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by photography to one mile to an inch. Detail maps of Waikerikeri Goldfield, Ophir Goldfield, and Dairy Creek Coal Area, on various scales. The general routine work has been carried on, including the making of numerous tracings for field and office use, the recording of plans and field-books, the revising and colouring of proofs of maps for publication, &c. Staff. —During the year Mr. 0. A. Darby, Cadet Draughtsman, was transferred from the Department of Lands and Survey to this office, and since September we have had the services of Mr. G. E. Harris, of the Department of Lands and Survey. As will be seen from the foregoing, it has been found necessary that our draughtsmen should fie proficient both in plotting and compiling from field-notes, &c, and also in drawing the finished plans for photo-lithography.

Approximate, Cost of Paper.—Preparation, not given ; printing, including map and blocks (1,900 copies), £21 2s. 6d.

Authority : John Mackay. Government Printer, Wellington—l9o7.

Price 9d.]