A Separation Association had been formed in 1840 wanting Port Phillip District to become a separate colony.

Arrived in Port Phillip District in 1837.

In 1836 the region became part of New South Wales and was called Port Phillip District.

He then went to the Port Phillip District.

The Port Phillip District was still part of New South Wales at this stage.

During 1842 and 1843, there was an economic recession in the Port Phillip District, and Williamstown's population somewhat declined.

In 1851 the white population of the whole Port Phillip District was still only 77,000, and only 23,000 people lived in Melbourne.

Amongst other services, he made a survey of Port Phillip District.

Soon afterwards Chapman left the Port Phillip District for Sydney, although he returned again many years later.

William Thomas' map of the Western Port Phillip District.