rather than simply claiming land outright. However, Batman's motives and the validity of the treaty remain of great historical interest and debate.

Early life

John Batman was born on 21 January 1801 in Parramatta, Colony of New South Wales. His parents, William and Mary Bat(e)man, arrived at Sydney aboard Ganges on 2 June 1797. William was sentenced to fourteen

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