The Select Committee on Markets was appointed on 28 March 1865 to examine and report upon the Petition addressed to the Legislative Council from the Market Gardeners, that they may have the benefit of a market capacious enough for the wants of this community; and that such regulations and modifications may be made as will effectuate the supply of good wholesome vegetables and fruit at all times during the year, with such facilities of sale as will enable the producer and the consumer to reap the benefits resulting from an open market at all hours of the day, and on all dthe days of week (Sundays excepted); and report to the House the result of their enquiry.