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West Coast Times, Issue 120, 5 February 1866, Page 4

INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION OF AUSTRALASIA, 1860. COMMISSIONKRB • > Sir Redmond Barry, Knight, President. Hon. George Harkcr, lion G. F. Verdon, . Hon. J. F. Sullivan, Sir Jnmes Paltnov, Knf., Hon. 0. J. Jenner, M.L.C., Hon. Win. Degraves, M.L.C., Sir Finncis Murphy, Knfc., S. H. Biudon, Esq., M.L.A., J. C. Biddell, Esq., M.L.A., J. T. Smith, Esq., M.L.A., Edward Cope, Esq., M.L.A., Rev J. J. Bleasdalo, D.D., Thomas Black. Esq., Ferdinraid Mueller, Esq., F.R.S. Professor McCoy, Phipps Turnbull, E«q,, Charles E. Bright, Esq., T. J. Sumner, Esq., Robert MoDougall, Esq. HIS Excellonoy Sir ChavlcsDarliug havingbeon pleased to issuoa commission, authorising the above-named persons to take tho necessary steps fov managing and conducting an international exhibition, to be held in Melbourne, the Honorable the Chief Secretary of Victoria addressed himself to the Governments of tlio various dependencies of tho Crown in Australasia, inviting thoir cordial co-opevation. Highly encouraging replies havo been lecoivecl ; tlieso convey a well-founded assurance that the project of instituting a series of oxhibitions of natural products, general industries and art, to be held in succession in tho several Australasian colonies, hasbcon accepted in a spirit which acknowledges the truth of tho proposition —that such exhibitions would "prove of publio advantage alike to all." ( The Commissioners are conscious, however, that it is not sufficient to vely solely on tho good intentions and proffered support of the respective Governments. They deem it right to appeal to tho publio spirit of tho different communities. Thoy have now tho honor, therefore, to invoke the earnest assistance of their fellow subjects, not only of thoso who dwell in Victoria, but of those also resident in the othor British colonies in these seas, to aid them in tho furtherance of the design, and they do so with tho confident expectation that the appeal will bo considoved worthy of a generous encouragement. The Commissioners do not propose to demonstrate by labored arguments the benefits which must arise almost unbidden from a comprehensive, well directed organisation, for such a purpose, to tho inhabitants of these regions, so favored by Divine Providence — those benefits arc self apparent They desire, however, to impress upon nil thoughtful and energetic persons tho necessity for engaging actively in its support. An opportunity for united exertion, such as is lfow afforded, is of a character eminently interesting. Exhibitors will bo undismayed by the manifold disturbing influences which encumber a competition with the populous nnd opulent societies of tho old world, will bo unaffected by the innumerable distractions, which, in tho perplexing variety of European exhibitions, call away tho mind of tho beholder from objects purely Colonial. Although the contemplated display cannot vio with the splendour of those which excito the rivalry of nations, purposes of tho highest utilitaiian and social importance to thoso immediately concerned may be thereby served. A searching and penetrating attention may bo concentrated on our mineral treasures, portions only of tho boundless stores of which havo beon hitherto brought to light j — on improved economic methods of winning them from tho earth, nncl applying them to tho ends for which thoy five intended ;— on the sources of wealth which, in their raw state, abound on Iho surface of our soils, in tho rivers, nnd in the waters which encircle our coasts j — nnd on tho vavo excellencies nnd pe*culiav development, in different latitudes, under different conditions of culture, of these products which successful enterprise has introduced amongst us, rendering us already independent of many countries, and enabling us to contribute to the necessities, tho comforts, nnd luxuries of most. A delibcrato comparative survey may bo made of tho results flowing from the adoption of tho liberal arts happily domiciled in these climes, and tho exeroiso of thoso useful manufactures which genius, self-velianco, nnd pevsevovanco have established in lands so suitable fov their natural vigorous growth. A diligent compilation of tho statistics of the actual products and of tho productive capabilities of the different colonies will form a most valuable fund of information. Such, with many othor engaging comparisons and combinations, may occupy most profitably Iho intelligent observation of thoso who associate themselves in the undertaking ; whilo all who enter heartily iuto the cause will doubtless bo impelled to further efforts, conducivo to n still •noro extensivo ana intimalo acquaintance of the colonists with each other, tho expansion of tho limits of thoir pvaotical knowledge, nud tho increase of their material pvospevity j convinced that tho periodic veourrenco of such opportunities fov amicable contention are calculated to generate sentiments of mutual respect, nnd to perpetuate those reciprocal feelings of esteem and friendship which should over animate subjects of tho great nation fvoiu which wo are sprung. On behalf of tho Commissioners, Redmond Barry, President. INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION, 1866. ' Intending exhibitors are informed that 'is proposed to distribute the objects to bo displayed into the following divisions : ~. Mineral Products, Animal Products, Vegetable Products, Manufactmes and the Useful Arts, Ornamental Arts, Machinery. , Class I. Mineral Products. 1. Ores and non-inctallio mineral products, geological specimens, building stones, limes, cements, clays, salt. 2. Chemical nud metallurgical products nnd processes. 3. Miscellaneous. Class 11. Animal Products. 4. Wool, hair, skins, furs, silk, feathers, horns, hoofs, bones, guano. 5. Meat, Fish, Fowl, whether salted, dried, smoked, or preserved ; golatino, isinglass, milk, butter, checso. 6. Miscellaneous. Class 111. Agricultural, Horticultural, and Indigenous Vegetable Products. 7. Cereals, agricultural and garden seeds, pulso, food for cattle, ten, coffee, cocoa, tobacco, spices, ginger, hops, herbs aud aromatic plants, timber, bark, resins, gums, fibves. dyes, flax, hemp, cotton, India-rubber, gutta-percha, materials adapted for paper-malting. 8. Flour and meal of every variety and in every form, malt, starch, gluten, sago, tipioca, arrowroot, sugar, confeotionovy. 9. Wines, perry, picler, alo, porter, spirit?, liqueurs, fruits (dried or preserved), pickle.", sauces, vinegar, pyroligonous acid, potash, soda, essential and preserved oils and their cake?, perfumery, models of fiuits and vegetables. 10. Miscellaneous, Class IV. , Manufactures and tho Useful Arts. 11. Porcelain and pottery, glass, iron and hardware, cutlery, wicker-work. 12. Leather- work, bono-dust, animal charcoal and oils, blood, ammonia, glue, fat, tallow, steai'ine, honey, fat, soap, candles,, varnishes.