Melissa wrote:
Sorry to be boring, but Melbourne was originally settled by a bloke called John Batman (the British word for adjutant - pronounced "Batmun") who sailed up the Yarra River and decided on a spot for the town.
You're right - you're boring.
What's that line from THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE? -
"When truth conflicts with legend, print the legend!"
....or something like that.