Historedia
Episode 2 of 4

Treaty with Wurundjeri Elders

When
6 June 1835
Where
Merri Creek
Part of
European settlers found the settlement of Melbourne on the Yarra River

Batman negotiated a treaty with eight Wurundjeri elders on 6 June 1835, claiming land for the Port Phillip Association.

The treaty purported to buy 600,000 acres around Melbourne and 100,000 acres around Geelong. Negotiations took place on the banks of the Merri Creek, using legal advice from Joseph Gellibrand.

Sources

  1. History of Melbourne Wikipedia
  2. John Batman Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18

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