The Port Phillip Association was an early nineteenth century investment and pastoral company. Its original thirteen members were Tasmanian bankers, lawyers and pastoralists who had incorporated for investment purposes to exploit the rich grazing lands which had been recently discovered in southern Victoria by John Batman in 1835. Its most famous legal ploy was to directly negotiate with the aboriginal inhabitants of the area thereby ingnoring the legal interests of the English crown the putative 'owners' of the land. The deeds, known as the Batman Treaty, were considered both illegal and unconscionable as the tribal signatories spoke no English and would of had no idea of their significance. The treaty was declared void by Governor Bourke and the land immediately came under the jurisdiction of the Crown, making the Port Phillip Association’s claim to it defunct. Jump to: navigation, search Motto: Peace and Prosperity Nickname: Garden State Other Australian states and territories Capital Melbourne Government Governor Premier Const. ... Jump to: navigation, search John Batman John Batman (21 January 1801 - 5 May 1839) was an Australian farmer and businessman who was one of the first settlers of the Melbourne area. ... 1835 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

Its members included John Batman, Joseph Gellibrand, Charles Swanston, George Hesse and secretary Wedge. Jump to: navigation, search John Batman John Batman (21 January 1801 - 5 May 1839) was an Australian farmer and businessman who was one of the first settlers of the Melbourne area. ...