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Napier District. It has not been necessary to construct any new lines in this district during the past year, and very little reconstruction has been required—only some 200 new poles on the Napier-Hastings section. The lines generally have been overhauled and are in good order Some sections, however, may require attention during the current year Wellington District. The lines in this district worked satisfactorily during the past year, and there is nothing particular to report. The following extensions have been made, connecting new telephone offices Otaki to Shannon, Eketahuna to Alfredton, Paikakariki to Paraparaumu, and loop-line at Danevirke. The lines have been thoroughly overhauled and strengthened where necessary, and are now in good working-order The three-core cable parted on the morning of the 22nd January Bepairs were completed on the evening of the 12th February, and the cable has since remained in a satisfactory condition. Nelson District. There has been no new line required in this district during the past year Only some 33 miles of wire have been run to connect several new telephone offices. The lines have been overhauled and repaired and are in fairly good order. Canterbury District. No new lines have been constructed in the during the past year Certain sections have been thoroughly overhauled, and others are in course of overhaul and strengthening The remaining lines are in good working-order and will require nothing special this year Otago District. Forty miles of line have been erected in this district, and also 19 miles of wire run, conconnecting 9 telephone offices which have been opened since last report. The lines have been generally overhauled and repaired where necessary, and are in good working-order at present. Nothing special required during the ensuing year

The usual telegraph-circuit plans accompany the report