PUBLIC DOMAINS.

Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1909 Session II, C-10

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1909. NEW ZEALAND.

PUBLIC DOMAINS.

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

INDEX.

Page Ahaura .. .. -..29 Akaroa .. .. 30 Albert Town.. .. ..40 Alexandra .. .. .. 40 . Alexandra Town Belt.. .. 40 Alford Forest .. ..30 Alfred ton .. .. 21 Allanton .. .. 40 Aorere Caves .. 27 Apiti .. .. .. 22 Aratapu .. .. .. 5 Arawa Park .. .. .. 5 Arowhonua .. • .. ..30 Arrowtown .. .. .. 40 Arundel .. .. .. 30 Ashburton .. .. 31 : Ashhurst .. .. 22 Ashley Gorge .. .. 31 Ataahua .. .. .. 31 Auckland .. .. .. 5 Avondale .. .. .. 5 Awanui .. .. 16 Awhitu .. .. .. 5 Balclutha .. .. .. 40 Bastings .. .. 40 Berwick .. .. . . 40 Birkenhead .. .. .. 5 Blackball .. .. .. 29 Blackwater .. .. .. 27 Britannia Heights .. ..27 Brownlee .. .. ' .. 28 Brydone .. .. .. 45 Buffalo .. .. .. 5 Buller .. .. .. 27 Bulls .. .. .. 22 Bunnythorpe .. .. 22 Burkes Pass .. .. 31 Calcium .. .. .. 45 Cambridge .. .. ..5 Carleton .. .. ..31 Cashmere Hills .. ..31 Casnell Island .. .. 6 Cave .. .. ..31 Chertsey .. .. ..31

Page . Page Christchurch.. .. ..31 Gisborne .. .. ..16 Clifden .. .. .. 45 Glentunnel .. .. .. 33 Clifton .. .. ..18 Gore .. .. ..45 Clinton .. .. .. 40 Governor's Bay .. .. 33 Clyde .. .. ..16 Greendale .. .. ..33 Clyde (Otago) .. ..40 Green Island.. .. ..41 Coalgate .. .. .. 32 Greenwich Square .. ... 41 Conway .. .. .. 32 Grey Lynn .. .. 6 Courtenay .. .. .. 32 Hamilton .. .. .. 6 Cromwell .. .. .. 40 Hampden Bush .. 17 Croydon Bush .. .. 45 Happy Valley .. .. 45 Culverden .. .. .. 32 Hastwell .. .. .. 22 Cust .. .. ..32 Havelook .. .. .. ]7 Dannevirke .. .. 16 Haveloek (Waitahuna) .. 41 Darfield .. .. .. 32 Hawea .. .. .. 41 Denniston .. .. .. 27 Helensville .. .. .. 7 Devonport .. .. .. 6 Heriot .. .. 41 Dipton .. .. ..45 Highbank .. .. ..33 Dobson .. .. .. 30 Hinds .. . . .. 33 Domett .. .. .. 32 Hinds No. 2.. .. .. 33 Doric .. .. .. 32 Hirstfield .. .. .. 46 Drury .. .. .. 6 Hororata .. .. 33 Dunedin .. .. 41 Horowhenua Lake .. 22 Dunrobin .. .. .. 41 Hoteo .. .. .. 7 Dunsandel .. .. 32 Howell's Point . . 46 Dunstan .. .. .. 41 Howick ~ .. .. 7 Duntroon .. .. ..41 Huirangi .. .. 19 Ealing .. .. .. 32 Hunterville .. . . .. 22 Eastbourne .. . . .. 22 Hurunui .. .. .. 33 Eastern Mahurangi .. .. 6 Hyde .. .. ..41 East Tamaki .. .. 6 Ingle wood .. .. .. 19 Eketahuna .. .. .. 22 Island Bay .. .. .. 23 Ellesmere .. .. .. 32 Kaiapoi .. .. .. 33 Elsthorpe . . .. .. 16 Kaikoura .. .. .. 29 Epsom . . .. .. 6 Kaitangata .. .. .. 41 Epsom and Mount Eden .. 6 Kaitawa .. .. . . 23 Fairlie .. .. .. 33 Kaiwaka .. . . .. 7 Farndon Park .. .. 16 Kaponga .. . . 19 Featherston .. .. ..22 Karitane ,', .. ..42 Flaxbourne .. .. ..29 Katikati ... .. ..7 Fortvose .. .. ..45 Kauri .. .. ..7 Frasertown .. .. .. 16 Kawakawa .. .. .. 7 Gate Pa .. .. ..6 Kawhia .. .. ..7 Geraldine .. .. ..33 Kelso .. .. ..42

Page Gisborne .. .. 16 Glentunnel .. .. .. 33 Gore .. .. .. 45 Governor's Bay .. 33 Greendale .. .. .. 33 Green Island.. .. ..41 Greenwich Square .. ... 41 Grey Lynn .. .. 6 Hamilton .. .. .. G Hampden Bush .. .. 17 Happy Valley .. 45 Hastwell .. .. .. 22 Havelook .. .. 17 Haveloek (Waitahvma) .. 41 Hawea .. .. 41 Helensville .. .. .. 7 Heriot .. .. ~.41 Highbank .. . . .. 33 Hinds .. . , .. 33 Hinds No. 2 .. .. .. 33 Hirstfield .. .. .. 46 Hororata .. .. 33 Horowhenua Lake .. 22 Hoteo .. .. 7 Howell's Point . . .. 4(> Howick ~ .. .. 7 Huirangi .. .. .. ] 9 Hunterville .. . . .. 22 Hurunui .. .. 33 Hyde .. .. .. 41 Ingle wood .. .. 19 Island Bay .. .. .. 23 Kaiapoi .. .. 33 Kaikoura .. .. 29 Kaitangata .. .. 41 Kaitawa .. . . . . 23 Kaiwaka .. . . .. 7 Kaponga . . . . 19 Karitane .. . . .. 42 Katikati ... .. .. 7 Kauri . . .. .. 7 Kawakawa .. .. .. 7 Kawhia .. .. .. 7 Kelso .. ~ .. 42

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Page Kensington Park .. ..23 Khandallah .. .. ..23 Kihikihi .. .. ..7 Kimberley .. .. .. 34 Kimbolton .. .. ..23 Kirwee .. .. 34 Knottingly Park .. .. 34 Kohinui .. .. 23 Kobukohu .. .. .. 7 Kongutu .. .. .. 34 Kopuru .. .. .. 7 Kopuru Town .. .. 8 Kowai .. .. ..34 Kowai Pass .. .. .. 34 Kuaotunu .. .. .. 8 Kumara .. .. 30 Kumeroa .. .. ..4 Kurow .. .. .. 42 Lake Ellesmere .. .. 34 Langdale .. .. .. 23 Lauder .. .. .. 42 Leamington .. .. .. 8 Leithfield .'. .. ..34 Levin .. .. .. 23 Levin Park .. .. .. 23 Lichfield .. .. .. 8 Limehills .. .. ..46 Lincoln ?. .. ..34 Little River .. .. .. 34 Loburn .. .. .. 34 Lumsden . . .. .. 46 Lyttelton .. .. 35 Lyttclton and Heathcoto .. 35 Mackaytown. . .. ..8 Mackenzie .. .. .. 35 Maheno .. .. ..42 Mahurangi .. .. .. 8 Makairo .. .. .. 23 Makaka .. .. .. 19 Makaraka .. .. 17 Makarewa .. .. .. 46 Makotuku .. .. ..17 Makuri .. .. ..24 Mamaku .. .. .. 8 Manaia .. .. ..19 Mangapiko .. .. .. 8 Mangaroa .. .. ..19 Mangatainoka .. ..24 Mangatoitoi .. .. ..17 Mangaweka .. .. .. 24 Mangere .. .. .. 8 Mangonui .. .. ..8 Manuherikia.. .. ..42 Manutahi .. .. .. 19 Marima .. .. .. 24 Marsland Hill .. ..19 Matamata .. .. .. 8 Matamau .. .. .. 17 Mataura .. .. .. 46 Maungatua .. .. ..42 Meanee .. .. ..17 Mercer .'. .. ..9 Methven .. .. .. 35 Mid-Wakatipu .. .. 42 Millerton .. .. .. 27 Moa Flat and Ettrick.. .. 42 Moana .. .. .. 30 Moeraki .. .. .. 42 Monkey Face .. .. 29 i Morven . . .. .. 35 Motu .. . . .. 17 Motueka .. .. .. 27 Mount Albert .. .. 9 Mount Bryon .. .. 19 Mount Eden.. .. .. 9 Mount Hobson .. .. 9 Mount Maunganui .. ..9 Mount Richmond .. ..9 Mount Roskill . . .. 9 Mount Smart .. .. 9 Mount Somers .. .. 35 Mount St. John .. .. ' 9 Mount Wellington .. .. 9 Mowhanau .. .. .. 24 Murchison .. .. .. 28 Naseby .. .. ..42 Naumai .. .. ..10 Nelson .. .. .. 28

Page Page Nelson Creek .. .. 4 Queenstown .. .. ..43 New Brighton .. ..35 Raetihi .. .. ..26 Newman .. .. ..24 Ranfurly .. .. ..43 Newmarket .. .. 10 Ranfurly Park .. 43 Ngaroto .. .. ..10 Rahotu .. .. ..4 Ngaruawahia .. 10 Bangataua .. .. 26 Ngatikoi . . .. 10 Rangiora .. .. .. 36 Nikau .. .. 10 Rangiora and Waikuku Beach .. 36 Normanby .. .. 19 Rangitoto Island .. 12 Norse wood .... 17 Rangiwahia .. .. 26 Northcote .. .. .. 10 Raupo .. .. .. 12 Nukumaru .. .. .. 24 Raurimu .. .. .. 26 Ocean Beach.. .. ..42 Rawene .. .. ..13 Ohawe .. .. . . 19 Rawhiti .. .. .. 30 Ohinewai .... 10 Record Reign .. .. 43 Ohoka and Eyreton .... 35 Rcefton .. . . 28 Okain's Bay.. .. ..35 Richmond .. .. ..36 Okarito .. . . .. 30 Rimu .. .. .. 30 Okotuku .. .. .. 24 Riverton .. .. .. 46 Omaka .. .. .. 29 Roslyn .. .. . . 44 Omaui .. .. . . 46 Ross .. .. .. 30 Onehunga .. .. 10 Rotokare (Ngaire) .. .. 20 One-tree Hill .. ..10 Rotokare (Paritutu) .. ..20 Opaheke .. .. 10 Rotorua .. .. 13 Opawa . . . . .. 5 Ruapuna .. .. 37 Opotiki .. .. .. 10 Reserve No. 3139 .. .. 37 Opotiki and Waioeka .. ..11 „ 3145 .. ..37 Opunake .. .. ..20 „ 3149 .. ..37 Orari Park .. ..... 36 „ 3150 .. .. 37 Oraukura .. .. .. 24 „ 3158 . . .. 37 Ormond .. .. ..17 Scarborough .. .. 26 Ormondville .. .. 17 Scotsburn .. . . 37 Oruamo .. .. ..11 Seddon .. .. ..29 Oruawharo .. .. ..11 Sefton .. .. ..37 Otahuhu . . .. ..11 Sheffield .. .. .. 37 Otau .. .. ..11 South Invercargill .. .. 46 Otautau .. .. .. 46 South Malvern .. .. 37 Otokia .. .. .. 43 South Rakaia .. .. 37 Otorohanga .. .. ..11 Spotswood .. .. . . 38 Outram .. .. .. 43 Spreydon and Halswell .. 38 Owaka Township .. .. 43 Springston .. .. .. 38 Oxford .. .*. .. 36 St. Andrew's.. .. ..38 Paeroa .. .. ..11 St. Bathan's.. .. ..44 Pahautanui .. .... 25 St. Helen's .. .. . . 20 Pahi .. .. ..11 Stratford .. .. .. 2] Pahiatua .. .. .. 25 Taieri Lake .. .. . . 44 Paiaka .. .. ..11 Taihape .. .. ..26 Pakiri .. .. ..11 Takahanga .. .. ..29 Pakuranga .. .. ..11 Takapuna .. .. ..13 Palmerston .. .. .. 43 Tane .. . . .. 2{i Palmerston North .. .. 25 Taneatua .. .. .. 13 Panrnure .. .. ..11 Tangihua .. .. ..13 Papalmra .. .. ..17 Tarata .. .. ..21 Papanui .. .. .. 36 Tauhoa .. .. .. 13 Paraparaumu .. .. 25 Taumata .. .. .. 21 Paremoremo.. .. .'. 12 Taupiri .. .. ..13 Parkville .. .. .. 4 Taupiri Mountain .. .. 13 Parnell .. .. .. 12 Taupo .. .. .. 13 Patea .. .. .. 20 Tauranga .. .. .. 13 Patutahi .. .. ..17 Tauranga Racecourse.. .. 13 Patutahi Town .. ..18 Te Ana .. .. ..46 Pelorus .. .. ..29 Te Araroa .. .. ..18 Petone .. .. .. 25 Te Aroha Bridge .. .. 14 Picton .. .. .. 29 Te Awamutu ' .. .. 14 Pihama .. .. .. 20 Te Kuiti .. .. .. 14 Pipiriki .. .. .. 25 Templeton .. .. .. 38 Pirongia .. .. 12 Temuka . . .. .. 38 Pleasant Point .. .. 36 Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu .. . . 21 Plumer .. .. ..12 Te Puke .. .. ..14 Pohangina .. .. .. 25 Timaru . . .. .. 38 Pokeno .. .. .. 12 Tiniroto . . .. .. 18 Pongaroa .. .. .. 25 Tinwakl .. .. .. 38 Port Robinson .. ..5 Tiriraukawa.. .. ..26 Poukiore .. .. .. 25 Titirangi ... .. .. 4 Pounawea .. .. .. 43 Tokanui .. .. .. 47 Prebbloton .. .. .. 36 Tokatoka .. .. .. 14 Pudding Hill .. ..36 Toko .. .. '..21 Puhoi .. .. ..12 Tokomairiro.. .. .44 Pukapuka . . .. .. 12 Torere .. .. .. 26 Pukearuhe ...... 20 Totara .. .. .. 14 Pukeokahu .. .. .. 25 Trotter's Creek .. .. 44 Pukerau .. .. .. 46 Tuakau '.. .. .. 14 Puketitiri .. .. .. 18 Tuapeka ... .. .. 44 Punehn .. .. .. 20 Tui Park . . .. .. 14 Pungarehu .. .. .. 20 Tupua .. .. .. 14 Puniu .. .. ..12 Turakina .. .. ..26 Purangi .. .. ..20 Turanga .. .. ..14 Queen's Park .. .. 25 Tutaekara .. .. ~ 26

Page Queenstown .. .. 43 Kaetihi .. .. .. 26 Ranfurly . . . . . . 43 Ranf urly Park .. .. 43 Rahotu .. .. .. 4 Eangataua .. .. 26 Rangiora .. .. 36 Rangiora and Waikuku Beach .. 36 Rangitoto Island .. 12 Rangiwahia .. .. 26 Eaupo .. .. .. 12 Raurimu .. .. 26 Rawene .. .. 13 Rawhiti .. .. .. 36 Record Reign .. 43 Reefton .. . . .. 28 Richmond .. .. 36 Rinra .. .. .. 30 Riverton .. .. 46 Roslyn .. .. 44 Ross .. .. .. 30 Rotokaro (Ngaire) .. 20 Rotokare (Paritutu) .. 20 Rotorua .. .. 13 Ruapuna .. .. 37 Reserve No. 3139 .. .. 37 3145 .. .. 37 3149 .. ..37 3150 .. .. 37 3158 . . .. 37 Scarborough .. 26 Scotsburn .. . . 37 Secldon . . .. .. 29 Sefton .. .. .. 37 Sheffield .. .. ..37 South Invercargill .. .. 46 South Malvern .. .. 37 South Rakaia .. 37 Spotswood .. .. 38 Spreydon and Halswell .. 38 Springston .. .. 38 St. Andrew's.. .. 38 St. Bathan's.. .. .. 44 St. Helen's .. .. . . 20 Stratford .. ~ ... 21 Taieri Lake .. .. . . 44 Taihape .. . . 26 Takahanga .. . . 29 Takapuna .. .. 13 'Pane .. . . .. 2{i Taneatua .. .. 13 Tangihua .. .. 13 Tarata .. .. ..21 Tauhoa .. .. 13 Taumata .. .. 21 Taupiri .. .. .. 13 Taupiri Mountain .. .. 13 Taupo .. .. .. 13 Tauranga .. .. .. 13 Tauranga Racecourse .. .. 13 Te Ana .. .. .. 46 Te Araroa .. .. .. 18 Te Aroha Bridge .. .. 14 Te Awamutu .. .. 14 Te Kuiti .. .. .. 14 Templeton .. .. .. 38 Temuka .. . . .. 38 Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu .. . . 21 Te Puke .. .. .. 14 Timaru . . .. .. 38 Tiniroto . . .. .. 18 Tinwald .. .. .. 38 Tiriraukawa.. .. ..26 Titirangi . . .. .. 4 Tokanui .. .. .. 47 Tokatoka .. .. .. 14 Toko .. .. ..21 Tokomairiro.. .. ..44 Torere .. .. .. 26 Totara .. .. .. 14 Trotter's Creek .. .. 44 Tuakau .. .. .. 14 Tuapeka .. . . 44 Tui Park . . '' 14 Tupua .. .. .. 14 Turakina .. .. .. 26 Turanga .. .. ..14 Tutaekara .. .. ~ 26

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,, Page Uawa ., ,. 18 Urenui .. .. 21 Uritawa .. .. .. 14 Uruti .. .. . . 21 Utiku .. .. . . 4 Victoria .. .. 18 Victoria Park (Kaponga) .. 19 Waharoa . . . . 15 Wahi Takaro .. .. 39 Waiau .. .. ' .. 39 Waihemo .. .. 44 Waihi .. .. 15 ' Waihora Park .. .. 39 Waihou .. .. 15 Wai-iti .. .. .. 28 Waikaia .. . . . . 47 Waikiekie .. . . . . 15 Waikino . . .. 15 Waikouaiti .. .. 44 Waimate .. . . .. 21 Wainui .. . . .. 39

INDEX— continued. Page Waione .. .. .. 26 Waiopehu .. .. .. 27 Waiouru .. .. 27 Waipawa .. .. 18 Waipu North .. .. 15 Waipuku .. .. 21 Wairoa .. .. .. 27 Waitakerei .. . . 15 Waitaki North .. .. 39 Waitara .. .. .. 4 Waitohi .. .. . . 29 Waitotara .. .. .. 27 Waiuku .. .. . . 15 Waiwera .. .. 15 Wakefield .. .. ..28 Wanaka Islands .. 44 Wangaloa . . . . 45 Wanganui River Trust .. 27 Wangapeka .. . . 28 Warea .. .. .. 4 Waverley .. .. 27

Page Weber .. .. .. 18 Weedon .. .. .. 39 West Melton.. .. ..39 Westport (1).. .. ..28 Westport (2).. .. .. 28 Whaingaroa .. .. 15 Whakatane .. .. 15 Whananaki .. .. 16 Whangaripo .. 16 Whangateau.. .. .. 16 Wharere .. .. .. 16 Whetukura .. .. .. 18 Willsher .. .. .. 45 Winchester .. .. .. 39 Winton .. .. .. 47 Winton Town Belt .. . . 47 Woodbury .. .. . . 39 W'oodend .. .. .. 39 Woodville .. .. . . 18 Wyndham .. .. .. 47

Illustrations. Facing page A corner in Buffalo Domain .. .. .. .. .. .. 6 Lower Cascade in Buffalo Domain .. .. .. .. .. .. 6 Katikati Domain .. . . .. .. ... .. .. .. 7 Mount Wellington Domain : The crater from the top of the mountain .. .. 8 Panmure from Mount Wellington Domain .. .. .. .. 8 A shady spot in Ashhurst Domain .. .. .. .. .. 22 Picnic party in Ashhurst Domain .. .. .. .. .. 22 Bridge at entrance of Petono Domain .. .. .. .. ■ .. 24 Soldiers' Memorial, Queen's Park Domain, Wanganui .. .. .. 25 Westport (2) Domain : View of the Square .. .. .. .. 28 Chertsey Domain .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 29 Swimming-bath in Chertsey Domain .. .. .. .. .. 29 Kowai Domain : Looking south-west .. . . . . .. .. 34 Kowai Domain : Looking north-east .. .. .. . . . . 34 Entrance to Pearson Park, Oxford Domain .. .. .. .. 35 Entrance to St. Andrew's Domain .. . . .. .. .. . . 38 St. Andrew's Domain : Part of avenue, a mile and a quarter long. . .. 38 Winter Gardens, Dunedin Domain (four views) .. .. .. . . 40 Ocean Beach Domain : Sand dunes raised in six months by scrub groins . . 42 Chisholm Park, Ocean Beach Domain : Sandhills levelled, treated with sewage, and planted with marram-grass .. .. .. .. .. 42 Tokomairiro Domain (two views) .. .. .. .. .. 44 Main entrance to Tuapeka Domain . . .. .. .. .. 45 Reservoir on top of Tuapeka Domain .. .. .. .. .. 45

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ANNUAL EEPOETB OF DOMAIN BOABDS.

The Under-Secretary for Lands to the Eight Hon. the Minister op Lands. Sir, — Department of Lands, Wellington, 3rd September, 1909. 1 have the honour to transmit herewith a synopsis of the Annual Report of Domain Boards for the year ended 31st December, 1908. The reports show that steady progress is being made with the improvement of these important reserves, and that, generally speaking, they are being efficiently administered in the public interest. At the close of the year under review there were 457 domains in the Dominion, apart from recreation reserves which are not subject to Part II of " The Public Reserves and Domains Act, 1908." The following table shows at a glance the number in each Land District and the total area : —

* Includes 33,000 acres set aside as a domain under section 9 of "The Wanganui River Trust Act, 1891." A number of Domain Boards, especially those controlling small areas in localities remote from settlement, have considerable difficulty in obtaining funds with which to improve the lands under their control, while others with larger areas derive a revenue in grazing fees which meets all requirements. It is somewhat difficult to obtain information concerning a few of the domains, and, with regard to these, I have to report that the Boards intrusted with the administration of the following domains have not yet supplied reports for the past year : — Auckland Land District. Titirangi.—Section No. 1, Titirangi Parish. Area, 23 acres. (Board appointed 25th August, 1908.) Hawke's Bay Land District. Kumeroa. —Section No. 1, Block V, Town of Kumeroa. Area, 10 acres. Tabanaki Land District. Rahotu. —Sections Nos. 45 and 105, Block I, Opunake Survey District. Area, 48 acres 2 roods 11 perches. Waitara. —Block No. 115, Town of Waitara. Area, 15 acres. Warea. —Section No. 71, Block VIII, Cape Survey District. Area, 26 acres. Wellington Land District. Parkville. —Sections Nos. 182, 183, and 185, Suburbs of Parkville. Area, 36 acres 1 rood. Utiku. —Sections Nos. 4 and 5, Block I, Potaka Township. Area, 5 acres and 11 perches. Westland Land District. Nelson Creek. —Section No. 25, Block VIII, Mawheranui Survey District. Area, 49 acres 3 roods 18 perches.

Land District. Number of Domains. Area. Auckland lawke's Bay Paranaki Wellington kelson .. larlborough Vestland Canterbury )tago louthland 122 31 34 61 15 10 9 96 54 25 A. E. p. 18,683 0 6-8 939 0 24 1,393 0 23-6 *37,832 0 27-6 697 0 6-8 753 0 i 329 3 36 6,697 2 39 6,788 1 27-1 1,149 0 27 Grand totals 457 75,262 3 18-9

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Canterbury Land District. Opawa.—Sections Nos. 155 to 177, Town of Opawa. Area, 7 acres 1 rood 18 perches* Port Kobinson.—Reserves Nos. 3151, 3159, and 3160, Block XI, Cheviot Survey District. Area, 113 acres 1 rood. In order to maintain the full strength of the Boards 144 appointments were made during the year by His Excellency the Governor and gazetted, and twenty-six local authorities were appointed to be Domain Boards. I am, &c, William C. Kensington, Under-Secretary for Lands.

AUCKLAND LAND DISTRICT. Aratapu Domain. Section No. 42, Kopuru Parish. Area, 44 acres 1 rood 35 perches. Nil report furnished. Arawa Park Domain. Section No. 23, Rotorua Rural Sections. Area, 46 acres 3 roods 17 perches. Work done during year : Three football-grounds previously laid- down reploughed, levelled, sown in grass, and rolled ; a mile racing-track laid down, portion of the domain fenced off for horses and vehicles, trees and scrub cut, and fences and grandstand repaired. Some of these improvements have been effected by the Rotorua Jockey Club. Auckland Domain. Situated in Rangitoto Survey District. Area, 236 acres 1 rood. Work done during year : One mile of tracks opened, four rustic bridges constructed, and twenty rustic seats provided. The formation of six tennis-courts and ornamental ponds is in progress. 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. Work done during year : Six acres cleared of scrub, fences repaired, and track formed from beach into|domain. Improvements now on domain : Fences, trees, and 6 acres grassing. Used for picnics and camping. Awhitu Domain. Section No. 58c, Awhitu Parish. Area, 8 acres 3 roods 30 perches. Leased on improvement conditions. Improvements now on domain : Thirty-one chains fencing and grassing. Used for 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 : Substantial fence erected on three sides of the domain. Improvements now on domain : Fences, eleagnus hedge, and gates. Used for cricket, football, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Completing fencing of domain ; after the domain has been securely fenced, the Board proposes to eradicate noxious weeds and prepare a scheme for the laying-out of the grounds. A never-failing stream flows through the area, and there is also a swamp, which could easily be converted into a pond of 2 acres. 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. During the year numerous improvements have been made to the Lake Te Koutu grounds. Two tennis-courts were formed at the back of the rosary ; the land on the top level was ploughed and cultivated, and the land on the lower level is being similarly treated. A number of native trees from the bush were planted in the grounds, and are thriving well. A number of seats were donated to the Board, and these have been fastened down to concrete blocks. Improvements now on domain : Band rotunda, bowling-green, tennis-courts, pavilion, trees, flower-beds, walks, and fences. The rotunda and walks are lighted with gas. Used for bowls, tennis, band concerts, and general recreation ; also as a promenade. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Eradicating noxious weeds, sowing down the culti-

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vated area in grass, planting shrubs and trees, and general maintenance. The lake is frequented by a number of English mallard wild-ducks which were presented to the Board. Casnell Island Domain. Section No. 196, Mahurangi Parish. Area, 16 acres 3 roods. Used for camping and picnics. Arrangements have been made to lease the domain. Dbvonpoet 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-pitches weeded, top-dressed, levelled, and rolled ; football-ground top-dressed and rolled, and a new fence erected on the southern side ; tennis-ground extended, weeded, top-dressed, and rolled, and a new fence erected. Bowling-green and croquet-lawns weeded, top-dressed, and rolled, and Mount Victoria cleared of noxious weeds and kept in order. Improvements now on domain : Fences, drains, pavilions, plantations, seats, and conveniences. Used for cricket, bowls, football, tennis, croquet, and sports. From Mount Victoria a beautiful view of Auckland and surroundings is obtained. The mount is much frequented by the public. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Top-dressing and levelling cricket-ground, and general maintenance. Drury Domain. Allotment No. 85 of Section 8, Village of Drury. Area, 3 acres and 32 perches. Leased on improvement conditions. Eastern Mahurangi Domain. Section No. 176, Parish of Mahurangi. Area, 108 acres and 15 perches. Nil report furnished. East Tamaki Domain. Sections Nos. 140 and 40, Pakuranga Parish. Area, 18 acres 1 rood 35 perches. Work done during year : Noxious weeds eradicated, trees planted, and dam strengthened. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantations, and dam. Used for picnics and grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Ploughing, levelling, and sowing down an area in grass, planting trees, eradicating noxious weeds, preparing a tennis-court, and general improvements. Epsom Domain. Allotments Nos. 180, 180 a, and' 182, of Section No. 10, Suburbs of Auckland. Area, 19 acres 1 rood 5 perches. Leased. Epsom and Mount Eden Domain. 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. Leased. Gate Pα Domain. Sections Nos. 41, 41a, 42, and part 13, Suburbs of Tauranga. Area, 12 acres 1 rood 37 perches. Leased on improvement conditions. The domain is fenced, and the greater portion is in grass. Not used by the public. Grey Lynn Domain. Allotment No. 21 of Section No. 9, Suburbs of Auckland. Area, 22 acres. No improvements effected during the year. Hamilton Domain. Sections Nos. 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 16,3, 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, 180 acres 2 roods 24 perches, Hamilton West Town Belt, and Section No. 372, Parish of Te Rapa, Hamilton Lake, 141 acres. Area, 663 acres 2 roods. Work done during year : Seddon Park ploughed and cleared, front portion laid down in grass, and back portion cropped and reploughed for cropping and laying down in grass ; lake reserve cleared in readiness for ploughing and grassing ; shrubs and hedges planted in Seddon and Steele Parks, and noxious weeds eradicated. Improvements now on domain : Fences, drains, trees, shrubs, and buildings. Used for.sports and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Cropping and laying down in grass the Lake Reserve and Seddon Park, and general improvements.

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A Corner in Buffalo Domain.

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Lower Cascade in Buffalo Domain.

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Katikati Domain.

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Kopueu Town Domain. Section No. 142, Kopuru Parish. Area, 6 acres and 25 perches. Nil report furnished. Kuaotunu Domain. Section No. 6, Block 11, Otama Survey District. Area, 11 acres 3 roods 30 perches. Work done during year : Portion of the domain cultivated for the purpose of levelling and sowing down in grass, 6 chains drains dug, of which 3 chains were fascined and filled, and gate erected. Improvements now on domain : Plantations, draining, fencing, levelling, and gates. Not used at present, while undergoing improvements. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting trees, constructing drains, sowing grass, and general improvements. Leamington Domain. Sections Nos. 53, Part 54 and 56 to 94, Town Belt of Cambridge West, and 569, Town of Cambridge West. Area, 321 acres 1 rood 4 perches. Work done during year : Fences repaired, hedges trimmed, noxious weeds eradicated, and rams and tanks for baths erected. Improvements now on domain : Ornamental and shelter trees, 200 chains fences, water-rams, tanks, and 3 acres plantation. Used for cricket, tennis, picnics, and general recreation ; a portion is leased for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting trees, erecting and repairing fences, and general maintenance. Lichpield Domain. Section No. 26, Block XV, Patetere North Survey District. Area, 10 acres 3 roods 8 perches. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Auckland. It is all in good grass, and is in a healthy locality, about 800 ft. above sea-level. Mackaytown Domain. • Sections Nos. 1 and 2, Block VII, Town of Mackaytown. Area, 15 acres 1 rood 14 perches. Work done during year : Portion of the domain levelled, sown in grass, drained, and fenced. Improvements now on domain : Fences, drains, and small wooden building, out of repair. Used for sports, football, hockey, cricket, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Levelling and resowing lower portion of domain. 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 : Entrance-gates erected and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Fencing and grassing. Used for picnics, sports, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Ploughing, sowing grass, and tree-planting. Mangapiko Domain. Sections Nos. 74 and 87, Mangapiko Parish. Area, 113 acres. Work done during year : Boundary-fences renewed and noxious weeds cleared. Improvements now on domain : Fencing and shelter-trees. Used for grazing and races. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting hedge on road frontage. Section No. 200, Manurewa Parish. Area, 95 acres. Work done during year : Ornamental trees procured and planted, other trees planted along drive to form an avenue, plantation made, fences repaired, and noxious weeds eradicated. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantations, drive, and water-supply. Used for picnics and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Continuing drive to top of hill, extending plantations, and tarring and sanding tennis-court. Mangonui Domain. Allotment No. 265, Town of Mangonui. Area, 5 acres 3 roods 33 perches. No improvements effected during the year. The domain consists of mostly very steep and broken land. Matamata Domain. Block XII, Matamata Township. Area, 9 acres 3 roods 4 perches. Work done during year : Eighty shelter-trees planted and fenced off. Arrangements are being made to have a well sunk and pump erected. Improvements now on domain : Fifty chains fences and eighty shelter-trees. Used for cricket, football, tennis, picnics, and sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting shelter-trees.

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Mercer Domain. Sections Nos. 136 and 139, Koheroa Parish. Area, 105 acres 2 roods. Work .done during year : Fences and gates damaged by stock repaired, scrub and blackberry cleared, drains constructed,. and levelling done. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, draining, and sports ground. Used for picnics and athletic sports ; also for grazing. Mount Albert Domain. Part of Allotment No. 100, Titirangi Parish. Area, 12 acres 2 roods 12 perches. Work done during year : Notice-board erected, enclosure kept in order, shrubs planted, and exterior of pavilion painted and interior kalsomined. Improvements now on domain : Fences, shrubs, trees, pavilion, flagstaff, water-supply, drinking-trough for cattle, levelling, and grassing. Used for cricket, hockey, picnics, and grazing. Mount Eden Domain. Allotments Nos. Iα of Section No. 6 and 68a of Section No. 10, Suburbs of Auckland. Area, 63 acres 2 roods 38 perches. Work done during year : Plantations fenced with wire netting, carriage-drive metalled, boundaryfences made secure, and the reserve placed in excellent order. A building in red brick and timber has been erected at the principal entrance to the domain by the Borough Council. This building is used by visitors to the mountain as a waiting-shed for trams. Improvements now on domain : Building fitted with gas, carriage-drive, plantations, and fences. Used for general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : General maintenance. 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 order, shrubs and trees attended to, and noxious weeds removed. Improvements now on domain : Plantations, paths, gates, seats, and fences. Used as a pleasure-resort. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Keeping paths in order, attending to trees and shrubs, and repairing fences. 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 : Tracks repaired and maintained ; steamer-pier repaired, painted, and tarred ; 8 chains fencing around trees removed ; three clumps of smaller trees fenced in ; two enclosures of about J acre each formed and planted with ornamental trees'; and mountain track extended. Improvements now on domain : Three plantations ; two piers, one wood and iron, the other stone and concrete ; concrete tank, spring ; and paths from wharves to beach and to top of hill. Used as a holiday resort and for sports, regattas, picnics, and camps. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Developing new water-springs, conserving supply of water, and general maintenance. Mount Richmond Domain. Allotment No. 60 of Section No. 12, Waitemata Parish. Area, 33 acres. Improvements now on domain : Fences, small plantation, and grassing. Used as a pleasure resort. Mount Roskill Domain. Allotments Nos. 85b and 85p 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. 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 and trees. Used for grazing and 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. 1 of the Small Lots near Panmure Village, and Part of Allotment 64 of Section No. 12, Suburbs of Auckland. Area, 68 acres 3 roods 6-8 perches. Work done during year : Fences repaired and noxious weeds eradicated. 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 ; also for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Repairing and erecting fences, planting trees, and eradicating noxious weeds.

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Naumai Domain. Section No. 213, Parish of Tauhoa. Area, 33 acres 1 rood. Nil report furnished. Newmarket Domain. Allotments Nos. 32 and 33 of Section No. 4, Suburbs of Auckland. Area, 3 acres 2 roods. Nil report furnished. Ngaeoto Domain. Section No. 176 a, Ngaroto Parish. Area, 6 acres 1 rood. Leased on improvement conditions. The land has been cleared and broken up, and is in crop. Ngabuawahia 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. Work done during year : Buildings on racecourse painted. Improvements now on domain : Buildings and fences. Used principally for races. Ngatikoi Domain. Section No. 15, Block_ XVI, Ohinemuri Survey District. Area, 133 acres 3 roods. Improvements now on domain : Fences, trees, and barn erected by lessee. Not used by the public ; leased for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Clearing scrub and sowing grass. Nikau Domain. Section No. M. 129, Oruawharo Parish. Area, 22 acres. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Auckland. It has hitherto been used as a school-site, but the building is now being removed. There are a few pine-trees on the area. Nobthcote Domain. Sections Nos. Ito 10 and 68, Town of Northcote. Area, 3 acres 1 rood 29 perches. During the year funds were raised for the erection of a flagstaff on a point commanding a magnificent view of Auckland Harbour, and maintenance-works carried out. Improvements now on domain : Fences and trees. Used for general recreation and as a vantage-ground on regatta-days. Ohinewai Domain. Section No. 49, Taupiri Parish. Area, 64 acres 2 roods 30 perches. No improvements effected during the year. Improvements now on domain : Three acres plantation, ploughing, and clearing. Used for picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Clearing and fencing. Onehunga Domain. Allotment No. 14 of Section No. 36, Town of Onehunga. Area, 5 acres 1 rood 31 perches. Improvements now on domain : Paths, plantation, and hedges. Used for picnics. One-teee 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 : Drive around summit of hill completed ; macrocarpa hedge topped ; road near summit cross-drained and banks turfed ; protecting fence erected around new drive ; ever-green-oak seeds sown ; pohutukawa-trees planted in plantation recently burnt; swings, lavatories, and notice-boards erected ; roads metalled, and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Fences, shrubberies, walks, ornamental trees, caretaker's residence, lavatories, golf-links, swings, seats, lawns, and roads. Used for sports, golf, and picnics. The summit of the hill commands a magnificent view of the surrounding country. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting a new wood-and-iron fence along the main frontage of the domain, for which the banks have already been trimmed down, forming an entrance to the caves on the domain, and general improvements. Opaheke Domain. Allotment No. 132 of Section No. 2, Opaheke Parish. Area, 16 acres 2 roods 6 perches. Leased. Improvements now on domain : Fencing and grassing. 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 : General maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Fences, ornamental trees, and pavilion. Used for cricket, picnics, and sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Constructing underground drains, improving fences and seating-accommodation, and planting trees.

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Opotiki and Waioeka Domain. Sections Nos. 82, 83, 84, 85, and 333, Waioeka Parish. Area, 299 acres 1 rood. Work done during year : Twelve chains of fencing erected, new drain made and all old ones reopened, ornamental trees planted, and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Fences, hedges, open and underground drains, grandstand, ladies' room, judge's box, saddling-paddock, 10 acres planted with ornamental and native trees, racecourse (partly fenced with handrails), willow protective works, and 1£ acres plantation. Used for races, sports, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Completing draining and fencing, painting grandstand and buildings, and extending plantations. Oruamo Domain. Section No. 218, Takapuna Parish. Area, 5 acres 2 roods 7 perches. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, grassing, and ploughing. The domain is under the special care of the member for the Birkenhead Riding. Used for school picnics and sports. Okuawhaeo Domain. Section No. 40a, Parish of Oruawharo. Area, 54 acres. Nil report furnished. Otahuhu Domain. Suburban Section No. 19, Town of Otahuhu. Area, 5 acres. Work done during year : Domain ploughed and sown down in grass, and fence erected. Improvements now on domain : Fences, hedges, and trees. Leased. 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. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Auckland. Not used. Endeavour has been made to lease the area, but without success. Otokohanga Domain. Section No. 8, Block IV, Orahiri Survey District. Area, 37 acres 3 roods 23 perches. Nil report furnished. Paeeoa Domain. Sections Nos. 3 to 8 and 11 and 12, Block IX ; 2 to 11, Block X ; 1 and 2, Block XI ; Block XIV ; Bto 12, Block XV ; Ito 3, Block XXI; and Block XXII ; Town of Paeroa. Area, 21' acres 1 rood 4 perches. Work done during year : Trees and shrubs planted, fencing and entrance-gate erected, asphalt tennis-court renewed, and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain : About 112 chains fences, three entrance-gates, bowling-green, five plantations of shrubs with protecting fences, croquetlawn, two asphalt tennis-courts, football, cricket, and hockey grounds, band-stand, ornamental trees and shrubs, eleagnus hedge, bowling and tennis pavilions, cottage, and conveniences. Used for tennis, croquet, football, hockey, bowls, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Filling in old watercourses and lagoons, and renewing asphalt tennis-court. Pahi Domain. Section No. 102, Suburbs of Pahi. Area, 7 acres 2 roods 8 perches. 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 consists of fine native bush. Pakiri Domain. Section No. 28a, Parish of Pakiri. Area, 8 acres. Leased on improvement conditions. " *' Pakuranga Domain. Allotments Nos. 17 and 18 of Section No. 5 of Small Farms near Howick, Otahuhu Survey District. Area, 22 acres 3 roods 30 perches. Work done during year : About 10 chains fences, stiles, and pavilion erected, and thistles cleared. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantations, gates, stiles, well, cricket-ground, and pavilion. Used for picnics, cricket, and sports. 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. Improvements now on domain : Stone wall on three sides, two stiles, and gate. Used for sports and football.

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Paremoremo Domain, Sections Nos. 76a and 94a, Paremoremo Parish. Area, 6 acres 1 rood 1 perch. This domain is situated in Albany Village, and is unimproved and unoccupied. Parnell Domain. Allotments Nos. 89 of Section No. 1, 34 of Section No. 4, and 5a of Section No. 14, Suburbs of Auckland. Area, 8 acres 1 rood 38 perches. Work done during year : Shrubs planted and fences attended to. 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. One hundred and forty-nine acres leased on improvement conditions. Improvements now on domain : Fences and grassing. Used for grazing. Plumer Domain. Sections Nos. 11 and 12, Plumer Hamlet, Parish of Waipareira. Area, 6 acres 2 roods 31 perches. Portion of this domain is in grass, the remainder in native bush. Used for picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year :, Erecting fences, eradicating noxious weeds, and clearing. Pokeno Domain. Allotment No. 138 of Section No. 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. Noxious weeds have been kept down. Improvements now on domain : Grassing. Leased. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Keeping noxious weeds in check. Puhoi Domain. Section No. 130, Parish of Puhoi. Area, 3 acres. Nil report furnished. Pukapuka Domain. Section No. 82a, Parish of Mahurangi. Area, 27 acres. Nil report furnished. Puniu Domain (Part op). Part of Section No. 223, Parish of Puniu. Area, 7 acres and 32 perches. This portion of Puniu Domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Auck land. Improvements now on domain : Fences (out of repair), and grassing. Not used. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Eradicating noxious weeds. Puniu Domain (Part of). Section No. 54a, and Allotments Nos. 6, and parts of 5, 7, and 8 of Section No. 236, Mangapiko Parish. Area, 15 acres and 20 perches. Work done during year : Flower-beds laid out, paths formed and covered with sand, ornamental trees planted, road frontages cleared of noxious weeds, and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantations; and pavilion. Used for athletic sports and general recreation. Eight acres leased. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting seats under shelter-trees, erecting new entrance-gates, replacing dead shrubs, and general maintenance. The Board keeps in view the extension of the frontage of the Lake Ngaroto Reserve to the new water-line. A survey of the reclaimed land has been made. Rangitoto Island Domain. Area, 5,698 acres 2 roods of Rangitoto Island, situated in Rangitoto Survey District. Improvements now on domain : Wharf, three concrete tanks, two shelter-sheds, seats, fireplaces, and a well-graded path to summit of mountain. Used for picnics ; also visited by tourists. The Devonport Ferry Company runs steamers to the domain twice weekly and on all holidays, and pays the Domain Board Id. on each ticket sold. The Board's receipts are occasionally increased by the sale of scoria and blue metal. Proposed.operations for ensuing year: Clearing path, emptying and cleaning tanks, and extending and improving track to top of mountain. Raupo Domain. Sections Nos. 58. Block XVI, Tokatoka Survey District, and 1, 2, 15, and 16, Village of Raupo. Area, 37 acres 2 roods 28 perches. The domain was covered with flax, but this has been destroyed by fire. The Board proposes to lease the area on improvement conditions.

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Eawene Domain. Allotments Nos. 153 to 166, Town of Rawene. Area, 3 acres and 29 perches. Work done during year : Ground cleared and stumped. Used for cricket and sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting fences. It is also proposed to enlarge the domain by reclamation when legislative authority has been obtained. Rotorua Domain. Section No. 1, Block V, Town of Rotorua. Area, 2 acres 2 roods. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Auckland. Improvements now on domain : Path and grassing. Takapuna Domain. Section No. 250, Takapuna Parish. Area, 180 acres 2 roods. The value of this domain is prospective. It comprises poor gum land, situated some miles from close settlement, and is used by camping parties. The Takapuna tramways now being constructed will bring it within easier reach of the public. Taneatua Domain. Section No. 11, Block IX, Whakatane Survey District. Area, 10 acres. Leased on improvement conditions. Work done during year : Lawn-tennis courts fenced in and barberry hedge attended to. Improvements now on domain : Fences, gates, barberry hedge. The high river-bank has been sloped down, and water-holes filled in. Used for football, cricket, tennis, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting shelter and ornamental trees. Tangihua Domain. Section No. 33, Block 11, Tangihua Survey District. Area, 65 acres. Leased for grazing on improvement conditions. Improvements now on domain : Twenty acres grassing, draining, and fencing. Tauhoa Domain. Sections Nos. 145, 146, and 148, Tauhoa Parish, and Sections Nos. 2a and 10b, Otamatea Survey District. Area, 111 acres 3 roods 30 perches. Leased on improvement conditions. Work done during year : Fencing, ploughing, and grassing. Improvements now on domain : Fences, 10 acres ploughing and 20 acres grassing. Used for tennis. Taupiei Domain. Sections Nos. 78 to 87, Town of Taupiri. Area, 4 acres 2 roods 37 perches. Used for cricket, tennis, and picnics. Taupiei Mountain Domain. Section No. 481, Parish of Taupiri. Area, 162 acres 2 roods. Ten acres leased. 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 : Footpath formed along eastern side of domain, flower-beds, paths, bowling-green and tennis-lawn maintained, water-trough erected and connected with water-pipe and taps. Improvements now on domain : Fences, hedge, well, windmill and piping, three 400-gallon tanks, with stand and toolhouse, tennis and bowling-green, ornamental and shelter trees, flower-beds, seats, and bath-buildings. Used for general recreation, and visited by tourists. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Top-dressing lawn, forming new flower-beds and connecting them with watersupply, and painting and repairing bath-house. During the year a landslip caused considerable damage to the bath-house. 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 : Noxious weeds eradicated, fences kept in order, and flowers and trees planted. Improvements now on domain : Band-rotunda, shed, and pavilion. Used for cricket, golf, football, hockey, and sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Trimming hedges, repairing fences, and eradicating noxious weeds. Tauranga Racecourse Domain. Sections Nos. 22, 23, 24, and 25, Te Papa Parish. Area, 200 acres. Work done during year : Fences repaired, race-track put in order, and gorse cleared. Improvements now on domain : Saddling-paddock, grandstand, booth, committee and luncheon rooms, and plantations. Used for races and Volunteer manoeuvres. Leased on improvement conditions. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Repairing buildings, maintaining track, and cultivating tiees.

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Te Aroha Bridge Domain. Sections Nos. 3, Block XVI ; 2, Block XXI ; Blocks XXII and XXIII ; and Section 2, Block XXIV, Town of Te Aroha. Area, 8 acres and 6 perches. Work done during year : Fences repaired, entrance-gate erected, and noxious weeds eradicated. Improvements now on domain : Fences and gate. Used for picnics. The Board proposed to have a scheme prepared for the beautification of the domain. Tβ Awamutu Domain. Sections Nos. 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 81, 149, and 150, Town of Te Awamutu. Area, 18 acres 3 roods. Work done during year : Fences erected, trees planted, and clearing done. Leased on improvement conditions. Te Kuiti Domain. Sections Nos. 29, 30, and 31, Block 111, Otanake Survey District. Area, 6 acres 1 rood 38 perches. Work done during year : Domain ring-fenced, ploughed, and grassed, and football-ground and cricket-pitch laid out. Improvements now on domain : Fencing and draining. Used for football, cricket, and sports. Tβ Puke Domain. Section No. 50, Block 11, Maketu Survey District. Area, 13 acres 3 roods 4 perches. Work done during year : About 12 acres ploughed and sown with grass and clover, and noxious weeds kept in check. Improvements now on domain : Fences, hedge, and three tennis-courts. Used for sports and Volunteer encampments. Tokatoka Domain. Allotment No. 73, and Sections Nos. 57, 71, 72, 90 to 97, 98 to 100, 109 to 111, 112 to 114, and 116, Town of Tokatoka. Area, 38 acres 2 roods 19 perches. Work done during year : Fences and gates erected. Used for picnics and scenic purposes. Totaba Domain. Section No. 15, Totara Parish. Area, 4 acres 1 rood 5 perches. Improvements now on domain : Embankment and drains. Used for sports. Tuakau Domain. Section No. 45, Tuakau Parish. Area, 36 acres 3 roods. Work done during year : About 15 acres ploughed and resown in grass, hedges trimmed, flowerbeds maintained, two garden-seats and a gate and gate-posts at the entrance to flower-garden erected. The erection of new gate-posts for the front gate and a wicket-gate in the place of a turnstile at the side entrance is also in hand, and will be completed during the ensuing year. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, plantations, and pasture. Used for picnics and Volunteer reviews. Tui Park Domain. Section No. 14a, Block IX, Aroha Survey District. Area, 52 acres 1 rood 10 perches. Used for scenic purposes. Tupua Domain. Section No. 119, Whangarei Parish. Area, 10 acres. Leased for grazing. Improvements now on domain : Fencing and grassing. : i Turanga Domain. Wade's Island, Section No. 133, Pukuranga 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. It is proposed to lease the domain during the ensuing year. Uritawa Domain. Sections Nos. 15 to 29 and 38 to 42, and portions of closed streets, Town of Waterford, Parish of Tahawai. Area, 5 acres 1 rood 24 perches. Work done during year: Fences, gates, shelter-shed, dressing-rooms, and tank erected; land cleared, ploughed, levelled, and sown with grass and clover ; trees planted; flagstaff and appendages placed in position ; and cricket-pitch formed. Improvements now on domain : Fences, gates, shelter-shed, dressing-rooms, tennis-court, trees, and grassing. Used for sports, picnics, Volunteer parades, tennis, cricket, and football. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Making fences sheep-proof to protect trees, and procuring flags.

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Waharoa Domain. Sections Nos. 26 and 27, Waharoa Township. Area, 10 acres. A contract has been let for the stumping, clearing, and ploughing of the domain, and the work is now in progress. When the contract has been completed, the erection of fencing will be commenced. The land will be allowed to lie in fallow until next cropping season. Waihi Domain. Section No. 4, Block IV, Aroha Survey District. Area, 120 acres. Leased to the Waihi Jockey Club. Work done during year : Training-track formed and sheltertrees planted. Improvements now on domain: Fences, racecourse, grandstand, hedge, and conveniences. Used for races. Waihou Domain. Sections Nos. 113, Block IX, and 8, Block XI, Aroha Survey District. Area, 107 acres 1 rood. Leased. Improvements now on domain : Fences, drains, and plantations. Used for agricultural and pastoral shows, football, and cricket. Waikiekie Domain. Section No. 49, Waikiekie Parish. Area, 60 acres. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Auckland. It comprises undulating land covered with mixed bush ; no level land suitable for games. It is proposed to lease the area. Waikino Domain. Section No. 51, Waikino Township, Block XIV, Ohinemuri Survey District. Area, 12 acres and 30 perches. Work done during year : Two and a half acres levelled for football and cricket, and roof of shed repaired. Improvements now on domain : Plantations, cricket-pitch, dressing-rooms, fences, hedges, gates, and grassing. Used for sports, football, cricket, hockey, and band concerts. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Forming, levelling, rolling, and grassing 2J acres ; forming bicycle-track ; erecting grandstand ; and planting trees. Waipu North Domain. Section No. 195 a, Parish of Waipu. Area, 21 acres. Work done during year : Three acres cleared and grassed. Improvements now on domain : Grassing. Leased on improvement conditions. 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; and 163 and 193, Waipareira Parish. Area, 4,732 acres. Work done during year : Noxious weeds kept down and tracks cleared. The person employed to do this work has also been acting as Ranger. Waiuku Domain. Section' No. 73, Waiuku Village. Area, 10 acres. Work done during year : Pavilion and convenience erected. Improvements now on domain : Fences, drains, gates, plantations, asphalt cricket-pitch, pavilion, and convenience. Used for cricket and football. 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. Improvements now on domain : Fencing and ploughing. Used for general recreation. The domain commands a fine view of the sea. Whaingaroa Domain. Sections Nos. 86 and 86a, Waipa Parish, and 139, Whaingaroa Parish. Area, 364 acres and 21 perches. Improvements now on domain : House of twenty rooms, outbuildings, fences, orchard, plantations, ladies' and men's baths (concrete), and buildings. Used as a health resort. Whakatane Domain. Sections Nos. 285 and 286, Waimana Parish. Area, 40 acres 2 roods 18 perches. Work done during year : Boundary-fence between domain and school reserve removed, banks levelled and trees cleared, fence re-erected, and gate removed to more suitable place. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, grassing, levelling, and plantation. Used for cricket, football, tennis, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Eradicating noxious weeds, cutting down old hedge and levelling banks, planting trees, and general maintenance.

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Whanadlaki 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 : House and fences (out of repair). The area is leased for grazing purposes. Whangabipo Domain. Section No. 10a, Parish of Pakiri. Area, 15 acres. Work done during year : Three acres scrub out, the work being done voluntarily. Whangateau Domain. Section No. 156 a, Omaha Parish. Area, 15 acres and 20 perches. Work done during year : Drain dug at the foot of the hill to carry away surface-water, and the spoil obtained thereby carted away and used to fill up holes on the flat; and 500 ft. of tile drains put in. Improvements now on domain : Fences, gates, drains, tennis-courts, small pavilion, cricket-pitch, hall, hedge, 2 acres native bush, and grassing. Used for grazing, picnics, tennis, cricket, football, and sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Further draining. Whabere Domain. Section No. 7, Block 11, Waihi South Survey District. Area, 51 acres 2 roods. Work done during year : Scrub cleared. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Grassing 20 acres.

HAWKE'S BAY LAND DISTRICT. Awanui Domain. Section No. 6, Awanui Township. Area, 2 acres and 28 perches. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Napier. Leased. Clyde Domain. Suburban Sections Nos. 4, 5, 10, and 11, Town of Clyde. Area, 8 acres. Used for general recreation. Leased. Dannevibke Domain. Suburban Section No. 12, Town of Dannevirke. Area, 40 acres. Work done during year : Concrete fence erected, old gates removed from front of domain and re-erected at side entrance, cottage painted and renovated, planting done, grounds laid out, and general improvements. Improvements now on domain : Cottage, grandstand, fences of post and wire and concrete, trees, gardens, shrubs, and flowers. Used for football, hockey, cricket, sports, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Further planting and beautifying the grounds. A caretaker is employed. Elsthorpe Domain. Section No. 36, Block VII, Oero Survey District. Area, 13 acres 2 roods. Work done during year : Portion of domain used for sports fenced in. Improvements now on domain : Fencing and planting. Used for sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting trees. Farndon Park Domain. Portion of Wakahu Block, Clive Survey District. Area, 20 acres. Work done during year : Pavilion, with dressing-room attached, erected. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, pavilion, trees, rustic seats, horse-yard, and conveniences. Used for sports, picnics, rowing, and Volunteer encampments. Frasertown Domain. Section No. 152, Town of Frasertown. Area, 31 acres 2 roods 14 perches. Work done during year : Ten acres ploughed. Owing to wet weather, however, the land required reploughing, which is now being done. Improvements now on domain : Fences, grandstand, and conveniences. Used for cricket, tennis, football, sports, and shows. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Repairing fences and gates, and levelling and grassing. Gisborne Domain. Section No. 218, Town of Gisborne. Area, 7 acres 1 rood 22 perches. Work done during year : Gates erected, fences repaired, and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Pavilion, eleagmis hedge, and levelling and grassing. Used for sports, cricket, and football. Proposed operations for ensuing year : General maintenance,

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Hampden Bush Domain. Sections Nos. 36 and 2of 37, Block XII, Maraekakalio Survey District. Area, 105 acres 3 roods 28 perches. Work done during year : Trees planted, fences repaired, and noxious weeds kept down. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, drains, and plantation. Used for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting fences and planting trees. Havelock Domain. Section No. 77, Block IV, Te Mata Survey District. Area, 4 acres 3 roods 10 perches. Improvements now on domain : Gates, stiles, fences, and plantation. Used for cricket, tennis, football, picnics, and as a playground for schoolchildren. Makaraka Domain. Known as the " Government Paddock," Turanganui Survey District. Area, 48 acres. Work done during year : Fences re-erected where necessary, and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Fences, hedge of large ornamental trees, draining, and grassing. Leased for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Repairing fences and clearing briar. Makotuku Domain. Sections Nos. 13 and 66, Block IX, Takapau Survey District. Area, 23 acres 3 roods 18 perches. Work done during year : Hedges maintained and conveniences erected. Improvements now on domain : Fences, trees, dressing-room, grassing, and outbuildings. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Improving water-supply and levelling. Mangatoitoi Domain. Lot No. sof Section No. 5, Block VIII, Weber Survey District. Area, 46 acres and 3 perches. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Napier. Matamau Domain. Section No. 33, Village of Matamau. Area, 7 acres 2 roods. Work done during year : Domain cleared and fenced. Used for picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Ploughing and sowing the domain in oats. Meanee Domain. Section No. 2, Block VIII, Heretaunga Survey District (Meanee South). Area, 92 acres. Leased for grazing. Motu Domain. Section No. 31, Block 11, Motu Survey District. Area, 15 acres. The domain is at present covered with bush which contains milling-timber. Norsewood Domain. Section No. 174, Block V, Takapau Survey District. Area, 5 acres 2 roods 33 perches. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, draining, ploughing, and grassing. Leased for grazing. 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. Work done during year : Drains cleaned, and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Fences, drains, buildings, and plantations. Leased. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Tree-planting, stumping, draining, and general maintenance. Ormondville Domain. Block I, Town of Ormondville. Area, 15 acres 3 roods 20 perches. Work done during year : Fences repaired and ground rolled. Improvements now on domain : Pavilion, trees, and shrubs. Used for cricket, football, hockey, and sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting fences. Papakura Domain. Section No. 19, Block VIII, Heretaunga Survey District. Area, 39 acres 2 roods. Leased for grazing. Patutahi Domain. Section No. 81, Block I, Turanganui Survey District. Area, 61 acres and 22 perches. Work done during year : Grandstand erected. Improvements now on domain : Fences, drains, ornamental plantation, grandstand, culverts, gates, gravelled approaches, well, windmill, pump, watertroughs, and two sheds. Used for picnics, sports, and grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting fences, gates, and conveniences.

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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. Improvements now on domain : Fences, hedges, trees, hall, and piano. Leased for grazing. The hall is used for public entertainments. Proposed operations for ensuing year : General maintenance and improvement. Puketitiri Domain. Section No. 30, Block XIV, Pohui Survey District. Area, 11 acres 3 roods 16 perches. Leased on improvement conditions. Improvements now on domain : Boundary-fences and plantation. Te Araeoa Domain. Section No. 21, Te Araroa Township. Area, 10 acres. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Napier. It is used for picnics. Tiniroto Domain. Sections Nos. 8, 14, and 15, Tiniroto Village. Area, 4 acres. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Napier. Leased. Uawa Domatn. Block 111, Town of Uawa. Area, 25 acres and 32 perches. Work done during year : Trees planted and fences erected. Improvements now on domain : Fences, gates, pavilion, trees, and 5 acres levelled, subsoiled, and grassed for recreation purposes. Used for cricket, football, and picnics. Twenty-five acres leased for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting trees, and erecting conveniences and goal-posts. Victoria Domain. Section No. 42, Block X, Woodville Survey District. Area, 23 acres 3 roods 10 perches. Work done during year : Old fence removed and replaced by a new post-and-wire fence, barberry hedge cut back in a line with the new fence, and macrocarpa plantation topped and trimmed. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, clearing, grassing, draining, stumping, ploughing, hedges, and trees. Leased for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting new gate-posts and gate, and new post-and-wire fence on two sides of the domain, thus protecting young plantations from stock, and levelling an area for a recreation-ground. Waipawa Domain. Sections Nos. 16, 27, 28, and 29, Block XI, Waipukurau Survey District, and 105, Town of Waipawa. Area, 71 acres 2 roods 30 perches. Improvements now on domain : Fences, walks, and shrubs. 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 : Stumping, clearing, and tree-planting. Improvements now on domain : Stumping, clearing, planting, and fencing. Used for sports and grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Ploughing and removing stumps. Whetukura Domain. Section No. 35, Whetukura Village. Area, 8 acres 1 rood. Improvements now on domain : Fencing and grassing. Leased fer grazing. Woodville Domain. Section No. 78, Block VIII, Woodville Survey District. Area, 39 acres 3 roods 19 perches. Improvements now on domain: Dwellinghouse and outbuildings, fences, hedges, ploughing, stumping, and draining. Not used by the public. Proposed operations for ensuing year : General maintenance.

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. Work done during year : Noxious weeds kept down. Cattle have been kept out of the domain, with the result that the native bush is reappearing over the slopes of the hill and along the river-bank, and in a year or two the depredations made by stock and fire will in a vast measure be covered by this young growth. Improvements now on domain : Twenty acres in grass, and fencing on southern boundary. Local supervision is exercised by an honorary ranger.

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Huirangi Domain. Sections Nos. J3B to 142, 152 to 156, and 166 to 175, Town of Huirangi. Area, 10 acres. Nine and a half acres leased on improvement conditions. Work done during year : Floor of stage in haH lowered and repaired. Improvements now on domain : Hall, fences, and trees. Inglewood Domain. Sections Nos. 73, 85, 135, 148, 162, 175, 185, 197, 204, 213, 224, 228, 230, 292, and part 181, Town of Inglewood. Area, 25 acres 3 roods 30-3 perches. Work done during year : Creek on sports-ground filled in, and football-ground ploughed, levelled, and resown in grass. Improvements now on domain : Pavilion ; cycling and running track ; hockey, football, and cricket grounds ; fencing ; and plantations. Used for sports, football, hockey, cricket, and fire-brigade practices. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Draining creek on northern side of sports-ground, and general maintenance. Kaponga Domain. Sections Nos. 29, 30, 81, 38, 39, 40, and 69, Kaponga Village, Block XI, Kaupokonui Survey District. Area, 20 acres. Sections 29, 30, and 31 were formerly known as Victoria Park (Kaponga) Domain. Three acres of this area has been stumped and grassed, and sections 38, 39, and 40 have been stumped, cleared, ploughed, and grassed. Improvements now on domain : Plantations, 20 chains fencing, and 'cement cricket-pitch. Used'for football and cricket. Proposcd'operations for ensuing year : General improvements. Makaka Domain. Sections Nos. 1, 2, and 43, Block X, Kaupokonui Survey District. Area, 16 acres. No improvements effected during the year. The area is leased for grazing. Manaia Domain. 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, Waimato Survey District. Area, 38 acres. Work done during year : Hedges trimmed. Improvements now on domain : Fences and ornamental trees. Used for sports, picnics, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting section of grandstand, with dressing-rooms. Mangaroa Domain. Section No. 35, Town of Mangaroa. Area, 11 acres and 16 perches. Work done during year : Ten chains fencing erected. Improvements now on domain : Ten chains fencing, felling, and grassing. Leased for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Stumping, clearing, tree-planting, and fencing. Manutahi Domain. Part of Section No. 9, Manutahi Settlement, Hawera Survey District. Area, 3 acres 3 roods 2 perches. Improvements now on domain : Twenty-five chains fences, hall, plantations, and grass paddock. Leased for grazing. Maesland Hill Domain. Sections Nos. 2340 and part of 2343, Town of New Plymouth. Area, 7 acres 3 roods 31 perches. This area was brought under Part II of " The Public Reserves and Domains Act, 1908," on the 17th December, 1908. Since the close of the year a Domain Board has been appointed. Mount Bryon Domain. Situated in Town of New Plymouth. Area, 5 acres 2 roods. No improvements effected during the year. Improvements now on domain : Fences and shrubs. Used for general recreation. Normanby Domain. Subdivision 10 of Section No. 45, Block V, Hawera Survey District. Area, 20 acres. Work done during year : Hedges trimmed and cleaned, trees trimmed, gate erected and painted, and grounds cleaned up. Improvements now on domain : Trees, fences, hedges. Used for general recreation. Ohawe Domain. Sections Nos. 317, 318, 319, and 320, Town of Ohawe. Area, 3 acres 2 roods 15 perches. This domain is used as a seaside resort. Since the close of the year a Domain Board has been appointed to provide for its management.

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Opunake Domain. Blocks I, IV, V, VI, VIII, and Sections Nos. 1 to 6 of Block 11, Town of Opunake, and the Opunake, Town Belt. Area, 35 acres 2 roods 3 perches. Work done during year : Oval drained. Improvements now on domain : Boundary-fences, gates, plantation, box-thorn hedges, grandstand with luncheon and other rooms, 60 chains drains, and an inner circular fence enclosing sports-ground. Used for sports, football, and grazing. Patea Domain. Blocks XLIV and XLV, Town of Patea. Area, 65 acres 2 roods 25 perches. Work done during year : Paths mowed and cleaned, seed-beds and nursery maintained, 1,500 cuttings planted and others transplanted, 5 chains in Egmont Street refenced and planted with boxthorn hedge, 8 chains eleagnus hedge planted, 3 chains on Oxford Street boundary double-fenced and planted with box-thorn, and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Fences, hedges, football and cricket ground, tennis-courts, nursery, flower-garden, paths, gates, stiles, grandstand, pavilions, and tool-house. Used for football, tennis, cricket, hockey, picnics, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Completing Middlesex Street frontage, repairing and painting pavilion and grandstand, and further planting. Pihama Domain. Section No. 48, Block I, Oeo Survey District. Area, 14 acres 2 roods. Improvements now on domain: Fences, box-thorn hedge, trees, bowling-green, tennis-lawn, shelter-shed, well, windmill and pump, and water-supply. Used for football and sports. Eleven acres leased for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year :' Erecting shelter-shed or pavilion, forming cycling and running track, and general maintenance. Pukeakuhe Domain. Sections Nos. 1 to 6 and 25 to 30, Town of Pukearuhe, and 2 and 9, Pukearuhe Town Belt. Area, 27 acres 2 roods. Leased for grazing. Punehu Domain. Sections Nos. 1, 2, 5, 6, and 41, Village of Punehu. Area, 7 acres. Work done during year : Four acres ploughed and grassed, and" running-track and IDA chains of underground drain formed. Improvements now on domain : Four acres ploughing and grassing, running-track, fencing, and draining. Used for sports, picnics, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Stumping and clearing an area for a plantation. PuNGAREHU DOMAIN. Section No. 111, Block XII, Cape Survey District. Area, 10 acres. Improvements now on domain : Fences, 1 acre plantation, and grassing. Used for sports, football, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting trees and shrubs, and levelling and improving grounds. Purangi Domain. Section No. 2, Block 11, Ngatimaru Survey District. Area, 10 acres. Work done during year : Scrub cut. Leased. Used for picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Burning scrub and sowing grass. Eotokare Domain (Ngaire). Rotokare Lake (44 acres) and Section No. 1, Block XII, Ngaire Survey District. Area 574 acres. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, New Plymouth. Improvements now on domain : Boundary-fences, in good order. The area is practically all in native bush, and contains the Rotokare Lake. Not generally used. Rotokare Domain (Paeitutu). 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 year : Noxious weeds kept in check. Improvements now on domain : Boundary-fences and fences around native bush. Leased for grazing ; also used for picnics. St. Helen's Domain. Surburban Section No. 1, Aria Village, Block X, Totoro Survey District. Area, 38 acres 2 roods. Work done during year : Forty chains wire-fencing completed, and half a mile sports-track ploughed and grassed. Improvements now on domain : Forty chains fencing. Used for sports.

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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 I, Ngaire Survey District. Area, 83 acres 1 rood 2 perches. Work done during year : Portion fenced off and planted, flax and toitoi placed on the southern shore of Victoria-Lake, trees trimmed, bulbs planted in King Edward Park, and the fence on the western side of Victoria Lake removed further away from the trees. Improvements now on domain : Four miles and three-quarters of fences, 13 acres plantations, grandstand, running and cycling track, football and hockey grounds, suspension bridge over the Patea River, seats, and paths. Used for sports, football, hockey, golf, cricket, and band concerts. Tenders have been called for stumping and clearing part of King Edward Park. Permission has been granted the Stratford clubs to lay down a croquetlawn and to erect a band-rotunda. Other works will include planting and fencing. During the year an action was taken against the owner of cattle trespassing on the domain. The Stratford Acclimatisation Society presented the Board with four black swans, and these have been liberated on Victoria Lake. Tarata Domain. Section No. 58, Tarata Village. Area, 8 acres 2 roods. Work done during year : Fences repaired. Improvements now on domain : Twenty chains sheepproof fences, 2 acres plantation, two tennis-courts, pavilion, and a quarter-mile running-track. Used for sports, tennis, and picnics. 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 5-3 perches. Work done during year : General maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Two grandstands, fencing, plantations, and football and sports ground. Used for sports and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting trees, forming walks, and generally beautifying the grounds. Tβ Ngutu-o-te-Manu Domain. Section No. 40, Block XVI, Kaupokonui Survey District. Area, 50 acres. Work done during year : Two concrete gate-posts erected ; cottage, tea-house, and gate-posts painted ; and asphalt tennis-court commenced. Improvements now on domain : Fences, hedges, caretaker's cottage, iron and wooden gates, turnstile, pond, plantation, shrubs, monument, sheltershed, 4 acres pasture, and native bush. Used for picnics and by tourists. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Completing tennis-court. Toko Domain. Part of Section No. 36 and part of Subsection 1 and Subsection 2 of Section No. 36, Block 111, Ngaire Survey District. Area, 7 acres 1 rood 13 perches. Work done during year : Pavilion painted. Improvements now on domain : Fifty chains fences, ■350 trees and shrubs, bridge, gate, 24 chains sheep-proof wire netting, and pavilion. Used for cricket, football, picnics, and sports. Uebnui Domain. Section No. 12, Block 111, Waitara Survey District. Area, 57 acres. Work done during year : Sand waste improved. Improvements now on domain : Fences, drains, plantation, and swing bridge. Used for sports and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Repairing swing bridge and preventing encroachment of sand. Uruti Domain. Section No. 8, Block 11, Upper Waitara Survey District. Area, 10 acres 3 roods 16 perches. Work done during year : Portion of domain cleared and stumps grubbed and burnt. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, gates, clearing, and levelling. Used for picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Clearing remainder of sports-ground and forming walk along banks of river. Waimate Domain. Section No. 78, Block VI, Waimate Survey District. Area, 13 acres 3 roods 2 perches. Nil report furnished. Waipuku Domain. Sections Nos. 45, 47, 49, and 51, Waipuku Village. Area, 2 acres and 12 perches. Work done during year : Hedges cleaned and trimmed, and pine-stump removed. Used chiefly for grazing.

WELLINGTON LAND DISTRICT. Alpredton Domain. Section No. 201, Block XII, Mangaone Survey District. Area, 100 acres. Work done during year : Trees .planted, and others loosened by wind staked. Improvements now on domain : Fences, 12 chains box drains, chains pipe drains, shed, and plantations. Used for sports, picnics, and cricket. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting trees, putting pipes in open drain and connecting with branch drains, filling in drain, and removing fence and utilising it for protecting trees.

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Apiti Domain. Sections Nos. 41a and part of 51, Block XI, Apiti Survey District. Area, 40 acres. Work done during year: Slielter-trees planted. Improvements now on domain : Fencee, shelter-trees, and 10 acres grassing. Used for sports and grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting fence around shelter-trees and forming two tennis-courts. Ashhubst Domain. Sections Nos. 463 a and 463 c, Block 111, G-orge Survey District. Area, 46 acres 2 roods 11 perches. Work done during year : Area reploughed and sown down in grass, additional willow protective works formed, and precaution taken against fire. Improvements now on domain : One hundred and fifty chains fences, five gates, picket fence, 4 chains wire netting, shed for picnic parties, and 25 acres native bush. An area of about 1 acre has been fenced off for the accommodation of horses. Used for picnics and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting trees, erecting fences, and general maintenance. Bolls Domain. Section No. 5, Block XI, Rangitoto Survey District. Area, 45 acres. Work done during year : Fences and gates erected, and tennis-court formed. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, levelling, cycle-track, dressing-shed, plantations, tennis-court, and road approaches. Used for sports, picnics, and rifle shooting. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Completing tennis-court, extending plantations, and general improvements and maintenance. Bunnythorpb Domain. Sections Nos. 1501 to 1504, Block VII, Kairanga Survey District. Area, 44 acres 3 roods 23 perches. Work done during year : Dead trees replaced, drains cleaned, and hay cut. An additional area of 4 acres 1 rood 14 perches has been acquired, as an addition to the domain, and good fences and gates have been erected. Improvements now on domain : Fences, trees, roadway, and drains. Used for picnics. Leased. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Maintaining plantations and drains, and planting and improving the recently acquired area. Eastbourne Domain. Sections Nos. 42, 44, and 46, Block I ; and 43 and 48, Block IV, Pencarrow Survey District. Area, 551 acres. Domain Board appointed 16th October, 1908. No works yet undertaken. Eketahuna Domain. Section No. 40d and Lot 1 of Section No. 40, Block VI, Mangaone Survey District. Area, 14 acres and 7 perches. A portion of the domain has been fenced off, and the borders planted with trees. The enclosure has been mowed, and a running-track pegged off and partly fenced. Improvements now on domain : Fences, drains, plantation, and running-track. Used for grazing and for sports and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Further planting and fencing. Featherston Domain. Section No. 338, parts of Sections Nos. 152, 116, and 123, and Suburban Section No. 122, Town of Featherston, and the Featherston Town Reserve. Area, 88 acres and 5 perches. Work done during year: Fences and buildings repaired, paths cleared, and noxious weeds kept down. Improvements now on domain : Picnic shed and tables, band-rotunda, seats, grandstand, tennis-pavilion, plantations, and fencing. Used for general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting trees and shrubs, and keeping down noxious weeds. Hastwbll Domain. Section No. 64, Block XIV, Mangaone Survey District. Area, 12 acres 1 rood 24 perches. Work done during year: Logging-up and clearing. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, clearing, felling, stumping, logging-up, and grassing. Leased for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Draining and ploughing. Hobowhenua Lake Domain. Horowhenua Lake (951 acres), Subdivision 38 and part Subdivision 39, Horowhenua 11b Block. Area, 964 acres 3 roods 17 perches. The road giving access to the domain has been completed. The southern portion of Subdivision 38 has been drained. Improvements now on domain : Road and drains. Used for boating, picnics, and sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting boatsheds and planting trees. HUNTEBVILLE DOMAIN. Sections Nos. 9, 10, 17, 18, 25, 26, 33, 54, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 163, and 178, Town of Hunterville, and 35, Block XV, Tifiraukawa Survey District. Area, 38 acres 1 rood 6-6 perches. Work done during year : Boundary-fences repaired and new posts put in where necessary, 7| chains new fencing erected, trees planted, tennis-court completed, and general improvements. Improve-

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merits now on domain : Fences, seats, walks, drains, tennis-courts, shed, 4J acres recreation-ground, and conveniences. Used for football, cricket, golf, tennis, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting trees, and general improvements. 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. Work done during year : Trees'planted. Improvements now on domain : Sixty-one chains fences, 6 chains drains, 2 acres plantation, i sports-ground, and 3 acres grassing. Used for picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Digging around trees and planting others. Kensington Park Domain. Sections Nos. 156 and 157, Block X, Mangaone Survey District. Area, 6 acres 2 roods. The domain was leased for grazing. The lease expired on the 31st December, 1908. Khandallah Domain. Allotments Nos. 2 and 3of Sections Nos. 1 and 2, Block XI, Belmont Survey District. Area, 31 acres 1 rood. Work done during year : Main approach to domain improved, water-pipes installed, two fireplaces provided, and boundary-fence repaired. Improvements now on domain : Sixty chains fences, 60 chains paths, 3 chains water-pipes, iron gate, and two fireplaces. Used for picnics and scenic purposes. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Effecting further improvements to entrance to domain by the erection of a picket fence and gate, widening paths, making flower-beds and walks, and erecting seats. It may also be necessary to engage some one on holidays to prevent visitors damaging the native bush and ferns. Kimbolton Domain. Sections Nos. 92b and 92c, Block XIII, Apiti Survey District, and Suburban Section No. 16, Town of Kimbolton. Area, 63 acres 3 roods 10 perches. Work done during year : Macrocarpas planted to protect native bush, enclosure for horses fenced off, and pine-seed sown. A bed of macrocarpa will be ready for planting out next season. Twenty acres leased. Kohinui Domain. Section No. 23c, Block I, Makuri Survey District. Area, 10 acres. Work done during year : Fences repaired. Improvements now on domain : Ten chains fences. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Removing timber and erecting fences. Langdale Domain. Section No. 16, Town of Langdale (Suburbs). Area, 10 acres 1 rood 8 perches. Work done during year : Shelter-shed and booth erected, and gorse grubbed. Improvements now on domain : Hall, booth, grandstand, 43| chains fences, and 2J acres plantation. Used for sports and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Putting floor in dining-room. Lij.vin Domain. Section No. 21, Block I, Waiopehu Survey District. Area, 41 acres 1 rood 3 perches. Work done during year : Eight chains post-and-wire fence erected, 600 trees planted, 10 chains old fence repaired, and grass around trees mowed. Improvements now on domain : Clearing, grassing, fencing, and planting. Used for sports and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Attending to trees and replacing failures. Levin Park Domain. Section No. 24, Suburbs of Levin, Block I, Waiopehu Survey District. Area, 11 acres. Work done during year : Gate erected, and general maintenance and repairs. Improvements now on domain : Oval, dressing-room, tennis-courts, fences, and. belt of trees. Used for sports, picnics, demonstrations, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting iron gates, and general maintenance. Makairo Domain. Section No. 47, Makairo Village Settlement, Makuri Survey District. Area, 5 acres. This domain is under the control, of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Wellington. It adjoirs the Makairo Village Settlement and public school, and comprises grassed land, leased for grazing. The improvements consist of dwellinghouse, outbuildings, garden and orchard, fences, hedges, and drains. The lessee has the right to remove the improvements on the termination of his lease.

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Makubi Domain. Section No. 162, and Suburban Sections Nos. 159 and 167, Town of Makuri. Area, 36 acres and 18 perches. Work done during year : Thirty-four chains new fences erected, 9 chains old fence removed and re-erected, other fences repaired, trees planted, and running-track top-dressed. Improvements now on domain : Eighty-four chains fences, pavilion, 9 chains drain, and sports, cricket, and football ground. Used for sports, picnics, football, and cricket. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting trees, erecting fences, protecting river and creek banks, and removing pavilion to better site. Mangatainoka Domain. Sections Nos. 79, Block XVIII, and 30, 31, and 32, Block XVII, Mangahao Survey District. Area, 24 acres 2 roods 5 perches. Work done during year : Fences and buildings kept in repair, and grandstand erected. Improvements now on domain : Grandstand, fences, plantations, quarter-mile grass running-track, the corners being banked and drained, football-ground, cricket-pitch, shelter-shed, store-room, tank, and conveniences. Used for sports and picnics. Mangawbka 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 : Sections 101 to 104 stumped and cleared, and conveniences erected. Improvements now on domain : Fences, trees, buildings, and seats. Used for sports and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting trees, forming footpaths and cricket-pitch, and draining, ploughing, and sowing down in grass sections 101 to 104. Marima Domain. Section No. 58, Block X, Mangahao Survey District. Area, 22 acres. Work done during year : Timber and refuse removed to prevent danger from fire, and fence erected to protect native bush. Improvements now on domain : Fencing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting a mile and a half of fencing. Mowhanau Domain. Sections Nos. 18, 66, and 70, Mowhanau Village. Area, 12 acres 1 rood 3 perches. During the year the spring on the domain has been securely fenced, and barbed wire placed along a dangerous cliff. Water can now be obtained from a tap on the roadside. The arrangements with the Waitotara County Council to construct a road through the town have been completed. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, draining, and plantations. Used for picnics, camping, and sports. It also affords a fine beach for bathing. The domain is within an hour's drive of Wanganui, and its popularity is rapidly increasing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting shelter-shed and conveniences, and planting trees. Newman Domain. Suburban Sections Nos. 30 and 115, Town of Newman. Area, 26 acres and 24 perches. Work done during year : Trees replanted, docks cut down and burnt, and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Fences, hedge, trees, shrubs, felling, stumping, ploughing, and grassing. Used for sports, picnics, and grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting seats, cleaning shrubbery, and digging around trees. 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. This area has been leased as a small grazing-run. The lease expired on the Ist March, 1909. During the year a road was taken through Sections 65 and 68, Block XIII, Nukumaru Survey District, to give access to the domain. Okotuku Domain. Sections Nos. 338 and 140, Block VI, Wairoa Survey District. Area, 161 acres and 23 perches. Work done during year : Building painted, water-supply improved, fencing renewed, trees planted and cleaned, and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Buildings, fences, plantation, grassing, roads, and water-supply. Used as a rifle range and for Volunteer encampments, tournaments, picnics, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting and renewing fences, maintaining and extending water-supply, and painting buildings. Oraukuea 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. Leased for a term of fourteen years from the Ist January, 1907.

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Pahautanui Domain. Section No. 115, Block IX, Paikakariki Survey District. Area, 105 acres 1 rood. Work done during year. Cricket-ground cultivated, sown down in grass, and top-dressed; 2§ chains fences erected; 12 chains drain formed, and spoil carted on to domain. Improvements now on domain : One hundred and forty-five chains fences, five gates, 50 chains drain, reclamation around cricket-pitch and dressing-room. Used for cricket and general recreation. Seventy acres leased. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Forming 17 chains new drain, planting trees, and clearing rushes for racing-track. Pahiatua Domain. Situated in Block VIII, Mangahao Survey District. Area, 14 acres 3 roods. Improvements now on domain : Plantations. Used for picnics, bathing, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Completing protective works and fencing in the domain. Palmerston North Domain. Sections Nos. 215, 220, and part of 214, Kairanga Survey District. Area, 13 acres. Work done during year : Grass cut and removed to avoid danger from fire. Improvements now on domain : Boundary-fencing and plantation. Leased for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Filling up blanks in hedge, digging around growing trees, planting trees, and erecting a fence. Paeaparaumu Domain. Section No. sa, Block VIII, Paraparaumu Suburban. Area, 5 acres. During the year the Board met delegates from the various sports clubs and the general public to discuss the question of setting aside portions of the domain for the various sports. A general " bee " of inhabitants was held for preparing the flat land for ploughing. About 2| acres was ploughed and reploughed, disc-ploughed, levelled, harrowed, and sown with grass. Main and side gates and fencing have been erected, asphalt and grass tennis-courts formed, and notice-boards posted at entrancegates. The cost of some of these works was defrayed by voluntary contributions. Improvements now on domain : Fences, levelling, grassing, gates, asphalt and grass tennis-courts, and 10 chains drain. Used for cricket, picnics, tennis, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year. Forming path from entrance-gate to tennis-courts, erecting pavilion, laying down an asphalt cricket-pitch, setting apart a horse-paddock, and planting trees, all of which will be paidffor out of voluntary contributions. Petone Domain. Section No. 93, Block XIII, Belmont Survey District. Area, 13 acres and 13 perches. Work done during year : Four lamps erected, tracks cleared of fallen timber, shrubs planted, and general maintenance.. Improvements now on domain : Fifty-eight chains footpaths, bridge over stream and gully, 13 chains fencing, 6 chains cartway, and four lamps. Used as a promenade and as an easy means of access to Korokoro and Maungaraki Settlements. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting gates and turnstiles. Pipiriki Domain. Sections Nos. 1, 2, and 10, Block IV, Town of Pipiriki. Area, 17 acres 3 roods 29 perches. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Wellington. Pohangina Domain. Section No. 34, Town of Pohangina. Area, 10 acres. Work done during year : Two acres stumped and ploughed. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantation, and grassing. Leased for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Ploughing and sowing down in grass the 4 acres under crop. Pongaroa Domain. Section No. 12, Pongaroa Township. Area, 13 acres and 12 perches. Work done during year : Trees fenced off, cleaned, and failures replaced, and two buildings erected. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantations, two buildings, cricket-pitch, ploughing, felling, and grassing. Used for sports, picnics, football, and cricket. Poukiore Domain. Section No. 35, Block XV, Tiriraukawa Survey District. Area, 17 acres 3 roods 8 perches. Work done during year : Area swept by fire sown in grass. Improvements now on domain : Ring fences, grassing, and \ acre plantation. Used for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Logging up. Pukbokahu Domain. Section No. 17b, Block IX, Pukeokahu Survey District. Area, 6 acres 2 roods 35 perches. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Wellington. Queen's Park Domain. Portions of Eeserves E and K,'Town of Wanganui. Area, 15 acres 3 roods 22 perches. Improvements now on domain: Fences, plantation, band-rotunda, museum, band-room, and tennis and croquet courts. Used as a public park, and for band concerts, tennis, and croquet,

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Raetihi Domain. Sections Nos. 211 and 290, Town of Raetihi, and 251, Suburbs of RaetiH. Area, 17 acres 2 roods 39 perches. Work done during year : One and a quarter acres cleared and stumped, and four gates erected. Improvements now on domain : Fifty-four and a half chains fences, 10 chaing drains, ornamental trees, gates, sports-ground, ploughing, stumping, clearing, and grassing. Used for sports and picnics. Rangataua Domain. Section No. 24c, Block VIII, Makotuku Survey District. Area, 96 acres 1 rood. Improvements now on domain : Fences. Used for picnics and grazing. Rangiwahia Domain. Section No. 61, Town of Rangiwahia. Area, 10 acres. Work done during year: Additions made to hall, hedges trimmed, and fences and gates repaired. Improvements now on domain : Macrocarpa hedge, plantations, hall, asphalt tennis-court, and sheds. Used for sports, cricket, football, tennis, hockey, and picnics. Raubimu Domain. Section No. 5, Block IV, Raurimu Township. Area, 2 acres 3 roods 10 perches. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Wellington. ScABBOBOUGH DOMAIN. Suburban Section No. 51, Town of Scarborough. , Area, 12 acres and 30 perches. Work done during year : Four acres ploughed and fenced. Improvements now on domain: Eighty chains fences, 1 acre plantation, and terrace battered down. Used for picnics and football. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Ploughing, levelling, and sowing down in grass the 4 acres fenced in. 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 : Paths and walk formed, portion of the domain fenced off and planted with ornamental and shelter trees, and logging up, stumping, and burning done. Improvements now on domain : Felling, ploughing, levelling, grassing, fences, walks .and paths, shelter and ornamental trees, tennis-court, and pavilion. The members of the Athletic Club Committee co-operated with the Domain Board in the carrying-out of improvements. Used for cricket, tennis, sports, football, hockey, and general recreation ; also for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Purchasing seats, levelling,[and painting picket fence around oval. Tane Domain. Sections Nos. 21 and 22, Block XVI, Mangahao Survey District. Area, 23 acres 3 roods. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Wellington. TIEIKAUKAWA DOMAIN. Section No. 42, Block VI, Tiriraukawa Survey District. Area, 9 acres 2 roods 25 perches. No works yet undertaken. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Clearing scrub and preparing an area for a sports-ground. The domain is surrounded with native bush. Toeebe Domain. Sections Nos. 43, 44, and 45, Torere Village. Area, 11 acres 1 rood 19 perches. Work done during year : Fencing erected. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, grassing, and clearing. Leased for grazing. Turakina Domain. Section No. 191, Block I, Koitiata Survey District. Area, 85 acres 2 roods. Not used by the public. The Board proposes to lease the domain on improvement conditions. TUTAEKABA DOMAIN. Section No. 49, Block XIV, Mangahao Survey District. Area, 9 acres 2 roods 14 perches. Work done during year : Domain ring-fenced and dead timber removed. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting trees and clearing. Waione Domain. Section No. 14, Block 111-, Mount Cerberus Survey District. Area, 6 acres. Work done during year : Fences erected, grass sown, portion of domain stumped, and cricketground levelled. Leased.

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Waiopehu Domain. Section No. 43, Block 11, Waiopehu Survey District. Area, 16 acres 2 roods. This domain is fenced on three sides. It is all in native bush. Waiouru Domain. Section No. 15, Waiouru Township (Suburban). Area, 9 acres and 1 perch. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Wellington. Wairoa Domain. Euns Nos. 2, 3, and 4, Block XI, Wairoa Survey District. Area, 229 acres 2 roods. Work done during year : Waterwork constructed, fences renewed, and trees and shrubs cleaned. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantation, well with pump, and a portion planted with sandgrass. Used for fishing, picnics, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Erecting buildings. Waitotara Domain. Sections Nos. 154, 155, and 156, Town of Waitotara. Area, 3 roods. Improvements now on domain : Fences. Used as a paddock for schoolchildren's horses. Wanganui River Trust Domain. Situated on the banks of the Wanganui River. Area, 33,033 acres. Used for scenic and climatic purposes. Waverley Domain. Part of Waverley Town Belt. Area, 126 acres 3 roods 9 perches. Work done during year : Fences erected, others renewed, shrubs and flowers planted, and ornamental trees cleared of grass and rubbish. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, plantations, tennis-courts, croquet-lawn, bowling-green, football-ground, windmill, water-supply, and cricketground. Used for tennis, bowls, croquet, cricket, football, sports, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Boring for artesian water, painting buildings, planting shrubs, trimming trees, and general maintenance.

NELSON LAND DISTRICT. Aorbre Caves Domain. Sections Nos. 13 and 14, Block VIII, Aorere Survey District. Area, 128 acres 1 rood 25 perches. Improvements now on domain : Gates at entrances to caves. Used for picnics and the preservation of scenery. Blackwater Domain. Section No. 14, Block XII, Mawhera-iti Survey District. Area, 6 acres 3 roods. Work done during year : Erection of pavilion commenced, and clearing and levelling done. Improvements now on domain : Pavilion, clearing and levelling. Used for cricket, football, hockey, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Completing pavilion, erecting fences, and clearing and levelling 3 acres. Britannia Heights Domain. Parts of Sections Nos. 1 and 4, Suburbs of Nelson. Area, 11 acres 2 roods 24 perches. No improvements effected during the year. Improvements now on domain : Fence and plantation. Used for general recreation. Bullek Domain. Section No. 35, Block IV, Kawatiri Survey District. Area, 200 acres. No improvements effected during the year. The area is not suitable for cultivation. Denniston Domain. Section No. 5, Block VI, Kawatiri Survey District. Area, 6 acres. Work done during year : Drains cleaned and top-dressing done. Improvements now on domain : Shelter-shed. Used for football, cricket, picnics, and sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Completing formation-work and top-dressing. Millerton Domain. Sections Nos. 142 and 263, Town of Millerton. Area, 9 acres 2 roods 36 perches. Work done during year : Rock removed. Improvements now on domain : Road approach of 3J chains, and levelling. Used for football, cricket, tennis, hockey, sports, picnics, and Volunteer manoeuvres. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Further levelling. Motueka Domain. Section No. 193. Block III, Motueka Survey District. Area, 50 acres. Leased on improvement conditions. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantations, and iron gate. Not used by the public.

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Murchison Domain Sections Nos. 18 and 20 (Square 170), Town of Murchison. Area, 27 acres 2 roods. Work done during year : Two acres stumped, cleared, ploughed, and sown down. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, felling, grassing, stumping, and clearing. Used for sports and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Further stumping and clearing. Nelson Domain. Situated in City of Nelson. Area, 21 acres 3 roods 5 perches. Improvements now on domain : Fences and planting. Used for general recreation. Ebbpton Domain. Section No. 189, Block IX, Reefton Survey District. Area, 58 acres 2 roods 39 perches. Used chiefly for picnics. Leased for grazing. Wai-iti Domain. Section No. 156, Block XV, Wai-iti Survey District. Area, 5 acres. Work done during year : New fence erected on recently surveyed boundary, and a number of trees planted and protected with wire netting. Improvements now on domain : Fences, levelling, trees, shrubs, stumping, and clearing. Used for picnics and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Replacing dead trees. Wakbfield Domain. Sections Nos. 1 and 2, Block XVI, Wai-iti Survey District. Area, 5 acres 1 rood 36-8 perches. This domain originally comprised Sections Nos. 85, Block XII, and 79b, Block XVI, Wai-iti Survey District, containing 81 acres 1 rood 8 perches. Section 32 of " The Reserves and other Lands Disposal and Public Bodies Empowering Act, 1907," authorised the sale of this area, and the present domain was purchased in lieu thereof. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, buildings, cricket-pitch, well, cycle-track, and levelling. Used for sports, picnics, football, cricket, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Building small bridge, planting trees, and levelling ground. Portion of the material for the bridge, and the trees, have been promised, and the levelling is to be carried out by the football club. Wangapeka Domain. Section No. .31, Block XV, Wangapeka Survey District. Area, 13 acres 1 rood 33 perches. No works have been undertaken on this domain. Westport (1) Domain. Sections Nos. 1020, 1021, and 1022, Town of Westport. Area, 38 acres 1 rood 6 perches. Work done during year : Hedges trimmed ; fences, drains, and water-supply repaired ; gates erected; and approach formed. Improvements now on domain: Fences, drains, band-rotunda, and planting. Used as a promenade and pleasure resort; also for general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Asphalting and extending paths, trimming hedges and planting others, and forming fish pond and hatchery. 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. During the year Victoria Square, which comprised sour clay, was broken up, about 500 loads of loam carted and ploughed in, and the area sown down in oats after stumps had been removed. The oat-crop was ploughed in, and after further dressing the ground will be sown down in grass. Tenniscourts have been top-dressed and generally improved. A permanent caretaker is employed, who devotes his attention to tending ornamental trees and flowers, and generally improving the domain. During the year a number of seats were received from townspeople for use in the square. Improvements now on domain : Fences, grandstand, tennis-pavilion, tracks, walks, ornamental trees and shrubs, clearing, felling, and draining. Used for football, cricket, tennis, and general recreation. Thirty-seven acres leased. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting ornamental trees, laying out flower-beds and grass-plots, painting grandstand and fences, and planting and fencing the Beach Reserve. It is also proposed to erect swimming-baths on the domain.

MARLBOROUGH LAND DISTRICT. Beownlee Domain. Sections Nos. 68, 69, and 70, Town of Havelock. Area, 2 acres and 29, perches. Work done during year : Pavilion, outbuildings, and gate erected, filling-in work done, and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Fences, drains, plantation, levelling, clearing, pavilion, outbuildings, and gate. Used for sports, tennis, hockey, cricket, football, and genera] recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Filling-in and levelling ground.

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Flaxbourne Domain. Section No. 10, Block VI, Town of Ward. Area, 14 acres and 32 perches. Improvements now on domain : Thirty-six and a half chains boundary-fence. The area has been leased on improvement conditions. Kaikoura Domain. Sections Nos. 2 of 267, Suburbs of Kaikoura, and 2, 346, and 349, Block X, Mount Fyfie Survey District. Area, 81 acres 2 roods 18 perches. No improvements effected during the year. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantations, paddocks, and conveniences. Used for races, rifle snooting, and gun-club matches. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting fences and planting trees. Monkey Face Domain. Section No. 5, Block 111, Hundalee Survey District. Area, 333 acres. No improvements effected during the year. The domain is of rough formation, without means of access, and is used for grazing purposes. The fencing is the property of the lessee. Omaka Domain. Sections Nos. 31 and part 2of 33, Block 111, Taylor Pass Survey District. Area, 242 acres. Work done during year : General maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Fences, drains, plantations, and cottage. Used for cricket, football, sports, and grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : General maintenance. 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. The remaining 13 acres is in native bush. Picton Domain. Part of Section No. 1147, Town of Picton. Area, 9 acres 2 roods. This domain is steep and rocky. It contains some native bush and an area of about 2 acres suitable for picnics. Noxious weeds have been kept down. Seddon Domain. Section No. 9, Block VII, Town of Seddon. Area, 13 acres 2 roods 3 perches. Work done during year : Levelling completed, grass sown, and fences repaired. Improvements now on domain : Fences, about two hundred trees (planted by schoolchildren last Arbor Day), plantation, and well. Used for cricket, football, picnics, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : General maintenance and improvements. Takahanga Domain. Section No. 410, Town of Kaikoura. Area, 19 acres 2 roods 24 perches. Work done during year : Area inside cycle-track levelled and sown in grass, two lawn-tennis courts formed and fenced, and a small enclosure fenced off for schoolchildren. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantation, two asphalt tennis-courts, cycle-track, and conveniences. Used for sports, football, cricket, tennis, and hockey. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting trees. Waitohi Domain. Sections Nos. 1150 and 1161, Town of Picton. Area, 15 acres 1 rood 15 perches. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Blenheim. About a hundred loads of street-scrapings have been placed in the low-lying portions of the domain. The domain is a low flat situated at the point where the Waitohi Stream empties into the head of Picton Harbour, and the greater portion of it is subject to flooding by tidal waters.

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Dobson Domain. Reserves Nos. 258 and 290, Town of Dobson. Area, 8 acres 2 roods. Used for football and cricket. Kumaea Domain. Sections Nos. 815 to 835 (Reserves Nos. 221 and 824) and 778 to 814 (Reserve No. 255), Town of Kumara. Area, 7 acres 1 rood 13 perches. A contract was let for the erection of 4 chains fencing, and has been partly completed. Improve" ments now on domain : Fencing, draining, clearing, and grassing. Used for football, hockey, and cricket. Moana Domain. Section No. 954, Block IV, Brunner Survey District. Area, 8 acres 1 rood 10 perches. Work done during year : Domain cleared of all standing timber and scrub, which has been burnt; fences, gates, and a wharf erected ; chopping-enclosure formed ; running-track levelled, formed, and roughly completed, and grass sown. The track will require further attention to put it in good order. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Levelling, collecting and burning dead timber, and forming an area for picnics and sports. Okarito Domain. Reserve No. 201, Block 11, Okarito Survey District. Area, 140 acres. This domain is situated on an island in the Okarito Lagoon. It is partly swampy and partly covered with scrub. Since the close of the year a Domain Board has been appointed to control the area. . The domain has been partly cleared, drained, and laid down in grass, and a roughly formed racecourse set out. Used for races, sports, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing'year : Erecting buildings and fences, draining, clearing, and general maintenance. Rimu Domain. Section No. 356, Block V, Kanieri Survey District. Area, 5 acres and 19 perches. This domain is partly on land that is undermined. During the year a subsidence occurred, and filling in had to be resorted to. This filling in will form part of the running-track which the Board intends to form. Improvements now on domain : Fences, and an area cleared and levelled for cricket and football, for which the domain is used. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Forming a run-ning-track and levelling. Ross Domain. Situated in Town of Ross. Area, 3 acres 3 roods 16 perches. Work done during year : Shed shifted and repaired, ornamental trees planted, levelling done, and grass sown. Improvements now on domain : Fences, sheds, drains, ornamental trees, and cricketpitch. Used for picnics, cricket, football, sports, and trotting. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Draining.

CANTERBURY LAND DISTRICT. Akaeoa 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 : Old boundary-fence replaced, main path covered with beach-shingle, hedges trimmed, and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Substantial fences, macrocarpa hedges, summer-house, block-house, two bridges, fountain, water-supply, gates, gardenseats, 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. Alfobd Forest Domain. Reserve No. 2738, Block V, Spaxton Survey District. Area, 13 acres 3 roods 2 perches. A contract has been let for clearing gorse and laying down the domain in grass. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Sowing grass, repairing fences, and erecting an entrance-gate. It is proposed to lease the domain for a term. Arowhenua Domain. Reserves Nos. 3003 to 3013, and 3412, Town of Arowhenua. Area, 10 acres 3 roods 26 perches. Leased for cropping and grazing. Work done during year : Taumatakahu Creek cleared of weeds. A permanent hand is employed to clean the creek. Arundbl Domain. Reserve No. 2965, Block 111, Town of Arundel. Area, 4 acres 1 rood 6 perches. Work done during year : Hedges trimmed, gorse grubbed, and shrubs attended to. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Trimming hedges, grubbing gorse, attending to shrubs, and erecting conveniences.

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Ashbueton Domain. Area, 90 acres, situated in the Town of Ashburton. ■ Work done during year : New carriage-drive formed through the domain, and planted ; new footpath formed ; paddocks fenced off and gates erected ; new sports-ground fenced of! and levelled ; latrines and wash-house erected ; superfluous trees in plantations removed ; swimming-baths and filter cleaned out; and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain : About four miles fencing, curator's lodge, propagating-house, pavilion, grandstand, shade-house, tool-house, bathing and other sheds, three asphalt and eight grass tennis-courts, meteorological station, tennis and bowling pavilions, water-supply (with tanks, wheel, and pipes), asphalt cycling-track, cricket-ground, croquet and bowling greens, lakes, plantations, rosary, flower-gardens, and wood, stone, and iron gates. In addition to its gardens and walks the domain is used for picnics, sports, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Completing the formation of new sports-ground, 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 : Sweetbriar and gorse cleared and wire fence strained. Improvements now on domain :J|Fencing,^road, retiring-room for ladies,fconcrete 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 : Trees planted and maintained, and fences repaired. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantation, gates, football-ground and goal-posts. Used for sports; also as a grazing-ground for schoolchildren's horses. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Laying down water-pipes, which the Board|has already procured. Bueke's Pass Domain. Reserve No. 1595, Block VIII, Burke Survey District. Area, 45 acres and 3 perches. Work done during year : Grass sown, noxious weeds eradicated, and fences repaired. Improvements now on domain : Ring fence, 2 acres fenced and planted with trees of various kinds, and grassing. Used for picnics and general recreation ; a portion is also used for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting, eradicating noxious weeds, and repairing fences. Cableton Domain. Reserves Nob. 2808 and 2858, Block V, Mairaki Survey District. Area, 13 acres 3 roods. Improvements now on domain : Fences, hedges, plantation, building, and concrete cricket-pitch. Used for sports and general recreation. Cashmeee Hills Domain. Reserve No. 161, Halswell Survey District. Area, 188 acres 3 roods 11 perches. Work done during year : Wash-house and a trap-shed with stable and hay-loft erected, new iron tank procured, and the interior of cottage painted and papered. Improvements now on domain : House, cowshed, stable, trap-shed, Victoria Memorial, pavilion (brick), Rolleston Memorial gate, fences, plantations, nursery, and conveniences. Used for picnics and general recreation. One hundred and seventy acres leased. The lessee is required to keep the ground and buildings in good order, and supply refreshments at reasonable rates. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting. Cave Domain. Reserve No. 3683 (Rosewill Settlement), Block IX, Pareora Survey District. Area, 10 acres 1 rood 35 perches. Work done during year : Ploughing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Removing stones, and ploughing, cultivating, and laying?down the domain in grass. Chertsey Domain. Reserves Nos. 2376, Ashburton Survey District, and 3057, Town of Chertsey. Area, 32 acres 2 roods 27 perches. Work done during year : Dressing-room improved and repaired, 15 chains standard-and-wire fencing erected, and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantation, waterrace, dressing-room, trotting and cycling tracks, and avenue. Used for sports and general recreation. Cheistchdrch Domain. Parts of Reserves Nos. 24 and 25, Block XI, Christchurch Survey District. Area, 495 acres. During the year the principal work has been in restoring to order the portion of the domain used for the New Zealand International Exhibition. The ground occupied by the buildings has been ploughed, cleared of debris, and sown in grass. A small lake has been excavated, and the soil therefrom used for filling in drains, &c. Some fifty thousand plants were bedded during the spring. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, gardens, gates, avenues of trees, walks, carriage-drives, Magnetic

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Observatory, Museum, house for head gardener, cottage for park-ranger and garden-caretaker, toolsh'ed, hothouse, shade-house, three large and several small bridges, artesian wells, two lakes (one of 5 acres, the other of 2 acres), nursery for technical college, and plantations. Used for acclimatisation purposes, polo, golf, bowls, tennis, croquet, football, hockey, model-yachting, Volunteer encampments and reviews, picnics, and. general recreation. About 4 acres is used for the purpose of giving agricultural instruction to students of the Christchurch Technical College. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Improving water-supply, including the erection of six tanks, erecting new propagating-house, and general improvements and maintenance. Coalgate Domain. Reserve No. 2409, Hororata Survey District. Area, 28 acres 1 rood. Work done during year : Fences and gates erected, and trees replanted ; a tennis-court is in course of construction. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantations, and water-races. Used for sports and grazing. Part is in crop, the remainder in grass. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Completing tennis-court, forming croquet-lawn, and repairing fences. Conway Domain. Section No. 46, Block XII, Hawkswood Survey District. Area, 10 acres. Leased for grazing. Improvements now on domain : Fencing and grassing. Courtenay Domain. Reserve No. 2413, Block VIII, Hawkins Survey District. Area, 20 acres. Work done during year : Five hundred trees planted. Improvements now on domain : Fences and 12 acres plantation. Used for picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Maintaining fences, removing 2 chains gorse fence and the wire fence on western boundary, and erecting the latter on the northern side. Culveeden Domain. Reserve No. 3758, Block VI, Culverden Survey District, Culverden Settlement. Area, 18 acres 2 roods 31 perches. This area was brought under Part II of " The Public Reserves and Domains Act, 1908," on the 17th December, 1908. Since the close of the year a Domain Board has been appointed. Cust Domain. Reserves Nos. 2422 and 2423, Mairaki Survey District. Area, 17 acres 3 roods 33 perches. No improvements effected during the year. Improvements now on domain : Surrounded by gorse hedge and a plantation (1 chain wide) of well-grown trees, concrete cricket-pitch, pavilion, seats, 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, belt of trees, two, lawn-tennis courts, and building used by players. Used for tennis and football. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Trimming hedges. Domett Domain. Reserves Nos. 3177, Block XIX, and 3241, Block XVI, Lowry Peaks Survey District, and 3148, Cheviot Survey District. Area, 32 acres 2 roods 38 perches. Improvements now on domain : Fences and plantations. Used for sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Fencing and planting the reserve at the mouth of the Hurunui River. Doric Domain. Reserve No. 3568, Block VI, Rakaia Survey District. Area, 4 acres. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting fences. DUNSANDEL DOMAIN. Reserve No. 316, Block VIII, Selwyn Survey District. Area, 10 acres. Work done during year : Conveniences erected, and a new range placed in cottage.. Improvements now on domain : Four-roomed cottage, pavilion, 2 acres plantation, bowling-green, tennis-court, cricket-ground, and running-track. Used for bowls, tennis, cricket, football, basketball, hockey, and sports. Ealing Domain. Reserve No. 3112, Rangitata Survey District. Area, 10 acres. Nil report furnished. Ellesmere Domain. Reserve No. 1630, Southbridge Survey District. Area, 213 acres. Work done during year : Trees topped, hedges trimmed, gorse on roads grubbed, picket fence repaired, and gate painted. Improvements now on domain : Building, grandstand, windmill and concrete trough, one and a half miles of " Anchor " patent fencing and gates, racing-track, plantations, and 12 acres fenced off and surrounded with trees. Used for sports, races, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Further topping of trees, and general improvements,

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Fairlie Domain. I Eeserve No. 2755, Tengawai Survey District. Area, 29 acres 2 roods. Work done during year : Specimen trees planted and fenced off. Improvements now on domain : Ninety-five chains standard-and-wire fencing, 34 chains willow protective works and bank, swimmingpond, 1J acres of forest and ornamental trees, and specimen trees. Used for general recreation; 25 acres leased. Proposed operations for ensuing year; Kemoving superfluous trees, and general maintenance. Geraldine Domatn. Reserves Nos. 305, 306, 1624, and 2716, Town of Geraldine. Area, 94 acres 1 rood 21 perches. Work done during year : Fences, cricket-ground, drives and paths maintained, flower-beds and shrubberies stocked, noxious weeds eradicated, about two hundred trees planted, and pavilion repaired. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, gates, drives, paths, pavilion, swimming-bath and dressingrooms, bicycle-track, and cricket-ground. Used for cricket, sports, football, picnics, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Top-dressing part of the oval and asphalt track, and general maintenance. Glentunnel Domain. Reserve No. 2407, and Sections Nos. 35467 and 35468, and part of Selwyn River-bed, Block VIII, Hororata'Survey District. Area, 146 acres and 15 perches. Work done during year: Fifty-six chains standard-and-wire fencing replaced, other fencing repaired, fallen timber removed, and the erection of a ladies' cloak-room commenced. Improvements now on domain : One hundred and forty chains fences, hedges, plantations, shrubberies, building containing two coppers and pump, and ladies' cloak-room in course of construction. Used for cricket, football, sports, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Removing gorse hedge, and replacing with standard-and-wire fence, trimming hedges, grubbing gorse, and completing and furnishing ladies' cloak-room. Governor's Bay Domain. Reserve No. 3060, Block VII, Halswell Survey District. Area, 6 acres 2 roods 3 perches. Work done during year : Hall painted inside and outside, and gardens and grounds kept in order. Improvements now on domain : Hall, supper-room, ladies' room, dwellinghouse with outbuildings, fences, drains, trees, flowers, and shrubs. Used for sports, picnics, and cricket. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Effecting sanitary improvements to hall. Greendale Domain. Reserve No. 1565, Hawkins Survey District. Area, 8 acres. Improvements now on domain : Fences, pavilion, and cottage. Used for cricket. Leased for grazing. HiGtHBANK Domain. Reserve No. 3198, Block 11, Corwar Survey District. Area, 10 acres. Leased for grazing. Hinds Domain. Reserve No. 2281, Block 111, Hinds Survey District. Area, 22 acres 2 roods 7 perches. Not used. Hinds No. 2 Domain. Reserve No. 1262, Block VI, Hinds Survey District. Area, 9 acres 2 roods 33 perches. Work done during year : Domain laid down in grass, and hedges trimmed. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantations, asphalt tennis-court and water-race. Used for grazing, picnics, and tennis. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting entrance-gates. Hororata Domain. Reserves Nos. 1589 and 2217, Hororata Survey District. Area, 227 acres. Work done during year : Fences renewed, land around lake cultivated and kept in order, waterraces cleaned, and gorse eradicated. Improvements now on domain : Two hundred and fifty chains fences, 40 chains gorse hedge, buildings, grandstand, stables, offices, racecourse, artificial lake, and about 30 acres plantation. Used for races, sports, and general recreation. Hurunui Domain. Reserve No. 2598, Waipara and Waikari Survey Districts. Area, 85 acres 2 roods. Work done during year : Main entrance-gates erected and trees planted. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantations, ornamental trees, racecourse, and water-supply. Used chiefly for races. Kaiapoi Domain. Reserves Nos. 74, 3658, and 3731, Blocks XII, XV, and XVI, Rangiora Survey District. Area, 275 acres and 32 perches. Work done during year : Fish-pond cleaned out, flower-beds kept in order, fences repaired, and conveniences erected. Improvements no.w on domain : Fences, hedges, gates, trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, walks, seating accommodation, pond enclosed with wire netting and stocked with water-fowl and fish, artesian well, 5 chains pipe drain, and a shed with 12-gallon copper for the use of picnic parties. Used for sports, picnics, and general recreation.

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Kimberley Domain. Reserve No. 1566, Block 111, Hawkins Survey District. Area, 14 acres. Work done during year : Hedges trimmed, gorse grubbed, and water-race cleaned. Improvements now on domain : Seven acres plantation, fences, water-race, and bath. Used for picnics, cricket, and hockey. Kirwee Domain. Reserve No. 2416, Hawkins Survey District. Area, 10 acres. Work done during year : Tennis-court formed and fenced in, and fences and water-race attended to. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantations, cycle-track, and cricket-pitch. Used for cricket, tennis, and grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting conveniences, noticeboard, and fence. Knottingly Park Domain. Reserve No. 1857, Waimate Survey District. Area, 169 acres. Work done during year : Trees thinned, native shrubs .and trees cultivated, avenue of trees planted, and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Caretaker's cottage, plantations, windmill, well, cookhouse, ponds, pheasant-run, fountain, fences, drains, trees, and flower-pots. Used for picnics, camping, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : General maintenance. Kongutu Domain. Reserve No. 3594, Block X, Wakanui Survey District. Area, 3 acres 1 rood. Used for picnics. Kowai Domain. Reserve No. 2066, Block VIII, Section No. 7989 and part of Section No. 7855, Block XII, Grey Survey District. Area, 247 acres and 10 perches. Work done during year : Fences erected, trees planted, and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Jockey's room, booth, totalisator-house, saddling-paddock, horse-stalls, fences, plantations, building containing two coppers, and conveniences. Used for races, picnics, sports, hockey, tennis, football, and cricket. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting protective works and a shelter-shed. The Board also proposes to fell some large trees and have them cut into timber for buildingJpurposes. Kowai Pass Domain. Reserve No. 1252, Block XII, Kowai Survey District. Area, 100 acres. Work done during year : Gorse grubbed and hedges trimmed. Improvements now on domain: Fences, hedges, gates, plantation, two asphalt tennis-courts, and pavilion. Used for cricket, football, tennis, hockey, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Repairing tennis-courts and fences, forming concrete cricket-pitch, trimming hedges, and general maintenance. Lake Ellesmere Domain. Reserve No. 3048, Block XII, Leeston Survey District. Area, 20 acres. Improvements now on domain : Fences, drains, wells, horse-troughs, plantations, and conveniences. Used for accommodation of anglers. There are a number of fishermen's huts on the domain. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting. Leithfield Domain. Reserves Nos. 2777 and 3595, Teviotdale Survey District. Area, 51 acres. Work done during year : Well dug and pump inserted, and fence erected and painted. Improvements now on domain : Fences. Used for picnics and camping. Lincoln Domain. Part of Sections Nos. 884, 1712, 1880, and 2223, Town of Lincoln. Area, 6 acres. Work done during year : Fences trimmed. Improvements now on domain: Fences and trees. Used as a public resort. Little River Domain. Reserves Nos. 1649 and 3729, Block XIII, Pigeon Bay Survey District. Area, 66 acres and 6 perches. Work done during year : Tennis-courts laid down ; netting, bridging, and levelling done. Improvements now on domain : Fences, two lawn-tennis courts, planting, and levelling. Used for general recreation ; 62 acres leased for grazing. The Board is negotiating for the purchase of an additional area of 6| acres. Loburn Domain. Reserve No. 3442, Block 11, Rangiora Survey District. Area, 25 acres. Work done during year : Wire fence erected, gorse grubbed, grass removed from young trees, lake enlarged and cleaned, trees planted, and gate erected. Improvements now on domain : Sixtyfive chains boundary-fences, two plantations, lake, iron entrance-gate, and conveniences. Used for sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Trimming hedges, grubbing gorse, planting trees, and digging around young trees planted last year.

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Lyttelton Domain. Part of Sections Nos. 375 and 714, Town of Lyttelton. Area, 5 acres 3 roods 17 perches. Work done during year : Paths maintained and hedges trimmed. Improvements now on domain : Fences, drains, paths, plantations, and seats. Used as a pleasure resort. Lyttelton and Heathcote Domain. Part of Section No. 271, Block XVI, Christchurch Survey District. Area, 14 acres 3 roods. Work done during year : Plantation cultivated and trees planted. Improvements now on domain : About 100 chains fences, bridge, 10-roomed dwellinghouse with outbuildings, and 1 acre plantation. Used for picnics, cricket, football, and encampments. Fifteen acres leased for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Further planting. Mackenzie Domain. 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. Work done during year : Portion of domain fenced and planted, failures in plantation replaced, and fences overhauled. . Improvements now on domain : Five miles fences and 190 acres plantations. Used for sports, picnics, and general recreation ; 114 acres leased. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Fencing and planting portion of St. Anne's Reserve, and cleaning and refilling gaps in plantations. The Board has decided to have a plantation of Pinus insignis trees sawn into timber, as they have reached maturity, and a process of decay has set in. After the trees have been removed the ground will be replanted. Methven Domain. Reserves Nos. 3184 and part of 2026, Spaxton Survey District. Area, 21 acres. Work done during year : Bathing-pond cleaned and provided with outlet-pipe, embankment of pond repaired, trees felled, fence renewed, and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Swimming-bath, dressing-shed, fences, water-race, plantation, and trotting-track. Used for football, swimming, trotting, sports, and general recreation. Morven Domain. Reserve No. 3596, Block VII, Waitaki Survey District. Area, 60 acres. Work done during year : Three hundred trees planted, and horse-rail erected. Improvements now on domain : Fences, gates, plantations, and conveniences. Used for sports and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : General maintenance. Mount Somers Domain. Reserves Nos. 2639 and 2028, Alford Survey District. Area, 119 acres 2 roods. Work done during year : Accommodation for horses enlarged, and ladies' cloak-room provided. The trimming of hedges and grubbing of gorse is in progress. Improvements now on domain: Fences, plantations, swimming-pool, tennis-courts, football-ground, running-track, racecourse, with railings and buildings. Used for races, sports, football, tennis, swimming, and picnics. New Brighton Domain. Reserve No. 3061, Christchurch Survey District. Area, 8 acres and 17 perches. No improvements effected. Domain comprises swampy land adjoining River Avon. Ohoka and Eyketon Domain. Reserve No. 1567, Rangiora Survey District. Area, 200 acres. Leased for grazing. Improvements now on domain : Fences, 18 acres plantations, grandstand, stables, office, cloak-room, saddling-paddock, and horse-yards. Used for horse-racing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Maintaining fences, plantations, and buildings. Okain's Bay Domain. Reserves Nos. 3734 and 3753, Block IV, Okain's Survey District. Area, 16 acres. Work done during year : Holes in Sefton Park filled in and ground levelled, spoil being placed therein and on the running-track, and a number of slab seats erected. The Board was assisted by working-bees and by members of the various clubs using the domain, in addition to the material and labour for the erection of the seats being given free. Through the efforts of the ladies of the district in conducting refreshment-stalls at the annual sports meeting, a sum of £25 was paid off the debt on the pavilion, which was erected on Sefton Park before the area came under the control of the Domain Board. Improvements now on domain : Pavilion with tables and fittings, fences, three gates, and conveniences. Used for football, cricket, sports, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting pump at well, fencing in area at beach, and reducing debt on pavilion in the same manner as was done during the year under review.

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Oeari Park Domain. Reserves Nos. 3028, 3081, and 3082, parts of Barker and Mac Donald Streets, and Sections Nos. 11, Block V, and 16, Block VI, Town of Orari. Area, 14 acres and 28 perches. Work done during year : Tennis-court top-dressed, specimen trees planted to replace dead ones, and macrocarpa hedges trimmed. Improvements now on domain : Fences, hedges, trees, asphalt tennis-court, and garden-seats. Used for tennis ; 11 acres leased for grazing. 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 : Asphalt tennis-court formed, cycle-track reclayed, flower-borders maintained, track formed and shingled, concrete floor placed in dressing-room, grandstand repaired, urinals erected, and pavilion completed. Improvements now on domain: Fencing, plantations, bicycletrack, concrete cricket-pitch, three asphalt tennis-courts, two grandstands, tea and dressing" rooms, ladies' retiring-rooms, library, concrete swimming-bath and dressing-rooms, flower-borders, racecourse, plantations, saddling-paddock, concrete cricket-pitch, pavilion and convenience. Used for cricket, tennis, football, swimming, agricultural shows, sports, picnics, racing, and training. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Asphalting walk to a width of 3 J ft., placing concrete around bath, repairing and painting fencing and pavilion. A small hall is also to be erected, the Domain Board contributing a portion of the cost. Papanui Domain. Part of Rural Section No. 5, Block VII, Christchurch Survey District. Area, 6 acres 2 roods 25 perches. Work done during year : Hedges trimmed, and well, drains, pavilion, and gates repaired. Improvements now on domain : Pavilion, outbuildings, boundary-fence, gates, ornamental trees, artesian well, and drain. Used for cricket, football, and picnics. Pleasant Point Domain. Reserve No. 1580, Pareora Survey District. Area, 66 acres 3 roods 34 perches. Improvements now on domain : Fences and gates. Used for sports, picnics, and races. Peebbleton Domain. Reserve No. 2419, Christchurch Survey District. Area, 3 acres 2 roods 15 perches. Work done during year : Painting and general repairs. Improvements now on domain : Fences and plantation. Used for cricket, football, sports, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Topping trees and thinning plantation. Pudding Hill Domain. Formerly part of Reserve No. 3315, Block VIII, Hutt Survey District. Area, 87 acres 1 rood 28 perches. Work done during year : Cookhouse and conveniences erected. Improvements now on domain : Cookhouse and conveniences. Used for picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Fencing domain. Rangioea Domain. Reserves Nos. 132 and 1563, Rangiora Survey District. Area, 95 acres. Work done during year : General maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Boundaryfences, plantation, grandstand, windmill and water-service, cycle-track, and conveniences. Used for sports, cricket, football, hockey, golf, and picnics. 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 : An area ploughed, levelled, and sown in grass for recreation purposes ; horse-paddock fenced in, ploughed, and levelled; marram-grass planted, and convenience erected. Improvements now on domain : Plantations, fences, artesian well, shelter-shed, and conveniences. Used for picnics and camping. Rawhiti Domain. Reserve No. 1616, and part of Reserve No. 1579, Christchurch Survey District. Area, 156 acres. Work done during year: Trees thinned and undergrowth removed. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantation, footpaths, and wells. Used for picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Clearing and levelling about 5 acres for a sports-ground. Richmond Domain. Part of Rural Section No. 182, Christchurch Survey District. Area, 7 acres. Work done during year : Drainage and approach to domain improved. Improvements now on domain : Pavilion, two artesian wells, fencing, plantation on three sides, and conveniences. Used for cricket, football, picnics, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Putting boundary-fences in order, and thinning out trees in plantation.

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Ruapuna Domain. Reserve No. 3034, Block X, Shepherd's Bush Survey District. Area, 27 acres. Seven hundred and fifty trees have been planted on the domain, football-ground cleared of stones, goal-posts erected, fence around plantation repaired, and grass sown. Used for football. Twentyfive acres leased. 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. Some trees have been planted and the area improved by drainage. Improvements now on domain : Small hut and fences. Used for gardening and grazing. 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. 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. 3149. Situated in Block XI, Cheviot Survey District. Area, 23 acres. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Christchurch. It is in its natural state, is situated at the mouth of the Hurunui River, and contains a few native trees. Used by 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. No improvements effected during the year. Improvements now on domain: Fencing, plantation, and grassing. Used for grazing and cropping. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Forming water-race. Sefton Domain. Parts of Sections Nos. 3135 and 6675, Block IV, Rangiora Survey District. Area, 14 acres 2 roods 16 perches. Work done during year : Trees felled, timber sawn, and firewood cut. Portion of the timber is to be used in the building of a pavilion ; the remainder will be sold. Improvements now on domain : Fences, belt of trees, pump, flag-pole, twelve garden-seats, and conveniences. Used for cricket, football, tennis, sports, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting pavilion. Sheffield Domain. Reserve No. 2377, Block XIII, Oxford Survey District. Area, 20 acres. Work done during year : Gates, fences, and pavilion repaired, fences and conveniences erected, and trees topped. Improvements now on domain : Fences, pavilion, with fireplace, table, and seats, trotting-track, judge's box, ticket-box, seats, plantations, and conveniences. Used for sports, cricket, football, hockey, picnics, trotting, shows, Volunteer encampments, and general recreation. South Malveen Domain. Section No. 1388, Block VII, Hororata Survey District. Area, 22 acres 3 roods. Work done during year : Drains cleaned and gorse grubbed. Improvements now on domain : Fences and drains. Used for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Cleaning drains, trimming hedges, grubbing gorse, and planting trees. South Rakaia Domain. Reserves Nos. 2442 and 2986, Town of South Rakaia, and 2537, Block XIII, Rakaia Survey District. Area, 155 acres 2 roods. Work done during year : General maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Fences, well and pump, horse-yards, saddling-paddock, swimming-pond, two dressing-sheds, building, concrete cricket-pitch, racecourse, running-track, rustic seats, water-race, and about 130 acres plantations. Used for sports, picnics, races, swimming, 'cricket, hockey, football, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : General maintenance.

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Spotswood Domain. Reserves Nos. 3714 and 3157, Block IV, Cheviot Survey District. Area, 9 acres 1 rood 10 perches. Work done during year : Eight chains fences erected, and trees planted. Improvements now on domain : Fences and plantation. Used for football, cricket, sports, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting iron gates with concrete posts, erecting fences, repairing others, and cleaning trees. Spreydon and Halswbll Domain. Reserve No. 110, Christchurch Survey District. Area, 20 acres. Work done during year : Fence erected, drains cleaned, and hedges cut. Improvements now on domain : Fifty chains fences, plantations, 50 chains drains, sports-track, and tennis-court in course of preparation. Used for sports, tennis, and grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Fencingin and laying down asphalt tennis-court, and replacing dead trees. Springston Domain. Reserve No. 2362, Leeston Survey District. Area, 10 acres. Work done during year : General maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Fences, trees, shrubs, building, concrete cricket-pitch, and asphalt tennis-court. Used for cricket, tennis, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting trees and shrubs, and repairing fences. St. Andrew's Domain. Reserve No. 634, Otaio and Patiti Survey District. Area, 24 acres and 12 perches. Work done during year : Fences trimmed, trees thinned and trimmed, promenade formed and sown with grass, trees trimmed to form an avenue around, domain, and fence erected on racecourse. Improvements now on domain : Eight chains gorse, post-and-wire fence, 5 chains open drain, 7 acres mixed plantation, pavilion, and 17 acres grassing. Used for picnics, cricket, and sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year : General maintenance. Tbmpleton Domain. Reserves Nos. 2351 and 2418, and part Rural Section 1807, Block IX, and part Rural Section 1680, Block XIII, Christchurch Survey District, and part Rural Section 2737, Block XVI, Rolleston Survey District. Area, 245 acres. This domain comprises the principal area of 229 acres and three smaller ones of 6 acres at Templeton, 5 acres at Yaldhurst, and 5 acres at Hornby, the latter being purchased by the Board during the year. This area has been cultivated preparatory to autumn sowing with grass, boundary-fences erected and repaired, and ornamental and shelter trees and shrubs planted. A new pavilion on the Templeton ground and a small entrance-gate on the Yaldhurst ground (on which a croquet-lawn has been laid down) have been erected, and several minor improvements and repairs effected. The principal area has been kept in good order, and all fences and gates maintained. Improvements now on domain : Fences, trees, pavilions, tennis-courts, croquet-lawns, gates, seating accommodation, and conveniences. Used principally for grazing, also military manoeuvres, picnics, and sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Procuring and erecting entrance-gates, cultivating and sowing down an area in grass, planting trees, and erecting fencing, conveniences, and seating accommodation. Tbmuka Domain. Reserves Nos. 307, Town of Arowhenua, and 1561, Opihi Survey District. Area, 183 acres. Work done during year : Unsightly and overgrown trees removed and cut into fencing-posts and firewood, which has met with a ready sale, a number of young trees planted, and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Post-and-wire fences with gorse hedges ; six wicket gates of iron for foot traffic ; five double gates for vehicles, two of wood and three of iron ; caretaker's house, bowlingpavilion, tennis-shed, dressing-room, grandstand, offices, three tennis-courts, cycling-track, bowlinggreen, and croquet-lawn. Used for sports and picnics. Ninety-six acres leased. The several clubs using the domain continue to add considerably to its attractiveness by expending large sums out of their own funds in improving and maintaining those portions allotted to them for their particular sports. Timaru Domain. Part of Reserve No. 102, Suburbs of Timaru. Area, 8 acres 1 rood 18 perches. Leased to South Canterbury Caledonian Society. Improvements now on domain : Grandstand, iron fence on three sides, plantation, oval sports-ground, bicycle-track, caretaker's cottage, and enclosures. Used for sports and football. Tinwald Domain. Parts of Reserves Nos. 2378 and 2275, Block XVI, Westerfield Survey District. Area, 230 acres. Work done during year : Superfluous trees and shrubs removed, 20 chains fencing erected, new tennis-court formed, and 18 acres sown down in grass. Improvements now on domain : Gorse, wire, and macrocarpa fences, pipe and open drains, grandstand and booth, three rooms for offices, pavilion, plantation, shrubs, tennis-courts, and lakelet with boat and boatshed. Used for cricket, tennis, boating, sports, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting fences, planting 5 acres with trees and shrubs, constructing bath, laying down 20 acres in grass, repairing fences, and general maintenance.

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Wahi Takaeo Domain. Reserve No. 3716, Block VIII, Teviotdale Survey District. Area, 55 acres. Work done during year : Five hundred trees planted, well sunk, and notice-board erected. Improvements now on domain : Fences, trees, and water-supply. Used for picnics, bathing, and camping. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting fences and planting trees. A good deal of the work in connection with, the improvement of this domain is done voluntarily. Waiau Domain. Section No. 1, Block XIII, Waiau Survey District. Area, 40 acres. Work done during year : Trees removed and replanted ; briar, blackberry, and gorse grubbed ; fences and gates repaired ; sanitary conveniences erected ; tennis-courts formed and fenced in ; and trees and shrubs planted. Improvements now on domain : Fences, sports-ground, dressing-room, and pavilion. Used for football, sports, tennis, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Clearing gorse, briar, and blackberry ; erecting fences ; and planting protecting trees. Waihora Park Domain. Reserve No. 2585, Block XIV, Halswell Survey District. Area, 200 acres. Work done during year : Grounds and plantations maintained, and portion of the latter replanted. Improvements now on domain : Fences, flower-garden, caretaker's cottage, windmills, artesian wells, conservatory, shade-house, water-pipes and tanks, gates, walks, sports-ground, and planting. Used for picnics, sports, races, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting lattice-work, new rockery, and other ornamental improvements ; painting gates and buildings, and general maintenance. Wainui Domain. Section No. 727, Block VII, Akaroa Survey District. Area, 2 "acres. Work done during year : Fence repaired, grass around trees removed, and gorse grubbed. Improvements now on domain : Fences, drains, trees surrounded with wire netting, and grassing. Used for sports, picnics, and as a children's playground. Waitaki North Domain. Reserve No. 2915, Block XIV, Waitaki Survey District. Area, 57 acres. Work done during year : Trees planted. Improvements now on domain : Fences, windmill, trough, pump, and trees. Used for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting trees and erecting fences. Wbedon Domain. Reserve No. 1596, Block XV, Rolleston Survey District. Area, 48 acres 2 roods 17 perches. Work done during year : Fences repaired. 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. Work done during year : New stakes and wires placed on western boundary. Improvements now on domain : Fences, hedges, and plantation, 11 yards wide, surrounding the whole area. Used for sports and picnics. Winchester Domain. Reserves Nos. 2402 and 2449, Block XIV, G-eraldine Survey District. Area, 42 acres 1 rood. Pavilion erected on tennis-grounds, trees planted, two pavilions painted, hedges trimmed, and undergrowth in plantations removed. Improvements now on domain : Two pavilions, cricket-ground, tennis and croquet courts, plantations, hedges, and fences. Used for cricket, tennis, croquet, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting trees and erecting windmill and tanks. Woodbury Domain. Reserve No. 1544, Orari and Geraldine Survey Districts. Area, 126 acres 2 roods 33 perches. Work done during year : Fences and bath kept in order, grass mowed, asphalt tennis-court formed, and concrete roller made for rolling cricket-pitch. Improvements now on domain : Two hundred and sixty-eight chains fences, 5 acres drain-ploughed, two pavilions, dressing-room, lavatory, two asphalt tennis-courts, concrete cricket-pitch, concrete bath, and 8 acres plantation. Used for sports, picnics, cricket, tennis, bathing, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Overhauling and painting one pavilion and repairing the other, improving cricket-ground, repairing bath, and general maintenance. Woodend Domain. Reserves Nos. 2134, 3728, and 2539, Rangiora Survey District. Area, 268 acres 2 roods 3 perches. Work done during year : Marram-grass and trees planted, 4 acres fenced in for a plantation, trees trimmed, pump erected, artesian well sunk, and concrete tank provided. Improvements now on domain : Fences, levelling, trees, pavilion, asphalt tennis-court, pump, artesian well with concrete tank. Used for picnics, football, cricket, tennis, sports, and as a children's playground. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting marram-grass and trees, and grubbing gorse.

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OTAGO LAND DISTBICT. 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. Ito 23, Block XI, and Ito 22, Block XII, Town of Alexandra. Area, 10 acres 2 roods 5 perches. Work done during year : Asphalt tennis-court formed. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantations, cricket-pitch, and two asphalt tennis-courts. Used for sports, picnics, and general recreation. Alexandra Town Belt Domain. The Town Belt, Town of Alexandra. Area, 160 acres 2 roods 17 perches. Improvements now on domain : Ring fencing. Leased for grazing. Allanton Domain. Block XIII, Town of Allanton. Area, 7 acres and 33 perches. Improvements now on domain : Fences and plantation. Leased for grazing. Akrowtown Domain. Section No. 38, Block VII, Shotover Survey District. Area, 6 acres. Work done during year : Trees planted. Improvements now on domain : Tennis-court and wood and iron shed. Used as tourist resort, and for cricket, tennis, football, athletic sports, picnics, and military encampments. Balolutha Domain. Reserve No. 5, Town of Balclutha. Area, 1 acre. Work done during year : Pavilion erected by bowling and tennis clubs. Improvements now on domain : Fences, bowling-green, lawn-tennis court, and pavilion. Used for bowls, tennis, and general recreation. Bastings Domain. Sections Nos. 1, 2, 48, 49, and 50, Block I, Town of Bastings. Area, 1 acre 1 rood 14 perches. No improvements effected during the year. Improvements now on domain : About 5 chains boundary-fence. Berwick Domain. Section No. 10, Block IX, Town of Berwick. Area, 4 acres. , Improvements now on domain : Plantation and fencing. Used for sports, picnics, and grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting about 3 chains fences. Clinton Domain (Part op). 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. 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. Work done during year : Eight acres sown in turnips. Improvements now on domain : Grandstand, fences, and trees. Used for sports, football, picnics, and grazing. The 8 acres has been again sown in turnips, in order that noxious weeds may be eradicated. 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 21-5 perches. Work done during year : Two hundred trees planted and water-service extended to water them. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, plantation, and water-service. Used for sports, tennis, cricket, golf, football, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting trees. Cromwell Domain. Section No. 1, Block XV, Town of Cromwell, and the Cromwell Town Belt. Area, 231 acres. Work done during year : Sand-barriers extended and repaired. Improvements now on domain : Trees, sand-barriers, and fences. Used for cricket, football, and Volunteer manoeuvres. The installation of the water-service has been completed, and the Board proposes to continue the planting of trees, sowing binding plants and grasses, and extending the sand-barriers.

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Dunedin Domain. Part of Dunedin Town Belt. Area, 52 acres and 6 perches. Work done during year : Rock gardens and hardy fernery extended, a number of new borders and beds trenched and planted, collections of native and exotic shrubs added to, new bog-garden formed, watchman's house repaired and painted, terrace formed around winter gardens, paths altered, and 250 yards holly hedge planted. The winter gardens were built and presented to the city by Mr. R. Glendinning at a cost of £3,700. Improvements now on domain : Winter gardens, Superintendent's and watchman's houses, two propagating-houses with frames, ladies' cloak-room, band-rotunda, pot-ting-shed, tool-house, fernery, iron gates, three bridges, fences, water-lily tank, plantations, seats, aviary, flower-beds and borders. Used as botanic gardens, and for picnics, football, cricket, and band concerts. A display of flowers is kept up throughout the year in the winter gardens, and attracts large numbers of visitors. These gardens are divided into three sections, one portion being devoted to decorative plants, another to tropical plants, and the third to subtropical plants. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Extending hardy fernery, forming and planting new borders, clearing noxious weeds, repairing paths, and procuring new frames in nursery. DuNBOBiN Domain. Section 31, Block VIII, Crookston Survey District. Area, 12 acres. Leased on improvement conditions. Work done during year : Fencing and draining commenced. Improvements now on domain : Fencing and draining. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Completing fencing and draining. Dunstan Domain. Section No. 72, Block I, Leaning Rock Survey District. Area, 135 acres 3 roods 21 perches. Improvements now on domain : Racing-track. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Fencing and irrigating. Duntroon Domain. Section No. 23, Block IV, Maruwenua Survey District. Area, 80 acres. Work done during year : Rabbits kept down, football-ground and athletic ring formed and the latter fenced, trees planted, grass sown, and conveniences erected. Improvements now on domain : Rabbit-proof fences, fence enclosing sports-ring, trees, and conveniences. Used as a rifle range and for sports and picnics, also for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Keeping down rabbits and eradicating 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 : Trees, marram-grass, and lupins planted, and lupin-seed sown. The domain chiefly comprises sandhills. It is leased. 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 : All ploughed ground except the school garden area sown in oats, and plantations, walks, fences, and gates kept in repair. Improvements now on domain : Fences, four gates, macrocarpa hedge, two gravel walks, and school garden. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Sowing down cultivated area in grass, and general maintenance. Havelock (Waitahuna) Domain. Section No. 21, Block XXXII, Town of Havelock. Area, 5 acres 1 rood 32 perches. Improvements now on domain : Fences and belt of macrocarpa trees. Used for sports, football, cricket, tennis, and general recreation. Hawea Domain. Section No. 19, Block IV, Lower Hawea Survey District. Area, 107 acres 1 rood 8 perches. Work done during year : Racing-track sown in grass, and addition to booth completed. Improvements now on domain : Fences, iron gates, plantations, booth, horse-yard, and grass track. Used for sports, picnics, and races. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Providing additional seating accommodation and planting trees. Heriot Domain. Section No. 2, Block 1, Town of Heriot. Area, 9 acres 3 roods 9 perches. Improvements now on domain : Fences, trees, drains, and shelter-shed. Used for cricket, football, hockey,fand 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. Work done during year : Portion grubbed and cleared. Improvements now on domain : Fences and racecourse. Used as a racecourse and rifle range. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting trees, and surrounding them with wire netting Kaitangata Domain. Sections Nos. Ito 15, Block XXVI, and 5, Block XLVI, Town of Kaitangata. Area, 68 acres 1 rood 11. 38 perches. Improvements now on domain : Fences, hedges, gates, drains, plantations, lawns, walks, tenniscourt, grandstand, and pavilion. Used for sports, picnics, football, and cricket. Sixty acres leased.

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Kaeitane Domain. Sections Nos. 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15, Block IX, and 2, Block XXIV, Town of Waikouaiti, and 24, Block VI, Hawksbury Survey District. Area, 37 acres 1 rood 4 perches. Work done during year : Eoad gravelled. Improvements now on domain : Plantations securely fenced, extensive sand-breaks, protective works, and marram-grass plantations. Used for picnics and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Putting flood-gates in position to prevent flooding by the waters of the Waikouaiti Estuary. Kelso Domain. Sections Nos. 13 to 17, Block 111, Town of Kelso. Area, 11 acres 2 roods 15 perches. Work done during year : Fences and plantations kept in order. A grandstand has been partly built. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantations, and grandstand. Used for sports and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Keeping fences and plantations in order. Kueow Domain. Allotment No. 2a of Subdivision of parts of Sections Nos. 5 and 14, Block I, and 10 and 11, Block IV, Kurow Survey District. Area, 12 acres 1 rood 138 perches. This area was brought under Part II of " The Public Keserves and Domains Act, 1908," on the 17th December, 1908. Since the close of the year a Domain Board has been appointed. Lauder Domain. Section No. 2, Block 111, Lauder Survey District. Area, 200 acres. Work done during year : Sixteen hundred trees planted, gravel road formed from entrance-gate to grandstand and planted with trees on either side, and dining-room erected. Improvements now on domain : Fences, gates, grandstand, stewards' stand, totalisator-house, judge's box, enclosure for Plumpton, water-race, and plantation. Used for races and coursing. Maheno Domain. Part of Section No. 2of 22, Block VII, Oamaru Survey District. Area, 47 acres 3 roods 19 perches. Work done during year : Breaches in river-bed repaired, fences kept in order, and notice-board erected. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantations, tennis-court, creamery, and dwelling. Used for football, picnics, and grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting windmill and water-trough. Manuherikia Domain. Section No. 1, Block XXXVII, Town of Alexandra. Area, 96 acres 3 roods 5 perches. During the year the domain was irrigated whenever water was available, and trees planted. Improvements now on domain : Fences, water-pipes, picket fence, and small iron building. Used for general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: General improvements and further planting. Maungatua Domain. Section No. 22, Block XI, Maungatua Survey District. Area, 566 acres. Leased. Used for picnics. Mid-Wakatipu Domain. Section No. 39, Block IV, Mid-Wakatipu Survey District. Area, 400 acres. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Dunedin. No works have been undertaken. 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 pastoral lease. 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. Sections 4to 7 fenced ; also an area for a nursery. Improvements now on domain : Fences and nursery. Used for picnics and grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting trees and removing fence. Naseby Domain. Section No. 23, Block I, Naseby Survey District. Area, 120 acres. Improvements now on domain : Grandstand, offices, racing-track, and fences. Used for racing. Ocean Beach Domain. Sections Nos. part 28 and 31, Block VII, Otago Peninsula Survey District, and 4 and 6, Block XII, Dunedin and East Taieri Survey District. Area, 221 acres 2 roods 11 perches. The past year in respect of this domain calls for special notice on account of rapid progress, and is considered by the Board to be the most successful since its constitution. The term of lease of the baths expired, and tenders were called and a new lease granted to the previous holder. The buildings have been thoroughly repaired and painted inside and outside. The pile groins at St. Clair continue

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to fulfil their purpose. The sandhills above high-water mark are covered with marram-grass and lupins. Owing to the covering of fences by sand, it has been necessary to erect new ones for a distance of 60 chains. Thirteen chains of fencing has also been erected opposite Tahuna Park to protect the grass planted there and to strengthen a weak spot in the sandhills. About 60 chains of scrub fence was erected, and is now mostly covered with sand. This divides the old lagoon-site into two parts as far as the St. Kilda entrance to the beach, and is safe from any wave that may break over the outer bank. The band-stand site has been extended by taking 15 ft. from the road at the entrance, and a jarrah picket fence erected on the boundary. The enclosure has been sloped off and greatly improved, and further improvements are contemplated in the way of making up the ground and planting trees and shrubs. The disposal of sewage has been carried out in a most satisfactory manner. The marramgrass continues to bind the sand together, and lupins are spreading over the whole of the sandhills. During the coming year it is proposed to trench that part of the hills immediately above Chisholm Park. This is the only portion of the domain remaining in its original condition. It is also proposed to extend the road seaward at St. Kilda, to improve the approach to the beach at Beach Street, to construct a septic tank, erect conveniences, and continue scrub fencing and planting of marram-grass. [Note. —This report is for the year ending 31st March, 1909.] I. j ; j Otokia Domain. Section No. 47, Block I, Otokia Survey District. Area, 12 acres 2 roods. Work done during year: Forty chains post-and-wire fence erected. Improvements now on domain : Forty-nine chains post-and-wire fences, and post-and-chain horse-stand. Used for picnics and sports. Outbam Domain. Sections Nos. 31 and 32, Block VII, Maungatua Survey District, and 14 to 20 and 22, Block I, and 7, Block XV, Town of Outram. Area, 402 acres 1 rood 5 perches. Work done during year : Conveniences, seats, and pump erected ; fences and buildings repaired ; and trees and hedges trimmed. Improvements now on domain : Buildings, plantations, hedges, fences, cycle-track, swings, seats, water-supply, and bowling-green. Used, for bowls, cricket, tennis, picnics, sports, races, and football. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Maintaining fences and buildings, and trimming trees and hedges. Owaka Township Domain. Section No. 11l (formerly part of Section No. 3), Block VIII, Glenomaru Survey District. Area, 3 acres 3 roods 0-8 perches. Work done during year : Tennis-court formed. Improvements now on domain : Tennis-court, swings, and fences. Used for football, sports, shows, cricket, and Volunteer parades. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Ploughing, sowing down in grass, and generally improving the domain. Palmerston Domain. Sections Nos. 5 to 18, Block XVI, Town of Palmerston. Area, 3 acres 2 roods. Work done during year : Fences repaired. Improvements now on domain : Boundary-fences. Used for cricket and football. Pounawea Domain. Sections Nos. 31, 53, 54, 55, 58, 59, 60, and 61, and a closed road, Block VI, Glenomaru Survey District. Area, 13 acres 1 rood 16 perches. Owing to the very dry season the grass sown was a failure, and the area will require to be resown. Improvements now on domain : Thirteen chains fences, and gate. Used for picnics and sports, also for a Christian Convention. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting 5 chains rabbit-proof fence, and stumping, burning-off, and sowing down about 2 acres. QUEENSTOWN DOMAIN. Blocks LIV, LV, and LVI, Town of Queenstown. Area, 7 acres and 19 perches. Domain Board appointed 15th September, 1908. No works yet undertaken. The Board contemplates the using of the area for forestry purposes. Ranfukly Domain. Sections Nos. 1 to 15, Block XIII, Town of Ranfurly. Area, 10 acres 2 roods 36 perches. Work done during year : Domain fenced. A contract has been let for ploughing, levelling, and generally improving the area. Ranfurly Park Domain. Suburban Sections Nos. 7 and 8, Block I, Town of Ranfurly. Area, 52 acres and 31 perches. Improvements now on domain : Racecourse. Used chiefly for races. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Fencing domain. Record Reign Domain. Section No. 1, Block- LXXXIX, Town of Cromwell. Area, 4 acres. Work done during year : General improvements. Improvements now on domain : About 25 chains fences, hedges, and pavilion. Used for sports, rifle-club encampments, picnics, and general recreation.

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Roslyn Domain. Section No. 7, Block X, Dunedin and East Taieri Survey District. Area, 12 acres 2 roods 28 perches. Work done during year : Tracks repaired and noxious weeds cut. 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: General maintenance. Improvements 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. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Removing broom. Taieri Lake Domain. Sections Nos. 12 and 18, Block XI, and 2, Block XII, Maniototo Survey District. Area, 430 acres 3 roods. Work done during year : Embankments on creeks formed. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantations, and embankments. Leased. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting fences and planting trees. Tokomairieo Domain. Parts of Sections Nos. 103 and 104, Block XII, Tokomairiro Survey District. Area :59 acres 2 roods 30 perches. Work done during year : Fences and hedges attended to, flower-beds formed, shrubs planted, and the grounds kept in good order. Improvements now on domain : Pavilion, plantations, fences, drains, ponds, and paths. Used for football, cricket, and tennis. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Attending to flower-beds, planting shrubs and flowers, and general maintenance. Trotter's Creek Domain. Section No. 36, Block XI, Moeraki Survey District. Area, 183 acres and 11 perches. Work done during year : Tracks repaired and undergrowth cleared. Improvements now on domain : Footbridge, rustic seats, and about 70 chains tracks. Used for picnics and camping parties. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting shelter-shed and seats. 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, Ito 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 : Noxious weeds eradicated, fences repaired and in some places renewed, stiles erected, gate painted, bulbs and flowering plants planted, paths kept in order, and 250 trees planted and protected with wire netting. 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 : Ground prepared, and about 2,000 native and other trees planted. Improvements now on domain : Fences and trees. Used for picnics and grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Making walk and further planting. Waikouaiti Domain. Situated in Town of Hawksbury. Area, 448 acres 2 roods 26 perches. One hundred and fifty-eight acres leased. Work done during year : Filling-in continued on recrea-tion-ground, tennis-courts formed, building removed to a site adjoining the bowling-green and tenniscourts to act as a pavilion, trees planted, and conveniences erected. Improvements now on domain : Canal and connecting drains, fences, reclaimed area, plantations, embankments, bridges, two pavilions, bowling-green, and tennis-courts. Used for picnics, sports, races, cricket, football, hockey, bowls, and tennis ; also for cattle-grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Effecting further improvements to recreation-ground. 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 8 to 14, Block XVI, and Ito 16, Block XVII, Town of Pembroke. Area, 1,007 acres 2 roods 30 perches. Four hundred and fifty acres leased on improvement conditions. Work done during year : New tracks formed, existing tracks on Ruby and Manuka Islands maintained, and seating accommodation provided. Improvements now on domain : Wharves, buildings, fences, tracks, and planting. Used for picnics, as a sanctuary for flightless birds, and generally for the gratification of the lovers of the beautiful in nature. The domain is visited by large numbers of tourists. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting trees, adorning specially favoured spots in the domain, and improving the means of access.

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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. Willsher Domain. Sections Nos. 1, 3, and 4 of 16, and an intersecting road-line, Block VII, South Molyneux Survey District. Area, 14 acres and 39 perches. Work done during year : Trees planted and a ring and racing-track formed. Improvements now on domain : Fences, drains, seats, trees, ring and racing-track. Used for sports and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Forming tennis-court.

SOUTHLAND LAND DISTRICT. Brydone Domain. Section No. 152e, Block 11, Brydone Village. Area, 4 acres 3 roods. Work done during year : Post-and-wire fence erected on the northern, eastern, and western sides of the domain, and land sown in oats preparatory to laying down in grass. on domain : Twenty chains fencing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Cultivating and£sowing down the domain in grass, and replacing gorse hedge on southern boundary by post-and-wire fence. Calcium Domain. Sections Nos. 16 and 17, Block I, Town of Calcium. Area, 3 roods 36 perches. Improvements now on domain : Fences and gate. The domain provides access to the public hall, and is also used as a grazing-ground for schoolchildren's horses. Improvements are effected voluntarily. Clipden Domain. Section No. 5, Block I, Lillburn Survey District. Area, 73 acres 3 roods 3 perches. Work done during year : Racecourse ploughed and formed, and ditches dug. Improvements now on domain : Racecourse, draining, and clearing. Used for picnics and sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting gate and fencing, and sowing grass. Croydon Bush Domain. Sections Nos. 819 and 885, Block LXIX, Hokonui Survey District. Area, 430 acres and 30 perches. This domain is in native bush, and is used for picnics. The eastern boundary is substantially fenced. Dipton Domain. Section No. 3, Block X, Town of Dipton. Area, 5 acres. Work done during year : Double row of trees planted down the northern and southern sides of domain, and seats procured. Improvements now on domain : Fences, trees, shelter-shed and outhouses, concrete well, tennis-court, and seats. Used for sports and picnics. A few trees will require to be planted where others have failed. The Board proposes to erect a dressing-room as soon as funds are available. Fortrose Domain. Section No. 42, Block IV, Town of Fortrose. Area, 10 acres. Work done during year : Trees in plantation topped and others trimmed, fences repaired, and ground levelled by harrowing and rolling. Improvements now on domain : Three acres plantation, fences, hedges, and hut. Used for sports and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Further levelling. Gore Domain. Situated in Towns of Gore and East Gore. Area, 92 acres 3 roods 32 perches. During the year marked progress has been made in laying out ornamental gardens. The East Gore portion has also been cleared, and planting will be commenced in the spring. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, draining, ornamental gardens, three pavilions, and plantations. Used as a pleasure resort, and for bowls, tennis, football, and cricket. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Laying down lawns, and planting trees after gorse and broom have been grubbed and burnt. Happy Valley Domain. Section No. 7, Block 111, Waikaia Survey District. Area, 55 acres 2 roods. Work done during year : Erection of 32 chains fencing commenced. Improvements now on domain: Fences, racing-track, and grassing. Used for sports, cricket, football, and racing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Completing fencing.

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HiESTFiBLD Domain. Sections Nos. 1, Block X, 4, Block XI, and 1, Block XVII, Town of Hirstfield. Area, 23 acres and 24 perches. Work donejluring year : Gates repaired and ashes put down. Improvements now on domain : Fences, hedges, plantation, shelter-shed, and conveniences. Used for sports, cricket, football, picnics, and general recreation ; portion leased for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : General maintenance and improving the reserve near the beach. Howell's Point Domain. Portions of Sections Nos. 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28, Block 11, and Sections Nos, 46, 47, and 48, Block I, and 20, Block 11, Jacob's Eiver Hundred. Area, 105 acres 3 roods 30 perches. Improvements now on domain : Thirty-nine chains fencing. Used for picnics. Limehills Domain. Sections Nos. Ito 7 and 9to 17, Block IV, Town of Limehills. Area, 4 acres 1 rood 6 perches. Improvements now on domain : Fences, 7 chains drains, trees, shed, and tennis-court. Used for cricket, football, and tennis. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting 10 chains fencing. Lumsden Domain. Sections Nos. Ito 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. Makaeewa Domain. Section No. 1, Block VIII, Town of Makarewa. Area, 13 acres and 18 perches. Leased on improvement conditions. Improvements now on domain : Ten acres cleared and in grass. Used for general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Forming drains and watercourses. Matauea Domain. Sections Nos. 39,40, and 41, Block XVII, Town of Mataura Bridge, and 13, Block XII, Town of Mataura. Area, 18 acres 1 rood 18 perches. Work done during year : Two-story pavilion, comprising grandstand and two dressing-rooms, erected. Improvements now on domain: Fences, trees, and pavilion. Thirteen acres leased on improvement conditions. 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. Work done during year : Willows planted. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, drains, trees, and grassing. Leased for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Forming road into domain. Pukeeau Domain. Sections Nos. 8, 9, 10, and 11, Block V, Town of Pukerau. Area, 4 acres. No improvements effected during year. Improvements now on domain : Fences and plantation. Used for cricket, picnics, and football. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Repairing fences. Riveeton Domain. Sections Nos. 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, and 24, Block XXV, Jacob's River Hundred. Area, 11 acres 1 rood 34 perches. 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 Inveecargill Domain. Section No. 33a, Town of Seaward Bush. Area, 2 acres 2 roods 35 perches. Improvements now on domain : Fences. Used as a playground for children. V 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.

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ToKANDi Domain. Sections Nos. 9to 15, Block 11, Town of Tokanui. Area, 4 acres 3 roods 19 perches. Work done during year : Noxious weeds cut, rabbits kept down, and ploughing and cropping done. Leased. Waikaia Domain. Block IV, Town of Waikaia. Area, 5 acres 2 roods. Work done during year : Fences repaired. Winton Domain. Sections Nos. 1 to 5, 7 to 12, 17 to 22, and 24 to 28, Block IX, and 1 to 5, 7 to 13, 17 to 23, and 25 to 29, Block X, Town of Winton. Area, 11 acres 2 roods. Improvements now on domain : Buildings, two tennis-courts, fences, trees, seeds, stumping, and draining. Used for general recreation, plantation purposes, and grazing. 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. Improvements now on domain : Fourteen chains fences and \ acre plantation. Leased for grazing ; an area has been resumed for plantation purposes. Wyndham Domain. Section No. 66, and a lagoon in Block VI, Town of Wyndham. Area, 25 acres. Work done during year : Noxious weeds eradicated and trees cleaned. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantation, shrubs, flowers, and drains. Used as a pleasure resort. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting trees, erecting fences, laying culvert, and maintaining plantation.

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