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West Coast Times, Issue 175, 11 April 1866, Page 4

Miscellaneous INTERCOLONIAL KXUIWTIOW OF AUSTRALASIA, 1860. Commissioners • Sir Redmond Barry. Kuight, President. Hon. Geoige Harker, Hon 0. F Yen Hon. J. F SnlH n Sir J.un<?B Palme ■* , Hon C. 5. Jenner, M.L.C., Hon. Win. Degravcs, M.L.C., Sir Fiancis Murphy, Knt., S. 11. Bindon, Ksq, M.L.A., J. C. lliddetl, Esq., M.L.A., J. T. Smith. E<q., M.L.A., Edward Cope, Ksq , M.L.A., KevJ.J. Bleasdalo D.D., Thomas Black. Esq., Ferdinwid Mueller, Esq., F;R.S'. Professor McCoy, Phipps Turnhull, E<q., Charles K. Blight, Esq., T. J. Sunnier, Ksq., Robert McDougall, Ksq. HIS Excellency Sir Charles Darling havingbeon pleased toissucacoramissiou, authorising the above-named persons to take the necessary steps for managing and conducting an international exhibition, to be held in Mclhourno, the Honorable the Chief Secretary of Victoria addressed himself to l ho Governments of tho various dependencies of tho Crown in Austialasia, inviting their cordial co-operation. Highly encouraging replies havo been \oceived : these convey a woll-founded as3uratico that tho project of insti uung a Series of exhibitions of natural products, general industries and art, t* be held in succession in the several Australasian colonies, has been accepted in a spirit which acknowledges the truth of the proposition —that such exhibitions would " prove of publio advantage aliko to all." Tbe Commissioners are conscious, however, that it is not sufficient to rely solely on the good intentions and proffered supportof tho respective Governments. They deem it right to appeal to tho public spirit of tho different communities. They have now the honor, thoretorc, to invoke i he earnest assidtance of tieir fellow sul-jects, not only of thoso who dwell in Victoria, but of those also resident in the other British colonies in these seas, to aid them in the furtherance of .iho design, and they do so with tho oonfiden' expectation that the nppeal will bo considered worthy of a generous cncouragonieut. The Commissioners do not propose to demon stmte by labored arguments the bencfi's which must ariso almost unbidden from a comprehensive, well directed organisation, for such a purpose, to the inhabitants of these regions, so favored by Diviue Providence— thoso benofitsare self apparent They desire, however, to impress upon all thoughtful and energetic persons tho necessity for engaging actively in its support. An opportunity for united exortion, such aa is now ufforded, is of a character 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 tho innumerable distrao'ions, whiob. in tho perplexing variety of European exhibitions, call 'away the mind of the beholder from objects purely Colonial. Although the con'emplated display cannot vie with the splendour of ihose which excito the rivalry of nations, purposes of the highest utili'aiian and social importance to those inimedia'ely concerned may be thereby served.

A searching and penetrating attention may be concentrated on our mineral treasures, pottions only of the boundless stores of which have b°en hitherto brought to light ; — on improved economic methods of winning them from thoeaith, and applying them to tho ends for which they are intended ; — on the sources of wealth which, in their raw state, abound on "ho surface of our soils, in the rivers, and in tho waters whioh encircle our coasts ; — and on the rare, excellencies and peculiar development, in different latitudes, under different conditions of culture, of ihoac products which successful enterprise haR introduced amongst us, rendering ns already independent of many countries, and enahlins; us to contribute to the necessities, the comforts, and luxuries of most. A deliberate comparative survoy mny be iniidp of tho results flowing from the adoption of ibo liberal arts happily domiciled iv these oliniPi, and tho exercise of thoso useful manufacture* which genius, self-reliance, and perse\oranco have established in lands so suitable for tluir natural vigorous growth. A diligent compilation of the stntis'ics of the actual products an'l of tbe productive capabilities of the different colonies will form a most valuable fund of information. Such, with many other engaging comparisons md combinations, may oconpy most profitably tbe intelligent observation of thoso who associate themselves in the undertaking ; while all who enter heartily into thn cau'e will doubtless bo impelled to further efforts, conduoivo to a still more extensive and intimate acquaintance of the colonists with each other, tho expansion of the limits of their practical knowledge, and the 'ncrflaso of thnir material prosperity ; convinced oat the pf-riorlic reenrrenee of such opportunities for amicable contention are calculated to generate sntimentß of mutual respect, and to perpetuatp i hose reciprocal feelings of esteem and friendship which should over animate subjocts of the great nation from which we are sprung. On behalf of the Commissioners, Redmond Barry, President.

INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION, 1866. Intending exhibitors are informed that is proposed to distribute the objects to bo displayed into the following divisions : — Mineral Products, Animal Products, Vegetable Products, Manufactiues and tho Useful Arts, Ornamental Arts, HJaohinery. Class I. Mineral Products. 1. Ores and non-metallic mineral products, geological specimens, buildiug stones, limes, cements, clays, salt. 2. Chemical and metallurgical products and processes. 3. Miscellaneous. CfiAß9 11, Animal Products. 4 Wool, hair, skins, furs, silk, feathers, horns, hoofs, Imnes, guano. 5. Meat, Fiah. Fowl, wbe her salted, dried, smoked or preserved ; gelatine, isingla-is, milk, butter, cheese. 6. Miscellaneous. Claps 111. grioultural, Horticultural, and Indigenous Vegetable Products. 7. Cereals, agricultural and garden seeds, pulse, fond for en' tie, tea, coffee, cocoa, tobacco, spices, fiinser. hops, herbs and aromatic plants, timber, bark, resins, gums, fibres dyes, flax, hemp, cotton, india-rubber, gutta»percha, materials adapted for paper-making. 8. Flour and m»al of every variety and in every form, malt, staroh, gluten, sago, tapioca, arrowro< sugar, confectionery. 0. Wines, peny, cider, ale, porter, spiii's, liqueurs, fruits (dried or preserved), pickles, sauces, vinegar, pyroligenous acid, potash, soda, essential and preserved oils and their cakes, perfumery, models of fruits and vegetables. 10. Miscellaneous. Class IV. Manufactures and the Useful Arts. 11. Porcelain andj pottery, glass, iron aud hardware, cutlery, wicker-work. 13 Leather work, bone-dust animalcbarcoal an^piU, blood, ammonia, glue, fat, tallow she&nne, honey, fat, soap, candles, varnishes.