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Port Phillip Association
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The Port Phillip Association was formally formed in June 1835 to settle land in what would become Melbourne, which the association believed had been acquired by John Batman for the association from Wurundjeri elders after he had obtained their marks to a document, which came to be known as Batman's Treaty.
The Batman treaty for the area of Geelong, signed and dated 6 June 1835.
The Batman treaty for the area of Geelong, signed and dated 6 June 1835.
John Batman
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John Batman was an Australian grazier, entrepreneur and explorer. He is best known for his role in the founding of Melbourne.
Early-20th-century drawing of Batman, based on an earlier engraving
Early-20th-century drawing of Batman, based on an earlier engraving
John Glover's painting Batman's Lookout, Benn Lomond (c. 1840). A neighbour and fierce critic of Batman, Glover based the title of the painting on Bat
John Glover's painting Batman's Lookout, Benn Lomond (c. 1840). A neighbour and fierce critic of Batman, Glover based the title of the painting on Batman's "frequenting this spot to entrap the Natives."
A late-19th century artist's impression of Batman's Treaty being signed
A late-19th century artist's impression of Batman's Treaty being signed
Painting of Batman by William Beckwith McInnes
Painting of Batman by William Beckwith McInnes