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West Coast Times, Issue 157, 20 March 1866, Page 4

Miscellaneous INTEKUoH'NIAL hXIUBITIOW OF AUS.TRALASIA, 1808. Commissioners) * Sir Redmond Harry. Knight, President. Hon, George Harker, Hon G. F Verdon, Hou J. F Sullivan. Sir J >mes Palmer, Knt., Hon C. J. Jennor, M L.0., Hon. Win. Digrave3, M.L.0., Sir F.anciH Murphy, Knt., S. H. Bindou, Ksq , M L A., J 0. Riddell, Hsq., M.L.A , J. T. hinitb. E-q , M L.A., Edward Cope, K-q , M.L.A., Key J. J. Bleasdile D.D.. Thomas Black. Esq., Ferdinwid M^Uw, Ksq-i P..R..5.. Professor McCoy, . Phipp« Tnrnbull, E-q., Clmtlea K. Bright, K^., T. J. Su inner, Esq^, Robert MoDOugall, Esq. HIS Excellency Sir Charles Darling havingbeen pleased toi.ssueacominission, authorising the above-named persnup to take the m cessary steps f or managing and conducting an international exhibi ion, 0 be held in Melbourne, the Honorable the Oh ; ef Secretary of Victoria addressed himself to the Governments of the various dep nancies of <he Crown, in Auabialasia, inviting their cordial co-operation, Highly encouraging replies have been ieceived : these convey a well-founded assurance that the project of insti uiing a series of exhibitions of natural produots, general industries and art, V l >° held in succession in the several Australasian colonies, has been accepted in aspirit which acknowledges the truth of tjbe, proposition — that auoh exhibitions wpulil "proyo of publio advantago alik'o 10 all." The Cororaißßioneis are conscious, however, that it is not sufficient to rely solely on tho good intentions and proffered supportof'tbe rospeotivo Governments.. Tt\ey d,eem it right to to the publio epin.t of tho different communities. They have now the honor, theretorc, to invoko the earnest assiutance of t >eir ' follow bul'Jooib, not only of those who dwell in Victoria, but of those also resident in the o,ther British colonies in these seas, to aid them in the furtherance of the design, and they do so with the confiden 1 expectation that' the appeal will bo considered worthy of a gonerous on,couragen,ieut. The Commissioners do not propose to demon sttate by labored arguments tbo bonefi's wbioh must arise almost unbidden' from a compreuensivo. well directed organisation, for s^uoh a purpose, to tho inhabitants of these regions, so favored by Divitro Providence — thoso benefits aro self apparent They desire, however, to impress upon all thoughtful and energetio persons the necessity for engaging actively in its support. An opportunity for united exertion, such as is now nfforded, is of a oharaotor eminently interesting. Exhibitors will be undismayed by the manifold disturbing influences which enoumber a cotrpo ition with the populous and opulent societies of tho old world, will be unaffected by tho innumerable dfotrao ions, which, in the perplexing variety of European exhibitions, oall away tho mind of the beholder flora objeots purely Colonial. Although the conetnpla'cd display cannot vie with the splendour of hoso wliioh exoite the rivalry of nations, purposes of the highest utiliaiian and social importance to those immodia ely concerned may be thereby served. A searching and penetrating attention may be concentrated on our mineral treasures, pottions only of the boundless stoics of wbioh havob-en hitherto brought to light. ;— on improved economic methods of winning them from tho earth, and applying them to the ends for which they aro intended ;— on the sources of wealth which, in their r*w state, abound on he suifaco of our soils, in the rivers, and in the waters which encircle our coasts ; — and on tho raw excellencies rind peculiar development, in different latitudes, under different conditions of culture, of hose pioituots which successful enterprise has introduced amnn!i<!i. us, rendering us already independent of ninny countrie», and ennlilin;, us to con tribute to the necessities, tho comforts, und luxuries of most. A deliberate comparative survey may bo made of the results flowing from the adoption of the liberal arts hippily domiciled iv these ol^nies, and the exercise of those useful manufactures which genius, self-roliance. and perseverance have established in lands so suitablo for their natural vigorous growth. A diligent compilation of the statis'ics of the actual products and of the productive capabilities of the different colonies will form v most valuable fund of inform.ttion. Such, with many other engaging comparisons ■\nd combinations, may occupy most profitably the intelligent ohserv.ition of thoso who associate themselves in the undertaking ; while all who enter heartily into the oau-o will ('oubtless he impelled 10 further efforts, conducive to a still more extensive and intimate acquaintance of the colonia's with each other, the expansion' of the |imi s of their piao'ical knowledge, and the inorease of their material prosperity ; convinced hat the periodic recurrence of such opportunities for amicable contention are calculated to generate fe ptiments of mutual respect, and to perpetuate ■ hose reciprocal feelings of esteem and friendship which should ever animate subjects of the great nation frbm which wo are sprung. On behalf of the OorumKsioners, Rkdmond Barry, President. INTRRCOLONHL EXHIBITION, 1868 Intending exhibitors are informed that is proposed to distribute the objects to ho displayed jntd the following divisions :' ' Mi oral Products, Animal Products, Vegetable Produots, Manufaotu<es and the Useful Arts, Ornamental Arts, Machinery. Class I. Mineral Produots. 1. Ores and noti-mftnllio mineral produots, geological' Specimens, building stonos, limes, pements, clays, salt. 2. Chemical and metallurgical produots and procos'es. ' • • * 3. Miscellaneous. Class 11. Animal Produots. 4 Wool, hair, skins, furs, silk, feathers, horns, hoofs, bones, guano. 6. Meat, Fish, Fowl, wbe her salted, dried, smoked or preserved ; golatine, isinglass, milk, butter, ohepse. ' ' 6. Miscellaneous, CtARS 111. grioultural, Horticultural, and Indigenous ' ' Vegetable Products. 7. Cereals, agricultural and gardon seeds, pulse, fond for da tie, tea, coffee, cocoa, tohacoo, ipices, ginger hops, herbs and aromatic plants, iirabor, bark, rr sins, gums, fibres dyes, flax, i°mp, cotton, india-rubber, gutta-percha, materials adapted for paper-making, §. Flour and meal of'overy variety and in every form, malt, Starob, gluten, sago, tapioca, arrowroot, qugar, qqnfeqtioneryi' 6. Wines.- pe-ry, o{i|er, a{^. porter, spirits, liqueurs, fruits {dried or preserved), pickles, (fauces, "vinegar, pyroiigenous acid, potash, soda, essential and preserved oils and th,eir oaW, perfumery, models of fruits' and vegetables. 1 10 Miscellaneous. ' • ' ' *■ '' lif Class IV. Manufactures and the Useful .Arts. 11. Porcelain and pottery glass, iron and hardware, outlery, wicker-work, ' •' '? ' 12 'Leather work, bone-dust anim-tloharcoal and oils, blood, ammonia, gliie, fat,' ta'llovr Hie&rine, honey, feh<!Ptt»MWlta Xtfiphes. ; • ■ -. '•' >. •