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West Coast Times, Issue 188, 26 April 1866, Page 4

Miscellaneous INTERCOLONIAL INHIBITION OF AUSTRALASIA, 1866. Cohmißßioubrß ♦ l, ... Sirjßedmond Barry, Knight,flPresiden'« Hon. GeoTge Harker, Hon 0. F Yen . Hon. J. F Sulli n Sir J.iraes Palme \ *«, • Hon C. J. Jenner, 1ft.L.0,; Hon. Wm. Degrades, M.L.0., SirPianois Murphy, Knt., S. H. Bindoii, Esq , ML. A., J C. Riddel), Esq., M.L.A., • J.T. Smith. EVqV, M.L.A., Edward Cope, Esq., M.L.A., KeVJ.J. Bleasdale' D.D., Thomas Black.. Esq., • Ferdint.nd Mueller,- Esq., F.R.S, Professor MoCovj Pbipps Turnbull, E«g.. • Charles E. Bright, Esq., T. J. Sumner, Esty/ Robert MoDougall,' Ssq. HIS Excellency Sir Charles D^H&'g nSvingbeen pleased to issues 'commission, authorising the a ho V e.namcd persons' to take the "necesshry 1 steps for 1 m* n(t £' n 8 anl * conducting an international exhibition, to be held in Melbourne, the' Honorable the Chief Secretary of Victoria addressed bimse'f to the Governments of the various c| e pf n <?encie? of the; Crown Jn Australasia, iaviting Jtheir cordial co-operation. „ , f , Highly encouraging replies have been teceived : these convey well-founded assurance that the project of insti uting a series of exhibitions of natural produots, general ..industries and art, to be held in succession in the several Australasian colonies, has been accepted in. a spirit which acknowledges the truth of the proposition -^that iuob exhibitions' would "prore of public advantage alike to, all." , , The Commissioners are conscious', however, that it is not sufficient to rely s"ol«ly on' tie 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, not, only of those who dwell in Victoria, .but of those also resident irt tfie bth'er Britten 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 encdurageraerifc. The Commissioners do not propose to demonstrate by, labored arguments the benefits whioh must arise almost.unbidden from acompre'Leneivft, well directed organisation, for Suoh a purpose, to the inhabitants of these regions, so favored by Divine Providence—those benefits are self apparent . . They desire, however, to impress upon all thoughtful and energetio persons the neoessity for engaging actively ia its support.^ An opportunity for united exertion, such, as Is now afforded, is of a oharaoter eminently interesting. ' Exhibitors will be undismayed by the manifold disturbing Influences which encumber a compel ition with the populous and opulent societies of the old world, will be' unaffected by the innumerable distrao'ions, wbjoh, in the perplexing variety of European exhibitions, call away the mind of the beholder ftom objeots purely Colonial. Although the contemplated display cannot vie with the splendour of those which exoite the rivalry of nations, purposes of the highest utilitarian and social importance to those immedia'ely concerned may be thereby served. A searching and penetrating attention may be concentrated on our mineral treasures, portions only of the boundless stores of which havo been hitherto brought to light ;— on improved economic methods of winning them from tho earth, and applying them to the ends for which they ar« intended :— on the sources of wealth which, in their- ,aw state, abound on the surface of our BJ«Hb, in the rivers, and in the waters which en/^circle our coasts ; — and on the rare excellencies and peculiar development, in different latitudes, undpr differpnt conditions of culture, of ihose products which successful enterprise has introduced amongsi us; rendering us already independent of many countries, and enabling us to contribute to the necessities, the comforts, and luxuries of most. A deliberate comparative survey may be made of the nwilta 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 vigorons growth. A diligent compilation of the st'atb'ics 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 and combinations, may occupy most profitably the intelligent 6bservation of those who associate themselves in the undertaking ;• while .all who ehteV, heartily into tfie cau% will doubtless be imfe'llid to, further efftrtti, coVduisive' W a still more extensive" and friiitnaW the colonists with each other, thb r ejepansiqif of the limit* of their practical knowledge And tt« increase of their raatorial prosperity ; oontiriced that .the periodio recurrinc6 of s\jou' ppp'or'tonities for amicable couten.tiokafe calculated ti> geUrati sentiments of mutual respect, 1 and to,, perpetuate those reciprocal feelings 6f wtl;eminafrfeiaßh"ip which should ever^ animate subjects of the-great nation from which we are^ sprung. ' On behalf ol the Commissioners,, '. 1 ' 1 Redmond Barry, Preaid«tt. • INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION, *86|. Intending exhibitors are informed that jt is proposed to distribute the objeots ib bo displayed into thejfollowing divisions :-' I Mineral Products, Animal Produots, Vegetable Produots, ft , r r _ Manufactures and the Useful Axti, Ornamentll Arts* Machinery. C&ABS ,T. Mineral Products. . ' 1. Ores and non-metallic mineral products', geological specimens, building stones, limes, cementa, clays, salt. - ; • " .% , Chemical and metallurgical products and processes. " 8. Miscellaneous. , .C.tAss 11, „ • Animal Products. 4. Wool, hair, skins, furs, silk, feathers, hortis, hoofs, bones,. euano. 5. Meat, Fish, Fowl, whether eatyed,, dried, smoked or preserved ; gelatine, isinglaw, milk, putter, ohepse. 6. Miscellaneous. Class 111. grioultural, Horticultural, and Indigenous Vegetable Product*. 7. Cereals, agricultural and garden seeds, pulse, food for ca'tle, tea, coffee, cocoa, tobacco, spices, ginger, hops, herbs and aroniatio plants, tlmher, bark, , rosins, gums, flbres, tfyes, flax, hemp, cotton, india-rubber, gutta-percia, materials adapted for paper-making. .§, Flour and meal ,of every varjet/ and in er'fry form^ihalt, starch, gluten, sago, tajioca, arrowroot, 'sugar/ confectioner^. 9. Wine's, peny," cider, aleV porter, spirfrg, liqueurs, fruits (dried or preserved), pickl^, ' sauces,. , vinegar, pyroligenous acid, p.qtash. ,^oda, essential and preserved oils arid iiheif' cakes, perfumery, models of fruits and vegetables. ■ 10. Miscellaneous, "-• . ;. Manufactures; and th£ Useful Arts'. -;. .11.^orcflain, and , -pottery, glass, iron, and ntfrdware, Cutlery, wicker-work. , „ ,", . JtvJj , 12 Leather work, bon.e-dust". abiraalon'arcbal and oils, blood, ammonia; glue, fat, tallow bonejr, fat, wap,; candles, 1 varajiibeji^ j I?, ftfenoft iv nlk, wool, ootiwj, hair, fla '