John Batman's treaty deed was a mutual understanding with the aboriginal people involved.
There is much historiographical disparity surrounding the 'Batman Treaty', made in early June 1835 between the Kulin nation and the Port Philip Association, and whether the Aboriginal people understood the full significance of their acceptance of the agreement. Whilst prior to the 1930's national and historical remembrance of Batman's city-founding tended to ignore the fact a treaty with Aborigines ever occurred, it has become an increasingly popular topic to study among historians.1 Occasionally, the treaty has been celebrated and viewed in a positive light. Blainey accepts Batman's account of the treaty largely at face value, arguing there was mutual understanding between Batman and the Kulin.2 However, more commonly the historiographical record concerning the 'Batman Treaty' is littered with arguments stating the treaty was no more than a expedient trick that took advantage of the Kulin nations incomprehension of European land settlement. As Macintyre argues; it tricked them out of their land in return for a few 'trinkets'.3 What this essay will argue however, is that whilst many historians have seen the contract as opportunistic trickery, this undermines the intelligence of the Kulin nation and their understanding of the white man and settlement. The Kulin nation were very aware that they were agreeing to something highly significant, as was Batman. However, whether this significance amounted to more than that achieved in a tanderrum ceremony in the Kulin's eyes is more debatable. .
It is first necessary to establish why 'the contract was a fraud' according to Presland and other historians alike.4 As Ford says, 'Aborigines resisted European expansion persistently'; why would they have signed a contract giving away 600,000 acres of land unless there was some misunderstanding involved?5 Something many historians have noted is the issue with the signatures on the treaty itself.
A Day in the Life of Batman When you think of Batman, you might think of the superhero that wears a cape and a mask, but the Batman in my life is different and much more significant to me. My favorite pet is my hunting dog Batman. ... Batman can do it all. ... Batman is the first dog I let out. ... Batman has a tough, but exciting life. ...
Andy Medhurst didn't write his essay Batman, Deviance, and Camp as a die hard Batman fan. ... Batman's character progressively was perceived as less homosexual as time went on. ... In the 1960's, Adam West played the role of Batman. ... In the 1980's Batman was very masculine and he began liking girls. ... The Batman of the eighties had a completely new appearance, far different from the Batman of the sixties. ...
To compliment Batman's strength, he was exceptionally intelligent. ... Batman, or shall I say Bruce Wayne, was smart. ... Batman was the greatest to me and I wanted to be just like him. ... Also a man should have a large amount of money, because Batman did. ... Batman gave me some of my first views on manhood. ...
Unlike "Beowulf," which is an epic poem, Batman was written as a comic book. ... AKA Batman. ... All of these devices help Batman through his crime fighting filled life. ... Batman on the other hand, takes on the image of "Batman" only when the city is in trouble. ... Like Beowulf, Batman is also very intelligent. ...
At high noon, Batman faces Superman. ... Instead, Batman uses force and intimidation to help Gotham. ... Another symbol of masculinity in Batman is the use of guns. ... Batman has an exaggerated jaw yet he still has a small head. ... Perhaps due to his lifestyle, Batman never had children. ...
He will get rid of Batman for half of all of their profits. ... All of their buyers are afraid of the Batman, and regular civilians aren't scared of them anymore. ... The Joker sends a tape to the local news showing himself torturing a young man in a Batman outfit. The film reveals this man was a vigilante pretending to be the Batman that the Joker has now caught. ... Batman and Gordon both decide to keep Harvey's evil deeds in the dark from the public. ...
Batman's Loop Frank Miller's Batman: The Dark Knight Returns not only exemplifies a remarkable introduction into the world of fantasy, but also serves as a reflection the popular culture of society. ... It is only until the memory of his parents" death that pushes him to become Batman. ... The shock on his face is what gives his intentions away for being Batman. ... This leads him to become the Batman. ... This is the reason he becomes Batman, and the night of his parent's death is what shows us his intentions are for being Batman - for revenge. ...
