In March 1930 the Governor of Jamaica appointed the committee to examine the feasibility of an 'Intercolonial Exhibition' in the island and it was announced on the front page of the Gleaner:
Daily Gleaner, March 11, 1930
COMMITTEE ON EXHIBITION IS APPOINTED
Governor Names Gentlemen to Enquire Into Feasibility of Intercolonial Fair
AND ATTENDANT COSTS
His Excellency Acts on Proposal of Hon. D. T. Wint Made In Legislative Council
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A couple of weeks ago the "Gleaner" announced that His Excellency the Governor had decided to appoint a committee to deal with the proposal of holding an Intercolonial Exhibition in Jamaica.
The idea emanated from the Hon. D. Theo. Wint, the member of the Legislative Council for St. Ann, who introduced a resolution at the last session of the Legislative Council advocating the holding of such an exhibition here. The resolution found favour with the Government and was adopted.
To-day it can be stated that the Governor has appointed the members of the committee, the gentlemen being:-
Sir William Morrison (Chairman).
Hon. Major Stems, Director of Public Works.
Mr. W. D. Battershill, Assistant Colonial Secretary.
Hon. D. Theo. WInt.
Hon. A. G. Nash.
Hon. George Seymour Seymour.
Hon. Leonard deCordova.
Mr. Ellis Levy; and
Mr. W. E. O. Turvill.
TERMS OF REFERENCE.The terms of reference to the Committee are as follows: To enquire into the feasibility or otherwise of holding an exhibition in Jamaica in which the various West Indian colonies and the Dominion of Canada would be asked to participate.
To consider ways and means in connection therewith and to estimate the probable cost of the construction of buildings and laying out of grounds and the working and running expenses of such an exhibition.
Also an estimate of the receipts which would likely be obtained and what contributions should be required from the Dominion of Canada and the various colonies; to advise on a suitable site; to ascertain as far as possible what pecuniary support can be anticipated from the public either by way of direct subscription or of guarantee and generally to make such suggestions and recommendations in connection with the whole matter as may be thought fit.
Not that everyone thought it was a good idea!
Daily Gleaner, March 12, 1930
Proposed Inter-Colonial Exhibition
THE EDITOR:
Sir, - With respect to the proposed Intercolonial Exhibition for Jamaica, I beg to call attention to the fact that the great bulk of Exhibitions are a financial failure.
The Exhibition of 1891 was a debacle for Jamaica; hundreds of taxpayers lost heavily by guaranteeing various sums.
I am, etc.,
TAXPAYER
March 10, 1930.
Hopes were expressed that the committee would produce a report during the year:
Daily Gleaner, April 24, 1930
FOR INTER-COLONIAL EXHIBITION HERE
A few weeks ago the Governor appointed a committee, with Sir William Morrison as chairman to enquire into the feasibility of holding an Intercolonial Exhibition in Jamaica in which the other West Indian Colonies and Canada should be Invited to take part.
The idea originated with the Hon. D. Theo. Wint, member of the Legislative Council for the parish of St. Ann, who introduced a resolution dealing with the subject at the Autumn Session of the Legislative Council. Certain information will be obtained as to the cost of holding such an exhibition here and the contribution which each colony will be asked to give. It is highly probable that the report of the committee will be ready in time for the Autumn Session of the Legislative Council, but in case it is not ready then it will be brought forward at the next Spring Session of the Council.
. . . at the end of April the committee held its first meeting to consider the matter of an Exhibition:
Daily Gleaner, May 1, 1930
Body Dealing With The Inter-Colonial Exhibition Meets
A preliminary meeting of the Committee appointed by His Excellency the Governor to deal with the proposal of holding an Inter-Colonial Exhibition in Jamaica was held at Headquarters House yesterday morning. The members present were Sir William Morrison (Chairman), Hon. Major Simms, Director of Public Works, Mr. W. D. Battershill, Assistant Colonial Secretary, Hon. D. Theo. Wint, Hon. A. G, Nash. Hon. George Seymour Seymour, Hon. Leonard DeCordova, Messrs. Ellis Levy, W. E. O. Turvill and J. Downes.
The terms of reference to the Committee are as follows: To enquire into the feasibility or otherwise of holding an exhibition in Jamaica in which the various West Indian Colonies and the Dominion of Canada would be asked to participate. To consider ways and means in connection therewith and to estimate the probable cost of the construction of buildings and laying out of grounds, and, the working and running expenses of such an exhibition.
Also an estimate of the receipts which would likely be obtained and what contributions should be required from the Dominion of Canada and the various colonies; to advise on a suitable site, to ascertain as far as possible what pecuniary support can te anticipated from the public either by way of direct subscription or of guarantee and generally to make such suggestions and recommendations in connection with the whole matter as may be thought fit.
The Committee discussed the various terms of references and appointed small committees for different purposes, and will meet again in due course.
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