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Christchurch. —The remains of the Receiving Home in Hereford Street have been removed; the outbuildings were put in order for washing purposes. Some fencing and other small works have been carried out at the temporary Home of the East Belt. Miscellaneous. Public Works Office, Christchurch, has had one room renovated. Government Insurance Offices, Christchurch, have been renovated. Agricultural Department. —Fruit-fumigating shed at Christchurch has been repaired. Caretaker's Cottage, Quail Island Quarantine Station, has been repaired. Deaf-mute Institute, Sumner. —Erection of electric-light engine-room has been completed. The installation of electric light has been completed. A laundry has been erected; also male-side latrines, and connecting covered way. The Institute has been furnished, and sundry additions made. Native Settlement, Temuka. —Six artesian wells were sunk, of an average depth of 60 ft. West Coast Districts. Post-offices. Westport. —Few repairs effected, and a strong-room built. Lyell. —Few repairs carried out. Charleston. —Few repairs carried out to residence. Millerton. —A building for post-office was erected. Greymouth. —Old building has been moved back, and a new building in brick is in course of erection. The old building was made suitable for carrying on business in. Some repairs were effected to residence. Beefton. —Renovations were completed and sanitary improvements effected. Akaroa. —Renovations effected. Courthouses. Greymouth.' —Sanitary improvements of minor character were carried out. Beefton. —Small repairs and improvements carried out. Stratford, Waimea, Ahawia, Hokitika, Westport. —Small repairs effected. Police Stations. Seddonville. —A short fence was erected. Westport. —Sergeant's residence was painted. Greymouth. —Small repairs were effected to Sergeant's residence. Hokitika. —Repairs and renovations were effected to Sergeant's house and constable's quarters. A new lock-up was erected. Beefton, Stratford. —Small repairs were executed. Gaols. Westport. —Small repairs to Gaoler's residence were carried out. Hokitika. —Sundry small repairs were effected. The fixed fire-engine ordered last year arrived, and was erected in position at reservoir. Hospitals. Greymouth. —The building of the new ward, in hand last year, has been completed. Hokitika Mental —Some materials to be used by staff for repairs were provided. Miscellaneous. District Surveyor's Besidence, Westport, has been repaired to small extent. Survey Office, Beefton, has been repaired, and sanitary improvements effected. Public Works Office and Store, Greymouth. —Some sanitary improvements were carried out. Stock Inspector's House, Hokitika, was repaired, and a partition erected. Tourist Cottage, Hot Springs, Haupiri, has been erected, and some concrete work at the springs carried out. Otago District. Post-offices. Dunedin. —A contract has been let for renovating and painting Telegraph-office. North Dunedin. —Considerable repairs were carried out. Mornington.-. —The new building was completed and opened for use on the Ist November, 1905. Invercargill. —Roof has been painted. An addition to buildings in course of construction. Oamaru. —Some outbuildings were erected, and a learners' gallery fitted up. Port Chalmers. —Painting and renovating were carried out. Gore. —A contract has been let for extending the outbuildings. Winton.— -The new building has been completed. Boxburgh, Kaitangata, Otaulau. —Buildings have been renovated. Half-moon Bay (Stewart Island). —New buildings have been erected.