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West Coast Times, Issue 227, 11 June 1866, Page 4

Miscellaneous INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION OF AUSTRALASIA, 1860. Commissioners • ' Sir Redmond Barry. Knight,JPresidonfc. Hon". George Harker, Hon G. P Yer t Hon. J. F Snlli 11 ( Sir Jiunes Palmo *•, Hon 0. J. Jennor, M.L.0., Hon. Wm. Degraves, M.L.0., Sir Fianois Murphy, Knt., H. Bindon, Esq, M.L.A., J. 0. Riddell, Esq;, M;L.A., J. T. Smith, Esq., M.L.A., Edward Cope, Esq., M.L.A., Kov J. J. Bjeasdale; D.D., Tboniaa Black. Esq., x Ferdinand Muellor, Esq., F.R.S. 1 Professor MoCoy, Phipps Turnbull, E«q., Charles B. Bright, Esq., T. J. Sumner, Esq., llobort Mobougall, Esq. "TIS Excelleupy Sir Charles Darling having bepn X pleased to iseueacommission, authorising tho bovo-named person's to take tho necessary steps ( managing and conducting an international exhibi'i 0"*0 "* l 0 Ofi u old in Melbourne, tho Hohorablo the Chiof Secretary of Victoria addrossod himself to the Governments of tho various depeno'enoiei of the Crown in Australasia, inviting their cordial co-operation. Highly encouraging replies havo ueou iecoived : thoso convoy a well-founded assurance that tho project of insti uting a sories of exhibitions of natural products, genoral industries and art, to be held in succession in the soveral Australasian colonies, has been accepted in a spirit which acknowledges the truth of tho proposition — that such exhibitions would ' ' prove of publio advantage alike to all." Tho Commissioners are conscious, however, that it is not sufficient to rely solely on MlO good intentions and proffered support of the respeotivo Governments. They dcom it right to appeal to tho public spirit of tho different communities. Thoy have now tho honor, thorotorc, to invoke the earnest assistance of Vieiv follow subjects, not only of thoso who dwoll in Victoria, but of thoso also resident in tho othor British colonies in theso seas, to aid them in the furtherance of tho design, and they do so with tho confident expectation that the appeal will bo considered i worthy of a generous encouragement. 1 The Commissioners do not proposo to demonstrate by labored arguments the benefits whioh must arise almost unbidden from a comproi.onsivo, well directed organisation, for such a purpose, to.tho inhabitants of theso regions, so favored by Divino Providence— thoao benefits are 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 exertion, such ns U now nfforded, is of a oharaotor eminently inerestjng. - Exhibitors will be undismayed by the manifold disturbing influences which encumber a ctm-'pe'ition with the populous and opulent societies of the old world, will be unaffected by the innumerable distractions, whioh, in tho perplexing variety of European exhibitions, oall away the mind of the beholder from objeots purely Colonial. Although the contemplated display cannot vie with the splendour of thoso whioh excite the rivalry of nations, purposes of tho highest utilitaiian and social importance to thoso iinmedia'cly concerned may be thereby served. A searching and penetrating attention may be concentrated on our mineral treasures, poitions only of tho boundless stores of which have been hitherto brought to light ;— on improved economic methods of winning them from the earth, and applying them to the ends for whioh they are intended ; — on tho sources of wealth which, in their raw state, abound on the surface of our soils, in the rivers, nnd in the waters whioh encircle our coasts ; — and on the rare excellencies and peculiar development, in different latitudes, under different conditions of culture, of (hose profluots which successful enterprise has introduced amongst us, rendering us already independent of many countries, and enabling us to conuibuto to the necessities, tbo comforts, and luxuries of most, A deliberate comparative survey may be made of the results flowing from the adoption of the liberal arts happily domiciled iv these olimes, and the exercise of thoso useful man ufaot urea which genius, self reliance, and perseveranco have established in lands so suitablo for their natural vigorous growth. A diligent compilation of the statistics of the ?-tunl products and of the productive capabiliof the different colonies will form a most :aluablo fund of information. Such, with many othor engaging comparisons and combinations, may occupy most profitably tho intolligont observation of those who associate themselves in the undertaking ; whilo all who enter heartily into the causo will doubtless bo impelled to furthor efforts, conducivo to a still more extensivo and intimato acquaintance of the colonists witli eaoh other,' tho expansion of tho limits of their practical knowledge, and the inorease of their material prosperity 5 oonvinced that the periodic recurrence of such opportunities for amicable contention are calculated to generate sentiments of mutual respect, and to perpetuate thoso reciprocal feelings of esteem and friendship whioh shoujd ever animate subjects of tho great nation from which we are sprung. On behalf of tho Commissioners, Redmond Barry, President. INTERCOLONIAL I&HIBITIO^, 1866 Intending exhibitors aro informed that it is proposed to distribute tho objects to be displayed into the 'following divisions : Mineral Products, Animal Products, Vegetablo Products, Manufactures and the Useful Arts, Ornamental Arts, Maohinory. Class I. Mineral Products. 1. Ores and non-metallic mineral products, geological specimens, building stones, limes, cements, clays, salt. 2. Chemical and metallurgical products and processes. 8. Miscellaneous. Class II Animal Products. 4. Wool, hair, skins, furs, silk, feathers, horns, hoofs, boneH, guano. 5. Meat, Fish, Fowl, whether salted, dried, smoked or preserved ; gelatine, isinglass, milk, butter, cheese . 6. Miscellaneous. Class 111. grioultural, Horticultural, and Indigenous Vegetablo Products. 7. Cereals, agricultural and gardon seeds, pulse, food for ca tie] tea, coffee, cocoa, tobacco spices, ginger, hops, herbs and aromatio plants, timber, bark, nsins, gums, fibres, dyes, flax, hemp, cotton, india-rubber, 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. '9. Wines, pe r ry, cider, alo, porter, spirits, iqueurs, 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 and pottery, glass, iron and, hardware, cutlery, wicker-work. 12 Leather- work, bone-dust animalcharcoal an'l oils, blood, ammrri, glue, fat, taljow hearjne, honey, fat, soap, candles, varninhes. Fabrics in nUk wool cotton h&ir fln 0