Victoria; late Australia Felix, or Port Philip District of New South Wales; being an historical account of the colony and its gold mines; with an appendix containing the reports of the Melbourne Chamb

William Westgarth (1815-1889) was an Australian writer and historian known for his influential work "Australia Felix: A Glimpse of Victoria in 1844." His detailed accounts of early Australian life and society captured the essence of the colonial experience. Westgarth's writing style was characterized by its vivid imagery and insightful analysis.