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West Coast Times, Issue 187, 25 April 1866, Page 4

Miscellaneous INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION OF AUSTRALASIA, 1866. COMMISSIONBRS • Bir|Redmond,Barry, Knight, jPresidenl* Hon. George Harker, Hon. G. F Yen . .< Hon. J. F. Sulli ni Sir James Palme ♦' *•, Hon C. J. Jenner, M.L.0., Hon. Wm. Degraves, M.L.0., Sir Fianois Murphy, Knt., S. H. Bindon, Esq., M.L.A., J.,O r Riddell, Esq., M.L.A., J. T. Smith. Esq., Wf.L.A., Edward Cope, Esq-'M.L.A,, 'RevJiJ. Bleasdale.D.D.i Thomas Black. Esq., ■ Ferdinand Mueller, Esq., F.R.S; Professor McCoy, Phipps Turnbull, E«q., Charles E. Bright, Esq., T. J. Sumner, Esq.,' Robert MoDougall, Esq. HIS Excellency Sir Charles Darling havingbeen pleased toissueaebmmission, authorising the abov^named persons to take the necessary steps for m ana ß' n S aQ d conducting an international exhibition, to be held in Melbourne, the Honorible the Chief Secretary of Victoria addressed himself to the Governments of tbe various dependencies of the Crown in Australasia, inviting, their cordial co-operation. 'Highly 1 encouraging replies have been leceived : these convey a well-founded assurance that the project of instituting a series of exhibitions of natural products, general industries and art, t«~ be held in succession in tbe several Australasian colonies, has been accepted in a spirit which acknowledges the truth of the proposition -Ahat such 'exhibitions would 4 * prove of publio advantage alike to all." The 1 ' Commissioners are conscious, however, that it is not 'sufficient to rely solely on the 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 their fellow subjects, ijot only of those who dwell in Victoria, but of those'afso resident in the other British colonies in these seas, to aid them in the furtherance of the design, and they do so with the confident expectation that the appeal will be considered worthy of a generous encouragement. The Commissioners do not propose to demonstrate by labored arguments 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 ■elf apparent. They desire, however, to impress upon all thoughtful and energetio persons the necessity for engaging actively in its support. An opportunity for united exertion, such as is now afforded, is of a character eminently interesting. Exhibitors will be undismayed by the manifold disturbing influences whioh encumber a competition with the populous and opulent sooieties of the old world, will be unaffected by the innumerable distractions, whioh, in the perplexing variety of European exhibitions, call away the mind of the beholder from objects purely Colonial. Although the contemplated display cannot vie with the splendour of those whioh excite the rivalry of nations, purposes of the highest utilitarian and social importance to those immediately concerned may be thereby served. A searching and penetrating attention may be concentrated on our mineral treasures, portions only of tbe boundless stores of which have been hitherto brought to light ; — on improved economic methods of winning them ' from the eartb, and applying them to the ends for whioh they are intended ;— on the sources' of wealth which, in their raw state, abound on (he surface of our soils, in the rivers, and in the waters which encircle our coasts ; — and on the rare excellencies and peculiar development, in different latitudes, under different conditions of culture, of those produots which successful enterprise has introduced amongsi us, rendering ub already independent of many countries, and enabling us to contribute to the necessities, the comforts, and luxuries of most. A deliberate comparative survey may he 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 lands so suitable for their natural vigorous growth. A diligent 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 tnd combinations, may occupy most profitably the intelligent observation of those who associate themselves in the undertaking ; while all who enter'ne&rtily into .the cause • will doubtless be impelled to further efforts, conducive to a still niore extensive and intimate acquaintance of tbe oolonlats with each other, tbe expansion of tho limits of their practical knowledge, and the increase of their material prosperity ; convinced (h&t the poriodio recurrence of such opportunities for atnjeable coutentiou are calculated to generate aeptinWnt* of mutual respect,' and to perpetuate ihbsVreolpro'cal feelings of esteem and friendship whioh should ever animate subjects of the great aation from which we are sprung. ~ Onbehalf of the Commissioners, fit ■*•>' RjJdmonp Baiisy, President. INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION, 1866. intending exhibitors are informed that it is proposed to distribute the objects to be displayed into thejfollowing divisions :-•• Mineral Produots, Animal Products, Vegetable Products, Manufactures and the Useful Arts, Ornamental Arts, • ' ' Maohinery. Class T. Mineral Produots. I. Ores and non-metallio mineral produots, geological specimens, building stones, limes, c«ments, clays, salt. H. Chemical and metallurgical produots and processes. ' " " 8. Miscellaneous. CLAB3 11. Animal Produots. j 4. Wool, hair, skins, furs, silk, feathers, horns, hoofs, bones, guano. 5. Meat, Fish, Fowl, whether salted, dried, smoked.' or preserved ; gelatine, isinglass, milk, butter, cheese. 6. Miscellaneous. Cii ass III; grionltnral, Horticultural, and, Indigenous ,' Vegetable Products. 7. Cereals, agricultural and garden seeds, pulse, food for cattle, tea, coffee, cocoa, tobacco, spices, ginger, hops, herbs and aromatic plants, timber, hark, 'resins, gums, fibres, dyes, flax, hemp, cotton', india-rubber, gutta-percha, mates Ala adapted for paper-making. ' '8; Flour and meal of every variety and in every form, malt, starch, gluten, sago, tapioca, arrowroot, sugar, confectionery. ' 9. Wines, peny, cider, aio, porter, spirits, 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. Manufactures and the Useful Arts. 11. Porcelain 'and pottery; 'glass,' iron and k»rti«rar*, cutlery, wicker-work. ;>t ■ ■ ( *. 12 Leather-work, bone.dnst. animaloharoo'al find oils, blood, ammonia, glue, fat, tallow ifct»rio.e,: hopey, f»t, vaifaifthes* '49, Fftbrioi itt «ilk, wooL, •otfccw^ hair, fl«