PUBLIC DOMAINS.

Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1907 Session I, C-10

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1907. NEW ZEALAND.

PUBLIC DOMAINS.

Laid before both Houses of the General Assembly by Command of His Excellency the Governor.

INDEX.

Page Page p age Ahaura .. .. .. 40 Elsthorpe .. .. .. 12 Kumara .. .. .. 23 Akaroa .. .. .. 23 Epsom .. .. .. 39 Kumeroa .. .. .. 39 Albert Town .. .. .. 33 Epsom and Mount Eden .. 39 Lake Ellesmere .. .. 27 Alexandra .. .. .. 33 Eairlie .. '.... 25 Langdale .. .. ..18 Alexandra Town Belt .. .. 33 Farndon Park .. 12 Lauder .. .. .. 40 Alford Forest .. .. 40 Featherston ...... 17 Leithfield .. .. .. 27 Alfredton .. .. .. 16 Fortrose .. .. .. 38 Levin .. .. ~18 Aorangi .. .. .. 23 Frasertown .. .. 12 Limohills .. .. .. 38 Apiti .. .... 16 Gate Pa .. .. 4 Lincoln .. .. .. 27 Aratapu .. .. .. 39 Geraldine .. .. .. 26 Little River .. .. .. 27 Arawa Park .. .. .. 39 Gisborne .. .. .. 12 Loburn .. .. .. 28 Arowhenua .. .. .. 24 Glentunnel .. .. .. 26 Lumsden .. .. .. 38 Arrowtown .. .. .. 33 Gore ...... 38 Lyttelton .. .. .. 28 Arundel .. .. 24 Governor's Bay .. 26 Lyttelton and Heathcote .. 28 Ashburton .. .. .. 24 Greendale .. .. .. 26 Mackaytown .. .. .. 6 Ashhurst .. .. 17 Green Island .. .. 34 Mackenzie .. .... 40 Ashley Gorge.. .. .. 24 Greenwich Square .. 34 Maheno .. .. .. 35 Ataahua .. .. .. 24 Grey Lynn .. .. .. 4 Mahurangi .. .. .. 6 Auckland .. .. 3 Greytown .. .. .. 34 Makairo .. .. .. 18 Avondale .. .. .. 3 Hamilton .. .. .. 5 Makaka ...... 14 Awhitu .. .. .. 3 Hampden Bush .. 12 Makaraka .. .. .. 13 Balclutha .. .. .. 33 Hanmer .. .. .. 40 Makarewa .. .. .. 38 Bastings .. .. .. 40 Happy Valley .. .. 38 Makotuku .. .. .. 13 Berwick .. .. .. 33 Hastwell .. .. .. 17 Makuri .. .. .. 18 Birkenhead .. v . ..3 Havelock (Otago) .. ..34 Mamaku .. .. ..6 Britannia Heights .. .. 40 Havelock .. .. 12 Manaia .. .. .. 40 Brownlee .. .. .. 22 Hawea .. .. .. 34 Mangapiko .. .. .. 6 Buffalo .. .. .. 3 Hawksbury .. .. .. 34 Mangatainoka .. .. 18 Buller .. .. .. 40 Helensville .. .. .. 5 Mangaweka .. .. .. 19 Bull's .. .. .. 17 Heriot .. .. .. 34 Mangere .. .. .. 6 Bunnythorpe.. .. ..17 Highbank .. .. ..26 Mangonui .. .. ..6 Burkes Pass .. .. .. 24 Hinds .. .. .. 26 Manuherikia .. .. .. 35 Calcium .. .. .. 37 Hinds No. 2.. .. 26 and 40 Manutahi .. .. .. 14 Cambridge .. .. .. 4 Hirstfield .. .. .. 38 Matamau .. .. .. 13 Cambridge West .. .. 4 Hororata .. .. .. 26 Mataura .. .. .. 38 Carleton .. .. .. v 24 Horowhenua Lake .. .. 18 Maungatua .. .. .. 35 Cashmere Hills .. .. 24 Howell's Point .. .. 38 Meanee .. .. .. 13 Casnell Island .. .. 4 Howick .. .. .. 5 Menzies' Ferry .. .. 38 Cave .. .. .. 24 Huirangi .. .. .. 14 Mercer '.... .. 6 Chertsey .. .. ..24 Hunterville' .. '.. .. 18 Methven .. .. ..28 Christchurch .. .. .. 25 Hurunui .. .. .. 26 Millerton .. .. .. 21 Clifton .. .. .. 14 Hyde .. .. .. 34 Moa Flat and Ettrick .. .. 35 Clinton .. .. ..33 Tnglewood .. .. ..14 Moeraki .. .. 35 and 40 Clyde (Otago) .. ..33 Island Bay .. .. ..18 Monkey Face.. .. ..22 Clyde .. .. .. 39 Kaiapoi .. .. .. 27 Morven .. .. .. 28 Coalgate .. .. .. 25 Kaikoura .. .... 22 Motueka .. .. .. 21 Conway .. .. .. 25 Kaitangata .. .. .. 35 Mount Albert .... . 6 Courtenay .. .. .. 25 Kaitawa .. .. .. 18 Mount Bryon .. .. 14 Cromwell ...... 33 Kaiwaka .. .. .. 5 Mount Eden .. .. .. 6 Croydon Bush .. .. 37 Kaponga .. .. .. 39 Mount Hobson .. .. 6 Cust .. .. .. 25 Karitane .. .. .. 35 Mount Maunganui .. .. 7 Dannevirke .. .. .. 39 Katikati .. .. .. 5 Mount Richmond .. .. 7 Darfield .. .. .. 25 Kauri .. .. .. 5 Mount Roskill .. .. 7 Denniston .. .. .. 21 Kawakawa .. .. .. 5 Mount Smart.. .. .. 7 Bevonport .. .. .. 4 Kelso .. .. .. 35 Mount Somers .. .. 28 Dipton .. .. .. 37 Khandallah .. .. .. 40 Mount St. John .. .. 7 Dobson .. .. .. 23 Kihikihi .. .. .. 5 Mount Wellington .. .. 7 Domett .. .. .. 25 Kimberley .. .. .. 27 Mowhanau .. .. .. 19 Drury .. .. .. 4 Kimbolton .. .... 18 Murchison .. .. .. 21 Doric .. .. .. 40 Kirwee .. .. .. 27 Naseby .. .. .. 35 Dunedin .. .. .. 33 Knottingly Park .. .. 27 Nelson .. .. .. 40 Dunrobin .. .. ..34 Kohinui .. .. ..18 Nelson Creek.. .. ..40 Dunsandel .. .. .. 25 Kongutu .. .. .. 27 New Brighton .. .. 28 Buntroon .. .. .. 34 Kopuru .. .. .. 39 Newman .. .■• •19 Ealing .. .. .. 25 Kopuru Town .. .. 39 Newmarket .. .. .. \1 East Tamaki.. .. .. 4 Kowai .. .. .. 27 Ngaroto .. .. ... 7 Eastern Mahurangi .. .. 4 Kowai Pass .. .. .. 27 Ngaruawahia.. .. .. 7 Eketahuna .. .. ..17 Kuaotunu .. .. .. r 5 Ngatikoi .. ■• ..7 EUesmOTe .. .. .. 25 Kuirau ~~ ~ ""' 0 Nornianby .. .. .. 15 I—C. 10.

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Page Elsthorpe .. .. .. 12 Epsom . . . . .. 39 Epsom and Mount Eden .. 39 Fairlie .. P .. .. 25 Farndon Park .. 12 Featherston . . .. 17 Fortroso .. .. .. 38 Frasertown .. .. 12 Gate Pa .. .. 4 Geraldine .. .. .. 26 Gisborne .. .. 12 Glentunnel .. .. 26 Gore . . .. .. 38 Governor's Bay .. 26 Greendale .. .. . . 26 Green Island .. .. . . 34 Greenwich Square .. 34 Grey Lynn .. .. .. 4 Greytown .. .. 34 Hamilton .. .. .. 5 Hampden Bush .. 12 Hanmer .. .. 40 Happy Valley .. .. 38 Hastwell '.. .. ..17 Havelock (Otago) .. .. 34 Havelock .. .. .. 12 Hawea .. .. .. 34 Hawksbury .. .. .. 34 Helensville .. .. .. 5 Heriot .. .. .. 34 Highbank .. .. .. 26 Hinds .. .. .. 26 Hinds No. 2 .. .. 26 and 40 Hirstfield .. .. .. 38 Hororata .. .. 26 Horowhenua Lake .. .. 18 Howell's Point .. .. 38 Howick .. .. .. 5 Huirangi .. .. 14 Hunterville' ".. ' .. ..18 Hurunui . ■ .. 26 Hyde .. .. ..34 Tnslewood .. .. 14 Island Bay .. .. .. 18 TCaiapoi .. .. .. 27 Kaikoura .. . . .. 22 Kaitangata .. .. 35 Kaitawa .. .. 18 Kaiwaka .. .. .. 5 Kaponga .. .. 39 Karitane .. .. 35 Katikati .. .. .. 5 Kauri . . .. .. 5 Kawakawa . . .. .. 5 Kelso .. .. .. 35 Khandallah .. . . .. 40 Kihikihi .. .. .. 6 Kimberley .. .. .. 27 Kimbolton .. . . .. 18 Kirwee .. .. .. 27 Knottingly Park .. .. 27 Kohinui .. .. ..18 Kongutu .. .. .. 27 Kopuru .. .. .. 39 Kopuru Town .. .. 39 Kowai .. .. .. 27 Kowai Pass .. .. .. 27 Kuaotunu .. .. .. r 5 Kuirau ~ ~ ~ ""*6

„ Page -K-umara .. .. 23 Kumeroa .. .. .. 39 Lake Ellesmere .. 27 Langdale .. .. ..18 Lauder .. . . .. 40 Leithfield .. .. .. 27 Levin .. .. ~ 18 Limohills .. .. .. 38 Lincoln .. .. .. 27 Little River .. .. 27 Loburn .. .. 28 Lumsden .. .. .. 38 Lyttelton .. .. . . 28 Lyttelton and Heathcote .. 28 Mackaytown .. .. .. 6 Mackenzie .. . . .. 40 Maheno .. .. 35 Mahurangi .. .. .. 6 Makairo .. .. .. 18 Makaka . . .. .. 14 Makaraka .. .. .. 13 Makarewa .. .. 38 Makotuku .. .. .. 13 Makuri .. .. 18 Mamaku .. .. .. 6 Manaia .. .. 40 Mangapiko .. .. .. 6 Mangatainoka .. 18 Mangaweka .. .. 19 Mangere .. .. .. 6 Mangonui .. .. .. 6 Manuherikia .. .. 35 Manutahi .. .. 14 Matamau .. .. 13 Mataura .. .. 38 Maungatua .. .. 35 Meanee .. .. .. 13 Menzies' Ferry .. 38 Mercer .. .. 6 Methven .. .. .. 28 Millerton .. .. .. 21 Moa Flat and Ettrick .. .. 35 Moeraki .. .. 35 and 40 Monkey Face.. .. .. 22 Morven .. .. 28 Motueka .. .. 21 Mount Albert . .. . . 6 Mount Bryon .. .. 14 Mount Eden .. .. .. 6 Mount Hobson .. .. 6 Mount Maunganui .. .. 7 Mount Richmond .. .. 7 Mount Roskill .. .. 7 Mount Smart.. .. .. 7 Mount Somers .. 28 Mount St. John .. .. 7 Mount Wellington .. .. 7 Mowhanau .. ■ • 19 Murchison .. .. .. 21 Naseby .. •. 35 Nelson .. .. .. 40 Nelson Creek.. .. ..40 New Brighton .. .. 28 Newman .. . ■ .. 19 Newmarket .. .. .. f7 Ngaroto .. .. ... 7 Ngaruawahia.. .. ..7 i Ngatikoi .. ■ • .. 7 i Normanby .. .. ..15

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Page Page Page Norsewood .. .. .. 13 Queen's Park •. .. .. 20 Tokatoka .. .. .. 39 Northcote .. .. ..7 Raetihi .. .. ..20 Toko .. .. ..16 Nukumaru .. .. .. 19 Ranfurly .. .. .. 36 Tokomairiro .. .. .. 37 Ocean Beach .. .. 35 Ranfurly Park .. .. 36 Tokanui .. .. .. 39 Ohinewai .. .... 7 Rahotu .. .. .. 40 Torere .. .. .. 40 Ohoka and Eyreton .. .. 28 Rangataua .. .. .. 20 Totara ...... 10 Okotuku .. .. .. 19 Rangiora .. .. .. 29 Trotter's Creek .. .. 37 Omaka .. .. .. 23 Rangiora and Waikuku Beach .. 29 Tuakau .. .. .. 10 Omaui .. .. .. 38 Rangitoto Island .. .. 9 Tuapeka .. .. .. 37 Onehunga .. .. ..8 Rangiwahia .. .. ..20 Tupua .. .. ..11 One-tree Hill .. .. 8 Rawhiti .. .. .. 29 Turakina ...... 40 Opaheke .. 8 Record Reign .. .. 36 Turanga .. .. .. 11 Opawa .... 28 and 40 Reefton .. .. .. 22 Tutaekara .. .. .. 21 Opotiki .. .. .. 8 Richmond .. .. .. 29 Uawa .. .•. .14 Opotiki and Waioeka .. .. 8 Rimu .. .. .. 23 Urenui .. .. .. 16 Opunake .. .. .. 15 Riverton .. .. .. 39 Uruti .. .. .. 16 Orari Park .. .. 28 and 40 Roslyn .. .. .. 36 Utiku .. .• .. 40 Oraukura .. .. ..19 Ross .. .. ..23 Victoria (Woodville) .. ..14 Ormond .. .. ..13 Rotokare (Ngaire) .. ..15 Victoria Park (Kaponga) .. 16 Ormondville .. .. ..13 Rotokare (Paritutu) .. ..15 WahiTakaro.. .. ..31 Oruamo .. .. .. 8 Rotorua .. .. .. 39 Waiau .. .. .. 32 Otahuhu .. .. .. 8 Ruapuna .. .. .. 29 Waihemo .. .. .. 37 Otau .. .. ..8 Reserve No. 3139 .. ..30 Waihi .. .. ..11 Otautau .. .. ..38 „ 3145 .. ..30 Waihora Park .. ..32 Otokia .. .. ..36 „ 3146 .. ..30 Waihou .. .. ..11 Outram 36 „ 3150 .. ..30 Wai-iti .. .. ..22 Owaka .. .. ..36 „ 3158 .. ..30 Waikaia .. .. ..40 Oxford .. .. ..29 Reserves Nos. 3148 and 3149 .. 30 Waikiekie Paeroa .. .. .. 8 Scarborough .. .. .. 13 Waikino .. .. .. 11 Pahautanui .. .. .. 19 Scotsburn .. .. .. 30 Waimate .. .. .. 40 Pahi .. .. .. 8 Seddon .. .. .. 23 Wainui .. .... 32 Pahiatua .. .. .. 19 Sefton .. . . .. 30 Waione .. .. .. 21 Paiaka .. .. .. 8 Sheffield .. .. .. 30 Waiopehu .. .... 21 Pakuranga .. .. .. 9 South Invercargill .. .. 39 Waipawa .. .. .. 14 Palmerston .. .. ..36 South Malvern .. ..30 Waipu North. ... ..1] Palmerston North .. .. 19 South Rakaia .. .. 30 Waipuku .. .. .. 16 Panmure .. .. ..9 Spotswood .. .. ..31 Wairoa .. .. ..21 Papakura .. .. ..13 Spreydon and Halswcll .. 31 Waitakerei .. .. ..II Papanui .. .. .. 29 Springston .. .. .. 31 Waitaki North .. .. 32 Paremoremo .... .. 9 St. Andrew's . . .. .. 31 Waitara .. .. .. 40 Parkville .. .. .. 20 St. Bathan's .. .. .. 36 Waitotara .. .. .. 21 Parnell .. .. .. 9 Stratford .. .. .. 15 Waiuku Patea .. .. ..15 Taieri Lake .. .. ..36 Waiwera .. .. ..11 Patutahi .. .. .. 13 Taihape .. .. .. 20 Wakefield .. .. .. 22 Patutahi Town .. .. 13 Takahanga ...... 23 Wanaka Islands .. .. 37 Petone .. .. .. 40 Takapuna .. .. .. 9 Wangaloa .. .. .. 37 Pelorus .. .. .. 23 Tane .. .. .. 40 Wanganui River Trust .. 21 Picton .. .. .. 40 Taneatua .. .. .. 9 Warea .. .. .. 40 Piha .. .. .. 9 Tangihua .. .. .. 10 Waverley .. .. .. 21 Pihama .. .. .. 15 Tarata .. .. .. 16 Weber .. .•.. 14 Pipiriki .. .. .. 20 Tauhoa .. .. .. 10 Weedon .. .. .. 32 Pirongia .. .. .. 9 Taumata .. .. .. 16 West Melton .. .. .. 32 Pleasant Point .. ..29 Taupiri .. .. ..39 Westport (1) .. .. ..22 Pohangina .. .. .. 40 Taupiri Mountain .. .. 10 Westport (2) .. .. .. 22 Pokeno .. .. ..9 Taupo .. .. ..10 Whaingaroa .. .. ..11 Pongaroa .. .. .. 20 Tauranga .. .. ..10 Whakatane .. .. .. 12 Poukiore .. .. .. 20 Tauranga Racecourse .. .. 10 Whananaki .. .. .. 12 Port Robinson .. .. 29 Te Ana .. -.. .. 39 Whangateau ...... 12 Prebbleton .. .. .. 29 Te Araroa .. .. .. 39 Wharere .. .. .. 12 Pukaki .. .. ..40 Te Aroha Hot Springs.. .. 10 Whetukura .. .. ..39 Pukearuhe .. .. .. 40 Te Awamutu.. .. .. 10 Willsher .. .. .. 40 Pukeokahu .. .. .. 20 Templeton .. .. .. 31 Winchester .. .. .. 32 Pukerau .. .. ..39 Temuka .. .. ..31 Winton .. .. •■ 3 9 Puketitiri .. .. .. 13 Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu .. .. 16 Winton Town Belt .. .. 39 Punehu .. .. .. 15 Te Puke .. .. .. 10 Woodbury .. .. .. 32 Pungarehu .. .. .. 40 Timaru .. .. .. 31 Woodend .. .. .. 32 Puniu .. .. ..9 Tinwald .. .. ..31 Woodville .. .. .. 14 Purangi .. .. .. 15 Tiriraukawa .. .. ~40 I Wyndham .. .. .. 40 Process Illustrations. Facing page Akaroa Domain : Looking up the harbour .. .. .. 23 Artificial lake on Tinwald Domain .. .. .. .. 31 Avenue in Akaroa Domain .. .. . ■ .. 23 Ellesmere Domain (two views).. .. .. .. .. 25 Mangatainoka Domain : River protective works (two views) ].. 18 Mount Maunganui Domain (two views) .. .. ".. 7 Summerhouse on Akaroa Domain .. .. .. .. 23 Tennis courts on Tinwald Domain .. .. .. ..31 The Blockhouse on Akaroa Domain .. .. .. .. 23 The Domain Board in Opotiki and Waioeka Domain .. .. 8 Tinwald Domain : New Year's Day sports meeting .. .. 31 Tinwald Domain : Pavilion on sports-ground .. .. .. 31 Maps. Maps showing locality of Domains .. .-. .. .. 40

Page Queen's Park .. .. .. 20 Kaetihi ' .. .. .. 20 Ranfurly .. .. .. 36 Ranfurly Park .. .. 36 Rahotii .. .. .. 40 Rangataua .. .. 20 Rangiora .. .. .. 29 Rangiora and Waikiiku Beach .. 29 Rangitoto Island .. .. 9 Rangiwahia .. .. 20 Rawhiti .. .. .. 29 Record Reign .. .. 36 Reefton .. .. .. 22 Richmond .. . • 29 Rimu .. .. . . 23 Riverton .. .. 39 Roslyn .. . • 36 Ross .. .. .. 23 Rotokare (Ngaire) . . 15 Rotokare (Paritutu) .. ..15 Rotorua .. .. 39 Ruapuna .. .. 29 Reserve No. 3139 . . .. 30 3145 .. ..30 3146 .. ..30 3150 .. ..30 3158 .. .. 30 Reserves Nos. 3148 and 3149 .. 30 Scarborough .. .. 13 Scotsburn .. .. .. 30 Seddon .. .. .. 23 Sefton .. . . . . 30 Sheffield .. .. ..30 South Invercai'giil .. 39 South Malvern .. .. 30 South Rakaia .. .. 30 Spotswood . . . ■ 31 Spreydon and Halswcll .. 31 ' Springston . . .. 31 I St. Andrew's . . .. .. 31 St. Bathan's .. .. .. 36 Stratford .. .. .. 15 Taieri Lake .. .. . . 36 Taihape .. .. .. 20 Takahanga . . .. .. 23 Takapuna .. .. .. 9 Tane .. .. .. 40 Taneatua . . .. .. 9 Tangihua .. .. .. 10 Tarata .. .. .. 16 Tauhoa .. .. .. 10 Taumata .. .. .. 16 Taupiri .. .. .. 39 Taupiri Mountain .. 10 Taupo .. .. .. 10 Tauranga .. .. 10 i Tauranga Racecourse .. 10 i Te Ana .. '.. .. 39 i Te Araroa .. .. .. 39 iTe Aroha Hot Springs.. .. 10 I Te Awamutu... .. 10 I Templeton .. .. .. 31 I Temuka .. .. .. 31 iTe Ngutu-o-te-Manu .. ..16 iTe Puke .. .. . . 10 I Timaru .. .. .. 31 I Tinwald .. .. .. 31 i Tiriraukawa . . .. 40

Page Tokatoka .. .. .. 39 Toko .. .. ..16 Tokomairiro .. .. .. 37 Tokanui .. .. .. 39 Torere .. .. .. 40 Totara .. .. .. 10 Trotter's Creek .. .. 37 Tuakau .. .. .. 10 Tuapeka .. .. .. 37 Tupua .. .. .. 11 Turakina . ..... 40 Turanga .. .• 11 Tutaekara .. .. .. 21 Uawa .. .• 14 Urenui .. .. IB Uruti .. .. .. 16 Utiku .. .•.. 40 Victoria (Woodville) .. ..14 Victoria Park (Kaponga) .. 16 Wahi Takaro.. .. ..31 Waiau .. -. .. 32 Waihemo .. .• 37 Waihi .. .. ..11 Waihora Park .. .. 32 Waihou .. .. .. 11 Wni-iti .. .. .. 22 Waikaia .. .. ..40 Waikiekie .. .. ..11 Waikino .. •• 11 Waimate .. .. .. 40 Wainui .. ■• 32 Waione .. .. .. 21 Waiopehu .. .. 21 Waipawa .. ■• 14 Waipu North. ... ..11 Waipuku .. .. 16 Wairoa .. .. .. 21 Waitakerei . .. . ..11 Waitaki -Noilli .. ..32 Waitara .. .. .. 40 Waitotara .. .. .. 21 Waiuku .. .. ..11 Waiwcra .. .. ..11 Wakefield .. .. .. 22 Wanaka Islands .. .. 37 Wangaloa . ..... 37 Wanganui River Trust .. 21 Warea .. .. ..40 Waverley .. .. 21 Weber .. .■.. 14 Weedon . •••.. 32 West Melton .. .. .. 32 Westport (1) .. .. .. 22 Westport (2) .. .. •• 22 Whaingaroa .. .. ..11 Whakatane .. .. .. 12 Whananaki .. .. 12 Wluuigateau .... 12 Wharere .. .. .. 12 Whetukura .. .. .. 39 Willsher . ..... 40 Winchester .. .. 32 Winton .. .. .. 39 Winton Town Belt .. .. 39 Woodbury .. .. .. 32 Woodend .. .■.. 32 Woodville .. .. .. 14 Wyndham .. .. ..40

Process Illustrations. Facing page Akaroa Domain: Looking up the harbour .. .. 23 Artificial lake on Tinwald Domain .. .. .. .. 31 Avenue in Akaroa Domain .. .. . • .. 23 Ellesmere Domain (two views).. .. .. .. .. 25 Mangatainoka Domain : River protective works (two views) ' .. 18 Mount Maunganui Domain (two views) .. .. " .. 7 Summerhouse on Akaroa Domain .. .. .. 23 Tennis courts on Tinwald Domain .. .. .. 31 The Blockhouse on Akaroa Domain .. .. .. .. 23 The Domain Board in Opotiki and Waioeka Domain .. .. 8 Tinwald Domain : New Year's Day sports meeting .. .. 31 Tinwald Domain : Pavilion on sports-ground .. .. .. 31 Maps. Maps showing locality of Domains .. .-. .. .. 40

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ANNUAL REPORTS OF DOMAIN BOARDS. The Under-Secretary for Lands to the Hon. the Minister of Lands. Sir, — Department of Lands, Wellington, Ist June, 1907. 1 have the honour to transmit herewith a synopsis of the annual reports of Domain Boards for the year ended the 31st December, 1906. The reports have been furnished in accordance with the provisions of section 7 of " The Domain Boards Act, 1904." It is evident from the reports that a large majority of the public domains of the colony are being rapidly improved and made more suitable for the purposes of public recreation, and it is gratifying to find that the Boards controlling these important reserves fully realise their responsibility to the Government and the general public. Almost without exception Domain Boards manifest a desire to improve the areas under their control; but some domains are not improved owing to the fact that they are situated in sparsely populated districts, and are not yet required for purposes of recreation. In most cases where no progress is reported, however, the cause is lack of funds. A large amount of correspondence in connection with domains is unavoidable. Vacancies on Boards from various causes are continually occurring, and careful inquiry is always made to insure the appointment of suitable members. Besides, Domain Boards generally look to the Department for advice on subjects affecting their powers and duties. It has for some time past been considered desirable that an officer of the Department should visit at intervals the domains, and confer with the Chairmen and members of the Domain Boards in regard to the carrying-out of their duties. Since the close of the year lam pleased to say that a beginning was made in this direction, and several domains were visited. Extracts from the inspecting Officer's reports are published herein. The number of reports required for the year under review is 411, and 361 have been furnished. Particulars of the doriiains from which no reports were received will be found on pages 39 and 40. A few photographs supplied by some Domain Boards are reproduced in this paper, and a map of each Island showing the locality of each domain is enclosed. I am, &c, William C. Kensington, The Hon. the Minister of Lands, Wellington. Under-Secretary for Lands.

AUCKLAND LAND DISTRICT. Auckland Domain. Situated in Rangitoto Survey District. Area, 236 acres 1 rood. Work done during year: Main drive and walks metalled, and an iron fence completed. Improvements now on domain : Extensive plantations, boundary-fences, iron fences, and stone wall surrounding the cricket-ground, pavilion, Park Superintendent's house, gardener's cottage, caretaker's lodge, and a propagating-house. Used for grazing, picnics, cricket, athletic purposes, and general recreation. Avondale Domain. Section No. 361, Waikomiti Parish. Area, 38 acres 2 roods. Improvements now on domain : Boundary-fence (out of repair), plantation, and 6 acres in grass. Used for camping. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Tree-planting. The Board also proposes to lease the area on improvement conditions. Awhittj Domain. Section No. 58c, Awhitu Parish. Area, 8 acres 3 roods 30 perches. Leased on improvement conditions. Improvements now on domain: Thirty-one chains fences, and grassing. Used for sports and picnics. Birkenhead Domain. Section No. 122, Takapuna Parish. Area, 112 acres 2 roods. Six acres leased for grazing. Improvements now on domain : Fences and plantations. Buffalo Domain. Sections Nos. 31 and 32, Village of Buffalo. Area, 20 acres 1 rood 39 perches. Work done during year: The boundary on Cemetery Road planted with eleagnus, an inner protecting-fence erected, fence altered to give horses access to water, and arrangements made for

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laying out gardens; squatters were removed from the domain after some difficulty, Improvements now on domain: Fences, boundary planted with eleaguus, and gates. Used for general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Erecting barb-wire fence and gates, planting the remainder of the boundaries with eleaguus, and constructing and painting picket fence. A large creek runs through the domain, and should prove of much value. Cambridge Domain. Sections Nos. 576, 359, 360, 361, 361 a, 367, 581, 578, 579, 363, 363 a, 364, 365, 366, 368, 370, Town of Cambridge East, and the Cambridge East Town Belt. Area, 484 acres 1 rood 7 perches. Work done during year: Live fence planted, willows trimmed, pines felled, trees, ferns, and shrubs planted, furze and broom cleared from the banks of the lake, Victoria Park fenced with sheep netting, gates erected, pavilion enlarged, and water-supply extended. Improvements now on domain : Fences, gates, bowling-greens, tennis-courts, pavilions, and conveniences. Used for general recreation, bowls, tennis, and baud concerts, also used as a promenade. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Beautifying the area by the planting of trees, shrubs, and flowering plants; fencing the lake reserve, erecting a band rotunda, and procuring some ducks and swans. Cambridge West Domain. Cambridge West Town Belt. Area, 333 acres 2 roods. Work done during the year: Fences erected, trees planted, 20 acres sown down in grass, hedges trimmed, trees cleared of weeds and staked, and noxious weeds eradicated. Improvements now on domain : Fences, ornamental and shelter trees, and 3 acres plantation. Used for sports, cricket, tennis, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Planting trees, erecting windmills, and general maintenance. Casnell Island Domain. Section No. 196, Mahurangi Parish. Area, 16 acres 3 roods. No improvements effected. Used for picnics. Devonport Domain. Allotments Nos. 36, 37, and 39 of Section No. 2, and Mount Victoria Reserve, Takapuna Parish. Area, 41 acres 2 roods 36 perches. Work done during year: Cricket-ground weeded, top-dressed, levelled, and rolled, pavilion enlarged, and conveniences erected; football-ground top-dressed with sand and rolled; tennisground top-dressed, rolled, and enlarged; bowling-green and croquet-lawn weeded, top-dressed, and rolled. On Mount Victoria pine-trees were felled, loose stones removed, noxious weeds cut down, seats provided, paths made, and original paths reformed. Improvements now on domain: Fences, drains, sanitary arrangements, plantations, seats, and pavilions. Used for cricket, bowls, football, tennis, croquet, and other sports. From Mount Victoria a beautiful view of Auckland, its surroundings, and Waitemata Harbour is obtained. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Keeping recreation-ground in order, top-dressing and levelling cricket-ground, and shaping and dressing footpath on northern side with scoria and shell. Drurt Domain. Allotment No. 85 of Section 8, Village of Drury. Area, 3 acres and 32 perches. Leased. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, clearing, and ploughing. East Tamaki Domain. Sections Nos. 140 and 40, Pakuranga Parish. Area, 18 acres 1 rood 35 perches. Work done during year: Noxious weeds eradicated, fences repaired, and stone wall built to plant trees in. Improvements now on domain: Fences, plantations, and dam. Used for grazing and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Planting trees and shrubs, and eradicating noxious weeds. Eastern Mahurangi Domain. Section No. 176, Parish of Mahurangi. Area, 108 acres and 15 perches. The domain comprises broken land, covered with tea-tree scrub. No improvements have been effected. Gate Pa Domain. Sections Nos. 13 and 41a, Suburbs of Tauranga. Area, 6 acres and 31 perches. Leased on improvement conditions. Well fenced. The domain is not used by the public. Grey Lynn Domain. Allotment No. 21 of Section No. 9, Suburbs of Auckland. Area, 22 acres. Nil report furnished.

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Hamilton Domain. Sections Nos. 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 180, 181, 182, 183, 405 a, 209, 210, 214, 215, 244, 245, 247, 248, 249, 281, 282, 321, 322, 323, 324 a, 325 a, 326, 331, 332, 333, 334, 337, 338, 339, 340, 343,' 344, 345, 346, 349, 350, 351, 352, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 362 a, 363, 363 a, 365, 366, 367, 367 a, 368, 368 a, 369, 370, 371, 372, 372 a, 373, 373 a, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389, and 410, Town of Hamilton East, and 168 acres, Hamilton East Town Belt. Also Sections Nos. 28, 129, 140, 142, 399 a, 146, 147, 149, 170, 171, 201, 202, 203, 212, 409, 457, 458, 194, 195, 197, 198, 206, 207, 209, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 225, 226, 227, 228, 251, 454, 320, 324, 325, 335, 337, 350, 352, 369, 376 a, 453 a, and 180 acres 2 roods 24 perches, Hamilton W r est Town Belt. Area, 522 acres 2 roods. Three hundred and forty-five acres leased on* improvement conditions. Work done during year: Fence removed and replaced by hedge, trees planted, others felled, and noxioils weeds eradicated. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Preparing grounds for sports, eradicating noxious weeds. Helensville Domain. Section No. 10, Block XIV, Kaipara Survey District. Area, 38 acres 2 roods 21 perches. Work done during year: New bore sunk, new bath-house containing six bath-rooms erected, storage-tanks made, and baths fitted. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Constructing swim-ming-baths, building caretaker's house, laying out grounds, and erecting a drinking-fountain. Howick Domain. Suburban Sections Nos. 141 to 148, Town of Howick. Area, 8 acres. Work done during year: Hedges trimmed, fences repaired, pavilion and conveniences erected, drains and culverts ma.de, and tennis-courts levelled and top-dressed. Improvements now on domain: Thirty-six chains fences, 65 chains drains, pavilion, and tennis-courts. Used for cricket, football, tennis, sports, and children's playground. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Extension of drain, levelling sports-ground, altering entrances, and erecting fences. Kaiwaka Domain. Section No. 125, Kaiwaka Parish. Area, 6 acres 1 rood 13 perches. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Auckland. It contains some fine native bush, and is frequented by various kinds of water-birds. Occasionally visited by picnic parties. Katikati Domain. Sections Nos. 25 and 26, Katikati Parish. Area, 185 acres 2 roods. Work done during year: Barbed-wire and netting fence erected, accommodation-house built on slides, 1 acre cleared, and a small kitchen garden made. Improvements now on domain: Fences, gate, well, pump, horse-trough, and trees. Used for regattas and as a camping-ground for visitors and miners. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Forming a road, and erecting small wharf and bathing accommodation. Kauri Domain. Part of Lot 23 of Section No. 2, Block XI, Waipoua Survey District. Area, 41 acres 3 roods. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Auckland. Improvements now on domain: Ring-fences. About one-half of the area is covered with native bush, and contains about 700,000 ft. of kauri timber. The largest tree was destroyed by fire, and several others damaged since the close of the year. Improvements now on domain : Fences and gates. Used for the preservation of the kauri-pine. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Keeping fences in repair and removing fern. Kawakawa Domain. Section No. 47, Ruapekapeka Parish. Area, 14 acres 3 roods. Leased on improvement conditions. Work done during year: Eight acres cleared of noxious weeds and laid down in grass. Improvements now on domain: Fences, plantations, and grassing. Used for grazing and sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Further clearing and grassing. Kihikihi Domain. Sections Nos. 220 to 226, 228 to 234, 236 to 241, and 359 to 380, Town of Kihikihi. Area, 42 acres. Work done during year: Part of racecourse ploughed, levelled, and sown down in grass, and fence erected. Improvements now on domain: 120 chains fences, grandstand, and plantations. Used for football, cricket, polo, races, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Improving grandstand and racecourse. Kuaotunu Domain. Section No. 6, Block 11, Otama Survey District. Area, 11 acres 3 roods 30 perches. Work done during year: Fences erected and trees staked. Improvements now on domain: Fences, gates, macrocarpa and willow trees, and drains. Used for football and sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Ploughing, harrowing, and grassing an area for a recreationground.

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Kuirau Domain. Section No. 3, Block LV, Town of Rotorua. Area, 12 acres 2 roods 37 perches. This domain is under the control of the Tourist Department, and contains hot springs. Work done during year : Noxious weeds eradicated. Mackaytown Domain. Sections Nos. 1 and 2, Block VII, Town of Mackaytown. Area, 15 acres 1 rood 14 perches. Improvements now on domain: Fences, football-ground, bicycle-track, and dressing-room. Used for sports, football, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Ploughing, levelling, and sowing down the domain, planting trees, and generally beautifying the area. Mahurangi Domain. Section No. 96b, Mahurangi Parish. Area, 63 acres 3 roods 38 perches. Used as a rifle range. Mamaku Domain. Sections Nos. 1 to 5, Block XIV: 1, Block XV; 1 to 5, Block XVII; and 3 to 7, Block XVIII, Village of Mamaku. Area, 25 acres 1 rood 18 perches. Work done during year: Trees felled and stumps lifted on area intended for recreationground. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Forming recreation-ground by burning, stumping, logging, and clearing. It is also intended to level the sports-ground, plant trees, and sow down in grass. The domain is intersected by the Mountain Rimu Timber Company's tramway. Mangapiko Domain. Sections Nos. 74 and 87, Mangapiko Parish. Area, 11 •"> acres. Work done during year : Trees planted and enclosed by wire fence, and racing-track laid down in grass. Improvements now on domain: Fences and trees. Used for races. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Further tree-planting and sinking well. Mangere Domain. Section No. 200, Manurewa Parish. Area, 95 acres. Work done during year: Ornamental trees procured and planted, fences repaired, noxious weeds eradicated, and volcanic stones removed. Improvements now on domain: Fences, plantations, drive, and water-supply. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Extension of drive to top of the hill. Mangonui Domain. Allotment No. 265, Town of Mangonui. Area, 5 acres 3 roods 33 perches. This domain comprises steep land. No improvements have been effected. Mercer Domain. Sections Nos. 136 and 139, Koheroa Parish. Area, 105 acres 2 roods. Work done during year : Noxious weeds eradicated, fences repaired, and 5 acres cleared and levelled for cricket and football. Improvements now on domain : Fences. Used for grazing, picnics, and athletic sports. Mount Albert Domain. Part of Allotment No. 100, Titirangi Parish. Area, 12 acres 2 roods 12 perches. Improvements now on domain : Fences, inner enclosure fenced, levelled, grassed, and planted with ornamental trees and shrubs and native trees; pavilion, flagstaff, and water-supply, including drinking-trough for cattle. Used for cricket, hockey, and other sports. Mount Eden Domain. Allotments Nos. 1a of Section No. 6 and 68a of Section No. 10, Suburbs of Auckland. Area, 63 acres 2 roods 38 perches. Work done during year: Trees felled where necessary, and roads and fences maintained. Used for public recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Planting shrubs where trees have been felled. Mount Hobson Domain. Allotment No. 2a of Section No. 11, Suburbs of Auckland. Area, 23 acres 1 rood. Work done during year: Paths and water-channels kept in good order, and shrubs and trees trimmed. The area is regularly cleared of noxious weeds. Improvements now on domain: Plantations, paths, gates, and seats. Used for general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Attending to paths and shrubs, repainting seats and gates, and erecting noticeboards.

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Mount Maunganui Domain. Section No. 1, Block VI, Tauranga Survey District, and Motuotau and Moturiki Islands. Area, 203 acres 3 roods 27 perches. Work done during year: Widening tracks and improving stone wharf. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantations, winding track to the top of the mountain, track from wharf to the ocean-beach, two wharves—one of wood and the other of stone —a spring, and a tank. Used for excursions, picnics, and as a summer camping-ground. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Repairs and improvements. Mount Richmond Domain. Allotment X'o. 60 of Section No. 12, Waitemata Parish. Area, 33 acres. Work done during year: New watering place for cattle formed. Improvements now on domain : Fences, hedges, and small plantation. Used as a pleasure resort. Mount Roskill Domain. Allotments Nos. 85b and 85y of Section No. 10, Suburbs of Auckland. Area, 11 acres 2 roods 22 perches. Improvements now on domain : Boundary-fences. Used for grazing. Mount Smart Domain. Allotment No. 22 of Section No. 17, Suburbs of Auckland. Area, 32 acres 2 roods 22 perches. Improvements now on domain : Fences. Used for grazing purposes. The supply of scoria for the district is obtained from the area. Mount St. John Domain. Allotment No. 12a of Section No. 11, Suburbs of Auckland. Area, 8 acres 2 roods 21 perches. Work done during year: Fences erected and trees planted. Improvements now on domain: Fences, trees, and shrubs. Used for a public resort. Mount Wellington Domain. Part of Section No. 56, Waitemata Parish, and Allotments Nos. 51, 51a, 55, and part of 56 of Section No. I of the small Lots near Panmure Village. Area, 67 acres and 10 perches. Work done during year: Fences repaired, noxious weeds eradicated, well sunk, windmill and pump erected, water-pipes connected with cistern and water-trough, and well and cistern fenced in. Improvements now on domain: Fences, plantations, carriage-road to top of mountain, well, cistern, windmill, pump, pipes, and trough. Used by sightseers, and for picnics and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Repairing fences and eradicating noxious weeds. Newmarket Domain. Allotments Nos. 32 and 33 of Section No. 4, Suburbs of Auckland. Area, 3 acres 2 roods. Nil report furnished. Ngaroto Domain. Section No. 176 a, Ngaroto Parish. Area, 6 acres 1 rood. Leased on improvement conditions. Ngaruawahia Domain. Sections Nos. 123, Horotiu Parish, 101, Suburbs of Newcastle, and 607 and 663 a, Town of Ngaruawahia. Area, 131 acres 1 rood 28 perches. Leased on improvement conditions. Buildings in connection with racecourse are in course of erection, also fences. Improvements now on domain : Buildings and fences. Used for racing. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Cutting grass and burning scrub. Ngatikoi Domain. Section No. 15, Block XVI, Ohinemuri Survey District. Area, 133 acres 3 roods. Improvements now on domain: Fences and plantation, scrub cleared for \ chain all round. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Cutting grass and burning scrub. Northcote Domain. Sections Nos. Ito 10 and 68, Town of Woodside. Area, 3 acres 1 rood 29 perches. Improvements now on domain: Fences and seating: accommodation. Used for picnics and public recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Planting ornamental and shelter trees. Ohinewai Domain. Section No. 49, Taupiri Parish. Area, 64 acres 2 roods 30 perches. Work done during year : Willow-trees planted on margin of lake. 1 acre furze cleared, and 7 or 8 acres cleared and ploughed. Improvements now on domain: Three acres plantation. Used for picnics.

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Onehunga Domain. Allotment No. 14 of Section No. 36, Town of Onehunga. Area, 5 acres 1 rood 31 perches. Work done during year: Hedge planted and superfluous trees removed. Improvements now on domain : Paths, plantation, and hedges. Used for picnics. One-tree Hill Domain. Allotments Nos. 54 and part of 11 of Section 12, Suburbs of Auckland. Area, 121 acres and 28 perches. Work done during year: Fences maintained and repaired, trees and shrubs planted, roads and drives repaired, and a drive to the summit of the hill formed. Improvements now on domain: Roads, drives, fences, trees, shrubs, gates, caretaker's cottage, and seats. Used for driving, sports, picnics, and golf. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Forming new drive from summit of the hill downwards. Opaheke Domain. Allotment No. 132 of Section No. 2, Opaheke Parish. Area, 16 acres 2 roods 6 perches. Work done during year : Culvert laid and entrance formed. Improvements now on domain: Fences. Opotiki Domain. Allotments Nos. 12, 13, and 28, 168 to 177, and 207 to 216, of Section No. 1; and 84, 85, 86, 130, 131, and 132 of Section No. 2, Town of Opotiki. Area, 11 acres 3 roods. Work done during year : Pavilion erected. Improvements now on domain : Fences, belt of shelter-trees and pavilion. Used for athletic sports. Opotiki and Waioeka Domain. Sections Nos. 82, 83, 84, 85, and 333, Waioeka Parish. Area, 299 acres 1 rood. During the year the work of the Board has been in the direction of general maintenance. Improvements now on domain: Fences, hedges, open and underground drains, grandstand, ladies' cloak-room, judge's box, 10 acres plantation, racecourse partly fenced with handrails, belt of willows, and conveniences. Used for horse-racing, athletic sports, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Erecting windmill, planting native and other ornamental trees, fencing-off saddling paddock, and erecting ornamental gateway. Oruamo Domain. Section No. 218, Takapuna Parish. Area, 5 acres 2 roods 7 perches. Improvements now on domain: Ring-fences, plantation, and grassing. Used for school picnics and sports. Otahuhu Domain. Suburban Section No. 19, Town of Otahuhu. Area, 5 acres. Work done during year : Domain ploughed. Improvements now on domain : Fences, hedges, and trees. Used for cricket and other sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Cultivating and sowing down in grass. Otau Domain. Allotments Nos. 14, 31 to 36, and 41 to 43 of Section No. 1, and 26, 28, 31, and 32 of Section No. 2, of the Village of Otau. Area, 2 acres and 15 perches. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting fences and eradicating noxious weeds. Paeroa Domain. Sections Nos 3to 8 and 11 and 12, Block IX: 2to 11, Block X: 1 and 2. Block XI: Block XIV: Bto 12, Block XV: 1 to 3, Block XXI: and Block XXII, Town of Paeroa. Area, 21 acres 1 rood 4 perches. Work done during year: Football-ground fenced in, band-rotunda and gate erected, and ceneral maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Fences, two gates, bowling-green, croquetlawn two asphalt tennis-courts, football and cricket ground, ornamental trees, bandstand, and cottage Used for tennis, croquet, cricket, bowls, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Erecting bowling and tennis pavilions, planting flowers and shrubs, and general maintenance. Pahi Domain. Section No. 102, Suburbs of Pahi. Area, 7 acres 2 roods 8 perches. Work done during year: Sixteen chains fences erected. Improvements now on domain: Fences and trees. Used for sports. Paiaka Domain. Parts of Sections Nos. 180, 181, and 182, Waipa Parish. Area, 22 acres 3 roods 8 perches. This domain contains some fine native bush.

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Pakuhanga Domain. Allotments Nos. 17 and 18 of Section No. sof Small Farms near Howick Area, 22 acres 3 roods 30 perches. Work done during year: Erection of fences, improvement to ground, and repairs. Improvements now on domain : One hundred chains fencing, gates, stiles, 2 acres plantation, and well. Used for picnics, cricket, and sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Fencing and treeplanting. Panmure Domain. Allotments Nos. 45, 55, 56, 63, 64, 77, and 78 of Section No. 2, and 54, 55, and 56 of Section No. 3, Panmure Township. Area, 8 acres and 8 perches. Work done during year : Two stiles and sign-board erected, stone wall repaired, and two wires placed on top. Improvements now on domain : Stone wall on three sides and two stiles. Used for sports and football. Paremoremo Domain. Section No 94a, Paremoremo Parish. Area, 5 acres and 17 perches. This domain is unimproved and unoccupied. It is situated in an isolated position. Parnell Domain. Allotment No. 89 of Section No. 1, Suburbs of Auckland. Area, 5 acres 3 roods 24 perches. Work done during year: Paling-fence and gates erected, and part of fence painted. Used for hockey, football, and general recreation. Piha Domain. Section No. 39, Karangahape Parish. Area, 146 acres. This domain is under the control of the Tourist Department, and is used as a scenic reserve. During the year the domain was cleared of noxious weeds. A caretaker is employed. Pirongia Domain. Allotments Nos. 510, 511, 512, and 513, Town of Pirongia East, Town Belt of Pirongia East, and Town Belt of Pirongia West. Area, 450 acres 3 roods 8 perches. Work done during year: Fences erected, and an area cleared and ploughed. Used for grazing. Improvements now on domain : Fences, ploughing, and clearing. Pokeno Domain. Allotment 138 of Sectiou 1, Pokeno Settlement, Opaheke Survey District, and Section No. 154. Maungatawhiri Parish. Area, 132 acres and 4 perches. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Auckland. It comprises steep, broken land, without formed road access, and is mostly covered with heavy scrub. Blackberries appear in places. A few trees have been planted. Used for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Eradicating noxious weeds. Puniu Domain. Section No. 54a, and Allotments Nos. 6 and parts of 7 and 8 of Section No. 236, Mangapiko Parish, and part of Section No. 223, Puniu Parish. Area, 22 acres and 12 perches. Eight acres leased on improvement conditions. Work done during year :An area ploughed and harrowed for renewing grass, ornamental trees and hedge planted, fences repaired, and pavilion and dressing-room painted. Improvements now on domain: Fences, plantations, and pavilion. Used for athletic sports and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Planting ornamental trees and renewing grass. Rangitoto Island Domain. Area, 5,698 acres 2 roods of Rangitoto Island, situated in Rangitoto Survey District. Work done during year: Path repaired, and concrete tanks emptied and cleaned. Improvements now on domain : Wharf, concrete tanks, shelter-sheds, seats, fireplaces, and well-graded path to summit of mountain. Used for picnics, also visited by tourists. The Devonport Ferry Company runs steamers to the domain twice a week and on-all holidays during the summer months, and pays the Domain Board Id. on each ticket sold. Takapuna Domain. Section No. 250, Takapuna Parish. Area, 180 acres 2 roods. This area comprises poor gum land, situated some miles from close settlement, and is used by camping parties. Taneatua Domain. Section No. 11, Block IX, Whakatane Survey District. Area, 10 acres. Leased on improvement conditions. Work done during year: Fences erected, noxious weeds eradicated, H acres ploughed and grassed, a bank running through the middle of the reserve terraced, waterhole tilled in, am! a hedge planted. Improvements now on domain : Fences, gates, an area ploughed and laid down in grass, and hedge. Used for cricket,

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Tangihua Domain. Section No. 33, Block 11, Tangihua Survey District. Area, 65 acres. Work done during year: Clearing. Improvements now on domain: Grassing. Leased for grazing on improvement conditions. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Sowing down in grass. Tauhoa Domain. Sections Nos. 145, 146, and 148, Tauhoa Parish. Area, 92 acres 2 roods 10 perches. Leased on improvement conditions. Work done during year: A large portion ploughed and grassed, and hedges planted. Improvements now on domain: Twelve chains live hedge, 50 chains post-and-wire fence, 30 acres ploughed, and 50 acres grassed. Not used by the public. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Ploughing, levelling, grassing, and planting hedges. Taupiri Mountain Domain. Section No. 481, Parish of Taupiri. Area, 162 acres 2 roods. The boundaries of the domain have been defined by the Lands Department. No other works undertaken. Board only recently appointed. Taupo Domain. Sections Nos. 2 and 4, Block 11, Tauhara Survey District, and part of the area in Taupo Township known as Taupo Recreation-ground. Area, 27 acres and 26 perches. Work done during year: Well sunk and planked, windmill and tankstand erected, and lawns, paths, flower-beds, and'trees maintained. Improvements now on domain: Fences, hedge, well, windmill, tanks and stand, tennis-green, ornamental and shelter trees, and flower-beds. Used for general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Connecting lawn and flower-beds with water-supply, top-dressing half the lawn for a bowling-green, acquiring tennis and bowling requisites, erecting toolhouse, and painting and repairing bath. Tauranga Domain. Allotments Nos. 273 and 393 of Section No. 1, Town of Tauranga. Area, 15 acres 3 roods 21 perches. Work done during year: Trees and flowers planted, fences repaired, hedges trimmed, and noxious weeds eradicated. Improvements now on domain: Band-rotunda, football-shed, and cricket and golf pavilion. Used for football, cricket, hockey, golf, and other athletic sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Painting rotunda, and planting trees and flowers. Tauranga Racecourse Domain. Sections Nos. 22, 23, 24, and 25, Te Papa Parish. Area, 200 acres. Leased on improvement conditions. Work done during year : Fences repaired, trees kept clear in the enclosures, and fence erected to protect portion of the racecourse. Improvements now on domain: Saddling-paddock, fences, building used for booth and stewards' room, and trees growing in enclosures. Used for races. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Repairing boundary-fence and transplanting trees. Te Aroha Hot Springs Domain. Sections Nos. 15 and 16, Block IX, Aroha Survey District. Area, 66 acres. This domain is under the control of the Tourist Department. Work done during year: Grounds improved, buildings repaired, and electric light installed. Improvements now on domain : Houses, fences, croquet-lawn, tennis-court, bowling-green, flower-beds, and baths. Used as a health and pleasure resort. Te Awamutu Domain. Sections Nos. 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 81, 149, and 150, Town of Te Awamutu. Area, 18 acres 3 roods. Leased on improvement conditions. Improvements now on domain : Forty chains post-and-wire fences, grassing, and plantation of ornamental trees. Te Puke Domain. Section No. 50, Block 11, Maketu Survey District. Area, 13 acres 3 roods 4 perches. Work done during year : Noxious weeds eradicated. Improvements now on domain : Fences, three tennis-courts, and a belt of trees around boundary. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Repairing fences and planting a hedge along boundary-fence. Totara Domain. Section No. 15, Totara Parish. Area, 4 acres 1 rood 5 perches. Improvements now on domain : Drains and cricket-ground. Used for sports. Tuakau Domain. Section No. 45, Tuakau Parish. Area, 36 acres 3 roods. Work done during year: Fences repaired, grass sown, and young trees, shrubs, and flowerbeds attended to. Used for picnics and Volunteer manoeuvres,

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Tupua Domain. Section No. 119, Whangarei Parish. Area, 10 acres. Leased for grazing. Work done during year: Fences repaired, and noxious weeds eradicated. Improvements now on domain: Fencing and grassing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Renewing grass. Turanga Domain. Wade's Island, Section No. 133, Pakuranga Parish. Area, 26 acres. Under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Auckland. The domain is not suited for recreation purposes. It is an island in Turanga Creek, and is occasionally covered by salt water, which prevents the growth of trees and grass. Used occasionally by picnic parties and fishermen. Waihi Domain. Section No. 4, Block IV, Aroha Survey District. Area, 120 acres. Leased to the Waihi Jockey Club. Work done during year: Racecourse levelled, ploughed, and laid down in grass, and an additional 4 acres grassed. Improvements now on domain: Itences, racecourse, conveniences, and grassing. Used for races Proposed operations for ensuing year: Erecting a grandstand and further grassing. Waihou Domain. Sections Nos. 113, Block IX, and 8, Block XI, Te Aroha Survey District. Area, 107 acres 1 rood. Work done during year: Drains constructed, widened, and deepened; six new culverts made, and old one near river removed ; fences, three new stiles, and flood-gate erected; old gates replaced, blackberries cut down, and trees and hedges planted. Improvements now on domain: Substantial fences, drains, grassing, and plantations. Used, for agricultural and pastoral shows, football, cricket, and cycling. Waikiekie Domain. Section No. 49, Waikiekie Parish. Area, 60 acres. Xil report furnished. Waikino Domain. Section No. 51, Waikino Township, Block XIV, Ohinemuri Survey District. Area, 12 acres and 30 perches. Work done during year : Boundary-fence, turnstiles, and gates erected; football and cricket ground levelled, ploughed, and laid down in grass, and superfluous trees felled. Improvements now on domain : Fences, shelter-shed, two gates, dressing-room, concrete cricket-pitch, and 2£ acres grassed. Used for football, cricket, and sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Planting trees, renovating shelter-shed, forming running-track, levelling cricket-pitch, and erecting conveniences. Waipu North Domain. Section No. 195 a, Parish of Waipu. Area, 21 acres. The value cf this domain is prospective. It is situated on a steep hillside, two miles from the nearest dwelling. The area contains native bush, and is leased on conditions that provide for the erection of fences and the protection of the bush. Waitakerei Domain. Sections Nos. 16, 18, 19, E. 64, 65, S. 68, S.E. 75, S. 78, S. 79, 110, 111, and S. 112, Karangahape Parish; N. 54, Block V, Waitakerei Survey District; 163 and 193, Waipareira Parish. Area, 4,732 acres. Work done during year: Tracks formed to provide better access to falls. Used for picnics, ;i« a sanctuary for game, and the preservation of bush. Waiuku Domain. Section No. 73, Waiuku Village. Area, 10 acres. Work done during year: Noxious weeds eradicated, 6 acres laid down in grass, and fences, drains, and trees attended to. Improvements now on domain: Fences, drains, plantation, and grassing. Leased for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year: General maintenance. Waiwera Domain. Sections Nos. 168. 169, 170, and 171, Waiwera Parish. Area, 12 acres 2 roods 9 perches. The work of clearing the scrub is well in hand, and a contract has been let for fencing the domain. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Erecting fences, clearing scrub, ploughing, grassing, and planting trees. Whaingahoa Domain. Sections Nos. 86 and K6a, Waipa Parish, and 139, Whaingaroa Parish. Area, 364 acres and 21 perches. Improvements now on domain : House of twenty rooms, fences, outbuildings, plantations, orchard, concrete baths for both sexes, and tennis-court. Used as health resort. It is proposed to improve the mineral baths as soon as funds permit.

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Whakatane Domain. Sections Nos. 28*5 and 286, Waimana Parish. Area, 40 acres 2 roods 18 perches. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, grassing, and levelling. Used for cricket, football, tennis, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Eradicating noxious weeds, renewing fences, and erecting two gates. Whananaki Domain. Section No. 26, Block IX, Opuawhanga Survey District. Area, 28 acres 2 roods 32 perches. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Auckland. Improvements now on domain : Good house, fences, and grassing. The area is leased for grazing purposes. Whang ateau Domain. Section No. 156 a, Omaha Parish. Area, 15 acres and 20 perches. Work done during year: Hall lined and ceiling put up, and a 400-gallon tank erected. Improvements now on domain : Fences, gates, grassing, enclosure laid down in grass, tenniscourt, concrete cricket-pitch, hall, some macrocarpa trees, and 2 acres native bush. Used for picnics, sports, tennis, cricket, and football. Wharerb Domain. Section No. 7, Block 11, Waihi South Survey District. Area, 51 acres 2 roods. Leased for five years. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Ploughing and grassing 10 acres HAWKE'S BAY LAND DISTRICT. Elsthorpe Domain. Section No. 36, Block VII, Oero Survey District. Area, 13 acres 2 roods. Leased on improvement conditions.'" During the year the portion used for sports has been fenced. Improvements now on domain: Fences and plantations. Used for athletic sports. Farndon Park Domain. Portion of Wakahu Block, Clive Survey District. Area, 20 acres. Work done during year: Fences erected, and ground kept in order. Improvements now on domain: Fences and trees. Used for sports, picnics, rowing, and Volunteer encampments. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Erection of horse-yards, rustic seats, and conveniences. Frasertown Domain. Section No. 152, Town of Frasertown. Area, 31 acres 2 roods 14 perches. Work done during year: Fences renewed, others repaired, grandstand painted, new 400--gallon tank and stand placed in position, and seats provided for the use of the public. Improvements now on domain: Ring and subdivisional fences, grandstand, conveniences, and grassing. Used for cricket, tennis, picnics, athletic sports, and shows. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Ploughing, levelling, and sowing down in grass 10 acres, and enlarging grandstand. Gisborne Domain. Section No. 218, Town of Gisborne. Area, 7 acres 1 rood 22 perches. Leased on improvement conditions. Work done during year: Cricket-pitch formed. Improvements now on domain : Grassing, hedges, fences, pavilion, and band-room. Used for football, cricket, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: General maintenance. Hampden Bush Domain. Sections Nos. 36 and 2of 37. Block XII, Maraekakaho Survey District. Area, 105 acres 3 roods 28 perches. Work done during year: Ten chains fences erected around plantation, existing fences repaired, trees planted, and noxious weeds eradicated. Improvements now on domain: Fences and plantation. Used for grazing and public recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Fencing and tree-planting. Havelock Domain. Section No. 77, Block IV, Te Mata Survey District. Area, 4 acres 3 roods 10 perches. Work done during year: Cricket-pitch turfed, fences repaired, shelter and ornamental trees planted, and gates and fences erected. Improvements now on domain: Gates, stiles, fences, and plantation. Used for cricket, tenuis, football, picnics, and as a playground for children. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Levelling grounds and forming tennis-court.

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Makaraka Domain. Known as the " Government Paddock," Turanganui Survey District. Area, 48 acres. Work done during year: Fences repaired, hedges trimmed, and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain: Double boundary-fence, enclosing hedge of ornamental trees, drains, and grassing. Leased for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year: General maintenance. Makotuku Domain. Sections Nos. 13 and 66, Block IX, Takapau Survey District. Area, 23 acres 3 roods 18 perches Work done during year: Large area levelled by heavy top-dressing, grass sown, fences repaired, and hedges trimmed. Improvements now on domain : Grassing, plantations, fences, and building. Used for general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Levelling by topdressing and trimming hedges. Matamau Domain Section No. 33, Village of Matamau. Area, 7 acres 2 roods. Used for sports and picnics. It is proposed to lease the area on improvement conditions. Meanee Domain. Section No. 2, Block VIII, Heretaunga Survey District (Meanee South) Area, 92 acres. Leased for grazing. Norsewood Domain. Section No. 174, Block V, Takapau Survey District. Area, 5 acres 2 roods 33 perches. The domain has been greatly improved by the growing of a crop of oats. Improvements effected : Fences and drains. Ormond Domain. Suburban Sections Nos. 11 and 12, Town of Ormond, and the "Bush Reserve" in Block I, Waimata Survey District. Area, 127 acres 3 roods 31 perches. Leased in five allotments. Work done during year: Twenty-two chains scoop drains formed, new culvert and drain-pipes put down, drains cleaned, and hedges trimmed. Improvements now on domain: Fences, drains, buildings, and plantations. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Clearing, stumping, draining, and planting. Ormondville Domain. Block 1, Town of Ormondville. Area, 15 acres 3 roods 20 perches. Work done during year: Recreation-ground improved by levelling, &c. Improvements now on domain : Pavilion, trees, and shrubs. Used for cricket, football, and sports. Papakura Domain. Section No. 19, Block VIII, Heretaunga Survey District. Area, 39 acres 2 roods. Leased for grazing purposes. Patutahi Domain. Section No. 81, Block I, Turanganui Survey District. Area, 61 acres and 22 perches. Work done during year: Subdivisional fence erected, other fencing altered, damage by flood repaired, and portion of land silted over resown with grass. Improvements now on domain: Fences, drains, 5 acres plantation, culverts, gates, gravelled approaches, and two sheds. Used for picnics and sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Sinking well, erecting windmill, pump, trough, and fences, and generally improving the area. Patutahi Town Domain. Sections Nos. 17 to 20, 24 to 30, 65 to 76, and 102 to 113, Town of Patutahi. Area, 8 acres 1 rood 16 perches. Work done during year: Fences repaired. Improvements now on domain: Fences, trees, hedge, and hall (used for public entertainments). Leased for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting fences, improving supper-room in hall, and general improvements. Puketitiri Domain. Section No. 30, Block XIV, Pohui Survey District, Area, 11 acres 3 roods 16 perches. Leased on improvement conditions. Work done during year: Trees planted. Improvement* now on domain: Boundary-fences and plantation. , Scarborough Domain. Suburban Section No. 51, Town of Scarborough. Area, 12 acres and 30 perches. Work done during year: Grounds levelled, terrace formed, and fence erected to protect plantation. Improvements now on domain : Sixty chains fences and plantation. Used for picnics.

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Uawa Domain. Block 111, Town of Buckley. Area, 25 acres and 32 perches Work done during year: Fences erected, trees planted, and buildings altered and painted. Improvements now on domain: Fences, gates, pavilion, and trees. Used for cricket, football, picnics, and sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting conveniences and planting trees. Victoria Domain. Section No. 42, Block X, Woodville Survey District. Area, 23 acres 3 roods 10 perches. Work done during year: Trees planted, hedges trimmed, fences repaired, and drains cleaned. Improvements now on domain: Clearing and grassing, 5 acres stumped and ploughed, fences, drains, plantations, and hedges. Waipawa Domain. Situated in Block XI, Waipukurau Survey District. Area, 51 acres. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantation, flower-beds, and walks. Used for picnics and band concerts. Weber Domain. Section No. 51, Block V, Weber Survey District. Area, 10 acres and 32 perches. Work done during year: Track improved. Used for sports and grazing. Woodville Domain. Section No. 78, Block VIII, Woodville Survey District. Area, 39 acres 3 roods 19 perches. Work done during year: Draining continued. Improvements now on domain: Fences, hedges, drains, dwellinghouse, outhouses, ploughing, stumping, and draining. Not used by the public. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Further draining TARANAKI LAND DISTRICT. Clifton Domain. Section No. 71, Block VII, Waitara Survey District. Area, 66 acres. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, New Plymouth. The domain contains some beautiful native bush and an ancient Maori pa, and is situated on the Onairo River. Work done during year: Fences erected on southern boundary. Improvements now on domain : Twenty acres in grass, and fencing on southern boundary. Local supervision is exercised by an honorary Ranger. Huirangi Domain. Sections Nos. 138 to 142, 152 to 156, and 166 to 175, Town of Huirangi. Area, 10 acres. Nine and a half acres leased on improvement conditions. Improvements now on domain : Hall, fences, and trees. lNor,EwooD Domain. Sections Nos. 73, 86, 135, 148, 162, 175, 185, 197, 204, 213, 224, 228, 230, and Suburban Sections Nos. 92 and part 181, Town of Inglewood. Area, 25 acres 3 roods 303 perches. Work done during year: Two acres stumped, levelled, and grassed for hockey-ground, and trees planted. Improvements now on domain: Pavilion, cycling and running track, hockey, football, and cricket grounds, fences, and plantations. Used for athletic sports, football, hockey, cricket, Volunteer encampments, and fire-brigade practices. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Tree-planting and general maintenance. Makaka Domain. Sections Nos. 1, 2, and 4, Block X, Kaupokonui Survey District. Area, 16 acres. Improvements now on domain : Fences and grassing. The area is leased for grazing. Manutahi Domain. Pari of Section No. 9, Manutahi Settlement, Hawera Survey District, Area, 3 acres 3 roods 2 perches. Improvements now on domain; Tweuty-five chains fences, hall, plantations, and grass paddock. Leased for grazing. Mount Br yon Domain. » Area, 5 acres 2 roods. Improvements now on domain ; Fences and shrubs. Used for general recreation.

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Normanbt Domain. Subdivision No. 10 of Section No. 45, Block V, Hawera Survey District. Area, 20 acres. Work done during year : Fences trimmed, trees kept in order, and grass cut for hay. Improvements now on domain : Fences and trees. Used for general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Planting a box-thorn hedge. Opunake Domain. Blocks I, IV. V. VI, VIII, and Sections Nos. 1 to 6 of Block II, Town of Opunake, and the Opunake Town Belt. Area, 35 acres 2 roods 3 perches. Work done during year: Cabbage-trees and pampas planted, and plantations cleaned. Improvements now on domain : Grandstand with luncheon and other rooms, boundary-fences, gates, another fence (enclosing plantation) 1 chain inside boundary-fences, box-thorn hedges, 60 chains drains, and an inner circular fence enclosing sports-ground. Used for sports, football, cricket, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Cleaning plantation and planting trees. Patba Domain. Blocks XL1V and XLV, Town of Patea. Area, 65 acres 2 roods 25 perches. Work done during year: Turnstile erected, path formed, and trees and shrubs planted. Improvements now on domain : Fences, football and cricket ground, plantations, tennis-courts, Hower garden, nursery, paths, gates, turnstiles, grandstand, pavilion, and toolhouse. Used for tennis, cricket, hockey, football, athletic sports. Volunteer encampments, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Putting street frontages in order, repairing pavilion, painting grandstand, and tree-planting. . Pihama Domain. Section No. 48, Block I, Oeo Survey District. Area, 14 acres 2 roods. Used for bowls and tennis. Improvements now on domain: Sixty-six chains and a half fences, including 42| chains ditch-and-bank fence planted with box-thorn, plantation, bowlinggreen, tennis-lawn, shelter-shed, well, windmill, and water-supply. Proposed operations for ensuing year : General maintenance,. Punehu Domain. Sections Nos. 1, 2, 5, 6, and 41, Village of Punehu. Area, 7 acres. Improvements now on domain : Felling, fencing, and draining. Leased for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Clearing, ploughing, and sowing down in grass 1 acre. Purangi Domain. Section No. 2, Block II, Ngatimaru Survey District. Area, 10 acres. Improvements now on domain : Grassing. Used for picnics. Rotokare Domain (Ngaire). Section No. 1, Block XII. Ngaire Survey District. Area, 530 acres. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, New Plymouth. Work done during year: Fences erected and repaired. Improvements now on domain: Boundaryfences. The area is practically all in native bush, and contains the Rotokare Lake. Rotokare Domain (Paritutu). Part of Native Reserve No. 2 (Arapepe), Block VIII, Paritutu Survey District. Area, 48 acres. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, New Plymouth. Work done during vear: Fences erected, and noxious weeds eradicated. Improvements now on domain : Boundary-fences and fences around native bush. Leased for grazing on improvement conditions ; also used as a picnic resort. Stratford Domain. Sections Nos. 24 to 33, 36, 37, 38, 67 to 76, 79, 80, 81, 111 to 124, 150 to 163, 470 to 484, 509 to 518, 542 to 551, 574 to 581, 607 to 619, 639 to 651, 781, 858, 935, and 936, Town of Stratford, and Section No. 28, Block 1, Ngaire Survey District. Area, 83 acres 1 rood 2 perches. Work done during year: Fences repaired, hedges trimmed, trees cleared of weeds, ground dug and trees planted in King Edward Park, new path formed through the bush, and new seats made and fixed. Victoria Park North has also been stumped, ploughed, and laid down in grass. Improvements now on domain: Four miles and three-quarter fences, 11 acres plantation, grandstands running and cycling tracks, football and hockey grounds, suspension bridges over Patea River ' seats, and paths. Used for athletic sports, football, hockey, cricket, golf, and aquatic sports'. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Erecting fences around the running and cycling tracks in Victoria Park, erecting protecting fences, and installing water-supply.

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Tarata Domain. Section No. 58, Tarata Village. Area, 8 acres 2 roods. Work done during year : Gravel-pit filled in, portion of the domain planted with trees and shrubs fenced in, and hedge trimmed. Improvements now on domain: Twenty chains sheepproof fences, 2 acres plantation, two tennis-courts, pavilion, and quarter-mile running-track. Used for sports, tennis, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Procuring and planting trees and shrubs. Taumata Domain. Subdivisions Nos. 1 of Section No. 12 and 6 of Section No. 75, Block X, Ngaire Survey District. Area, 12 acres 1 rood 53 perches. Work done during year: Hedges trimmed and grounds attended to. Improvements now on domain: Two grandstands, fences, plantations, and sports-ground. Used for sports and picnics. Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu Domain. Section No. 40, Block XVI, Kaupokonui Survey District. Area, 50 acres. "Work done during year : General maintenance. Improvements now on domain: Box-thorn fence, post-and-wire sheep-proof fences, caretaker's cottage, seats, iron and wooden gates, turnstile, pond, plantations, native bush, monument, shelter-sheds, and grassing. Used for picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Repairing caretaker's cottage, laying on water-supply, and general maintenance. Toko Domain. Part of Section No. 36 and part, of Subsection 1 of Section No. 36, Block 111, Ngaire Survey District. Area, 7 acres and 31 perches. Work done during year : Twenty-four chains sheep-proof fences erected, and concrete cricketpitch and running-tracks formed. Improvements now on domain : Seventy-four chains fences, 200 trees and shrubs, bridge, gate, and concrete cricket-pitch. Used for cricket, football, picnics, and sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Erecting pavilion. Urenui Domain. Section No. 12, Block 111, Waitara Survey District. Area, 57 acres. Work done during year: Swing bridge repaired. Improvements now on domain: Fences, drains, plantation, and swing bridge. Used for sports and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting sand waste. Uruti Domain. Section No. 8, Block 11, Upper Waitara Survey District, Area, 10 acres 3 roods 16 perches. Work done during year : Gate erected and scrub cleared. Improvements now on domain: Fences. Used for picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Forming side paths and excavating terraces. Victoria Park (Kaponca) Domain. Sections Nos. 29, 30, 31, Block XI, Kaupokonui Survey District. Area, 3 acres. Work done during year: Domain cleared, grassed, and fenced, cricket-pitch formed, shed erected, and live hedge attended to. Improvements now on domain: Fences, box-thorn hedge, cricket-pitch, ajid shed. Used for cricket and football. Waipuku Domain. Sections Nos. 45, 47, 49, and 51, Waipuku Village. Area, 2 acres and 12 perches. Work done during year: Shrubs and live fences cleaned. Improvements now on domain: Fences. Used chiefly for grazing. WELLINGTON LAND DISTRICT. Alfredton Domain. Section No. 201, Block XII, Manga'one Survey District. Area, 100 acres. Work done during year: Fencing material procured, 300 trees planted and surrounded by a fence, and conveniences erected. Improvements now on domain: Fences, about 12 chains box drains, 32J chains pipe drains, shed, fisheries, trees, and shrubs. Used for cricket, sports, and picnics. Apiti Domain. Sections Nos. 41a and part of 51, Block XI, Apiti Survey District. Area, 40 acres. Work done during year: Fences repaired and gate erected. A contract has been let for the formation of a recreation-ground. Improvements now on domain : Fences and gates. Used for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Repairing fences, stumping, clearing, ploughing, levelling, and grassing.

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Ashhurst Domain. Sections Nos. 463 a and 463 c, Block 111, Gorge Survey District. Area, 46 acres 2 roods 11 perches. Work done during year: Track formed and metalled, 200 trees planted and fenced in, fences and willow-protective works repaired, thistles cut, and grass removed. Improvements now on domain : Twenty-five acres native bush, 120 chains fences, four gates, £ chain picket-fence, 4 chains wire netting, a dozen rustic seats, and 14 acres ploughed and grassed. Used for picnics and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Tree-planting, maintenance, and erection of more seats. Bull's Domain. Section No. 5, Block XI, Rangitoto Survey District. Area, 45 acres. Work done during year: Shed erected, ground levelled, shelter and ornamental trees planted, road-approach fenced and improved, and an area cleared of gorse and sown down in grass. Improvements now on domain : Fences, levelling, track, dressing-shed, and shelter and ornamental trees. Used for sports, picnics, and rifle-club meetings. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Eradicating noxious weeds and sowing grass. Bunnythorpe Domain. Sections Nos. 1501 to 1504, Block VII, Kairanga Survey District. Area, 44 acres 3 roods 23 perches. Work done during year: One and a half acres ploughed, cultivated, and planted with trees; road formed, trees planted on sides, and plantations fenced. Improvements now on domain: Fences, ornamental and shelter trees, and road. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Ploughing and forming track for sports, preparing an area for cricket, fencing plantations on each side of the road into the domain, and additional planting. Eketahuna Domain. Section No. 40d and Lot 1 of Section No. 40, Block VI, Mangaone Survey District, Area, 14 acres and 7 perches. Work done during year: Ploughing, levelling, and laying down pipe drains. Improvements now on domain: Fences, ploughing, and drains. Used for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Ploughing, levelling, and sowing down in English grass. Extract from Special Report. —Eketahuna Domain is pleasantly situated about a quarter of a mile from Eketahuna Railway-station, on the Alfredton Road. It is fenced and subdivided into three paddocks. The middle paddock is well drained with pipe drains, and has been ploughed and cropped. It is intended to again plough this area, plant trees on the boundaries, and level it for use as a sports-ground The other two areas are slightly broken by shallow gullies. They contain a number of large logs and stumps, and are leased for grazing purposes. Featherston Domain. Section No. 338, Parts of Sections Nos. 152, 116, 123, and Suburban Section No. 122, Town of Featherston, and the Featherston Town Reserve. Area, 88 acres and 5 perches. Work done during year: Trees and shrubs planted, fences renewed and repaired, paths formed, noxious weeds eradicated, and high-water pressure laid on for the tennis and cricket grounds. Improvements now on domain: Picnic shed and tables, band-rotunda, seats, tennispavilion, fences, and plantations. Used for public recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : General maintenance and improvement. Extract from Special Report. —Featherston Domain comprises five separate areas, containing together 88 acres and 5 perches. The most important portion is the town reserve of 57£ acres. It is situated on the western side of the township, and consists almost wholly of bush-clad hill, commanding a good view of the township and the Wairarapa Plains and Lake, and presents a well-cared-for appearance. Tracks have been cut through the bush, fences, good entrance-gates, and a picnic-shed erected, and seats provided. A notice to the effect that persons destroying the bush will be prosecuted is displayed in a conspicuous place. This reserve is leased for sheep-grazing in two portions. Section 338 contains 22 acres, mostly covered with light bush and scrub, and is situated in a bend of the Otauira River, south-west of the town reserve, from which it is separated by a road. The section is fenced and leased. Section 122 (5 acres) is situated near the railwaystation, and is used as a football and cricket ground, also for tennis and croquet. It is surrounded by a well-trimmed live hedge, and contains lawn, dressing-rooms, and a pavilion. The area is leased for sheep-grazing. Parts Sections 116 and 123 (3 acres 29 perches) are situated immediately alongside the railway-station, and separated from Section 122 by Johnston Street. They are fenced and leased. Part .Section 152 (1 rood 16 perches) is a triangular section, situated at the junction of Fitzherbert and Revans Streets. It is fenced, but the fences are somewhat out of repair. A plantation on this small area would greatly enhance its appearance. Hastwell Domain. Section No. 64, Block XIV, Mangaone Survey District Area, 12 acres 1 rood 24 perches. Work done during year: Two acres logged-up and partly stumped. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Completing the stumping of the 2 acres,

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Horowhenua Lake Domain. Area, 951 acres. No improvements effected, as the purchase of 10 acres of land authorised by " The Horowhenua Lake Act, 1905," lias not been completed. When the Board obtains possession of the land referred to it is proposed to erect fences and boat-houses, construct roads and drains, and generally improve the area. Hunterville Domain. Sections Nos. 17, 18, 25, 26, 33, and 54, Town of Hunterville, and 35, Block XV, Tiriraukawa Survey District. Area, 27 acres and 12 perches. Work done during year: Drains cleaned. Improvements now on domain: Fences, drains, plantation, tennis-court, pavilion, 4 acres levelled, running-track, football-ground, and conveniences. Used for sports, golf, tennis, and football. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Erecting new fences and gates. Island Bay Domain. An irregularly shaped island situated in Block XI, Port Nicholson Survey District, Area, 8 acres. This domain consists of a rocky island situated in Island Bay. No improvements have been effected. Kaitawa Domain. Suburban Section No. 13, Town of Kaitawa. Area, 15 acres and 36 perches. Leased on improvement conditions. Work done during year: Fence altered to include a larger area for planting, drain-pipes procured, and planting continued. Improvements now on domain: Sixty-one chains fences, 6 chains drains, 1 acre plantation, sports-ground; 3 acres has been cropped. Used for picnics and sports. It is proposed to continue the work of planting during the ensuing year. Kimbolton Domain. Section No. 92c, Block XIII, Apiti Survey District, and Suburban Section No. 16, Township of Birmingham. Area, 37 acres and 3 perches. Work done during year: Fence erected 16ft. from boundary-fence on three sides, and the enclosed area planted with macrocarpa trees. Improvements now on domain : Fences, swimmingbath, and plantations. Kohinui Domain. Section 23c, Block I, Makuri Survey District. Area, 10 acres. This domain has only recently been brought under the provisions of " The Public Domains Act, 1881," and is administered by the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Wellington. No improvements have yet been effected. Langdale Domain. Section 16, Town of Langdale (Suburbs). Area, 10 acres 1 rood 8 perches. A Domain Board was appointed to control this domain on the 18th October, 1906. No improvements yet effected. Levin Domain. Section No. 21, Block I, Waiopehu Survey District. Area, 41 acres 1 rood 3 perches. Work done during year: Dressing-room and conveniences erected. Improvements now on domain : Fences, trees, and racecourse. Used for sports and picnics. Makuri Domain. Section No. 47, Makairo Village Settlement. Area, 5 acres. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Wellington. It adjoins the Makairo Village Settlement and public school, and comprises grassed land, leased for grazing. The improvements consist of dwellinghouse, outbuildings, garden and orchard, fences, and drains. The lessee has the right to remove the improvements on the termination of his lease. Makuri Domain. Section No. 162, and Suburban Sections Nos. 159 and 167, Town of Makuri. Area, 36 acres and 18 perches. Work done during year: Drain cut and protective works erected. Improvements now on domain : Fifty chains fences, pavilion, plantation, football, cricket, and sports ground, and 9 chains drains. Used for sports, picnics, football, cricket, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting protective works. k !* Mangatainoka Domain. Sections Nos. 79, Block XVTTI, and 30, 31, and 32, Block XVII, Mangahao Survey District, Area, 24 acres 2 roods 5 perches. Work done during year: Protective works erected, track top-dressed, trees trimmed, and fences repaired. Improvements now on domain: Fences, plantations, 440 yards running-track, shelter-shed, store-room, football and cricket grounds, and protective works. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Repairing protective works.

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Mangaweka Domain. Sections Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11, Block 11, 69, 71, 73, 75, 77, 99 to 104, and 1, Block IX, Town of Mangaweka; 22, 55, 56, 57, Suburbs of Mangaweka; and 50 and 52, Block X, Hautapu Survey District. Area, 83 acres 1 rood 28 perches. Work done during year: Boundary-fence erected, 6 chains footpaths formed, trees planted, buildings painted, 200 ft. seating-accommodation provided, and dead trees removed and burnt. Improvements now on domain : Fences, trees, buildings, and seats. Used for,sports and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Planting trees, forming footpaths, and constructing seats. Mowhanau Domain. Sections 18, 66, and 70, Mowhanau Village. Area, 12 acres 1 rood 3 perches Work done during year : Eight and a half chains wire fence erected, 300 trees planted, and moving sand sown with marram grass. Improvements now on domain : Eight and a half chains fences and 4 acres plantation. Used for picnics and camping parties. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Erecting fences, cleaning out spring, providing pipe, and erecting a rail and drinking-trough for horses. Newman Domain. Suburban Sections Nos. 30 and 115, Town of Newman. Area, 26 acres and 24 perches. Improvements now on domain : Eighteen acres felled and grassed, 4 acres stumped and grassed, and 14 chains of fences. Used for sports and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Ploughing, stumping, and fencing. Extract from Special Report. —Newman Domain consists of two areas a little more than a mile apart. Section 30 contains about 17J acres, and is all in grass. It lies between the Makakahi River and Ramatawai Creek. These two streams form natural boundaries on all but the southern side, which is fenced. The bush was felled some years ago, and the logs and stumps are still on the ground. Section 115 has an area of 8J acres, and is bounded on the east and south by the Makakahi River. About 3 acres is cleared, and most of the stumps and logs removed. The remainder of the section consists of very fine native bush, which is being carefully preserved. The Board intends to erect about 30 chains of fencing on this portion of the domain, to plant trees on the boundaries of the cleared area, to remove the remaining stumps and logs from the 3 acres cleared, and to provide a shelter-shed and rustic seats. A copy of the by-laws is erected in a conspicuous position. The Eketahuna Chamber of Commerce advocates the amalgamation of the Eketahuna, Newman, and Parkville Domains, but the proposal is opposed by the Newman Domain Board. Nukumaru Domain. Sections Nos. 63 and 66, Block XIII, Nukumaru Survey District, and 67, 71, and 71a, Block XIV, Wairoa Survey District. Area, 1,220 acres. Leased as a small grazing-run before being brought under the provisions of " The Public Domains Act, 1881." Lease not yet expired. Okotuku Domain. Sections Nos. 338 and 140, Block VI, Wairoa Survey District. Area, 161 acres and 23 perches. Work done during year: Improving and maintaining recreation-ground. Improvements now on domain: Fences, buildings, plantations, and dam. Used for racing, training, picnics, Volunteer encampments and tournaments, and as a rifle-range. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Erecting and repairing fences, and generally improving the area. Oraukura Domain. Section No. 65, Block XIV, Ohinewairua Survey District. Area, 9 acres 2 roods. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Wellington. It comprises flat and undulating open land in_ grass. Pahautanui Domain. Section No. 115, Block IX, Paikakariki Survey District, Area, 105 acres 1 rood. Work done during year: Gates and dressing-room painted, 12 chains drains formed, and all area reclaimed around cricket-pitch. Improvements now on domain: Fences, gates, drains, dressing-room, and reclamation. Used for cricket and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Further reclamation around cricket-pitch. Pahiatua Domain. Situated in Block VIII, Mangahao Survey District. Area, 14 acres 3 roods. Used for picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Constructing protective-works and erecting fences. Palmerston North Domain. Sections Nos. 215, 220, and. part of 214, Kairangi Survey District, Area, 13 acres. Work done during year: Fences repaired. Improvements now on domain: Fences. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Planting shelter-trees, and ploughing, levelling, and sowing down an area to form an oval.

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Parkville Domain. Sections Nos. 182, 183, and 185, Suburbs of Parkville. Area, 36 acres 1 rood. Twenty-seven acres are leased on improvement conditions. The erection of fences is now in hand. Improvements now on domain: Fences, cottage, felling, grassing, and suspension bridge. Used for picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Completion of fencing, and planting. Extract from Special Report. —Parkville Domain consists of two areas, Section 185 on the eastern and Sections 182 and 183 on the western side of the township. Sections 182 and 183 contain together 27 acres, and are held under lease. These sections have been fenced, cleared of bush, and sown down in grass, but the logs and stumps have not been removed. Section 185 contains about 9J acres wholly covered with beautiful native bush, and bounded on two sides by the Makakahi River, along which the usual river-bank reserve has been made. The river is not always high enough to prevent cattle crossing into the reserve. The Board has therefore decided to erect fences along the river-bank and plant trees to protect the native bush. Access from the main road is obtained by means of a swing footbridge over the river erected by the Domain Board. The bush on the section is jealously guarded by the Domain Board, and in order to more effectually protect it a caretaker resides on the ground. The Board is a real live body, and takes a keen interest in the reserves under its control. The members are very much opposed to the amalgamation of the Newman, Parkville, and Eketahuna Domains, as advocated by the Eketahuna Chamber of Commerce. Pipiriki Domain. Sections Nos. 1, 2, and 10, Block IV, Town of Pipiriki. Area, 17 acres 3 roods 29 perches. Not used by the public; not suitable for recreation. Pongaroa Domain. Section No. 12, Pongaroa Township. Area, 13 acres and 12 perches Work done during year: Fences erected, and 5 acres stumped and cleared. Improvements now on domain: Fences, grassing, felling, and stumping. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Planting trees, and ploughing and levelling. Poukioke Domain. Section No. 35, Block XV, Tiriraukawa Survey District. Area, 17 acres 3 roods 8 perches. Work done during year: Half an acre cleared, planted, and fenced in. Improvements now on domain: All in grass, 1 acre stumped, fences, and plantation. Used for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Logging-up. Pukeokahu Domain. Section No. 17b, Block IX, Pukeokahu Survey District. Area, 6 acres 2 roods 35 perches. No improvements yet effected. Domain Board only recently appointed. Queen's Park Domain (Wanganui). Portions of Reserves E and X, Town of Wanganui. Area, 15 acres 3 roods 22 perches. Work done during year: General improvement, area levelled, grassed, and fenced, and streets formed. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantations, band-rotunda, museum, band-room, and tennis-courts: Used as a public park and for band-concerts. Raetihi Domain. Sections Nos. 211 and 290, Town of Raetihi, and 251, Suburbs of Raetihi. Area, 17 acres 2 roods 39 perches. Work done during year : One and a half acres logged-up and partly burned, and several cords of firewood split and sold. Improvements now on domain : Fifty-four chains fencing, 4£ acres stumping and clearing, and ornamental trees. Used for sports and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Planting, stumping, fencing, and clearing. Rangataua Domain. Section No. 24c, Block VIII, Makotuku Survey District. Area, 96 acres 1 rood. Not used by public. Leased for grazing. Rangiwahia Domain. Section No. 61, Town of Rangiwahia. Area, 10 acres. Work done during year : Hedges trimmed, and grass cut among trees and shrubs. Improvements now on domain : Hall and tennis-court. Taihape Domain. Suburban Sections Nos. 35, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, and 44, and Block X, Town of Taihape, and Sections Nos. 96, 97, 98, and 99, Block XIV, Ohinewairua Survey District. Area, 115 acres 1 rood 19 perches. Work done during year: Block X planted with shelter-trees and fenced, 4J acres ploughed, levelled, and grassed, 16 chains picket-fence erected on outside boundary of running-track, and other fences, gates, and stiles erected. Improvements now on domain: Fences, felling, grassing,

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NELSON LAND DISTRICT. Denniston Domain. Section No. 5, Block VI, Kawatiri Survey District. Area, 6 acres. Work done during year: Dressing-shed erected, and ground levelled, top-dressed, &c. Improvements now on domain: Dressing-shed and drain. Used for picnics, sports, cricket, and football. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Further top-dressing and formation-work. Millerton Domain. Sections Nos. 142 and 263, Town of Millerton. Area, 9 acres 2 roods 36 perches. Work done during year: About acre levelled. Improvements now on domain-. Three anil a half chains road and levelling. Used for cricket, tennis, sports, and Volunteer manoeuvres, Proposed operations for ensuing year: Further levelling and removing rock. Motueka Domain. Section No. 193, Block 111, Motueka Survey District. Area, 50 acres. Leased on improvement conditions. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantations, and iron gate. Not used by the public. Murchison Domain. Sections Nos. 18 and 20 (Square 170), Town of Murchison. Area, 27 acres 2 roods. During the year a contract was let for forming a recreation-ground by stumping and ploughing 2 acres of Section 18, and the work is in progress. Improvements now on domain: Fences and grassing. Used for picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Completing formation of recreation-groun d.

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Reefton Domain. Section No. 189, Block IX, Reefton Survey District. Area, 58 acres 2 roods 39 perches. Used chiefly for picnics. Leased for grazing purposes. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Planting trees and sowing grass. Wai-iti Domain. Section No. 156, Block XV, Wai-iti Survey District, Area, 5 acres. Work done during year: Trees planted and protected, and existing trees trimmed. Improvements now on domain: Fences, gates, plantations, and levelling. Used for picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Planting trees and erecting fences. Wakefield Domain (Part of). Part of Section No. 85 (Waimea South, Original District), Block XII, Wai-iti Survey District. Area, 4 acres 2 roods. This portion of the domain is fenced and leased, and the money received is expended Au paying the rent on a privately owned area that is-used for recreation purposes. Wakefield Domain (Part of). Section No. 79b (Waimea South, Original District), Block XVI, Wai-iti Survey District. Area, 76 acres 3 roods 8 perches. This portion of Wakefield Domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Nelson. During the year gorse has been eradicated. Westport (1) Domain. Sections Nos. 1020, 1021, and 1022, Town of Westport. Area, 38 acres 1 rood 6 perches. Nineteen acres leased on improvement conditions. Improvements now on domain : Fenced with wire and quickthorn hedge, 20 chains pipe drains, 4 chains box drains, 5 chains open drains, 43 chains asphalt paths, 47 chains metalled paths, and band-rotunda. Used for a promenade and pleasure-resort, also for general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Further asphalting of paths, erecting caretaker's lodge, and constructing drains. Westport (2) Domain. Sections Nos. 986 and 987 (Victoria Square), Town of Westport, 103 and 104, Block VII, Kawatiri Survey District, and 12 acres 2 roods 30 perches, in the Town of Westport, known as the Beach Reserve. Area, 114 acres 1 rood 2 perches. Work done during year: Victoria Square cleared, levelled, fenced, sown down in grass, and surrounded by an ornamental hedge; cycle-tracks and tennis-courts formed, grandstand and pavilion erected, shrubs planted, and walks made. The reserve on the beach has been partially cleared and enclosed with a substantial fence. Improvements now on domain: Fences, grandstand, pavilion, tennis-courts, ornamental trees and shrubs, draining, levelling, and grassing. Used for sports, football, cricket, tennis, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Planting ornamental trees in Victoria Square, and improving the area for recreation purposes.

MARLBOROUGH LAND DISTRICT. Brownlee Domain. Sections Nos. 68, 69, and 70, Town of Havelock. Area, 2 acres and 29 perches. Work done during year: Nine chains fencing erected, 4 chains stone drains laid, noxious weeds eradicated, portion filled in and levelled, and trees planted. Improvements now on domain : Fences, 4 chains stone drains, trees, filling, levelling, and clearing. Used for sports and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: General maintenance, and completing construction of pavilion. Kaikoura Domain. Section No. 2 of 267, Suburbs of Kaikoura, and Sections Nos. 2, 346, and 349, Block X, Mount Fyffe Survey District. Area, 81 acres 2 roods 18 perches. Work done during year: Eighty chains fencing erected. Improvements now on domain: Fences, plantations, and conveniences.' Used for horse-racing and rifle-shooting. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Planting trees. Monkey Face Domain. Section No. 5, Block 111, Hundalee Survey District. Area, 333 acres. This domain is not used by the public. It is leased. No improvements have been effected, with the exception of boundary-fences, which are the property of the lessee.

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Omaka Domain. Sections Nos. 31 and part 2of 33, Block 111, Taylor Pass Survey District. Area, 242 acres. Leased for grazing. Work done during year: Trees planted,- drains laid, and plantation maintained. Improvements now on domain: Fences, plantations, and cottage. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Levelling, draining, and filling in, erecting new entrance-gate, forming approach, and repairing building. Pelorus Domain. Sections Nos. 25, Block VIII, Heringa Survey District, and 66 (Te Hau Island), Block XI, Wakamarina Survey District. Area, 22 acres. No improvements effected; land not used. Nine acres of the domain is an island in the Pelorus River, subject to floods, and covered with scrub and noxious weeds. The remaining 13 acres is in native bush. Seddon Domain. Section No. 9, Block VII, Town of Seddon. Area, 13 acres 2 roods 3 perches. Work done during year :An area levelled by ploughing, scooping, &o. Improvements now on domain : Fences, 2 acres plantation, and concrete cricket-pitch. Used for picnics, cricket, football, and sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Ploughing, harrowing, and laying clown in grass the levelled area. Takahanga Domain. Section No. 410, Town of Kaikoura. Area, 19 acres 2 roods 24 perches. Work done during year : Fence erected to protect embankment of cycling-track. Improvements now on domain : Fences, cycling-track, and trees. Used for cricket, football, tennis, and sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Planting trees, WESTLAND LAND DISTRICT. Dobson Domain. Reserves Nos. 258 and 290, Town of Dobson. Area, 8 acres 2 roods. No new works undertaken. Used for football and cricket. Kumara Domain. Sections Nos. 221 and 824, Town of Kumara. Area, 2 acres 2 roods 27 perches. Improvements now on domain : Fences, shelter-shed, and grassing. Used for football, cricket, and hockey. Rimu Domain. Section No. 356, Block V, Kanieri Survey District. Area, 5 acres and 19 perches. Improvements now on domain : About J acre is cleared, levelled, and gravelled. Not yet used by the public. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erection of 29 chains fencing, clearing and levelling. Ross Domain. Situated in Town of Ross. Area, 3 acres 3 roods 16 perches. Improvements now on domain: Fences, drains, sheds, and ornamental trees. Used for picnics, cricket, and football. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Erecting new fences and sheds, CANTERBURY LAND DISTRICT. Akaroa Domain. Reserves Nos. 88 and 1724, Akaroa Survey District, and Section No. 45, Town of Akaroa. Area, 10 acres 2 roods. Work done during year: Hedges trimmed, fences repaired, gates, summer-house, seats, and bridges painted, and footpaths and flower-beds kept in order. Improvements now on domain : Substantial fences, macrocarpa hedge, summer-house, blockhouse, two bridges, fountain, watersupply, gates, garden-seats, asphalt tennis-court, and avenues of native and exotic trees and shrubs. Used for tennis, picnics, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : General maintenance. A caretaker is employed. Aorangi Domain. Part of Reserve No. 2652, Mueller Survey District. Area, 24,000 acres. This domain is under the control of the Tourist Department. It is the Mount Cook Tourist Resort, and contains the Hermitage. Work done during year: Track to Ball Hut completed, Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting extra accommodation for visitors,

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Arowhenua Domain. Reserves Nos. 3003 to 3013, Town of Arowhenua, Area, 11 acres and 8 perches. Leased to fifteen tenants. Work done during year: Taumatakahu Creek cleared of weeds. Not used by the public. Arundel Domain. Reserve No. 2965, Block 111, Town of Arundel. Area, 4 acres 1 rood 6 perches. Work done during year: An area ploughed and sown down in English grass. Improvements now on domain : Plantations and hedges. Ashburton Domain. Area, 90 acres, situated in the Town of Ashburton. Work done during year: Pavilions and grandstand erected, drive and entrance with gates and fencing made to the oval and sports-ground, filter-bed for filtering water used in swimmingbaths constructed, and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain: About four miles fences, curator's lodge, propagating-house, grandstand, three pavilions, meteorological station, two sheds, three asphalt and five grass tennis-courts, cricket-ground, bowling-green, croquet-lawns, water-supply (including four tanks, stand, and pipes), ornamental water plantations, flowergardens, walks, and gates. Used for sports, cricket, football, hockey, cycling, tennis, bowls, croquet, swimming, picnics, and general recreation. Cadet and Volunteer encampments are also held in the domain. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Erecting shade-house and large fernery, and general maintenance. Ashley Gorge Domain. Reserves Nos. 3094, Block IV, Oxford Survey District, and 3231, Block XVI, Upper Ashley Survey District, XII, Mount Thomas Survey District, IV, Oxford Survey District, and I, Mairaki Survey District. Area, 74 acres. Work done during year: Trees planted, retiring-room erected, and concrete fireplaces constructed. Improvements now on domain: Fences, road, retiring-room for ladies, concrete fireplaces, and plantation. Used for picnics. Ataahua Domain. Reserve No. 3705, Block 111, Ellesmere Survey District. Area, 5 acres 3 roods 39 perches. Work done during year: Fences maintained, and trees attended to. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantations, gates, and goal-posts. Used for sports. Three acres leased as a grazing paddock for school children's horses. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Planting trees and laying on water-supply from water-race. Burkes Pass Domain. Reserve No. 1595, Block VIII, Burke Survey District. Area, 45 acres and 3 perches. Work done during year: Noxious weeds eradicated and fences repaired. Improvements now on domain : Ring-fences, 2 acres fenced and planted with trees of various kinds. Used for picnics and general recreation ; a portion is also used for grazing. Carleton Domain. Reserves Nos. 2808 and 2858, Block V, Mairaki Survey District. Area, 13 acres 3 roods. Improvements now on domain : Thirty chains fences, pavilion, cricket-pitch, and 2 acres plantation. Used for sports and cricket. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Grubbing gorse and trimming hedges Cashmere Hills Domain. Reserve No. 161, Halswell Survey District. Area, 188 acres 3 roods 11 perches. One hundred and sixty acres leased; lessee to keep premises leased in good order, and supply visitors with refreshments at reasonable prices. Work done during year: Memorial gate relettered and protected by wire netting, 1,350 trees planted, plantations weeded, and pavilion windows repaired and protected by wire netting. Improvements now on domain: Fences, house, cowshed, stable, Victoria Memorial Pavilion (brick), Rolleston Memorial Gate, nursery, plantations, and conveniences. Used for picnics and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Further planting and renewing fences destroyed by fire. Cave Domain. Reserve No. 3683 (Rosewill Settlement), Block IX, Pareora Survey District, Area, 10 acres 1 rood 35 perches. Leased for a term of two years. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Renewing and cleaning trees, and repairing boundary-fence. If funds permit it is also'proposed to purchase wire and picket fencing and gates erected by tenant, Chertsey Domain. Reserve No. 2376, Ashburton Survey District, and Reserve No. 3057, Town of Chertsey. Area 32 acres 2 roods 27 perches. Work done during year: Gorse grubbed and hedges trimmed. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantation, water-race, dressing-room, trotting and cycle tracks, and avenue. Proposed operations for ensuing year: General maintenance.

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Christchurch Domain. Parts of Reserves Nos. 24 and 25, Block XI, Christchurch Survey District. Area, 495 acres. Three hundred and seventy acres leased. Work done during year: Bridges and gates repaired, two new entrance-gates erected, walks formed and repaired, lawns mowed, flower-beds made, renewed, weeded, and kept in order, shrubs and flowers planted, propagating house enlarged, trees thinned and pruned, and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain; Fences, iron and other gates, gardens, parks, avenues of different kinds of trees, magnetic observatory, museum, head gardener's house, cottages for park ranger and caretaker of gardens, hot and shade houses, three large and several small bridges, lawns, walks, artesian wells, lake of 5 acres, and plantations. Used for acclimatisation purposes, polo, golf, cricket, bowls, tennis, croquet, football, hockey, model-yacht racing, Volunteer encampments and reviews, picnics, and general recreation. The New Zealand International Exhibition in Hagley Park was opened on the Ist November, 1906. Coalgate Domain. Reserve No. 2409, Hororata Survey District. Area, 20 acres 1 rood. Work done during year: Trees planted, fences erected, trees topped and pruned, and general repairs. Improvements now on domain: Fences, water-races, and plantations. Used for sports and grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Planting trees and trimming hedges. Conway Domain. Section No. 46, Block XII, Hawkswood Survey District. Area, 10 acres. Leased for grazing purposes. Improvements now on domain : Fencing and grassing. Courtenay Domain. Reserve No. 2413, Block VIII, Hawkins Survey District. Area, 20 acres. Work done during year: Twelve chains fencing erected, 800 trees planted, hedges trimmed, and gorse and broom grubbed. Improvements now on domain: Fences and plantation. Used for picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Planting trees, trimming hedges, and poisoning rabbits, which have injured some of the young trees and shrubs. Cust Domain. Reserves Nos. 2422 and 2423, Mairaki Survey District. Area, 17 acres 3 roods 33 perches. Improvements now on domain: Surrounded by gorse hedge and a plantation (1 chain wide) of well-grown trees, cricket-pitch, pavilion, seating-accommodation, and well Used for cricket, football, picnics, and sports. Darfield Domain. Reserve No. 2635, Hawkins Survey District. Area, 10 acres. Improvements now on domain : Sod fences, with gorse and wire, surrounded by belt of trees, two lawn-tennis courts, and building used by players. Used for tennis and football. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Trimming hedges and grubbing gorse. Domett Domain. Reserves Nos. 3177, Block XIX, and 3241, Block XVI, Lowry Peaks Survey District. Area, 20 acres and 38 perches. Work done during year: Two rows of trees planted and fenced off, posts sunk for tenniscourt, and signboard erected. Improvements now on domain: Fences and plantations. Used for sports. Dunsandel Domain. Reserve No. 316, Block VIII, Selwyn Survey District. Area, 10 acres. Work done during year: Buildings and gates painted, new entrance-gate erected, and cottage renovated. Improvements now on domain: Four-roomed cottage, pavilion, 2 acres plantation, bowling-green, tennis-court, cricket-pitch, and running-track. Used for football, cricket, hockey, bowls, and tennis. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Erecting new boundary-fence. Ealing Domain. Reserve No. 3112, Rangitata Survey District. Area, 10 acres. Nil report furnished. Ellesmere Domain. Reserve No. 1630, Ellesmere Survey District. Area, 213 acres. Work done during year: Concrete water-trough and horse-rails erected, trees planted, and fences trimmed. Improvements now on domain : Iron building, grandstand, horse-rails, windmill, and water-trough. Used for picnics, sports, and races. Fairlie Domain. Reserve No. 2755, Tengawai Survey District. Area, 29 acres 2 roods. Twenty-five acres leased. Work done during year: Fences repaired and protective works erected to prevent encroachment of Opihi River. Improvements now on domain: Ninety-five chains fences, 32 chains protective works (willow), swimming-pond, and plantation. Used for general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Further erection of protective works.

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Geraldine Domain. Reserves Nos. 305, 306, 1624, and 2716, Town of Geraldine. Area, 105 acres 1 rood 21 perches. Work done during year: Fences repaired, three gates erected, and cricket-ground, flowerbeds, and shrubberies kept in order. Improvements now on domain : Fences, gates, drives, paths, pavilion, swimming-baths, bicycle-track, plantations, shrubberies, and flower-beds. Used for athletic sports, cricket, football, tennis, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuingyear: General maintenance. Glentunnel Domain. Reserve No. 2407, Hororata Survey District. Area, 100 acres. Work done during year: Hedges cut, gorse grubbed, old fencing removed and replaced by new, trees removed and branches of others lopped, two coppers provided for use of picnics, and seating-accommodation erected. Improvements now on domain: Fences, trees, and ornamental shrubs, pump, and building with two coppers. Used for cricket, football, sports, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Removing gorse fences and replacing with standard and wire, planting ornamental trees and shrubs, and erecting seating-accommodation. Governor's Bay Domain. Reserve No. 3060, Block VII, Halswell Survey District. Area, 6 acres 2 roods 3 perches. Work done during year: Fences repaired, borders dug and planted with flowers, and drains cleaned out. Improvements now on domain : Hall, dwellinghouse, outbuildings, lean-to, fences, drains, trees, flowers and shrubs. Used for sports, cricket, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Painting buildings and improving ladies' dressing-room. Greendale Domain. Reserve No. 1565, Hawkins Survey District. Area, 8 acres Used for cricket. Leased for grazing. Highbank Domain. Reserve No. 3198, Block 11, Corwar Survey District. Area, 10 acres. Work done during year: Domain cropped and laid down in grass. Improvements now on domain: Fences, plantation, and grassing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Repairing fences. Hinds Domain. Reserve No. 2281, Block 111, Hinds Survey District. Area, 22 acres 2 roods 7 perches. Nil report furnished. Extract from Special Report. —Hinds Domain is situated at the north-eastern end of Plantation Reserve No. 1783, near Winslow Township, and has been leased with that reserve by the Ashburton County Council. The domain is apparently treated as a portion of the plantation reserve. Both areas are covered with trees of various kinds, evidently planted about the same time, and no dividing-fence is erected. There seems to be no objection to the Domain Board (the Ashburton County Council) administering the domain in conjunction with the plantation reserve if a fair proportion of the revenue from the combined areas is credited to the domain, but this has not been done hitherto. The name " Hinds " given to this domain is misleading, as it is situated at Winslow, about five miles from Hinds Township, where there is another domain known as " Hinds No. 2." Hinds No. 2 Domain. Reserve No. 1262, Block VI, Hinds Survey District. Area, 9 acres 2 roods 33 perches. Extract from Special Report. —This domain, which is situated quite close to the Hinds Railwaystation, comprises level land, somewhat stony, and is planted on two sides, the plantations being protected by inner fences parallel with the boundary-fences. Picnics are occasionally held in the reserve, but it contains tennis-courts, and is visited chiefly by tennis players. Grazing rights over the land are let from year to year. The members of the Board are scattered, and meetings are not held regularly. Mr. J. C. Sheldon, the member of the Board who undertakes the duties of secretary, apologized for omitting to prepare annual reports for the years 1905 and 1906 at the proper time, and promised to furnish them at an early date. Hororata Domain. Reserves Nos. 1589 and 2217, Hororata Survey District. Area, 227 acres. Work done during year: Young trees planted where others failed, soil around shrubs cultivated, and gorse eradicated. Improvements now on domain : Two hundred and fifty chains fences, 40 chains gorse hedge, buildings, grandstand, stables, racecourse, cricket and football ground, artificial lake, 140 acres grassing, 30 acres plantation, 40 chains footpath, and 60 chains waterrace. Used for horse-racing and sports. Hukunui Domain. Reserve No. 2598, Waipara and Waikari Survey Districts. Area, 85 acres 2 roods. Work done during year : Fences repaired and dead trees in plantation replaced. Improvements now on domain: Fences, racing-track, well, concrete tank, and grassing. Chiefly used for horse-racing.

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Loburn Domain. Reserve No. 3442, Block II, Rangiora Survey District. Area, 25 acres. Work done during year: Hedges trimmed, gorse and broom grubbed, creek cleared, bottom of lake cleaned, and leak in embankment repaired. Improvements now on domain: Sixty-five chains boundary-fences, two plantations, lake, iron gate, and conveniences. Used for athletic sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Trimming hedges, grubbing gorse and broom, planting trees, filling in part of the bottom of the lake with clay, and protecting embankment with boulders and w~ire netting. Lyttelton Domain. Part of Sections Nos. 375 and 714, Town of Lyttelton. Area, 5 acres 3 roods 17 perches. Work done during year: Paths regraded and drained, trees lopped where necessary, and new entrance formed. Improvements now on domain : Fences, drains, paths, plantations, and seats. Used as a general pleasure-resort. Proposed operations for ensuing year: General maintenance. The Lyttelton Borough Council has just spent £300 in beautifying Corsair Bay, which adjoins and is approached through the domain. Lyttelton and Heathcote Domain. Part of Section No. 271, Block XVI, Christchurch Survey District. Area, 14 acres 3 roods. Work done during year: Dwellinghouse repaired and renovated, and plantations attended to. Improvements now on domain : One hundred chains fences, bridge, ten-roomed dwellinghouse, outbuildings, and plantation. Used for picnics, football, and cricket. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Further tree-planting and attending to plantations. Methven Domain. Reserves Nos. 3184 and part of 2026, Spaxton Survey District. Area, 21 acres. Work done during year: A trotting-track formed and fenced about 2 chains on each side of the winning-post, water-race attended to, and fences kept in repair. Improvements now on domain : Fences, water-race, swimming-bath, plantations, football and cricket ground, trottingtrack, and tennis-courts. Used for football, cricket, tennis, swimming, trotting, and sports. Morven Domain. Reserve No. 3596, Block VII, Waitaki Survey District. Area, 60 acres. Work done during year: Forty chains fences erected, and an area prepared and planted with trees. Improvements now on domain: Fences, gates, plantations, and conveniences. Used for sports and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : General improvements. Mount Somers Domain. Reserves Nos. 1633 and 2028, Alford Survey District. Area, 119 acres 2 roods. Work done during year : Fences repaired and gorse grubbed. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantation, swimming-pool, grassing, racecourse, and buildings. Used for cricket, football, tennis, bathing, racing, sports, and picnics. New Brighton Domain. Reserve No. 3061, Christchurch Survey District. Area, 8 acres and 17 perches. Nil report furnished. Ohoka and Eyreton Domain. Reserve No. 1567, Mandeville Survey District. Area, 200 acres. Leased for grazing. Improvements now on domain: Fences, belt of trees 1 chain wide on boundaries, grandstand, stables, office, cloak-room, saddling-paddock, and horse-yards. Used for horse-racing. Opawa Domain. Sections Nos. 155 to 177, Town of Opawa. Area, 7 acres 1 rood 18 perches. Extract from Special Report. —Opawa Domain, which is situated near the Albury Railwaystation, was conveyed to the Crown by Mr. J. S. Rutherford, and is administered by him and Mr. D. Stewart as a Domain Board. It has been fenced all round and planted on three sides at Mr. Rutherford's expense, the plantations being protected by an inner fence. The surface stones have been removed from a considerable portion of the reserve, and a football and cricket ground formed. Both members of the Board were interviewed, and they stated that the annual returns would be prepared and forwarded without delay. There is no water on the domain, and the Board is of opinion that a water-supply is very necessary. The sinking of a well and erection of a pump is estimated to cost £5, and an application for a grant of the amount mentioned will probably be made. Orari Park Domain. Reserves Nos. 3028, 3081, and 3082, parts of Barker and MacDonald Streets, and Sections Nos. 11, of Block V, and 16, of Block VI, Town of Orari. Area, 14 acres and 28 perches. Extract from, Special Report. —The Orari Park Domain is situated close to Orari Railwaystation, well fenced, surrounded by a plantation, and used for the occasional outdoor functions held in the locality. The plantation was damaged to a certain extent by recent grass fires. In

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the absence of the Chairman of the Board, Mr. G. O'Neil, one of the members, was interviewed with reference to the Board's omission to forward annual reports for the years 1905 and 1906. Mr. O'Neil was not aware of the omission, and promised to move in the matter at once. Oxford Domain. Reserve No. 1651, and part of Rural Section No. 1889, Block VIII, Oxford Survey District. Area, 224 acres 2 roods 26 perches. Work done during year: Fences, buildings, and bath repaired, front of stand and bath shingled, flower-beds maintained, and concrete cricket-pitch formed. Improvements now on domain: Fences, plantation, cycle-track, concrete cricket-pitch, asphalt tennis-courts, racecourse, grandstand, saddling-paddock, tea-rooms, dressing-rooms, and flower-beds. Used for cricket, tennis, football, sports, agricultural shows, racing, bathing, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Erecting ladies' retiring-room and small pavilion. Papanui Domain. Part of Rural Section No. 5, Block VII, Christchurch Survey District. Area, 6 acres 2 roods 25 perches. Work done during year: Fences trimmed and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Pavilion, outbuildings, boundary-fence, gates, ornamental trees, artesian well, and drain. Used for cricket, football, and school picnics. Pleasant Point Domain. Reserve No. 1580, Pareroa Survey District. Area, 66 acres 3 roods 34 perches. Improvements now on domain: Fences and gates. Used for sports, picnics, and races. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting young trees. Port Robinson Domain. Reserves Nos. 3151, 3159, and 3160, Block XI, Cheviot Survey District. Area, 113 acres 1 rood. Work done during'year: Trees cleared of weeds. Improvements now on domain: Eightyseven chains fences and 3 acres plantation. Used for picnics and grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Erecting 30 chains fences, and enclosing a gully containing native bush and planting trees therein. Prebbleton Domain. Reserve No. 2419, Christchurch Survey District. Area, 3 acres 2 roods 15 perches. Leased for grazing. Work done during year: Dead trees and shrubs replaced. Improvements now on domain : Plantation and fences. Used for picnics, cricket, football, and sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Repairing and painting gates. Rangiora Domain. Reserves Nos. 132 and 1563, Rangiora Survey District. Area, 95 acres. Work done during year: Maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Boundary-fences, plantation of well-grown trees of several varieties, grandstand, cycle-track, and conveniences. Used for sports, cricket, croquet, football, hockey, picnics, and races. Rangiora and Waikuku Beach Domain. Sections Nos. 3224, 3710, and 3718, Blocks VIII and XII, Rangiora Survey District. Area, 305 acres. Work done during year: Trees planted and fences erected. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantations, and well. Used for picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting trees, and erecting shelter-shed and seats. Rawhiti Domain. Reserve No. 1616, and part of Reserve No. 1579, Christchurch Survey District. Area, 156 acres. Work done during year: Superfluous trees felled. Used for picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Clearing plantation to prevent fire. Richmond Domain. Part of Rural Section No. 182, Christchurch Survey District, Area, 7 acres. Improvements now on domain: Fences, trees, two artesian wells, pavilion, and conveniences. Used for cricket, football, picnics, and general recreation. Ruapuna Domain. Reserve No. 3034, Block X, Shepherd's Bush Survey District. Area, 27 acres. Leased on improvement conditions. Work done during year: Domain sown down in grass. Improvements now on domain: Plantation, fences, and grassing. Not used by the public.

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Reserve No. 3139. Situated in Block IX, Cheviot Survey District, Area, 5 acres 1 rood. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Christchurch. It comprises a strip of land between the Buxton and Jed Rivers, and consists principally of sandhills. Work done during year: Trees planted and low-lying area drained. Improvements now on domain : Small hut and fences. Reserve No. 3145. Situated in Block V, Cheviot Survey District. Area, 5 acres. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Christchurch, and is used for picnics. It comprises a gully of native bush, and is leased to the owner of the adjoining property, who is required to protect it, He is doing so effectively. Used for picnics and grazing. Reserve No. 3146. Situated in Block VII, Cheviot Survey District. Area, 109 acres. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Christchurch, and is leased for grazing purposes. It was originally set aside for the protection of wild-fowl, which formerly frequented it in large numbers. There is a lagoon on the area. Reserves Nos. 3148 and 3149. Situated in Block XI, Cheviot Survey District. Area, 35 acres 2 roods. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Christchurch. It is in its natural state, and contains a few native trees. Used for fishing and picnic parties. Reserve No. 3150. Situated in Block IX, Cheviot Survey District. Area, 6 acres. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Christchurch. It is used for scenic purposes, and leased for grazing to an owner of adjoining land, who is required to protect it. Reserve No. 3158. Situated in Block XVI, Lowry Peaks Survey District. Area, 10 acres 2 roods 7 perches. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Christchurch. It comprises low-lying and wet land, is fenced, and used for grazing. Scotsburn Domain. Reserve No. 1554, Orari Survey District. Area, 50 acres. Leased for grazing. Improvements now on domain: Fences, plantation, and grassing. Sefton Domain. Parts of Sections Nos. 3135 and 6675, Block IV, Rangiora Survey District. Area, 14 acres 2 roods 16 perches. Improvements now on domain : Wire boundary-fences and belt of trees, tennis-courts, grandstand, seats, flag-pole, pump, and conveniences. Used for cricket, tennis, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erection of pavilion. Sheffield Domain. Reserve No. 2377, Block XIII, Oxford Survey District. Area, 20 acres. Work done during year: Hedges trimmed, gorse grubbed, and iron gate erected. Improvements now on domain : Boundary-fences, pavilion with fireplace, table, and seats, trotting-track, judge's box, and plantations. Used for sports, cricket, football, hockey, picnics, trotting, and shows. South Malvern Domain. Section No. 1388, Block VII, Hororata Survey District. Area, 22 acres 3 roods. Work done during year: Fences repaired, and drains widened and deepened. Improvements now on domain : Fences, drain, and grassing. South Rakaia Domain. Reserves Nos. 2442, Town of South Rakaia, and 2537, Block XIII, Rakaia Survey District. Area, 151 acres. Work done during year: Old trees removed, shrubs planted and fenced off, fences trimmed, gorse grubbed, and grass cut. Improvements now on domain: Plantations, water-races, fences, well and pump, horse-yards, saddling-paddock, racecourse, running-track, swimming-bath, dress-ing-sheds, two-roomed building, concrete cricket-pitch, and rustic seats. Used for sports, picnics, races, swimming, cricket, hockey, football, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Planting shrubs, fencing, and general maintenance.

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Tinwald Domain: Pavilion on Sports Ground, built with Timber grown, cut, and sawn on the Domain.

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Artificial Lake on Tinwald Domain.

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Spots wood Domain. Reserves Nos. 3714 and 3157, Block IV, Cheviot Survey District. Area, 9 acres 1 rood 10 perches. Work done during year: Trees planted and enclosed by a seven-wire fence; most of the trees failed. Improvements now on domain: Fences. Used for cricket, football, and other sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Further planting and erecting gate. Spreydon and Halswell Domain. Reserve No. 110, Christchurch Survey District. Area, 20 acres. Work done during year: Trees planted and fenced in, and drains cleaned. Improvements now on domain : Plantations, 50 chains fencing, two artesian wells, and 60 chains drains. Used for general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Further tree-planting and fencing in same, and deepening drains. Extract from Special Report. —Spreydon and Halswell Domain is situated on the eastern side of the I>ower Lincoln Road, opposite the Junction Hotel. Meetings of the Board are not held regularly. Mr. Hugh Eaglesome, the member of the Board interviewed, was not aware of the Board's failure to furnish an annual report, and stated that the matter would receive his attention. Springston Domain. Reserve No. 2362, Leeston Survey District. Area, 10 acres. Work done during year: Fences and shrubs kept in order. Improvements now on domain : Plantation, fences, and gates. Used for general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuingyear : Trimming hedges, repairing fences, cutting down trees and planting others, and painting and repairing gates. St. Andrew's Domain. Reserve No. 634, Otaio and Patiti Survey Districts. Area, 24 acres and 12 perches. Work done during year: Fences repaired, trees thinned and trimmed, hedges trimmed, and fence removed from around plantation. Improvements now on domain: Eighty chains gorse and wire fences, 5 chains open drains, 7 acres plantation, 17 acres grassed, asphalt cricket-pitch, tenniscourt, and pavilion. Used for cricket, tennis, picnics, sports, and horse-racing. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Repairing fences, trimming hedges, and general maintenance. Templeton Domain. Reserves Nos. 2351 and 2418, Christchurch Survey District. Area, 229 acres. Leased for grazing. Work done during year: Grubbing and clearing gorse and broom. Improvements now on domain: Fences and plantations. Used for cricket, picnics, and sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Cleaning round trees, trimming trees and hedges. Temuka Domain. Reserves Nos. 307, Town of Arowhenua, and 1561, Opihi Survey District. Area, 183 acres. Work done during year: Water-supply laid on by erection of windmill and tanks, 169| cords of firewood cut and a considerable portion sold, and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain: Post-and-wire boundary-fences with gorse hedges, six iron gates for foot-traffic, four double gates for vehicles (one of wood and three of iron), caretaker's cottage, pavilion, tennis-shed, tennis-courts, cycling-track, and conveniences. Used for sports and picnics. Timahu Domain. Part of Reserve No. 102, Suburbs of Timaru. Area, 8 acres 1 rood 18 perches. Leased to South Canterbury Caledonian Society. Work done during year: Fences erected. Improvements now on domain: Grandstand, iron fence on three sides, plantation, oval sportsground, bicycle-track, caretaker's cottage, and enclosures. Used for sports and band concerts. Tinwald Domain. Reserve No. 2378, Block XVI, Westerfield Survey District. Area, 230 acres. Work done during year: Superfluous trees removed, 35 chains iron fencing erected, trees and shrubs planted, noxious weeds eradicated, tennis-courts formed, and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Gorse, wire, and macrocarpa fences, pipe and open drains, grandstand, booth, offices, pavilion, and plantations. Used for sports, picnics, races, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Removing trees around cricket-ground and replanting area with shrubs, removing decayed gorse hedge, erecting new fences, painting buildings and gates, and general maintenance. Wahi Takaro Domain. Reserve No. 3716, Block VITI, Teviotdale Survey District. Area, 55 acres. Work done during year: Willows and other trees planted, well sunk, and pump erected. Improvements now on domain : Trees and pump. Used for picnics, bathing, and camping. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Erecting fences, planting trees, and improving water-supply.

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Waiau Domain. Section No. 1, Block XIII, Waiau Survey District. Area, 40 acres. Work done during year: About 800 trees planted, and blackberry and sweetbriar cut down. Improvements now on domain: Fences, dressing-room, and plantation. Used for football, sports, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Clearing gorse, broom, sweetbriar, and blackberry, levelling, planting trees, and enlarging dressing-room. Waihora Park Domain. Reserve No. 2585, Block XIV, Halswell Survey District. Area, 200 acres. Work done during year: Trees and shrubs planted, and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain: 'Double fence enclosing a belt of trees, three artesian wells, windmill, water-supply laid on by pipes and taps, receiving-tanks, caretaker's cottage, gates, shade-house, and greenhouse. Used for general recreation, sports, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Fencing off sports-ground and protecting trees. Wainui Domain. Section No. 727, Block VII, Akaroa Survey District. Area, 2 acres. Work done during year: Domain levelled, drained, and sown down in English grass, trees planted in three corners, and gates and picket-fence painted. Improvements now on domain : Eighteen chains fences, 19 chains drains, trees, and grassing. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Repairing fences. Waitaki North Domain. Reserve No. 2915, Block XIV, Waitaki Survey District, Area, 57 acres. Work done during year: Fencing material procured and erected, and trees planted. Improvements now on domain : Fences, well, trough, windmill, pump, and trees. Used for grazing purposes. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Tree-planting and fencing. Weedon Domain. Reserve No. 1596, Block XV, Rolleston Survey District. Area, 48 acres 2 roods 17 perches. Work done during year: Building for cricketers and picket and wire-netting fence erected, and trees planted. Improvements now on domain: Fences, 10 acres plantation, bathing pond and shed, and building. Used for cricket and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Clearing gorse and trimming hedges. West Melton Domain. Reserve No. 1564, Rolleston Survey District. Area, 20 acres. Improvements now on domain: Fences, and plantation 11 yards wide surrounding the whole area. Used for sports and picnics. Winchester Domain. Reserves Nos. 2402 and 2449, Block XIV, Geraldine Survey District. Area, 42 acres 1 rood. Work done during year: Tennis-courts and croquet-lawns formed and fenced in, hedges trimmed, gorse grubbed,* windmill painted, and trees in plantation thinned and undergrowth cleared. Improvements now on domain: Gorse and wire fences, plantations, small shed, and grass tennis-courts. Used for general recreation. Woodbury Domain. Reserve No. 2407, Hororata Survey District. Area, 100 acres. Work done during year: Fallen trees cut into firewood, leak in bath repaired, tennis-court tarred, concrete cricket-pitch formed, and general maintenance. Improvements now' on domain: Two hundred and sixty-eight chains fences, 5 acres drain-ploughed, two pavilions, dressing-room, lavatory, concrete bath, concrete cricket-pitch, asphalt tennis-court, and 8 acres plantation. Used for picnics, sports, cricket, tennis, swimming, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Grubbing out gorse hedge and erecting seven-wire post and standard fence, repairing and painting pavilion and dressing-room, and repairing and erecting gates. It may also be necessary to renew the grass and shrubs owing to the dry season. Woodend Domain. Reserves Nos. 2134, 3728, and 2539, Rangiora Survey District. Area, 268 acres 2 roods 23 perches. Work done during year: Fences erected and trees trimmed. Improvements now on domain : Fences levelling, pavilion, asphalt tennis-court, and plantation. Used for picnics, football, cricket, tennis, and sports. The area adjoins the public school, and is also used by the children as a playground. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Planting trees and sinking well.

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OTAGO LAND DISTRICT. Albert Town Domain. Section No. 5, Block IV, Lower Wanaka Survey District. Area, 81 acres. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Dunedin. No work has been undertaken. Alexandra Domain. Sections Nos. 1 to 23, Block XI, and 1 to 22, Block XII, Town of Alexandra. Area, 10 acres 2 roods 5 perches. Improvements now on domain : Fences, trees, asphalt cricket-pitch, and conveniences. Used for sports, picnics, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Repairing fences and sowing down football-ground in grass. Alexandra Town Belt Domain. The Town Belt, Town of Alexandra. Area, 160 acres 2 roods 17 perches. Leased for grazing. Arrowtown Domain. Section No. 38, Block VII, Shotover Survey District. Area, 6 acres. Work done during year: Trees planted, bicycle-track laid down in grass, and tennis-court made and fenced in with wire netting. Improvements now on domain: Tennis-court, wood and iron shed, urinal, and trees surrounded by wire netting. Used as a tourist resort, and for cricket, tennis, football, athletic sports, and picnics. Balclutha Domain. Reserve No. 5, Town of Balclutha. Area, 1 acre. Improvements now on domain: Fences, bowling-green, buildings, asphalt lawn-tennis courts, well, and windmill. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Levelling and planting shrubs. Berwick Domain. Section No. 10, Block IX, Town of Berwick. Area, 4 acres Improvements now on domain: One acre plantation and 3 chains fences. Used for sports and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Protecting embankment and clearing course of river. Clinton Domain (Part of). Section No. 1, Block XXVI, Town of Clinton. Area, 18 acres and 36 perches. This portion of Clinton Domain is administered by the Clinton Town Board as a Domain Board. Improvements now on domain : Fences, trees, and pavilion. Used for sports, cricket, football, picnics, and a portion for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Repairing fences and cutting noxious weeds. Clinton Domain (Part of). Section No. 82, Block XI, Pomahaka Survey District. Area, 132 acres. This portion of Clinton Domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Dunedin, and is leased for grazing purposes. Clyde Domain. Sections Nos. 38, 39, and 48, Block XI, and Blocks IV, V, VI, VII, LVI, and LVII, Town of Clyde. Area, 63 acres 3 roods 215 perches. Work done during year : W T ater-service laid on. Improvements now on domain: Fences, plantations, and water-service. Used for tennis, cricket, sports, football, golf, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Extending water-service and tree-planting. Cromwell Domain. Section No. 1, Block XV, Town of Cromwell, and the Cromwell Town Belt. Area, 231 acres. The greater portion of this area has for some years been covered with drift sand, and in order to check the nuisance a plentiful supply of water for irrigation purposes is necessary. Work done during year : Sand barriers extended and trees planted. Improvements now on domain : Fences, trees, and sand barriers. Used for cricket, football, and Volunteer manoeuvres. Dunedin Domain. Part of Dunedin Town Belt. Area, 52 acres and 6 perches. Work done during year : A .fernery 42 ft. by 20 ft, erected, filled with rockwork, and the ferns planted; hardy fernery, rockery for native celmisias, borders for rare shrubs, and a lilytank formed; ladies' cloak-room and toolhouse erected, yard fenced off for carts, new beds and borders trenched and planted, elderberry cut down, and openings in native bush planted with native shrubs. Improvements now on domain: Superintendent's and watchman's houses, tool-shed, two

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propagating-houses with potting-shed and cool-frame, ladies' cloak-room, band-rotunda, aviary, three bridges, garden-seats, and fences. Used for picnics, band-concerts, football, cricket, also as botanic gardens. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Extending rockery, forming new flower-beds, altering shrubbery border, erecting new gates, greenhouse, and aviary, and plantingopenings in native bush. The collections of the various plants are being added to with a view to making the collection of native trees, shrubs, alpines, and ferns as complete as possible. By labelling the various plants with metal labels the gardens will be made more instructive. This work is in hand. Dunrobin Domain. Section 31, Block VIII, Crookston Survey District. Area, 12 acres. Leased on improvement conditions. The area is fenced and laid down in grass. Duntroon Domain. Section No. 23, Block IV, Maruwenua Survey District. Area, 80 acres. Work done during year: Gorse grubbed and rabbits kept down. Used for grazing, picnics, and as a rifle range. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Keeping down rabbits, and clearing gorse and other noxious weeds. Green Island Domain. Section No. 1, Block XIV, East Taieri Survey District, Area, 372 acres 2 roods 4 perches. Work done during year: Marram grass and lupins planted. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Planting marram grass, lupins, and trees. Greenwich Square Domain. Section No. 18, Block VI, Town of Waihola. Area, 1 acre 1 rood 11 perches. Work done during year: Path formed and gravelled, 50 macrocarpa trees planted, area ploughed and cultivated with root-crops to destroy noxious weeds, and general maintenance Improvements now on domain: Thirteen chains fencing, four gates, 12J chains macrocarpa hedge, closed and open drains, gravelled paths, and f acre ploughed. Used for general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Forming school-garden plots and eradicating noxious weeds by root-crops. Greytown Domain. Block XIII, Town of Allanton (Greytown). Area, 7 acres and 33 perches. Leased for grazing on improvement conditions. Work done during year: Fences erected and trees planted. Improvements now on domain : Fences and trees. Havelock (Waitahuna) Domain. Section No. 21, Block XXXII, Town of Havelock. Area, 5 acres 1 rood 32 perches. Improvements now on domain: Boundary-fences and belt of macrocarpa trees. Used for cricket, football, tennis, and picnics. Hawea Domain. Section No. 19, Block IV, Lower Hawea Survey District. Area, 107 acres 1 rood 8 perches. Work done during year: New gate procured and erected, racing-tracks repaired, and horseyard built Improvements now on domain: Fences, gates, plantation, booth, horse-yard, and grassing. Used for sports, picnics, and horse-racing. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Ploughing up and sowing down in grass the racing-track. Hawksbury Domain. Area, 459 acres 1 rood 36 perches. One hundred and fifty-eight acres leased. Work done during year: Trees planted, cattle approach to the domain reformed and gravelled, hollows filled in and sown with grass, and a track 440 yards long and 16ft. wide formed. Improvements now on domain: Canal and connecting drains, fences, plantations, embankments, bridges, and pavilion. Used for grazing, sports, races, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Levelling an area for a bowling-green. Heriot Domain. Section No. 2, Block I, Town of Heriot. Area, 9 acres 3 roods 9 perches. Work done during year: Fence repaired. Improvements now on domain: Fences, trees, drains, and shelter-shed. Used for cricket, football, and sports. Hyde Domain. Sections Nos. 51, 52, 54, 55, 57, and 58, Block VII, Rock and Pillar Survey District. Area, 79 acres 2 roods 29 perches. Used as a racecourse and rifle range. Improvements now on domain: Fences and racecourse.

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Kaitangata Domain. Sections Nos. 1 to 15, Block XXVI, and 5, Block XLVI, Town of Kaitangata, Area, 68 acres 1 rood 38 perches. Work done during year: Pavilion and grandstand erected. Improvements now on domain : Fences hedges, gates, drains, plantations, lawns, walks, grandstand, and pavilion. Used for sports, picnics, football, cricket, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Forming tennis-court. Karitane Domain. Sections Nos. 2, Block XXIV, Town of Waikouaiti, and 24, Block VI, Hawksbury Survey District. Area, 35 acres 2 roods. Work done during year: Protective works continued to prevent inroads by the sea, a concrete wall erected, and marram grass planted. Improvements now on domain: Five plantations securely fenced, sandbreaks, protective works, and marram grass plantation. ■ Used for picnics and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Further improvement to entrance to boat harbour. Kelso Domain. Sections Nos. 13 to 17, Block 111, Town of Kelso. Area, 11 acres 2 roods 15 perches. During the year the fences and plantations have been kept in order. A grandstand is also m course of erection. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantations, and shed. Used tor sports and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Completing erection of grandstand. Maheno Domain. Part of Section No. 2of 22, Block VII, Oamaru Survey District. Area, 47 acres 3 roods 19 perches. Improvements now on domain: Fences, plantation, tennis-court, creamery, and dwellinghouse. Used for pasture and picnics. Manuherikia Domain. Section No. 1, Block XXXVII, Town of Alexandra. Area, 96 acres 3 roods 5 perches. During the year more hose was procured to convey water to the trees. Improvements now on domain : Fences, water-pipes, and picket fence. Used for recreation purposes. Proposed operations for ensuing year: General improvements. Maungatua Domain. Section No. 22, Block XI, Maungatua Survey District. Area, 566 acres. Leased. Used for picnics. Moa Flat and Ettrick Domain. Section No. 44, Block I, Benger Survey District. Area, 420 acres. This domain is administered by the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Dunedin, and is held under a pastoral license. Moeraki Domain. Sections Nos 15. Block 11, 13, Block 111, and 4, 5, 6, and 7, Block XIV, Town of Moeraki. Area, 23 acres 3 roods 34 perches. Extract from Special Report.—The above domain consists of two areas, known locally as Flagstaff Hill and the Baths Reserve. Flagstaff Hill is all in grass, and is unfenced and unoccupied except by stray stock. There are a few trees scattered over the reserve The Board intends to lease this portion of the domain for a term subject to improvement conditions, fencing, Ac The Baths Reserve is situated between the road and the sea. It is fenced and contained the old Moeraki baths, now in ruins. The section is a series of little mounds or hillocks, with very small i-e patches There is a proposal to erect a public hall on the Baths Reserve, which is considered tobe'the most suitable site in the township" The Board will shortly make application for the necessary permission. The Secretary was furnished with all necessary information about the powers and duties of the Board, which has only recently been appointed. Naseby Domain. Section No. 23, Block I, Naseby Survey District, Area, 120 acres. Work done during year: Racecourse improved and seed sown. Improvements now on domain: Fences, grandstand, offices, and racing-track. Used for racing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : General maintenance. Ocean Beach Domain. Sections Nos 28 and 31, Block VII, Otago Peninsula Survey District and 4 and 6, Block XII, Dunedin and East Taieri Survey District. Area, 161 acres 2 roods 8 perches. Since last report the most important change in the Board's affairs has been the vesting in the City of Dunedin of about 60 acres of the domain, including the road-line from the St. Kilda Borough to the Tomahawk boundary. During the year the work of the Board has been chiefly in the direction of general maintenance, and making good the efforts of previous years by fencing -nd planting where necessary. Special attention has been given to the portion of the sandhills a back of Tahuna Park/and it is hoped that this sandy slope will soon be permanently fixed

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by a heavy growth of marram grass. The site on which a band-rotunda is to be erected has been built up to a level that will insure it being permanently dry. The baths have been kept in excellent order, and the sanitary work carried on satisfactorily. The growth of marram grass has greatly increased, and the Board is now not only able to grow sufficient seed for its own requirements, but is also supplying outside orders. The pile groins at St. Clair still continue to do good work, and the foot of the sandhills has gradually risen opposite St. Clair until only three out of seven wires of the fence erected there are left uncovered. [Note. —This report is for the year ended the 31st March, 1906.] Otokia Domain. Section No. 47, Block I, Otokia Survey District. Area, 12 acres 2 roods. Improvements now on domain: Nine chains fences and post-and-chain horse-stand. Used for picnics and sports. Outram Domain. Sections Nos. 31 and 32, Block VII, Maungatua 'Survey District. Area, 391 acres 1 rood 25 perches. Work done during year : New floor in shed put down, seats erected, and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain: Fences, hedges, buildings, cycling-track, swings, and water-supply. Used for bowls, tennis, sports, picnics, cricket, and cycling. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Providing seats, trimming trees and hedges, and general maintenance. Owaka Domain. Sections Nos. 31, 53, 54, 55, 58, 59, 60, and 61, Block VI, Glenomaru Survey District. Area, 12 acres 1 rood 32 perches. No improvements effected. Domain is partly clad with native bush, and is used for picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Clearing undergrowth, stumping, erecting fences and gate, and sowing down an area in grass. Palmerston Domain. Sections Nos. sto 18, Block XVI, Town of Palmerston. Area, 3 acres 2 roods, improvements now on domain : Boundary-fences. Used for cricket and football. Ranfurly Domain. Sections Nos. 1 to 15, Block XIII, Town of Ranfurly. Area, 10 acres 2 roods 36 perches. No improvements effected. It is proposed during the ensuing year to fence the domain. Ranfurly Park Domain. Suburban Sections Nos. 7 and 8, Block I, Town of Ranfurly. Area, 52 acres and 31 perches. Work done during year: Racing-track formed and sown down in grass. Improvements now on domain: Racecourse and grassing. Used for races, sports, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Fencing. Record Reign Domain. Section No. 1, Block LXXXIX, Town of Cromwell. Area, 4 acres. Work done during year: Pavilion and race-track repaired. Improvements now on domain: Twenty-five chains fences, plantations, pavilion, and sports-track. Used for Volunteer encampments, sports, band-parades, picnics, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Preparing bowling-green. RosLYN Domain. Section No. 7, Block X, Dunedin and East Taieri Survey District, Area, 12 acres 2 roods 28 perches. Not used by the public. Leased for grazing. St. Bathan's Domain. Section No. 25, Block 11, St. Bathan's Survey District, Area, 23 acres 1 rood 5 perches. Work done during year: Fences and gates repaired, and general maintenance. Improvement s now on domain: Forty-five chains fences, four gates, trees? hedges, curling and skating pond, football and cricket grounds, and two running-tracks. Used for sports, picnics, and general recreation. Taieri Lake Domain. Sections Nos. 12 and 18, Block XI, and 2, Block XII, Maniototo Survey District. Area, 430 acres 3 roods. Improvements now on domain: Fences and plantations. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Erection of boundary and subdivisional fences.

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Tokomairiro Domain. Parts of Sections Nos. 103 and 104, Block XII, Tokomairiro Survey District, Area, 59 acres 2 roods 30 perches. Work done during year : Hedges kept in good order, trees cleared of undergrowth, and gorse and broom cleared. A contract has been let for forming paths and ponds —the first step in a general improvement scheme. Improvements now on domain: Fences, plantations, drains, and pavilion. Used for football, cricket, and picnics. Trotter's Creek Domain. Section No. 36, Block XI, Moeraki Survey District. Area, 183 acres and 11 perches. Work done during year: Bush-tracks repaired, two rustic seats erected, and hollows filled in. Improvements now on domain: Eighty chains tracks, rustic seats, and bridge. The open portion of the domain is used for sports and picnics. Tuapeka Domain. Blocks XV, XVI, XVIII, XIX, XXXV, Sections Nos. 1 to 8, 10 and 13 to 16, Block XIV, 1 to 7 and 20, Block XVII, 1 to 6 and 17 and 18, Block XXXIV, 6, Block LIII, 3, 4, and 5, Block LIV, and three areas, containing 1 rood, 2 roods 35 perches, and 3 roods 24 perches respectively, Town of Lawrence, and Sections Nos. 20 and 30, Block XIX, Tuapeka East Survey District. Area, 128 acres and 26 perches. Work done during year: Ten chains footpaths formed, footbridge and turnstile erected, seats painted, and footpaths kept in order. Used for cricket, football, picnics, shows, Volunteer parades, and races. Waihemo Domain. Section No. 74, Block IV, and parts of Sections Nos. 56 and 58, Block X, Moeraki Survey District. Area, 139 acres 1 rood 5 perches. Work done during year: Fences repaired. Improvements now on domain: Fences. Used for grazing and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Fencing and planting. The purchase of Section 56, Block X, Moeraki Survey District, has been completed. Wanaka Islands Domain. Manuka or Pigeon Island, Crescent or Rabbit Island, the island in Stevenson's Arm, and Merino or Roy's Island, all in Lake Wanaka; Sections Nos. 1, Block XIII, and 29, Block XIV, Lower Wanaka Survey District, and Sections Nos. 1 to 4, Block XIV, 1 to 3, Block XV, 1 to 6 and Bto 14, Block XVI, and 1 to 16, Block XVII, Town of Pembroke. Area, 1,007 acres 2 roods 30 perches. Four hundred acres leased on improvement conditions. During the year some trees were planted around the border of the lake. Improvements now on domain : Two miles of fencing, mostly rabbit-proof, and 5 acres plantation. Used for sports, picnics, sanctuary for birds, and generally for the gratification of the lovers of the beautiful in nature. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Extending wharf on Manuka Island, planting trees, cutting new tracks, and effecting repairs Wangaloa Domain. Part of Section No. 8, Block VII, Coast Survey District. Area, 32 acres 3 roods 13 perches. Improvements now on domain: Fences, drains, and plantations. Used for picnics and sports. SOUTHLAND LAND DISTRICT. Calcium Domain. Sections Nos. 16 and 17, Block I, Town of Calcium. Area, 3 roods 36 perches. Work done during year : Domain ploughed, cultivated, and laid down in grass. Improvements now on domain : Fences and gate. Provides access to the public hall. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Renewing part of boundary-fence. Croydon Bush Domain. Section No. 819, Hokonui Survey District. Area, 319 acres 2 roods. Work done during year : Nine chains fencing completed." Most of the area is in native bush, and is used for picnics. Dipton Domain. Section No. 3, Block X, Town of Dipton. Area, 5 acres. Work done during year: Shelter-trees planted, conveniences erected, buildings painted, tenniscourt chipped, and stones removed. Improvements now on domain: Fences, grassing, sheltertrees, conveniences, shelter-shed, and concrete-lined well. Used for general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Erecting new gates.

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Fortrose Domain. Section No. 42, Block IV, Town of Fortrose. Area, 10 acres. Work done during year: Trees along road trimmed. Improvements now on domain: Fences, 3 acres plantation, and hut. Used for sports and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Cutting two paths through plantation, trimming trees, erecting gate, and sinking well. Gore Domain. Area, 92 acres 3 roods 32 perches. The work of laying-off 2J acres for a public garden is being carried out. Improvements now on domain: Fences, trees, hedges, and drains. Used as a public resort. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Continuation of garden work. Happy Valley Domain. Section No. 7, Block 111, Waikaia Survey District. Area, 55 acres 2 roods. Improvements now on domain : Fences. Used for football, cricket, tennis, horse-racing, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Renewing fences. Hirstfield Domain. Section No. 1, Block X, Town of Hirstfield. Area, 15 acres 3 roods 21 perches. ' Work done during year: Hedges trimmed and repairs effected. Improvements now on domain: Fences and plantation. Five acres used for general recreation, remainder for grazing. Howell's Point Domain. Sections Nos. 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28, Block 11, and 46, 47, and 48, Block I, Jacob's River Hundred. Area, 70 acres. Work done during year: Lupins sown on the sandhills. Improvements now on domain: Fences. Used for picnics. Limehills Domain. Sections Nos. Ito 7, and 9to 17, Block IV, Town of Limehills. Area, 4 acres 1 rood 6 perches. Work done during year : Seven chains tile drain constructed. Improvements now on domain : Fences, drains, trees, and shed. Used for sports, cricket, and football. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Ploughing and sowing down in grass 1 \ acres. Lumsden Domain. Sections Nos. 1 to 6, Block XXIII, Town of Lumsden. Area, 19 acres 1 rood 4 perches. Improvements now on domain: Fences, pavilion, quarter-mile running-track, and plantation. Used for sports and picnics. Makarewa Domain. Section No. 1, Block VIII, Town of Makarewa, Area, 13 acres and 18 perches. Leased on improvement conditions. Work done during year : About 8 acres cleared, 5 acres laid down in grass and fenced. Improvements now on domain : Eight acres cleared and o acres in grass. Five acres now available for picnics and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting trees and hedges, and draining. Mataura Domain. Sections Nos. 39, 40, and 41, Block XVII, Town of Mataura Bridge. Area, 13 acres 1 rood 24 perches. Thirteen acres leased on improvement conditions. Improvements now on domain: Fences and plantations. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Improving plantations. Menzies Ferry Domain. Sections Nos. 36 to 45, Block IV, Menzies Ferry Township. Area, 132 acres I tood. This domain is not required for recreation. It is to be subdivided and opened for selection on lease in perpetuity. The reservation was lifted by clause 72 of " The Reserves and other Lands Disposal and Public Bodies' Empowering Act, 1906." Omaui Domain. Section No. 69, Block V, Campbelltown Hundred. Area, 158 acres 2 roods 29 perches. Not used by the public. Covered with native bush, which is being protected. Otautau Domain. Section No- 5, Block 11, Aparima Hundred. Area, 63 acres 2 roods. Leased for grazing. Work done during year: Otautau and Aparima Rivers connected by a channel. Improvements now on domain : Fences, grassing, and drains. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting fences.

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Pukehau Domain. Sections Nos. 8, 9, 10, and 11, Block V, Town of Pukerau Area, 4 acres. Improvements now on domain: Fences and plantations. Used for sports, cricket, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Keeping fences in repair. Riverton Domain. Sections Nos. 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, and 24, Block XXV, Jacob's River Hundred. Area, 11 acres 1 rood 34 perches. Work done during year: Trees planted and fences repaired. Improvements now on domain: Twenty-six chains close weather-board fence, plantations, cottage, caretaker's hut, and ticket office. Used for cattle-shows, sports, picnics, football, and cricket. South Invercargill Domain. Section No. 33a, Block I, Town of Seaward Bush. Area, 2 acres 2 roods 35 perches. This area is not used by the public. It is ring-fenced. Te Ana Domain. Section No. 48, Block VII, Waiau Survey District. Area, 2 acres and 29 perches. This domain is under the control of the Tourist Department. It contains some caves, and is used as a scenic reserve. Tokanui Domain. Sections Nos. 9to 15, Block 11, Town of Tokanui. Area, 4 acres 3 roods 19 perches. Nil report furnished. Winton Domain. Sections Nos. Itos, 7 to 12, 17' to 22, 24 to 28, Block IX, Itos, 7 to 13, 17 to 23, and 25 to 29, Block X, Town of Winton. Area, 11 acres 2 roods. Work done during year: Domain generally improved. Improvements now on domain: Fences, trees, drains, and levelling. Used for general recreation. Winton Town Belt Domain. Sections Nos. 1 and 32, Block XI, 1 and 27, Block XII, 1 and 23, Block XVI, 1 and 24, Block XVII, and 1 and 24, Block XVIII, Town of Winton. Area, 2 acres 2 roods. Leased for grazing purposes. During the year an area was prepared for planting. Improvements now on domain: Fourteen chains fences and § acre plantation. DEFAULTING DOMAIN BOARDS. The Boards controlling the undermentioned domains have not yet furnished reports for the year 1906, as required by section 7 of " The Domain Boards Act, 1904 ": — Auckland Land District. Aratapu.—Section No. 42, Kopuru Parish. Area, 44 acres 1 rood 35 perches. Arawa Park.—Section No. 23, Rotorua Rural Sections. Area, 46 acres 3 roods 17 perches. Epsom.—Allotments Nos. 180, 180 a, and 182, of Section No. 10, Suburbs of Auckland. Area, 19 acres 1 rood 5 perches. Epsom and Mount Eden.—Part of Allotment No. 46, Allotment No. 49, and part of Allotment No. 48, of Section No. 6, Suburbs of Auckland. Area, 29 acres 3 roods 16 perches. Kopuru. —Section No. 141, Kopuru Parish. Area, 1,077 acres. Kopuru Town.—Section No. 142, Kopuru Parish. Area, 6 acres and 25 perches. Rotorua.—Section No. 1, Block V, Town of Rotorua. Area, 2 acres 2 roods. Taupiri.—Sections Nos. 78 and 87, Town of Taupiri. Area, 4 acres 2 roods 37 perches. Tokatoka.—Allotment No. 73, Town of Tokatoka. Area, 20 acres 3 roods 26 perches. Hawke's Bay Land District. Clyde.—Suburban Sections Nos. 4, 5, 10, and 11, Town of Clyde. Area, 8 acres. Dannevirke.—Suburban Section No. 12, Town of Dannevirke. Area, 40 acres. Kumeroa. —Section No. 1, Block V, Town of Kumeroa, Area, 10 acres. Te Araroa.—Section No. 21, Te Araroa Township. Area, 10 acres. Whetukura,—Section No. 35, Whetukura Village. Area, 8 acres 1 rood. Taranaki Land District. Kaponga.—Section No. 69, Kaponga Village, Block XI, Kaupokonui Survey District, Area, 14 acres.

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Manaia.—Sections Nos. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22, Block XXVII, and 1, 2, 3, 12, 13, and 14, Block XXVIII, Town of Manaia, and 34 acres in Block VII, Waimate Survey District. Area, 38 acres. Pukearuhe.—Sections Nos. 1, 2, 3,'4, 5, 6, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, and 30, Town of Pukearuhe, and 2 and 9, Pukearuhe Town Belt. Area, 27 acres 2 roods. Pungarehu.—Section No. Ill, Block XII, Cape Survey District. Area, 10 acres. Rahotu.—Sections Nos. 45 and 105, Block I, Opunake Survey District. Area, 48 acres 2 roods 11 perches. Waimate.—Section No. 78, Block VI, Waimate Survey District. Area, 13 acres 3 roods 2 perches. Waitara.—Block No. 115, Town of Waitara. Area, 15 acres. (Board appointed 13th August, 1906.) Warea.—Section No. 71, Block VIII, Cape Survey District. Area, 26 acres. Wellington Land District. Khandallah.—Allotments 2 and 3 of Sections Nos. 1 and 2, Block XI, Belmont Survey District. Area, 31 acres 1 rood. p e t 0 ne.—Section No. 93, Block XIII, Belmont Survey District, Area, 13 acres and 13 perches. Pohangina.—Section No. 34, Town of Pohangina.— Area, 10 acres. Tane —Sections Nos. 21 and 22, Block XVI, Mangahao Survey District. Area, 23 acres 3 roods. Tiriraukawa.—Section No. 42, Block VI, Tiriraukawa Survey District. Area, 9 acres 2 roods 25 perches. (Board appointed 3rd July, 1906.) Torere.— Sections Nos. 44 and 45, Torere Village. Area, 10 acres 1 rood 30 perches. Turakina. Section No. 191, Block I, Koitiata Survey District. Area, 85 acres 2 roods. Utiku.—Sections Nos. 4 and 5, Block I, Potaka Township. Area, 5 acres and 11 perches. Nelson Land District. Britannia Heights.—Parts of Sections Nos. 1 and 4, Suburbs of Nelson. Area, 11 acres 2 roods 24 perches. Buller.—Section No. 35, Block IV, Kawatiri Survey District. Area, 200 acres. Nelson.—Area, 21 acres 3 roods 5 perches. Marlborough Land District. Picton.—Part of Section No. 1147, Town of Picton. Area, 9 acres 2 roods. Westland Land District. Ahaura.—Sections Nos. 12, Block I, Ahaura Survey District, and 30, Block XIII, Mawheraiti Survey District. Area, 100 acres. Nelson Creek.—Section No. 25, Block VIII, Mawheranui Survey District. Area, 49 acres 3 roods 18 perches. (Board appointed 3rd July, 1906.) Canterbury Land District. •Uford Forest.—Reserve No. 2738, Spaxton Survey District. Area, 14 acres. Dor j e —Reserve No. 3568, Block VI, Rakaia Survey District. Area, 4 acres. _ Hanmer —Section No. 3656, formerly Section No. 39, Block II, Lyndon Survey District. Area, 64 acres 2 roods 10 perches. (Tourist Department appointed 30th August, 1906.) Hinds No. 2.—Reserve No. 1262, Block VI, Hinds Survey District. Area, 9 acres 2 roods Mackenzie—Reserves Nos. 3152, 3153, 3155, 3156, 3168, and 3169 Town of Mackenzie 3146, 3170, 3171, 3176, and 3178, Cheviot Survey District, and 3174 and 3175, Lowry Peaks Survey District. Area, 240 acres 1 rood 17 perches. Opawa.—Sections Nos. 155 to 177, Town of Opawa. Area, 7 acres 1 rood 18 perchesOrari Park.-Reserves Nos. 3028, 3081, and 3082, parts of Barker and MacDonald Streets, and Sections Nos. 11, Block V, and 16, Block VI, Town of Orari. Area, J* acres and 28 perches. Pukaki—Reserves Nos. 3701, Block XIII, Pukaki Survey District, and 3702, Block XV, Pukaki Survey District, and Block III, Strachey Survey District. Area, 3o6 acres. Otago Land District. Bastings.— Seotions Nos. 1, 2, 48, 49, and 50, Block I, Town of Bastings. Area, 1 acre 1 rood 14 perches. . Lauder.-Section No. 2, Block III, Lauder Survey District. Area 200 acres. Moeraki.-Sections Nos. 15, Block II, 13, Block III, and 4, 5, 6, and 7, Block XIV, Town of Moeraki. Area, 23 acres 3 roods 34 perches. Southland Land District. Waikaia.—Block IV, Town of Waikaia. Area, 5 acres 2 roods. Willsher.—Sections Nos. 1, 3, and 4 of 16, and an intersecting roaddine, Block VII, South Molyneux Survey District. Area, 14 acres and 39 perches. Wyndham.—Section No 66, and a lagoon in Block VT, Town of Wyndham. Area, 25 acres.

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NORTH ISLAND (TE IKA-A-MAUI) NEW ZEALAND SHOWING PUBLIC DOMAINS 31st DECEMBER, 1906.

MIDDLE ISLAND (TE WAI-POUNAMU) SHOWING PUBLIC DOMAINS 31st DECEMBER, 1906.