, leaving his horse to be ridden home by the ration-carrier.
- I never felt more comfortable than when my duty as ration-carrier certified my sojourn for the night at his hut.