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West Coast Times, Issue 182, 19 April 1866, Page 4

Miscellaneous IM'Ki'o L M\l kXHiBiTIOM i»Jf AUSTRALASIA, 1866. Commissioners ' Sirjßedmond Harry. Knight.JPwtiden 1 . Hon. George Harker, Hon G. P Yen Hon J. F Rulli n s Sir J lines Palme , "•« Hon C. J. Jeunei, M.L.0., Hon. Wm. Degrades, M.L.0., SirFancip Murphy, Knt., B. H. Bind,on, Eoq.ML A., J 0. Riddell, K-q , M.L.A , J. T. Mnitb. X q , M L.A 4 Edward dpe, frq., M.L.A.., KeVJ.J. •BlfiMdule. D.0., Thomas Blue*.. E«j., Ferdinand Mueller, E*q , P.S.B, PrqfeMor McCoy, . , PhippsTurnhull, K«q., Charles B, Bright, Esq., T. J. Sumner, E»q.,Robert MoPou^all, E,qq. ( HIS Excellenoy Sir Charles Darling haringbeen pleased toitsaueacomraiwion, authorising the abovo-uamed persons to take the necessary ftteps for managing and conducting an international exhibi'icn, 10 be held in Melbourne, the Honorable the Clref Secretary of Yiotoria addressed himself t0 Governments of the varioue dep n'-'encic? of <he Crown in Austtala'sk, inviting their cordial co-operation. Highly encouraging replies have been veceived : these convey a well-founded a«3uranoe that the project of insti uiing a series of exhibitions of natural prodwolf , general , industries and art, t^ be held in Biicoetsion in the several A üßtraiasiancolonieg, has been accepted inaspirii whioh acknowledges the truth of the proposition — that such exhibitions would "prove of publio advantage alike to all." The Commissioners are oqwolovn, ;.hoiw.<rer, that it is not sufficient to rely solely on the good intentions and proffered aupportof the reapejstjve Goveinmenta. They deem it right to Appeal to the publio spirit of the .different ootnmumti«. They have now the honor, therefore, to invoke the earnest assistance of tieir fellow. Bul>jeo's. not Only of those who dwell in Viotoria, but of those also resident in the other British colonies in these seas, to aid them in the furtherance of the design, and they do so with the confiden expectation that the appeal will be oontidered worthy of a generous encouragement. The Commissioners do not propose to demon st»ate by labored arguments the benefit* .wbioh must arise almost unbidden from a oompreuensive. well directed organisation, for suoh a purpose, to ihe inhabitants of these regions, so favored by Divine Providence — those benefits are self apparent They <jhsire. however, to impress upon all thoughtful and energetic persons the necessity for engagii.g actively ia its support. An oppon unity for united exertion, inch as is now afforded, is of a oharaoter eminently interesting. Exhibitors will be undismayed by the manifold disturbing influences which encumber a coirpe ition with the populous and opulent societies of the old world, will be unaffected by the innumerable diatiao ions, whioh. in the per plexing variety of European exhibitions, oall away the mind of the beholder from objects pu>ely Colonial. Although the con'emplated display cannot vie with the splendour of 'noße which exoite the rivalry of nations, purposes of ihe highest utilitniian and social importance to those iramedia ely concerned may he thereby served. A Renrching and penetrating attention may be concentrate on our miner.il treasures, poitionp only of the houndleaa stotes of which have benb 'en liithprto brought t« light. ;— on improved econo. mic methods of winning them from the earth and applying them to the end* for whioh they are intended ;— on Ihe sources of wealth which in their row stato, abound on 'he surface of our soils, in the rivers, and in the waters which en circle our coast* ; — and on the rar* excellencies and peculiar development, in differ^ latitudes, . undpr different conditions of culture, of 'hose products whirh succ«s?fiil enterprise has introduced amongst us, rendering us already independent of many countries!, and enabling us to oon'ribure to the necessities, the comforts, and luxuries of mist. ' A deliberate comparnttve. survey mnv be made of the result-* flowing from thft adoption of the liberal arts happily domioi'ed iv thew climes, and the exercise of thnHe useful manufactures which geniui, self reliance and perseverance have established in lands so suitable for their natural vigorous growth. I A diligent compilation of the stßtis'ics of the actual products nnd of the productive capabilities of the different colonies will form a mo -4 valuable fund of information. Such with many other engaging comparisons md combinations, may occupy most profitably the intelligent observation of those who atwociat' 1 themselves in the undertaking; while all who enter heart ilv into thf> eau 'c will ('.oubtlesa be impelled (0 further efforts, conducive to a still more extensive anrt intimate acquaintance of the colonists with each other, the expansion of the limi's of their prao'ioal knowledge, and the increase of their material prosperity ; convinced that the periodic recurrence of such ppprtrtuuities for amicable coutentiou are calculated to generate sentiments of mutual respect, and to perpetuate those reciprocal feelings of eitef m and friendship which should ever animate subjects of the great nation from whioh we are sprung, On behalf of the Cnniintoionefi, Redmond Barry, President. INTPJtCOTiONUi,, EXEKRITtotf, 1d69 Intending exhibitor* are Iniformeij . that . I{ j* proposed tn distribute the objects to be displayed into the'fnllowing division! :- Mi 01-fti Products, Animal Products, VesetaJ.le Products, Manufactures and the Uiwful Arta, Ornamental Arts, Machinery. , Gum T. Mineral Products. 1 Ores and noM-mrtnlii* mineral prodncts, geologic 0 specimens, building stones, limes, cem»tits, olavs, snlt. 2. Cb?mical and metallurgical products and processes 5. Miscellaneous. Class II Animal Product?. , „., ' 4 Wool, hnir, skin«, furs, silk, featht rs, hortiS. hoofs. Imnes. enano. 6. Meat, Fish. Fowl, wbft her sajted, dried, S'nokpd or preserved ; gelatine, isinglii*, milk, butter, oherse. 6. Miscellaneous. Class 111. gricultnril, Horticultural, and Indigenous Vegetable Products. 7. Cereals, agricultuml and garden seeds, pulse, fond for c.i tie, tea, coffee, cocoa, tobacco spicea, ginger hops, herbi and aromatic plants, timber, bark, resins, gums, fibres dyes fax, hemp, cotton. in'Ha-ruliber, gutta-percfm, mate rials adapted for paper- making. 8. Flour and meal of every variety and in every form, malt, starch, gluten, sago, tapioca, arrowroot, sugar, confectionery. 9. Wines, pe'ry, cider, ale, porter, spirits, liqueurs, fruits (dried or preserved), piokles. sauces, vinegar, pyroligenous acid, potash, soda, essential, and preserved oils and vbeir cake;?, perfumery, models of fruits and vegetable*, 10. Miscellaneous. Class IV. Manufactures and the Useful ArU. 11. Porcelain and pottery, glass, iron and hardware, cutlery, wicker-work. 12 Leather work, bone-dust animaichareoal and oils, blood,, ammonia, glne, fat, tallow ehearine, honey, fat, soap, candles, varniobfg 13. Fabric* ju wool, cotton, hair, fl«