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The unofficial founder of the first settlement in Port Phillip Bay was John Batman.
John Batman was born in Parramatta, Sydney, on 21 January 1801. Being native born, he was interested in opening up new pastureland to help promote the growth of the colonies. He applied for land in the Westernport Bay area of southern Australia, now Victoria, but was not granted any. In May 1835, he led a syndicate calling themselves the 'Port Phillip Association' to explore Port Phillip Bay, looking for suitable sites for a settlement. On 6 June 1835, he signed a 'treaty' with the Aborigines, giving him free access to almost 250,000 hectares of land. In August that year, Governor Bourke declared Batman's treaties invalid, and issued a proclamation warning off him and his syndicate as trespassers on crown land. Despite the attempts at government intervention, the foundling settlement of Melbourne remained, and flourished.
Batman's place in Australian history is unique for several reasons. He was the first 19th century white to acknowledge that Aborigines owned land. He set out to undertake an annual rental for what was then a reasonable amount of food and goods, rather than buy it from them for a pittance. Further, he is the only native-born Australian to have founded a state capital city.
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How did Port Phillip Bay get its name?
Port Phillip Bay was named for Arthur Phillip, the former Governor of New South Wales. Philip Gidley King renamed it after John Murray named it for him, Port King.
What is first bateau bay or port maquarie?
Bateau Bay and Port Macquarie are both coastal towns in New South Wales, Australia, but Port Macquarie is the older of the two, established in 1821 as a penal settlement. Bateau Bay, located closer to Sydney, is a suburb of the Central Coast region and developed later, primarily as a residential area. Therefore, Port Macquarie predates Bateau Bay by over a century.
When did John Batman find Melbourne?
John Batman found the site of Melbourne in May 1835, when he led a syndicate calling themselves the 'Port Phillip Association' to explore Port Phillip Bay, looking for suitable sites for a settlement. On 6 June 1835, he signed a 'treaty' with the Aborigines, giving him free access to almost 250,000 hectares of land.
What capital city is found on Botany Bay?
The New South Wales capital of Sydney has now expanded to Botany Bay, but Sydney did not have its origins there. Botany Bay was unsuitable for settlement, so Sydney was first established on the shores of Port Jackson.
How long from Botany Bay to Port Jackson?
The distance from Botany Bay to Port Jackson is about 8km.
What is the bay east of Port Phillip Bay?
Western Port Bay lies east of Port Phillip Bay.
Is Port Phillip bay the largest bay in Australia?
No, Port Phillip Bay is not the largest bay in Australia.
Is salmon found in Port Phillip Bay?
Yes, there is salmon in Port Phillip Bay.
When was the gold found in Port Phillip Bay?
No gold has been found in Port Phillip Bay in Australia.
Where is Port Phillip Bay?
Port Phillip Bay is in Dromana, Victoria Austali.
Which port does Melbourne stand on?
Port Phillip Bay.
Who is dredging Port Phillip Bay?
Dutch company Royal Boskalis Westminster is dredging Port Phillip Bay on behalf of the Port of Melbourne Corporation.
How did Port Phillip Bay get its name?
Port Phillip Bay was named for Arthur Phillip, the former Governor of New South Wales. Philip Gidley King renamed it after John Murray named it for him, Port King.
What is the bay that Melbourne is situated on?
Port Phillip.
How deep is the water in Port Phillip Bay?
At its deepest point, Port Phillip Bay has a depth of 24 metres. Around half of the bay has a depth of just 8 metres.
What bay is Melbourne situated?
Melbourne is situated on Port Phillip Bay.
What bay does the yarra river in Australia flow into?
Port Phillip Bay
