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laying out gardens; squatters were removed from the domain after some difficulty, Improvements now on domain: Fences, boundary planted with eleaguus, and gates. Used for general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Erecting barb-wire fence and gates, planting the remainder of the boundaries with eleaguus, and constructing and painting picket fence. A large creek runs through the domain, and should prove of much value. 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. Work done during year: Live fence planted, willows trimmed, pines felled, trees, ferns, and shrubs planted, furze and broom cleared from the banks of the lake, Victoria Park fenced with sheep netting, gates erected, pavilion enlarged, and water-supply extended. Improvements now on domain : Fences, gates, bowling-greens, tennis-courts, pavilions, and conveniences. Used for general recreation, bowls, tennis, and baud concerts, also used as a promenade. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Beautifying the area by the planting of trees, shrubs, and flowering plants; fencing the lake reserve, erecting a band rotunda, and procuring some ducks and swans. Cambridge West Domain. Cambridge West Town Belt. Area, 333 acres 2 roods. Work done during the year: Fences erected, trees planted, 20 acres sown down in grass, hedges trimmed, trees cleared of weeds and staked, and noxious weeds eradicated. Improvements now on domain : Fences, ornamental and shelter trees, and 3 acres plantation. Used for sports, cricket, tennis, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Planting trees, erecting windmills, and general maintenance. Casnell Island Domain. Section No. 196, Mahurangi Parish. Area, 16 acres 3 roods. No improvements effected. Used for picnics. Devonport 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-ground weeded, top-dressed, levelled, and rolled, pavilion enlarged, and conveniences erected; football-ground top-dressed with sand and rolled; tennisground top-dressed, rolled, and enlarged; bowling-green and croquet-lawn weeded, top-dressed, and rolled. On Mount Victoria pine-trees were felled, loose stones removed, noxious weeds cut down, seats provided, paths made, and original paths reformed. Improvements now on domain: Fences, drains, sanitary arrangements, plantations, seats, and pavilions. Used for cricket, bowls, football, tennis, croquet, and other sports. From Mount Victoria a beautiful view of Auckland, its surroundings, and Waitemata Harbour is obtained. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Keeping recreation-ground in order, top-dressing and levelling cricket-ground, and shaping and dressing footpath on northern side with scoria and shell. Drurt Domain. Allotment No. 85 of Section 8, Village of Drury. Area, 3 acres and 32 perches. Leased. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, clearing, and ploughing. East Tamaki Domain. Sections Nos. 140 and 40, Pakuranga Parish. Area, 18 acres 1 rood 35 perches. Work done during year: Noxious weeds eradicated, fences repaired, and stone wall built to plant trees in. Improvements now on domain: Fences, plantations, and dam. Used for grazing and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Planting trees and shrubs, and eradicating noxious weeds. Eastern Mahurangi Domain. Section No. 176, Parish of Mahurangi. Area, 108 acres and 15 perches. The domain comprises broken land, covered with tea-tree scrub. No improvements have been effected. Gate Pa Domain. Sections Nos. 13 and 41a, Suburbs of Tauranga. Area, 6 acres and 31 perches. Leased on improvement conditions. Well fenced. The domain is not used by the public. Grey Lynn Domain. Allotment No. 21 of Section No. 9, Suburbs of Auckland. Area, 22 acres. Nil report furnished.