He was received with great enthusiasm when he landed at Melbourne on 22 June 1854 , and there appeared to be every prospect of his being a popular governor .
Later , Hotham was made captain general and governor - in - chief .
Hotham was received with great enthusiasm when Hotham landed at Melbourne on 22 June 1854 , and there appeared to be every prospect of Hotham 's being a Hotham governor .
Later , Hotham was made captain general and governor - in - chief .