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West Coast Times, Issue 201, 11 May 1866, Page 4

Miscellaneous IKTKROOL- iNIAL EXHIBITION OF AUSTRALASIA, 1866. CoMMISSIONKK* " Sir Redmond Hurry Knight, President. Hon. George Harkt«r. Hon 0. F Vim-i . Hon.J> F, Sulli ,n Sir J-'imcs Palmo >' 4M4 M Hon C. J..lnnner, M.L.C., Hon. Wm. Dig.ayes, M.L.C., Sir Fiancis Murphy, FCnt., S. H. Hindoo, K.<q , M L A., J C. Riddel!, Ksq., M.L.A., t Ji T. SSpnith. E*qVM.L.A., Edward Cujie, E«-q., M.L.A., Jiev J. J. Bleasdale D.D.. Thomas Black. Esq., Ferdinf.nd Mueller, "Esq., F.R.S. Professor McCoy, PhippsTnrnbull, E«q., Clmrles U. Bright, ]Jsq., TV >T. Sunnier) I''«q. v , Robert McDougull, Ksq. HIS Excellency Sir ClinrlesJ)arling havingbeen pleased to issue a com mission', authorising the above-named persous to take the m-cessary stops f or managing and conducting an international exhib\'i? n > 'o dp hold in Mcjbourne, the Hoporahle the Chief Secretary of Victoria addressed himself to tne Governments of the various depf«,V le ; nc \? 9 °* 'ho, Crown in Austialasia, inviting tlieif' cordial co-Operation. ' ' Highly, replies have been ioceivecU these 1 convey a well-fbunded assurance that the project of iusti uting a series of exhibitions of natural products, general 'industries and art, to be held in succession in the several Australasian colonies, has been accepted in aspirit. which acknowledges the truth. of tho proposition —ihat such exhibitions would "prove of public advantage aliko to all." T,he Coramissioneis are conscious, however, that' it is nok sufficient to rely solely on t-he good intentions and proffered supportof the respective Governments. They deem it right to appeal to the public spirit of the' different communities. They have now tho honor, thereroro, to invoke the earnest assistance of tieir fellow subjects, not-only of those who dwell in Victoria, but of those also resident in tho other British colonies in these seas, to aid them in tho fiutherance of the design, and they do. so with the onnnden 1 expectation that the appeal will be considered worthy of a generous encouragement. The Commissionew do not propose to demonstrate by labored arguments the benefits which must arise almost unbidden from a comprehensive, well directed organisation, for suoh a purpose, to iho inhabitants of 1 these regions, so favored by Divine Providence — tlioso benefits are self apparent They desire, however, to impress upon nil thoughtful and energetic persons the necessity for engaging actively in its support. An opportunity for united exertion, such as is now , -ifforded, is of a character .eminently interesting. ><Af Exhibitors will be undismayed by the manifold disturbing influences which encumber a coirpo'jtion with the populous and opulent societies of the old world, will be unaffected by the innumerable distiac ions, which, in the per plexing variety of European exhibitions, c ill away the mind of the 'b'ehblder from objects puiely Colonial. Alibouph the cnn'emp!a»ed display cannot, vie with the splendour of 'base which excite the rivalry' Of nations, 'purposes of the highest utilitarian and social importance to those iinniedfo.ely concerned may he thpreby served. A searching and penetrating attention may he conoe,j|tvAt^d .on our mineral, treasure, portions onfy of" Uie' boundless' Btoi es of which Imveb en hitherto brought to light;— on improved economic methods of winning them from th^> earth, and applying them to tho ends for which they ore intended ; — on the sources of wealth which, in their riw state, abound on 'he swfaee of our soils, Jn tbo rivera, and in the waters which encircle our eoas's ; — and on the ran» 'excellences and peculiar development, in different lat'tndeo, undei 1 different conditions of culture, of 'hope pioiluets whijh succpsifnl' enterprise has introduced .imnnßKt' ns, rendeiin? us already independent of m.'mv countries, nnd en.ibliiifc us to ron/ribule to ilie necessities, tbo comforts; and luxuries of mist. Az/Jeliberato comparative survey mnv he mado of tne'ri'Milt* flowing finin thn' adoption of thp liberal arts h.ipuily domiciled iv tbe«o clime<;, and-the'exerciso of those useful nu'iufnctures whioh n^iius, Hclf lelianco. and perseverance have established in Innds $6 suitable for their natural vigorous growth. A diligent compilation of tho (.titis'ios of the actual products nnd of the productive capabilities of the different colonies will form a most valuable fund of information. Such, with many other engaging comparisons sad combinations, may occupy most profitably the, intelligent observation of" those .who associate themselves in the undertaking ; while all who enter heartily into the cau i e will doubtless bo impelled to further efforts, conducive to a still more extensive and intimate acquaintance of tho colonists with each other, the expansion of the limns of thoir practical knowledge, and the increase of their material prosperity ; convinced 'hat the pf riodic reeurrcne" of such opportunities for.ainlcabl& contention are caluulated to Ronorate ■••ntiments of mutual respect, and to porpetnate those ,reciprocal feelings of, eateem and friendship which should ever animate subjects of the great nation ■ from, wbich we are sprung. ;'; ' On' behalf of the Comiidssioners, Redmond Barry, President. lit ',!'■' ;_: _ . INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION, 1866. Intending exhibitors are informed, that it is proposed to distribute the objects to bo displayed Into thejollowing divisions :— ■ Mineral Products, Animal Products, Vegetable Products; Manufactmes and the Useful Arts, Ornamental-Arts, ... Machinery, j ' ' Class I. Mineral Products. I. Ores a^d non-motiiHe mineral products, geologicil specimens, building stones, limes, cements, clays, salt. 2. Choratcal and metallurgical products and processes. 8. Miscellaneous. Class 11. . Animal Products. 4. Wool, hair, skins, furs, silk, feathers, horns, hoofs, bones, gunno. 5. Moat, Fish, Fowl, whe her salted, dried, smoked or preserved ; gelatine, isinglass, milk, butter, cheese. 6. Miscellaneous. 1 ' - Cla«» 111. gricultural, nortioultunl, and Indigenous •Vegetable Products. ' ' ' 7. Cereils, agricultural and garden seeds, pulse, food forci'tle, tea, coffee, cocoa, tobacco, spices, ginsrer hops, herbs and aronntic plant", timber, bark, res-ins, gums, fibres dye*, flix, hemp, cott'»n, iivWn-ruUber, gutta-percha, materials adapted for paper making.' 1 8. Flour ami meal of every variety and in every form, malt, starch, ghiton, sago, tipioc-i, arrowroot, sug.M', confeoUonery. 9. Wine*, pe-ry, cider, ale pnrler, spirits, liqu nurß,n urB, fruits (dried or preserved), pickks, sauces, vinegar, pyrnUjjenons acid, potash, sodn, essential and pipscrved oils and their cake , perfumery, t models of fruitsand vegetables, ]ft. Miscellaneous. J^Class IV, Manufactures and the Useful Arts. 11. Porcelain and pottery, glass, iron and hardware, cutlfry, wicker-work. , / 12 Leather work, bone-dust animiiloharcoil and, oil«i blood, ammonia, glue, fat, tallow gbrarhie, honey, fat, eoap, candles, varnishes. ■ S& Sa&rifisiu sUkv wool, cotton, hair, fla o