This memoir, published by the Geological Survey of Victoria, provides detailed information about the geology and natural resources of this Australian state. The survey, conducted in the late 19th century, was a pioneering effort to understand the land and its resources, and laid the foundation for modern geological research. This book is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of scientific exploration. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.