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APPENDIX I. ANNUAL REPORT ON LIGHTHOUSE WORKS, ETC., BY THE ASSISTANT ENOINEER-IN-CHIEF. The Assistant Engineer-in-Chief to the Secretary, Marine Department. Sir, — Marine Department, 31st March, 1889. I have the honour to report that the only works undertaken by this department during the past year have been in connection with the erection of Cuvier Island Lighthouse. The cast-iron tower referred to in last year's report was satisfactorily manufactured by Mr. A. Beaney, of Archhill, Auckland, at a cost of £704. Early in August a party of men were landed under the charge of Mr. Scott, the foreman of works attached to the department, and the work of constructing the necessary roads, tramways, and buildings was commenced. The iron tower and lantern were landed successfully in February, and it is hoped that the light will be ready for exhibition early in September next. Plans for a new beacon at Manukau Heads have been prepared, with the view of having it constructed during next summer. I have, &c, W. N. Blair, The Secretary, Marine Department. Assistant Engineer-in-Chief.