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West Coast Times, Issue 177, 13 April 1866, Page 4

Miscellaneous INTJiKCuLONIAL KXkIBITION OF AUSTRALASIA^ 1866. COMMISSIONERS • Sir Rfldmondßarry. Knight, President. Hob, George Harker, Hon G. F Veri Hon. J. F Sulli n ' Sir Jwraes Palme m) *, Hon C. J. Jenner, MJL.C, Hon. Wm. Degraves, M.L.0., Sir Fianois Murphy, Ent., 8. H. Bindon, Esq , M.L.A., J 0. Kiddell, E*q., M.L.A., ,, IJ.'T,l J.'T, Smith. Esq., M.L.A., Edward Cope, Esq , M.L.A., Key J. J. Bleasdiilo D.D., Thomaflßlack.:Esq., j Perdiritind Muelldr, Esq., F.R.S. Profe'ssdi 1 McCoy, Phipps Tur'nbbll, E«q., Charles E. Bright, Esq., T. J. Sumner, Esq., Robert McDougall, Esq. HIS Excellency Sir Charles Darling bavingbcon • pleased to issueaoommission, authorising the above-named persons to take the necessary steps for 'managing and conducting an international exhibition, to bp held in Melhourno, tho Honor- j able, she Chief .Secretary .of Victoria addressed himself .to tbe Governments of the various depfnt-'ehcioi of the Crown in Austialasia, inviting thoir cordial co-operation. Highly encouraging replies have been received i ttase convoy a well-founded assurance that tbe project of insti uting a series of exhibitions of natural products, general industries and art, to be- held in succession in tho several Australasian colonies, has beon accepted in a spirit which acknowledges the truth of the proposition —that such exhibitions would "prove of publio advantage alike 10 all." tTbe Commissioners are conscious, however, tbatJt is not .suffioienlb to rely solely on the good intentions and proffered support of the rcspeotive Governments. They deorii it right to appeal to the publio spirit of the different communities. They.bave now the honor, therefore, to invoke the Earnest aeaidtance of their fellow s'uwjccis. not bnty of -those who dwell in Victoria, but of thWkleo resident in the other British colonies in these seas, to aid them in the furtherance of the deaign, and they do so with the eonfiden' expeotatiou that the 'appeal will bo considered worthy of a generous encouragement. j, TheComraisliocers do not propose to demon strateby labored arguments tbe benefiiq whioh roast arise almost unbidden from a comprehensive, well directed organisation, for such a purpose, to tho inhabitants of these regions, so favored, by Diviue Providenoe — those benefits are | self apparent , They desire, however, to impress upon all thottgjhtful and energetic persons tbe necessity for engagitig actively in its support. An opportunity, for united exertion, such as (s now afforded, is of a oharaoter eminently interesting, . , ' ' . , Exhibitors will bo 1 undismayed by the manifold disturbing influences which enoumber a coicpeiition with the populous and opulent sooletiea of the old world, will be unaffeoted by the innumerable distrao'iqny whioh. in tho perplexing variety of European exhibitions, call ftway , tbe mind of the beholder ftom objeots purely Colonial. , „ Altf-ongb tbe contemplated display cannot vie ■ wHb .the splendour of those which excite tbe rivalry of nations, purposes of tbe hiehpst utili•Riian and social importance to those immediately concerned may Vie tbprebv served. •A Searching and ppnetratin# attention may bo conoentra'tpd on our mineml treasures, poitions only of the boundless stores of which have b°cn bithprto brought to light ;— on improved economic methods of winning them from tbo earth. and applying them to the endf» fnr whioh they arelntendpd ;— on the sources of wealth which, in their r«w state, abound on 'he surface of our soil's, in the rivers, and in the waters whioh pncircle our coasts ; — and on the rar« exrp'lenoles nnd peculiar development, in different latitudes, nndpr differpnt conditions of culture, of those products whioh sucoisofni enternrise has introducd amongst us, rpndering us already independpnt. of many countries, and enahlino, us to «ofi«rihute to the necessities, the comforts, and luxuiies of most. A deliberate comparative survey mnv bemadn of the results flowing from the adoption of the liberal nrta happily domiciled iv these climes, and the exercise of those useful manufactures wbioh geniuß, self reliance, and perspvprance have e^itabliched in lands so suitable for their natural vigorous growth. A diligent compilation of thp otatisMcs of the actnal product* nnd of the productive capabilities of thp different, colonies will form n most valuable fund of information. Bu>ib. with many other engaging comparisons md cnmhinhtinnß, may nennpv mo<it profitnbly •he intelligent oh"»ervntion of those who aßsociato themselves in tbe undertaking ; while all who enter beartilv into tbo cau«e will ('nubtless be impelled to further efforts, conducive to a still ■nore extensive and intimate, acquaintance of the colonists with each other, thp expansion of the Ifmi'B of their practical knowledge, and thp. inorfww of their matprial prosperity ; convinced hat tbft period to wnrrenop of snob opportunities tor amicable contention are p&lo.ulfttrd to tsonerflte * ntimenta of rout.nal rPipp.H, and to pprpehiato 'bow rpoiproflai fep.lingrs of pat»Pin and friendship which sbonld pvr>r animate Ruhioo.ts of tbe great nation from which we arp sprung. I On behalf of tbp Cimmi«Monpri. - . Redmond Barry. Presidpnt. INTRRCOLONHL EXHIBITION 1 . 1866 Intending exhibitors are informed that is proposed to distribute tbp objects to bo displayed into the following divisions :~ Mi'ieral Products, Animal Products, Ve?eti\lle Products. Manufacture* and tbe Useful Arts, Ornamental Arts, Machinery. Class I. ' ' Mineral PrOfluo'ts. 1. Ores and non-mptHllio mineral products, geological specimens, building atones, limes, cements,' clays, salt. 2. Cbomical and metallurgical products and procesßes. 5. Miscellaneous. Cr,AB3 11. Animal Products. ' 4.- W6fel, haJr, fekins, furs, silk, feathers, hortis, hoofs, bonen, gnano, ; 5. Meat, Fi»b, Fowl, whe her salted, dried, »m<jked. or preserved ; gelatine, isinglass, milk, butter, chepse. 6. Miscellaneous. . , , „ CMfts HI. griouUaral, H^rti cultural, and Indigenous '„,', Vegetable Prod iiots. 7. Cereals, agricultural "and garden seeds, jiiilso, fooa f.or ca'^le, tea, coffep, cocoa, tobacco tpices, . hops, herbs ahd aromatic plants, timber, Hark,' r>bins,' ' gums, fibres dye*; flnx, hemp, .cotton, jndtaruhber, gUtta-percha, materials adapted for paper-making. 8. Flour and meal of every variety and in every form, malt, starch, gluten, sago, tapioca, arrowroot, sugar, confectionery. j 9. Wines, penry, cider, ale, porter, spirits, liqupurs, fruits (dried or preserved), pioklps, siuces. vinegar, pyroligenous acid, potash, soda, essential and preserved oils and their cakes, perfumery, models of fruits and vegetables. 10. Miscellaneous. „ \ „(. Cum IV. • t „ Manufaotures and the Useful ArU. 11. Porcelain and pottery, glass, iron and barA*itrtJ' cutlery, wioker-work. 12 Leather work, bone-dust anitnnloharcoat and oils, blood, ammonia, glue, fat, tallow »k«*rUe, honey, fat, aoap, candles, varnishes*