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Dargaville, Waihi. —Both of these Courthouses were enlarged, and some small additional works are in hand. '..,.. Mangonui, Whangaroa, Russell, Helensville, Warkivorth, Papakura, Pukekohe, Taup'o. —Minor works were carried out at each of these buildings, Hakarau. —This Courthouse was removed to Mangawai. Shortland. —Native Land Court building was repaired and painted. Police Stations. Auckland, Hikurangi, Warkworth, Mangonui, Whangaroa, Kaivakawa, Ohaeawai, Onehunga, Howick, Pukekohe, Mercer, Ngaruawahia, Hamilton East. —Small works have been executed at each of these places. Helensville, Grey Lynn, Tolago Bay. —New buildings are in course of erection at each of these places. Waiuku. —A station was erected at this place during the year. Thames, Cambridge, Waihi, Waipiro Bay.— Additions to each of these stations are in hand. Avondale. —Tenders have been invited for the erection of a station at this place. Pahi. —Small repairs are in hand. Eotorua, Taumarunui, Tauranga. —Additions, alterations, or repairs were effected at each place. .. Birkenhead, Taupo. —Both of these stations were examined and reported on. Gaols. Mount Eden. —During year the construction of front part of central block has been carried on, the walls being now ready for the roof. Two warders' cottages have been built. Hospitals. Avondale Mental. —The extension of kitchen block, in hand last year, has been completed. An area of land to form a male airing-court has been prepared and fenced in. The old sewage-tanks have been converted into septic-tanks. A bakery and store are being built. Water-supply pipes have been diverted from the sewage farm. The exteriors of doors and windows have been painted. St. Helen's Maternity, Auckland. —The building purchased was fitted up for use. Industrial Schools. Lake Takapuna, Mount Albert. —Some minor works have been executed at.each school. Native Schools. Waipapakauri, Tautoro, Oparure. —Buildings have been erected at each of these places. Rangiawhia, Tokikuku.— -The erection of school buildings is in hand at these pxaces. Kaikohe, Nuhaka. —Considerable additions are in hand at these schools. Whakarewarewa. —Some additions to this school have been carried out. Matata. —A tender has been accepted for the erection of a teacher's residence. Wai-iti. —Few small repairs have been executed. Miscellaneous. Government House, Auckland. —A cottage to accommodate the staff was built. The main building, was put in order for occupation on one occasion, and sundry small furniture repairs were done. Old Admiralty House, Auckland. —The fitting-up of Stock Department's office was completed. Stock Inspector's' House, Hamilton. —This building was erected during year. Bath Buildings, Rotorua. —The contract for the erection of these buildings is in hand, and is about one-sixth completed. Native Land Agent's House, Otorohanga, was repaired and painted. Quarantine Station, Motuihi. —Few repairs effected. Labour Bureau Office, Auckland. —An additional room was fitted up. Hawke's Bat District. Departmental Buildings. Napier. —The erection of the remaining part of the new building has been let by contract; and is now in progress. Post-offices. Napier. —The additions to this office were completed during year. Dannevirke, Waipawa, Hastings. —Alterations, additions, and repairs were effected at each; Courthouses. Woodville, Napier. —Repairs were executed at each building. Dannevirke. —The construction of a new building is now in progress. Police Stations. Waipukurau. —Additions and repairs were carried out. ■Napier. —.Some additions were erected. Napier (Carlyle Street), able repairs and painting were carreid out, " ..;.... ' » 10—D. 1, i