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Whanadlaki Domain. Section No. 26, Block IX, Opuawhanga Survey District. Area, 28 acres 2 roods 32 perches. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Auckland. Improvements now on domain : House and fences (out of repair). The area is leased for grazing purposes. Whangabipo Domain. Section No. 10a, Parish of Pakiri. Area, 15 acres. Work done during year : Three acres scrub out, the work being done voluntarily. Whangateau Domain. Section No. 156 a, Omaha Parish. Area, 15 acres and 20 perches. Work done during year : Drain dug at the foot of the hill to carry away surface-water, and the spoil obtained thereby carted away and used to fill up holes on the flat; and 500 ft. of tile drains put in. Improvements now on domain : Fences, gates, drains, tennis-courts, small pavilion, cricket-pitch, hall, hedge, 2 acres native bush, and grassing. Used for grazing, picnics, tennis, cricket, football, and sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Further draining. Whabere Domain. Section No. 7, Block 11, Waihi South Survey District. Area, 51 acres 2 roods. Work done during year : Scrub cleared. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Grassing 20 acres.

HAWKE'S BAY LAND DISTRICT. Awanui Domain. Section No. 6, Awanui Township. Area, 2 acres and 28 perches. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Napier. Leased. Clyde Domain. Suburban Sections Nos. 4, 5, 10, and 11, Town of Clyde. Area, 8 acres. Used for general recreation. Leased. Dannevibke Domain. Suburban Section No. 12, Town of Dannevirke. Area, 40 acres. Work done during year : Concrete fence erected, old gates removed from front of domain and re-erected at side entrance, cottage painted and renovated, planting done, grounds laid out, and general improvements. Improvements now on domain : Cottage, grandstand, fences of post and wire and concrete, trees, gardens, shrubs, and flowers. Used for football, hockey, cricket, sports, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Further planting and beautifying the grounds. A caretaker is employed. Elsthorpe Domain. Section No. 36, Block VII, Oero Survey District. Area, 13 acres 2 roods. Work done during year : Portion of domain used for sports fenced in. Improvements now on domain : Fencing and planting. Used for sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting trees. Farndon Park Domain. Portion of Wakahu Block, Clive Survey District. Area, 20 acres. Work done during year : Pavilion, with dressing-room attached, erected. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, pavilion, trees, rustic seats, horse-yard, and conveniences. Used for sports, picnics, rowing, and Volunteer encampments. Frasertown Domain. Section No. 152, Town of Frasertown. Area, 31 acres 2 roods 14 perches. Work done during year : Ten acres ploughed. Owing to wet weather, however, the land required reploughing, which is now being done. Improvements now on domain : Fences, grandstand, and conveniences. Used for cricket, tennis, football, sports, and shows. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Repairing fences and gates, and levelling and grassing. Gisborne Domain. Section No. 218, Town of Gisborne. Area, 7 acres 1 rood 22 perches. Work done during year : Gates erected, fences repaired, and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Pavilion, eleagmis hedge, and levelling and grassing. Used for sports, cricket, and football. Proposed operations for ensuing year : General maintenance,