Historical information

The Gazetteer presents an extensive a to z list of Victorian towns and villages, lakes, rivers and creeks, islands, bays, hills and mountains, runs and other localities and features.
Entries include latitude and longitude, populations, proximity to other towns, local industries, coach and mail runs, hotels, churches and schools.

Physical description

Bailliere's Victorian Gazetteer and road guide containing the most recent and accurate information as to every place in the colony. Brown hardcover book, on the spine: Victorian Gazetteer with map 1865. The first and last pages are advertisements. The book has 442 pages listing every place in the colony. The map is not included. Compiled by Robert P. Whitworth. Published by Bailliere, Regent Street

Inscriptions & markings

Unreadable name on first page and the name of F. Houston in blue pen on first page