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the absence of the Chairman of the Board, Mr. G. O'Neil, one of the members, was interviewed with reference to the Board's omission to forward annual reports for the years 1905 and 1906. Mr. O'Neil was not aware of the omission, and promised to move in the matter at once. Oxford Domain. Reserve No. 1651, and part of Rural Section No. 1889, Block VIII, Oxford Survey District. Area, 224 acres 2 roods 26 perches. Work done during year: Fences, buildings, and bath repaired, front of stand and bath shingled, flower-beds maintained, and concrete cricket-pitch formed. Improvements now on domain: Fences, plantation, cycle-track, concrete cricket-pitch, asphalt tennis-courts, racecourse, grandstand, saddling-paddock, tea-rooms, dressing-rooms, and flower-beds. Used for cricket, tennis, football, sports, agricultural shows, racing, bathing, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Erecting ladies' retiring-room and small pavilion. Papanui Domain. Part of Rural Section No. 5, Block VII, Christchurch Survey District. Area, 6 acres 2 roods 25 perches. Work done during year: Fences trimmed and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Pavilion, outbuildings, boundary-fence, gates, ornamental trees, artesian well, and drain. Used for cricket, football, and school picnics. Pleasant Point Domain. Reserve No. 1580, Pareroa Survey District. Area, 66 acres 3 roods 34 perches. Improvements now on domain: Fences and gates. Used for sports, picnics, and races. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting young trees. Port Robinson Domain. Reserves Nos. 3151, 3159, and 3160, Block XI, Cheviot Survey District. Area, 113 acres 1 rood. Work done during'year: Trees cleared of weeds. Improvements now on domain: Eightyseven chains fences and 3 acres plantation. Used for picnics and grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Erecting 30 chains fences, and enclosing a gully containing native bush and planting trees therein. Prebbleton Domain. Reserve No. 2419, Christchurch Survey District. Area, 3 acres 2 roods 15 perches. Leased for grazing. Work done during year: Dead trees and shrubs replaced. Improvements now on domain : Plantation and fences. Used for picnics, cricket, football, and sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Repairing and painting gates. Rangiora Domain. Reserves Nos. 132 and 1563, Rangiora Survey District. Area, 95 acres. Work done during year: Maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Boundary-fences, plantation of well-grown trees of several varieties, grandstand, cycle-track, and conveniences. Used for sports, cricket, croquet, football, hockey, picnics, and races. Rangiora and Waikuku Beach Domain. Sections Nos. 3224, 3710, and 3718, Blocks VIII and XII, Rangiora Survey District. Area, 305 acres. Work done during year: Trees planted and fences erected. Improvements now on domain : Fences, plantations, and well. Used for picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting trees, and erecting shelter-shed and seats. Rawhiti Domain. Reserve No. 1616, and part of Reserve No. 1579, Christchurch Survey District. Area, 156 acres. Work done during year: Superfluous trees felled. Used for picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Clearing plantation to prevent fire. Richmond Domain. Part of Rural Section No. 182, Christchurch Survey District, Area, 7 acres. Improvements now on domain: Fences, trees, two artesian wells, pavilion, and conveniences. Used for cricket, football, picnics, and general recreation. Ruapuna Domain. Reserve No. 3034, Block X, Shepherd's Bush Survey District. Area, 27 acres. Leased on improvement conditions. Work done during year: Domain sown down in grass. Improvements now on domain: Plantation, fences, and grassing. Not used by the public.