Meaning of hat town | Babel Free

Definitions

A small country town where everyone helps out each other when needed, for example by passing the hat around in the pub to raise funds, as the town is small enough for everyone to know each other.

Australia

Examples

“I was born in a hat town....the locals pass the hat around and pull each other through.”

“Lucy Cooper, interviewer: In times of need Georgetown shines because, Barry says, Georgetown [QLD - AU] is a 'hat town'. Barry Hughes, interviewee: The ethos that emanates from a hat town is you don't walk past anyone that is in need.”

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