One of the largest structures of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, the glass dome being fitted in the new chief post office at Hamilton, is one of the outstanding features of the building, which is rapidly, nearing completion. The dome has a diameter of 40ft. and a rise of 4ft., and is being made of 1660 heavy eight-inch glass louses set on welded steel and bound with concrete. It rests on a ring beam, and its value lies in its capacity to give an even distribution of light. The dome is situated over the public office. Nearly five tons of glass are used in the dome, the total weight of which is 23£ tons.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 1 March 1940, Page 2
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