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West Coast Times, Issue 217, 30 May 1866, Page 4

Miscellaneous INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION OF AUSTRALASIA, .1866. ■I COMMISSIONERS? Sirlßeainondfcßarry, Kmght,flPresicfem t « Eon. George Harker, Hon. G. F. Vert Hon. J. F, Sulli n ■Sir James-Palme V V - Hou C. J. Jenner, M.L.C., Hon.; Wm. Degrees, M. L.&, Sir Ftancis J Murphy, Knt., H. Bindon, Esq., M.L.A., J. C. Riddell, Esq.; M.L.A., J. T. Smith, Esq., M.L.A., 1 ' Edward Cope^Eajjf M.L.A,, Rev J. J. Bleasdale, D.D., Thomas -Black* Esq., Ferdinand Mueller, Esq., F.R.S. Professor McCoy, PhippsTurnbull, E?c(., Charles E. Bright, Esq., T. J. Sumner, Esq,,. Robert McDougall, lEsq. ' TTIS Excellenoy Sir Charles Darling havingbeeiL 1 pieasedtoissueacommisßion,auth6rlsirigthe-Ijove-named persons to take the necessary steps (im anaging and condnc'fnrig^an international exhibition, to be held in Melbourne, the Honorable the Chief Sectary o* Ylcto&k addressed himself to the Governments of the various dependencies of the Crown in Australasia, in* yiwthei^coraialw-operafion.:-. '[ Highly encouraging replies hare been wceived- these convey a well-founded assurance that tiie 1 project of institiiting a series *i exhibitions of natural products, general industries and art; t« h&heldin suceessioi&ir thd; several Australasianailonies, haabeen accepted in a^K^ ■which acknowledges the "truth of tne^ropdiflaon such, exnibitibns would "protßwp'&blio advantage alike to all." , i, WA i^. The Commissioners are conscious, However, feat iHs -not- sufficient tfltd^lelym fee good, attentions and proffered supportof the respective Governments.' Ttey 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 inVidttftter but of tbosei also resident' in the other British-colonies in these seas, to aid them in tie" furtherance of the design, and'tHey do so with- the confident expectation thSt the appeal will, .be considered worthy of a generouß encouragement. The Commisstottets'-'dd n6t prdp&e to demonstrate by labored arguments the benefits which must arise almost unbidden from a comprehensive, well directed wganieation, for such a purpose, to the inhabitants of these regions, so fevoied by DivindProvldenCe^-thosfrbenents are self apparent. " 2*:- ■ - ' .. They desire, however, to impress upon all thoughtful and efiergStic persons the necessity for engaging actively in its support^ An opportunity" for united exertion, sucb^as is now afforded, is of a character eminently ineresting. Exhibitors will be undismayed by the manifold disturbing influences which encumber a competition with .'the populous and opulent societies of the .old world, will be unaffected by the innumerable distractions, which, in the perplexing variety of European exhibitions, call away the mind of the beholder from objects purely Colonial. Although thfrcontemplated display cannot vie with the splendour of those which excite the rivalry of nations, purpose* of the highest utilitatian 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 the boundless stores of which have been hitherto brought to light ;— on improved economio methods of winning them from the earth, and applying them to the ends for whicff they are intended ; — on the sources of wealth which, in their rawsfetejtfbOnnd on ttrecaurface of our soils, in the rivers, and in the waters which encircle out coasts ;•— and on- therare excellencies and peculiar development, in different latitudes, .under different conditions of culture, of those ' products which successful enterprise nas introduced amongst us, rendering us already independent of many countries, and enabling us to contribute to the necessities, the comforts, and luxurfes'df "most . A deliberate comparative survey may be made of the results' flowing" fr6m the adoption of the liberal arts- happily domiciled hi these climes, and the exercise of those useful manufactured which genius', self-reliance, and perseverance have established fa lands so suitable for their natural vigorous growth. d _ ' A diligent compilation of the statistKSS-'ttf-' the! • actual products and of the productive capabili- ' of the different colonies will form a most valuable fund of information. ' Such, witE many other engaging cUHng Srisßns and combinations, may occupy most profitably the intelligent observation-of those who associate 1 themselveif id the undertaking ; while all- who 1 enter heartily into the cause will doubtless be 1 impelledto'furthoreSortSjflottducivfe to a still more extensive and intimate acquaintance of th 6 colonists with each other, the expansion of the limits of their practical knowledge, and the in* oreaseof thek • material prosperity; convinced that; the periodic recurrence of such opportunities for amicable cowtentioa are calculated to generate sentiments of mutual respect, and to perpetuate those reciprocal feelings of esteem and friendship which shouldever animate subjects of the great ' nation from which We ate sprang, • On behalf of the Commissioners, Redmond Barbt, President. -" INTERCOLONIAL BXHIBEBION, 1366. Intending exhibitors are informed that it is proposed to distribute the objects to be displayed into the following divisions :— Mineral Products, Animal Products, Vegetable Products^ '-' ; Manufactures and the Useful Arts, Ornamental Arts, Machinery. Cl&s3 I. „ • •s < . Mineral Products. 1. Ores and non-metallic mineral products, geological specimens, building stones, limes, cements, clays, salt, j 2. Chemical and- metallurgical products and > processes. 3. Miscellaneous, Class 11. Animal Products. j 4. Wool, hair, skins, furs, silk, feathers, hornd, hoofs, bones, guano. 5. Meat, Fish, Fowl, whether salted, dried, smoked, or preserved ; gelatine, isinglass, milk, butter, cheese. 6. Miscellaneous. Class IH: ' gricultural, Horticultural, and Indigenous i '. . Vegetable Products. ' ' 7. Cereals, agricultural and garden seeds, pulse, food for cattle, tea, coffee, cocoa, tobacco, spices, ginger, hops, herbs and aromatic plants, v timb.er ; bark; resins, gums, fibres, dyes, flax, hemp, cotton, india-rubber, gutta-percna, materials adapted for paper-makings- - • J8:J 8: Ifldur dnd' meal of everjr variety and in every form, malt, starch, gluten, sago, tapioc&, arrowroot, Sugar,- confectionery. :> >' '^^ 9. Wines, perry, cider, ale, porter, spirits, iqueurs, fruits (dribd or preserved),, pickltfs, sauces, vinegar, pyroligenous acid, potash, soda, essential' ana preserved oils and their cakes, perfumery, models of fruitsjand vegetables. 19. Miscellaneous. CliAsslV, . : Manufactures and the Useful Arts. IX. Porcelain and pottery, glass, icon and hardware, cutlery, wicker-work, ' 12. Leather*- work, bone-dust, animatcharcoai and oils, blood, ammsra, glue, fat, tallow kearine, honey, fat, soap, candles, varnishes. w 33. Frtricaxa *Uk ,irwl «tta» Wr * c