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West Coast Times, Issue 127, 13 February 1866, Page 4

INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION OF AUSTRALASIA, 1860. Commissioners • Sir Redmond Barry, KnightjjjPrcsident. Hon. George Ilarker, lion. G. F. Vcrdon, Hon. J. F. Sullivan. Sir James Palmer, Knf., lion C. J. Jointer, M.L.C., lion. Wnt. ])egrave<), M.L.C., ' Rir Fiancis Murphy, Knt., S. 11, ISindon, Esq, M.L.A., ' J. 0. Riddell, Esq., M.L.A., J. T. Smith, Esq., M.L.A., Edward Cope, E*q., M.L.A., Rev J. J. Blcasdalo. D.D., Thomas Dlack. Esq., FcrdinMid Mueller, Esq., F.R.S. Professor McCoy, Phipps Turnbull, E*q., • s Charles E. bright, Esq. , T, J. Sumnor, Esq., Robert McDoiigall, Esq< HIS Excellency Sir Charles Darling having been pleased to ibsuea commission, authorising the above-named persons to lako the necessary steps for managing nnd conducting an international exhibition, to bo held in Melbourne, tho Honorable the Chief Secretary of Victoria addressed himself to the Governments of the various (lopen (l oncioi of the Crown in Australasia, inviting their cordial co-operation. Highly encouraging replies havo been' ioccived : these convey a well-founded assuranco that Iho project of instiuiting a sories of exhibitions of natural products, general industries and art, to bo held in succefcsion in tho several Australasian colonies, has beon accepted in aspirit which acknowledges the truth of the proposition —that such exhibitions would ' ' provo of public ndvanjtago alike to all." Tho Commissioners aro conscious, however, that it is nob sufficient to rely solely on Iho good intentions and proffered support of tho respective Governments. Thoy deem it right to appeal to the public spirit of tho dilTcunt communities. They havo now tho honor, thcretoro, to invoke the curliest assistance of their fellow subjects, not only of those who dwell in Victoria, but of those also resident in the othor British colonies in theso seas, to aid them in tho furtherance of Iho design, and they do so with tho confident expectation that tho appeal will be considered worthy of a generous oncouragement. Tho Commissioners do not propose to demonsti ate by labored arguments the benefits which must arise almost unbidden from a comprehensive, well directed organisation, for such a purposo, to tho inhabitants of tho^p regions, so favored by Divine Providence — thoso beuofits aro self apparent They desire, however, to impress upon all thoughtful and enorgotic persons the necessity for engaging actively in its support. An opportunity for united exortion, such as is now nilbrdcd, is of a charaolor eminently in* teresling. Exhibitors will bo undismayed by the manifold disturbing influences which encumber a competition with the 'populous and opulont societies of the old world, will bo unaffected by the innumerable distiactions, which, in the perplexing variety of European exhibitions, call away the mind of tho beholder from objects purely Colonial. Although tho contemplated display cannot vie with the pplendour of thoso which excito Iho rivalry of nations, purposes of tho highest utilitaiian and social importance to thoso immediately concerned may bo thereby served. A searching and penetrating attention may bo concentrated on our mineral treasures, poitwns only of tlio boundless stoics of which have been hitherto brought to light ;— on improved economic methods of winning thpm from tho earth, and applying them to tho ends f6r which they aro intended ; — on the sources of wealth which, in their raw state, abound on Iho surfaco of our soils, in tho rivers, and in tho waters which enciielo our coasts ; -and on tlio raro cxcellonoios and peculiar development, in different latitudes, undor different conditions of culture, of those X>ro(lucts which successful enterprise has introduced amongst us, rendeiing us already independent of many countries, and enabling us to contribute to tho necessities, the comforts, and luxuries o£ most, A deliberate comparative survey may bo made of the results flowing fiom the adoption of the liberal ni ts happily domiciled in theso climes, and the exerci.so of thoso useful manufactures which geniiM, .self-reliance, and perseverance havo o'Jt'iblitbcd in lands so suitable for their natural vigorous growth. A diligent oompilalion of the statistics of Iho actual pioilucts 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 .tho intelligent observation of those who associato themselves in tlio undertaking ; while all who enter heartily into the caiu-o will doubtless be impelled to further eiforls, conducive to a still ■noro extensive and iutimato acquaintance of tho colonists with each othor, the expansion of the limits of their piaclienl knowledge, and tho increase of. their material prosperity; convinced 1 hat tho periodic recurrence of such opportunities for amicable contention arc calculated to generate sentiments of mutual re.speet, and to perpotuate those reciprocal feolings of esteem and friendship which should over animate subjects of tho gieat nnlion from which we are sprung. --On behalf of the Commissioners, - Rr.DMONi) Daiuiy, President. INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION, 1800. Intending exhibitors arc informed that is proposed lo distribute the objects to bo displayed into tho following divisions : . Mineral Produclo, • •Animal Products, Vogetablo Products, Maiuifnctuica an<\ the Useful Aits, Ornamental Arls, Machinery. Cf,AS,S I. Mnieral Products. 1 . Ores and non-metallic minoral products, geological specimens, building stones, limes, cements, clays, salt. , 2. Chomicai nnd metallurgical products and processes. _ 3. Miscellaneous. CfiASS 11. Animal Products. 4, Wool, hair, skins, furs, silk, feathers, horns, hoofs, bones, gunno. . 6. Meat, Fish, Fowl, whothor salted, dried, smoked, or presorved ; gelatine, isinglass* milk, buttor, ohceso.' 0. Miscellaneous. Clam 111. Agricultural, Horticultural, and Indigenous Vegetable Products. 7. Cereals, agricultural and garden seeds, pulso, food for cattle, tea, coffee, cocoa, tobacco, spices, ginger, hops, herbs and aromatic plants,timber, bark, resins, gums, fibres, iiyes, flax, hemp, cotton, inrtia-iubber, guttu-perclia, inatorials adapted for paper-making. 8. Flour nnd meal of ovory variety and in ovory form, malt, starch, gluton, sago, tapioca, arrowroot, sugar, confectionery. 0, Wiiica,- perry, oidor, alo, porter, spirits, liqueurs, fruits (dried or preserved), pickles, sauces, vinegar, pyvoligonous acid, potash, soda, essential ami pieserved oils and their cakes, perfumery, models of f 1 uits and vegetables, 10. Miscellaneous. Cuss IV. Manufactures and .tho U»oful Arts. ljL Porcelain and pottery, glass, iron nnd hardware, cutlery, wicker-work. 12. Leather- work, bono-dust, animal oharooal and oils, blood, ammonia, glue, fat, tallow, stoarino, honey, fat, soap, caudles, varnishes,