James Gumm was a member of John Batman's party that was involved in the foundation of the city that became Melbourne.
[3] Gumm was left at Indented Head while John Batman returned to Launceston to prepare a larger expedition.
He was left with three months' worth supplies with five other men named Dodd; Thompson; and three Sydney Aboriginals Bullet, Bungett, and Old Bull.
[4] Batman put Gumm in charge of setting up the small settlement and gardens.
[5] While waiting for Batman to return on 6 July 1835 William Buckley appeared at the camp site of John Batman's Port Phillip Association with a party of aboriginals wearing kangaroo skins and carrying Aboriginal weapons.