Batman Memorial
The Esplanade, INDENTED HEAD VIC 3223 - Property No 311983
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Statement of Significance
C Listed - Local Significance
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE - GRC - HISTORIC PLACES DOCUMENTATION SHEET NO. 91
Column of block and pedestal in Batman Park bearing the inscription:
"John Batman, Founder of Melbourne, formed a base here at Indented Head on 29/5/1835. Matthew Flinders landed here in 1802 and crossed to the You Yangs. B.P.D. League Centenary Celebrations 29/5/1935"
RECOMMENDATIONS: PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Geelong Regional Commission Register
REFERENCES
Dr W. R. Lang - Geelong's Monuments and Plaques, 1984 Geelong Historical Records Centre, Geelong
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Heritage Study and Grading
Greater Geelong - Geelong Region Historic Buildings and Objects Study
Author: Allan Willingham
Year: 1986
Grading:
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HENDERSON STREET BOTLE DUMP (AMALFI COVE ESTATE)Victorian Heritage Inventory
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Matthew Flinders Memorial PlaquesGreater Geelong City
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Ozone Memorial & Land within 5 metresGreater Geelong City
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