Definition of iron gang in English:

iron gang

noun

Australian historical

词汇	iron gang
释义	Definition of iron gang in English: iron gang noun Australian historical A group of convicts assigned to hard labour in fetters. some received floggings and others were sent to the iron gangs Example sentencesExamples With the iron gang, he had no opportunity of continuing his potations. He allowed an iron gang to fill up an allotment in the street. The prisoner, upon his arrival, is to be sent to the iron gang. He was the overseer of my iron-gang. They had been before either at Penal Settlements, or in iron gangs. He was stationed here in charge of an iron gang (for the purpose of forming this portion of the Great North Road). He was placed into an iron gang, and eventually sent to Moreton Bay. They performed in the huts of the "iron gangs" when they reached their melancholy destination half a world from their native lands. There was a separate stockade for the iron gang. These iron gangs consist of the most hardened ruffians, who are sent to expiate their crimes.
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