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Jim Poulter's research indicates that the accepted account of Batman's Treaty with aboriginal elders regarding purchase of the land of Melbourne is not true. He claims the Treaty was signed in Greensborough.
Newspaper clipping, text and images.
Date written in black ink: "Feb 2017"
John Batman recorded in his journal that he had signed a treaty with the local Aboriginal people, the Wurundjeri to buy 2,000 km of land around Melbourne and another 400 km around Geelong. In exchange he gave the eight chiefs whose marks he acquired on the treaty, a quantity of blankets, knives, tomahawks, scissors, looking-glasses, flour, handkerchiefs and shirts. Under British law, the treaty was legally invalid as the land belonged to the Crown, not to the Wurundjeri.
Although the treaty was declared null and void by Governor Bourke within six months of John and Henry Batman and the Port Phillip Association organising this treaty, it remains an interesting part of Melbourne's early history.
Copy of Batman's Treaty of Melbourne, 1835. Original hand written on parchment in triplicate.
john batman, wurundjeri, treaty of melbourne, melbourne history, batman's treaty
Article from the Victorian Historical Journal Vol.85, No.1, June 2014. Discusses John Batman's 1835 visit to Port Phillip and possible alternative sites for signing his treaty with Indigenous people of the area.
21 pages, maps.
john batman, batmans treaty
Ian Hunter, an aboriginal elder, has criticised a proposal by Darebin Council to replace the name Batman Park with that of an aboriginal man.
Small newspaper clipping, black and white text.
darebin council, john batman, treaty of melbourne, batmans treaty
This account describes the site of the meeting between Wurundjeri elders and John Batman, at which the "Batman Treaty" was signed. Reinterpretation of a narrative dictated by William Barak in 1888. Edited by Jim Poulter in consultation with Wurundjeri elders in August 2014
3 pages typescript, 2 black and white , 1 colour photograph.
batmans treaty, william barak, wurundjeri, jim poulter
An examination of conflicts in John Batman's account of the so-called treaty with the Wurundjeri in 1835.
16 p., booklet. 2 copies.
aborigines, batmans treaty, wurundjeri
A critical discussion of John Batman's account of his land purchase of land in Melbourne and Geelong, with reference to the eye-witness account of Woiwurung leader William Barak
11 p., typescript
batmans treaty, john batman, william barak, melbourne
Discussion of John Daniels' theory that "Batman's Treaty" was signed on the southern bank of the Merri Creek in Reservoir. It follows Batman up the Maribyrnong River and his meeting with 'a native family' who took him to the Merri Creek.
1 p. reprint of address at general Meeting [of Port Phillip Pioneers Group?] 11 July 2014, by Jan Hanslow
batmans treaty, john daniels, john batman, merri creek
Text of a paper read before the Historical Society of Australia by Jas. Blackburn in 1886. Discusses Batman's Treaty with the Port Phillip traditional owners and the possible site of the signing - on the east side of the River Plenty, NW of Eltham andd 3 miles above the junction of the Plenty with the Yarra River.
6p. text.
john batman, batman's treaty, port phillip district, plenty river
Book review of "Possession: Batman's Treaty and the matter of history" by Bain Attwood. The book discusses the motives behind the treaty and its historical implications. Review by Penelope Edmonds.
There is much dispute over where and if Batman's Treaty was signed.
Newspaper clipping, text and images.
john batman, batmans treaty, bain attwood
Advertising Flyer
Advertising Leaflet
st mary's primary school
8 page Booklet about Remembrance Day Memorial Service 11th November 2023, Article regarding the service, remembrance poppy
8 page Booklet about Remembrance Day Memorial Service 11th November 2023, Article regarding the service, remembrance poppy
remembrance day, greensborough rsl
Article regarding World war 1 Fallen Soldiers Memorial, Greensborough War Memorial
Article and photograph
greensborough war memorial park
Copy of photographs of Banyule councillors, Mayoral Elections November 13th 2023-2024
Document with colour copy of photographs of Banyule councillors
banyule city council, mayoral elections
Newspaper clipping about the Yarra River, early Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay,
Newspaper Article from The Age Newspaper, 2 sided printed with photos
yarra river, early melbourne, port phillip bay
Newspaper Clipping about Hurstbridge
Herald Sun Newspaper Article regarding Hurstbridge
hurstbridge, herald sun
21p. duplicated typescript
non-fiction
historic buildings victoria
16 p. black print on white paper
non-fiction
recipes
Stapled paperback printed on yellow and white paper, with cardboard cover. No pagination.
non-fiction
recipes
Watsonia Library is part of Yarra Plenty REergional Library, operating over Banyule, Nillumbik and Whittlesea Local Government areas
Cardboard invitation, printed in colour both sides
Addressed to Rosie Bray in handwriting
yarra plenty regional library
Jock Ryan is interviewed by Noel Withers. This interview has not been transcribed.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Jock Ryan"
oral history, noel withers, jock ryan
Alf Poulter is interviewed by Noel Withers. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough and the Poulter family connection to the area. This interview has not been transcribed.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Alf Poulter"
oral history, noel withers, alf poulter, poulter family
Alan Partington is interviewed by Noel Withers. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough and the Partington family connection to the area. This interview has not been transcribed.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Alan Partington"
oral history, noel withers, alan partington, william alan partington, partington famiy
Shirley Black, Faye Fort and Eric Barclay are interviewed by Noel Withers. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough. This interview has not been transcribed.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Shirley Black with Faye and Eric"
oral history, shirley fraser (black), noel withers, faye fort (nee partington), eric barclay
Shirley Black is interviewed by Noel Withers. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough. This interview has not been transcribed.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "At Shirley's place"
oral history, shirley fraser (black), noel withers
Mavis Solum is interviewed by Noel Withers. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough. This interview has not been transcribed.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Mavis Solum"
june hall, oral history, mavis solum
Noel Withers is interviewed by June Hall. They discuss memories of growing up in England and Noel's interest in history, especially his work as foundation President with Greensborough Historical Society.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Noel"; Side 2 "Blank".
june hall, oral history, noel withers, greensborough historical society
Rob Willett is interviewed by June Hall. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough. This interview has not been transcribed.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Rob"; Side 2 "Blank".
june hall, oral history, rob willett
Jack Waites is interviewed by June Hall. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough and the Waites family.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Jack"; Side 2 "Blank".
june hall, oral history, jack waites, waites family
Norm Hyde is interviewed by June Hall. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough and the Hyde family.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Norm"; Side 2 "Blank".
june hall, oral history, norm hyde, hyde family
Rosemary Hassett and Max Spence are each interviewed by June Hall. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough and Montmorency and Rosemary's connection to the Spear family.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Rosemary"; Side 2 "Max".
june hall, oral history, max spence, rosemary hassett, spear family
Shirley Fraser (nee Black) is interviewed by June Hall. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough and Shirley's Black family connection.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Shirl"; Side 2 "Blank".
june hall, oral history, shirley fraser (black), black family
Ida Brown is interviewed by June Hall. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough and Ida's blended Richards - Angland family.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Ida"; Side 2 "Blank".
june hall, oral history, ida brown, richards angland family
Ross Brooks and Mavis Solum are each interviewed by June Hall. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Ross"; Side 2 "Mavis".
june hall, oral history, ross brooks, mavis solum
Eric Barclay is interviewed by June Hall about his memories of growing up in Greensborough
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Eric"; Side 2 "Blank".
eric barclay, june hall, oral history
Order of Service for the Requiem Mass of Gabrielle Mary Knight (nee Walsh) and short article by Rosie Bray.
Order of Service for the Requiem Mass of Gabrielle Mary Knight and article by Rosie Bray
Pink Ribbon attach to booklet
funeral service, st marys catholic church greensborough, gabrielle knight, gabrielle walsh funerals
Article from The Age about Harold Connell who has been Greensborough Plaza Santa for more than 40 years.
News article reprinted from a digital copy from The Age, text and image.
greensborough plaza, greensborough rsl, christmas, harold connell
Coon cheese recipes, a Kraft Collectables Recipe book, No.4.
16 page booklet Text and colour images.
recipe books, cheese cookery, kraft cheese
A collection of recipes showing the use of butter and cheese in wholesome, appetising food dishes
15 pages, recipes and illus.
recipes, western star, butter
Brass wood plane. This tools used for levelling and smoothing the surface of wood by paring shavings from it.
Brass plane
planes (woodworking tool), woodworking tools
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