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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. No works have been undertaken. Used for picnics. Clyde Domain. Suburban Sections Nos. 4, 5, 10, and 11. Town of Clyde. Area, 8 acres. Work done during year : The domain has been ploughed, old hedge cut down and wire fence erected in its place, and gates erected. Dannevikke Domain. Suburban Section No. 12, Town of Dannevirke. Area, 40 acres. Work done during year: Band-rotunda erected, gravelled path formed under the pine-trees on the western side of the domain, swimming-baths constructed in commemoration of the Coronation of King George V, trees planted, general maintenance, and the lower portion of the domain cleaned up and stumps removed. A permanent caretaker is employed. Improvements now on domain : Caretaker's dwelling, grandstand, dressing-rooms, conveniences, concrete fence on Higli Street frontage and post-and-wire fences on other boundaries, gates, swimming-baths with all necessary conveniences and offices, hedges, trees, and garden plots. Used for cricket, football, hookey, ami as a pleasure-ground. The Highland Society hold their annual sports on the domain. Leased for grazing. Proposed operations Cor ensuing year : Planting and keeping the grounds and gardens in good order. Elsthorpk Domain. Section No. -"iG, Block VII, Oero Survey District. Area, 13 acres 2 roods. Work done during year : Ground used for sports fenced off and rushes cut. Improvements now on domain: Fencing ami plantation. Used for sports. Leased. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting a shelter-shed. Fahndon Park Domain.. Portion of Wakahu Block, Clive Survey District. Area, 20 acres. Work done during year : Trees planted and gates and seats erected. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, trees, pavilion, oopper, conveniences, rustic seats, horse-yard, and jetty. Used for sports, picnics, regattas, and military encampments. Leased. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting swings. Frasertown Domain. Section No. 152, Town of Frasertown. Area, 31 acres 2 roods 14 perches. Work done during year : Pavilion enlarged and weeds cleared. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, grassing, tennis-court, pavilion, and conveniences. Used for cricket, football, tennis, picnics, and military manoeuvres. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Improving the running and cycling track. Gisborne Domain. Section No. 218, Town of Gisborne. Area, 7 acres 1 rood 22 perches. Work done during year : General maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Hedges, grassing, and pavilion. Used for sports, cricket, football, and general recreation. Leased. Proposed operations for ensuing year : General maintenance. Hampden Bush Domain. Sections Nos. 36 and 2of 37, Block XII. Maraekakaho Survey District. Area, 105 acres 3 roods 28 perches. Work done during year : Twenty-one chains fencing erected to protect plantation, 150 pinetrees planted, noxious weeds kept down, and fences repaired, Improvements now on domain : Fencing, draining, and plantation. Used for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting trees. Kumeroa Domain. Section No. 1, Block V, Town of Kumeroa. Area, 10 acres. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, plantation, pump and well. Used for grazing. Makaraka Domain. Known as the " Government Paddock," Turanganui Survey District. Area, 48 acres. Work done during year : General maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, hedge of ornamental trees, pavilion, conveniences, and water-supply laid on. Used for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Fencing, planting trees, and erecting a jetty.