There is much debate over the precise location of the signing of the Batman's Treaty. Some say the settlement of the Port Phillip District is linked with the story of Greensborough. That John Batman traveled to the East side of the Plenty River to negotiate the Treaty and that the location was within or close to Banyule. However, it is difficult to follow Batman's itinerary and his description is too general; there are other possible places such as Merri Creek or Darebin Creek.