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Auckland Domain. Situated in Kangitoto Survey Distriot. Area, 236 acres I mod. Work dmie during year: Ponds concreted, and surrounded with grass, trees, shrubs, and plants, the whole being enclosed with oak rustic fence; eight tennis-oourts formed; paths metalled; rustic benches and bridges erected; caretaker's bouse altered and improved, new boiler inserted, and hot-water service improved: new staging erected in greenhouse, glass frames procured; bush house erected; potting-.shed and lean-to enlarged; a rough paddock converted into a nursery; and cricket-pavilion painted and repaired. Improvements now on domain: Drive, paths, "rustic bridges, fencing, seats, lodge and another residence, two ponds concreted at bottom, rockery, plantation, oaretaker's residence, propagating-house, potting-ehed and boilerhouse, bush house* propagating-frames. nursery and well laid-out grounds, gardens, gates, cricket - ground, pavilion, dressing-rooms, conveniences, tool-shed, and stabling. Used for picnics, sports. orioket, football, hockey, lacrosse, band concerts, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year ; Grading paths, laying out a further area for sports, extending present gardens with gradual conversion into botanical gardens, and possibly erecting a new lodge. Avondale Domain. Section No. 361, Waikomiti Parish. Area, 38 acres 2 roods. Improvements now on domain: Fences, trees, and 6 acres grassing. Used for picnics and camping. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Repairing fences. Awhitu Domain. Section No. 58c, Awhitu Parish. Area, 8 acres 3 roods 30 perches. Wink done during year : Half-acre cleared, and drain commenced. Improvements nov on domain : Fencing and grassing. Used for picnics. Leased on improvement conditions. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Completing drain. BIKKESHEAD DOMAIN. Section No. 122, Takapuna Parish. Area, 112 acres 2 roods. Six acres leased for grazing. Buffalo Domain. Sections Nos. 31 and 32, Village of Buffalo. Area, 20 acres I rood 39 perches. Work done during year: Substantial fence along road boundary put up, and gates erected and painted. Improvements now on domain : Fences, gates, and approaches. (sed for sports, picnics, football, cricket, and general recreation. It is proposer! to obtain advice during the ensuing year regarding a scheme for generally beautifying the domain and making it a popular resort. Cambridge Domain. Sections Nos. 576, 359, 360, 361, 361 a, 367, 581, 578, r>79. 363, 363 a, 364, 366, 366, 368, 370, Town of Cambridge East, and the Cambridge Easl Town Belt. Area. 184 acres 1 rood 7 perches. Work done during year : Land on the lower levels sown in grass and leased : an area cleared, ploughed, sown in grass, and leased; trees thinned and others planted; pavilion painted; trees labelled;' and grounds generally improved. Improvements now on domain: Band-rotunda, pavilion bowling-greens, tennis-courts, native and ornamental trees, seats, flower-beds, walks, fences and hedges. The pavilion, rotunda, and walks are lighted with gas. Used for bowls, tennis', band concerts, promenade, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Clearing noxious weeds, and general maintaining and improving the area. Casneli, Island Domain. Section No. 196, Mahurangi Parish. Area, 16 acres •'! roods Used for camping and picnics. DRt T t?T Domain. Allotment N<>. 86 of Section 8, Village of Drury. Area. 3 acres and 32 perches. Improvements now on domain : Fencing and clearing. Leased for grazing. Eastern Mahurangi Domain. Section No. 17<>. Parish of Mahurangi. Area. 108 acres and 15 perches. Nil report furnished. East Tamaki Domain. Sections Nos. 140 and 40, Pakuranga Parish. Area, 18 acres 1 rood 35 perches. Work done during year: Noxious weeds kept down, fence erected, and hedge planted. Improvements now or, domain: Fencing, iron gates, and dam. Used for picnics and grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year: levelling and grass,,,- part of the domain, and keepinp in order and improving the whole area.