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West Coast Times, Issue 199, 9 May 1866, Page 4

ft ' f l'i(|,. •,-)'-,,- r ,T,, T , , . Miscellaneous INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION OF AUSTRALASIA, 1866. ' Commissioners • Sir Redmond Barry. Knight, President. Hon. George Barker. Hon G. F Veri .Hon. J. F, Sulli n Sir J.snW'Palme ■ 4 «. Hqn C. J. Jenner, M.L.C., S6h'. Wm: 1 Degrades, M.L.C., Sir Francis Murphy, Knt., &>H< Bindon, Esq , M L.A., J. C. Riddell, Esq., M.L.A., J. T. Smith. Esq., M.L.A., Edward Cope, Esq., M.L.A., Key J. J. Bleasdale D.D., Thomas Black. Esq., Ferdinand Mueller, Esq., F.R.S. Professor McCoy, Phip^s^Tarnbuil, E*q., Charles E. Bright, Esq., $. J, Sumner, Esq., •Ebbert'McDougallj Esq. ES Excellency Sir Charles Darling havingbeen pleased to issue a commission, authorising the above-named persons to take the necessary steps for managing and- conducting an international exhibition, to bp held'in Melbourne, the Honorable th^ Chief Secretary of .Victoria addressed himself to the Governments of the various (igppuOencies. of the Crown in Australasia, in-viting'-^en: cordial co-operation. Highly encouraging replies have been leeeived : - these" convey a well-founded assurance that the project of insti'uting a series of exhibitions", of natural products, general industries and art, to be held in succession in the several Außtral&si anc °l°ines> hasbeen accepted in aspirit which 'acknowledges the'ttuth' of the proposition that such exhibitions would "prove of public advantage alike to all." The Commissioners are conscious, however, that it is not sufficient to rely solely on frhe good intentions and proffered support of the respective Governments. They deem it right to appeal to the public spirit of the different communities. They have now the honor, therefore, to invoke the earnest assistance of tbeir fellow subjects, not only of those who dwell in Victoria, but of those also resident in the other British colonies in these seaa, to aid them in the furtherance of the design, and they do "fio with the confident expectation that the appeal will be considered worthy 'of a generous encouragement. The Commissioners do not propose to demon - Btrate'by labored argumants the benefits which must arise almost! unbidden from a comprehensive, well directed organisation, for such a purpose,, to .the inhabitants of these regions, so favored by Divine Providence — those benefits are self apparent They desire, however, to impress upon all thoughtful and energetic persons the necessity for engaging actively in its support. An' opportunity for united exertion^ such aa is now afforded, is of a character eminently interesting. Exhibitots will be undismayed by the manifold disturbing influences which encumber a competition with the populous and opulent societies' of' the old world, will be unaffected by the innumerable distrac'ions, which, in the per plexing variety of European exhibitions, ci'l away the mind of the beholder from objects purely Colonial. Although the contemplated display cannot vie with the splendour of those which excite the rivalry of nations, purposes of the highest utilitarian and' social importance to tho«e immediately concerned may be thereby served. A l S6arching and penetrating attention may be concentrated on our mineral treasures, portions onljraf, the boundless stores of which havebpen hitherto brought to liyli S ; — on improved economic methods of winniuf; them from the earth, and ' applying them to the ends for which they are intended ; — on the sources of wealth which, in their raw state, abound on the surface of oi'r soils, in the rivers, and in the waters which encirple our cpasts' ; — and on the rare excellencies and peculiar development, in different latitudes, undpr ; different conditions of culture, of those products 1 which successful enterprise has introduced amongsi us, rendering us already independent of many countries, aud enabling' us to contribute to the necessities, the comforts, and luxuries, of most.. A deliberate comparative survey mny be made of the.results 'flowing from the adoption of the liberal arts happily domiciled iv these climes, and the exercise of those useful manufactures which genius, self-reliance, and perseverance have established in Innds so suitable for their natural vigorous growth. Adiligent compilation of the statistics of the 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 mi combinations, may occupy most profitably the intelligent observation of those who associate thfaaelves in the undertaking ; while all who enter heartily into the cau'-e will doubtless be impelled to further efforts, conducive to a still wore extensive an<i intimate acquaintance of the colonists, with .each other, the expansion of the limi's of their practical knowledge, and the increase of their material prosperity ; convinced that the periodic recurrence of suoh opportunities for amicable contenfciou are calculated to generate sentiments of mutual rpspect, and to perpetuate those reciprocal feelings of eatpem and friendship which .should ever animate subjects of the great nation' from which we are sprung. On behalf of the Commissioners, Redmond Barrt, President. INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION, 1866. Intending exhibitors are informed that it is proposed to distribute the objects to ba displayed iftfO ihefollowing divisions :— - Mineral Products, 'Animal Products, Vegetable Products, .. ' Manufactures and the Uwful Arts, Ornamental Arts, Machinery. Class I. Mineral .Products. I. Ores and non-metallic mineral products, specimens, building stones, limes, cements', clays, salt. 2> Chemical and metallurgical products and processes. 3. Miscellaneous. Class 11. Animal Products. 4. Wool, hair, skins, furs, silk, feathers, horns, hoofs,' liones, guano. 5. Meat, Fish, Fowl, whe'her salted, dried, smoked, or preserved ; gelatine, isinglass, milk, butter, cheese. 6. Miscellaneous. { ' Class 111. gricultural, Horticultural, and Indigenous Vegetable Products. 7. Cereals, agricultural and garden seeds, pulse, food for ca'tle, tea, coffee, cocoa, tobacco, ipic,eß, ginger, hops, herbs and aromatic plants, timber, bark, resins, gums, fibres, dyes, flax, hemp, ootton, india-rubber, gutta-percha, materials atfapted for paper-making. 8. Flour and meal of every variety and in «verjf;forni, :malt, starch, gluten, sago, tapioca, arrowroot, sugar, confectionery. i)., u Wineß. pe^ry, cider, ale, porter, spirits, liqueurs, fruits (dried or preserved), pickles, Muces. vinegar, pyroligenous acid, potash, coda, essential and pieserved oils and- their cake c , perfumery, models of fruits and vegetables. l<>. Miscellaneous. Class IV. Manufactures and the Useful Arts. 11. Porcelain and pottery, glass, iron and hardware, cutlery, wicker-work. 12 Leather-work, bone-dust, anixnalcharooal aad^qi's, blopcL ammonia, zlue, fat,, tallow aiekfine, honeyi &*.' feoap, candles, varnishes. *Lt. Vftbnw is «Jllc, wool, cotton, hair, fla <>