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West Coast Times, Issue 148, 9 March 1866, Page 4

INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION OF AUSTRALASIA, 1860. CoIIMISSIONKnS : Sir Redmondjßarry, Knight, Hon. George Harlccr, Hon. G. F..Verdon, Hon. J. F. Sullivan, •Sir James Palmer, Knt., Hou C. J. Jenner, M.L.0., Hon. Wm. Degraves, M.L.C., Sir Fiancis Murphy, Knt., S. 11. Bindon, Esq , M.L.A., J. C. Iliddcll, Esq., M.L.A., J. T. Smith, Esq., M.L.A., Edward Cope, Esq., M.L.A., Xcv J. J. Bleosdiile, D.D., Thomas Black. Esq., Ferdinand Mueller, Esq., F.R.S, Professor McCoy, Phipps Turn bull, E«q,, Churlos E. Bright, Esq, , T. J. Sumnor, Esq., Robert McDougall, Esq. HIS Excellency Sir Charles Darling having been pleased toissuoacominission, authorising the above-named persons to take tho necessary stops for mi'Wg'Hg nll d conducting au international exhibition, '° bo held in Melbourne, the Honorable the Chief Secretary of Victoria addressed himself to tho Governments of tlie various dependencies of the Crown in Austialasia, inviting their cordial co-operation. Highly encouraging replies havo been leceivecl : tbeso convoy a well-founded assurances that the project of instituting a series of exhibitions of natural products, general industries and art, tn be held in succession in tho several Australasian colonies, has been accepted in abpirib whiok acknowledges the truth of tho proposition — that such exhibitions would " provo of publio advantago alike to all." Tho Commissioners are conscious, however, that it is nob sufficient to rely solely on tho good intentions and proffered support of tho respective Governments. They deem it right to appeal to the public spirit of tho different communities. They have now tho honor, theroioro, to invoke tho earnest assistance of their fellow subjects, not only of those who dwell in Victoria, but of thoso also resident in the other British colonies in these seas, to aid them ill the furtherance of the design, and they do so with the confident expectation that the appeal will be considered, worthy of a generous encouragement. Tho Commissioners do not propose to demonstrate by labored arguments the benefits which must arise almost unbidden from n comprehensive, well directed organisation, for such a purpose, to tlio inhabitants of theso regions, so favored by Divino Providence — thoso benefits aro self apparent. They desire, however, to impress upon all thoughtful and energetic persons tho necessity for engaging actively iv its support. An opportunity for # united exertion, such as is now afforded, is of 'a character eminently interesting. Exhibitors will be undismayed by the manifold disturbing influences which encumber a competition with tho populous and opulent societies of tho old world, will bo unaffected by tho innumerable distractions, which, in tho perplexing variety of European exhibitions, call away tho mind of tho beholder fiom objects Purely Colonial. Although tho contemplated display cannot vio with tho splendour of those which oxcito the rivalry of nations, purposes of the highest utilitaiian and social importance to those immediately concerned may bo thereby served. A searching and penetrating attention may be concentrated on our mineral treasures, portions only of tho boundless stores of which havo been hitherto brought to light ;— on improved economic methods of winning them from the earth, and applying them to tho cuds for which they aro intended ;— on the sources of wealth which, in their raw btato, abound on tho surfacoof our soils, in tho rivers, and in tho waters which encircle our coasts ; — and on the raro excellencies and peculiar development, in different latitudes, under different conditions of oulturc, of thoso products which successful enterprise has introduced amongst, us, rendering us already independent of many countrica, and enabling us to contribute to tho necessities, tho comforts, and luxuiies of most. A deliberate comparative survey may bo made of the results flowing fiom tho adoption of the liberal arts happily domiciled iv theso climes, and the excrciso of those useful manufactures which genius, self-relifincc, and perseverance have established in lands so suitable for their natural vigorous growth. A diligent compilation of tho statistics of tlio actual products and of the productive capabilities of the different colonies will form a most valuable fund of information. Such, with many other engaging comparisons and combinations, may occupy most profitably the intelligent observation of those who associato themselves in the undertaking ; wh'lo all who enter heartily into tho causo will doubtless b<? impelled to further efforts, conducive to a still more extensive ami intimate acquaintance of tho colonists with each other, tho expansion of tho limits of their practical knowledge, and tho increase of their material prosperity ; convinced that the periodic recurrence of such opportunities for amicable contention are calculated to generate sentiments of mutual respect, and to perpotuate thoso reciprocal feelings of ostecm and friendship which should over animate subjects of tho great nation from which we aro sprung. On behalf of tho Commissioners, Redjiond Bahry, President. INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION, 18CG. Intending exhibitors aro informed that is proposed to distribute the objects to bo displayed into tho following divisions : ~~ Mineral Products, Animal Products, Vegetable Products, Manufacluies and tho Useful Arts, Ornamental Arts, Machinery. CfiASS I. t Mineral Products. 1 . Ores aud non-metallic mineral products, ! geological specimens, building stones, limes, cements, clays, salt. 2. Chemical and metallurgical products and processes. 3. Miscellaneous. ObADS 11. Animal Products. 4. Wool, hair, skins, furs, silk, feathers, hoiw, hoofs, bones, guano. 5. Meat, Fish, Fowl, whether salted, dried, Smoked, or preserved ; gelatine, isinglass, milk, butter, cheeso. G. Miscellaneous, - CiAss III; Agricultural, Horticultural, and Indigenous Vegetable Products. 7. Cereals, agricultural and garden seeds, pulse, food for cattle, tea, coffee, cocoa, tobacco, spices, ginger, hops, herbs and aromatic plants, timber, bark, resins, gums, fibres, dyes, flax, hemp, cotton, india-rubber, gutta-percha, materials adapted for paper-making. 8. Flour aud meal of overy variety and in every form, malt, starch, gluten, sago, tapioca, arrowroot, sugar, confectionery. 9. Wines, perry, jfiider, ale, porter, spirits, liqueurs, fruits (dried or preserved), pickles, sauces, vinegar, pyroligenous acid, potash, soda, essential and preserved oils aud their cakes, perfumery, models of fruits and vegetables. 10. Miscellaneous. Cl/AflS. IV. Manufactures and tho Useful Arts. ■ 11. Porcelaiu and pottery, glass, iron and hardware, cutlery, wicker-w'o.rk. 12 Leather-work, bono-dust, animaioharcoal and oils, blood, ammonia, glue, fat, tallow shenrine, honoy, fat, soap, caiullo/), varnishes,