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Native Schools. Peria (Mongonui). —A Native school lias been built. Ahipara. —The Native school has been removed to a new site. Whangape. —Considerable renewals have been done to the old building, and a new class-room built. Parapara. —The Native-school buildings have been repaired. Keiiana Native School. —A contract for the erection of a residence is nearly completed. Torere. —Separate buildings for Native school and residence have been completed by contract. Omaio. —A contract for the erection of separate buildings for a Native school and residence has been completed. Te Kaha. —A Native school has been built by contract. Omarunui. —Some repairs to the teacher's residence have been done. Te Teko. —A teacher's residence has been built by contract. Paeroa (Tauranga). —A contract for building a Native school has been completed. Te Waotu. —A contract for repairs, painting, &c, to the Native school has been completed. Motiti Island. —Tenders were called for the erection of a school, but all were declined. Parawera. —A contract for building a Native school has been completed. Whangara. —Separate buildings for a Native school and residence have been erected by contract. The grounds around the building have been drained. Bangituhia. — The Native-school buildings have been repainted, and the fences repaired. Tikitiki. —A verandah and an extra room have been built, and some gravelling done. Tuparoa. —A new chimney and class-room have been built, the school repainted, fencing, and other work done. Waiomatatini. —Two new rooms have been built, some painting done, and the shelter-shed removed. Te Araroa. —The buildings have been painted externally and internally, anew bath-room built, and tank fixed, and general repairs done. Hiruharama.- —The school residence and outbuildings have been painted. Oruanui. —Tenders for the erection of buildings have been received. Waitahunui. —Tenders have been received for the erection of buildings. Taumarunui. —Tenders for alterations have been received. Miscellaneous. A Native hostelry has been built at Tauranga. Ongarue Public School. —A porch and shed have been built. Industrial School, Mount Albert. —Repairs to the slate roof have been done. A large contract for additions is nearly completed, a septic tank has been constructed, and some drainage done. Ponsonby Hall. —This building has been maintained in a fair state of repair. It was repapered during the year. Motuihi Quarantine Station. —These buildings were cleaned and painted, and some drainage .done. A small cottage was built on the island for the Health Department. An office has been built at Onehunga for the Harbourmaster. Bean Bock Lighthouse. —Some steps were fixed at this lighthouse. Some painting was done in the cabin of the "Hinemoa" when she was under repairs at Auckland. New Plymouth, Wanganui, and Hawke's Bay Distbicts. New Plymouth Departmental Buildings. —Some minor alterations are being made in the firstfloor rooms of this building. Napier. —A contract has been let for the first portion of new Departmental Buildings in brick, and the erection is now in progress. Courthouses. New Plymouth.— The Courthouse has been painted externally. Hawera. —Drainage and water services have been provided, and connections made with the town sewers and water-supply. Manaia. —A contract for the erection of a witness-room and general repairs has been completed. Patea. —A contract for additions and repairs has been completed. The Hunterville, Feilding, and Ormondville Courthouses have been painted, and some other minor works done. Some new furniture has been provided for the Napier Courthouse, and the old furniture renovated. A fire-prevention service has been provided at the Napier Gaol, a 4 in. main having been laid and connected with the town mains. Police-stations. New Plymouth. —A sergeant's residence has been erected, and minor repairs done to the police-station. Stratford. —Plans have been prepared for additions to the police-station providing for drainage and water-supply, but no action has been taken pending the completion of the town drainage and water-supply schemes. Hawera. —Drainage-connections have been made with the town sewers, and a water-supply service provided. Patea. —A new constable's residence has been erected, also lock-up and stables.

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