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Richmond Domain. Part of Rural Section No. 182, Christchurch Survey District. Area, 7 aores. Improvements now on d sin: Fences, plantation, pavilion, two artesian wells, and conveniences. Used for cricket, football, picnics, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Repairing fences and draining. » Ruapuna Domain. Reserve No. 3034, Block X, Shepherd's Bush Survey District. Area, 27 acres. Work done during year : Domain laid down in English grass. Improvements now on domain: Fences, plantation, and grassing. Not used by the public; 25 acres leased. Reserve No. 3139. Situated in Block IX, Cheviot Survey District. Area, 5 acres 1 rood. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Christchurch. It comprises a strip of land between the Buxton and Jed Rivers, and consists principally of sandhills. Some trees have been planted and the area improved by drainage. Improvements now on domain : Small hut and fences. Used for gardening and grazing. Reserve No. 3145. Situated in Block V, Cheviot Survey District. Area, 5 acres. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Christchurch. It comprises a gully of native bush, and -is leased to the owner of the adjoining property, who is required to protect it. He is doing so effectively. Used for picnics and grazing. Reserve No. 3150. Situated in Block IX, Cheviot Survey District. Area, 6 acres. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Christchurch. It is used for scenic purposes, and leased for grazing to tin owner of adjoining land, who is required to protect it. Reserve No. 3158. Situated in Block XVI, Lowry Peaks Survey District. Area, 10 acres 2 roods 7 perches. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Christchurch. It comprises low-lying and wet land, is fenced, and used for grazing. Reserves Nos. 3148 and 3149. Situated in Block XI, Cheviot Survey District. Area, 35 acres 2 roods. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Christchurch. It is in its natural state, and contains a few native trees. Used by Ashing and picnic parties. Scotsburn Domain. Reserve No. 1554, Orari Survey District. Area, 50 acres. No improvements effected during the year. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, plantation, and grassing. Used for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Forming waterrace. Septon Domain. Parts of Sections Nos. 3135 and 6675, Block IV, Rangiora Survey District. Area, 14 acres 2 roods 16 perches. Improvements now on domain : Wire boundary-fences and belt of trees, tennis-courts, grandstand, seats, flag-pole, pump, and conveniences. Used for cricket, tennis, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Erecting pavilion and painting seats, gates, and buildings. Sheffield Domain. Reserve No. 2377, Block XIII, Oxford Survey District. Area, 20 acres. Work done during year : Hedges trimmed and gorse grubbed. Improvements now on domain : Fences, hedges, pavilion (with fireplace, table, and seats), half-mile trotting-track, judge's box, seats, and plantation. Used for sports, football, hockey, picnics, trotting, shows, and Volunteer encampments. Proposed operations for ensuing year: Removing superfluous trees, topping others, erecting gate and conveniences, and repairing pavilion. South Rakaia Domain. Reserves Nos. 2442 and 2986, Town of South Rakaia, and 2537, Block XIII, Rakaia Survey District. Area, 155 acres 2 roods. Work done during year : Fences erected and altered, shrubs planted, and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Fences, well and pump, horse-yards, saddling-paddock, swimming-pond, two dressing-sheds, building, concrete cricket-pitch, racecourse, running-track, rustic seats, water-race, and about'l3o acres plantations. Used for sports, picnics, races, swimming, cricket, hockey, football, and general recreation. Proposed operations for ensuing year: General maintenance.