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In 1827, John Batman and Joseph Gellibrand, applied for a grant of land at Port Phillip, which was at the time part of the colony of New South Wales. The petitioners stated that they were prepared to bring with them sheep and cattle to the value of £4000 to £5000. The application was refused, as consistent with the Nineteen Counties Order.

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