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Bombay. —The erection of a wooden building was completed during the year. Malakana. —A small wooden building was completed in October last. Raglan. —A two-story brick building was completed under contract. Hamilton. —A contract for extensive additions and alterations was let in March, and the work is in progress. Another contract for the erection of an automatic telephone exchange in brick was let later, and the work is just being started. Otorohanga. —Additions in wood were completed in February. Mamaku.— A contract has been let for the erection of a building containing offices and quarters. Rotorua. —A new building of special design was completed under contract, and the Seddon memorial clock, purchased by the citizens, installed in the tower. Tologa Bay. —Substantial additions to the quarters were carried out under contract. Ngatapa. —A small wooden building was erected. Ormondville. —A small building of wood was erected under contract. Waipukurau. —A new building in brick, consisting of office, quarters, and store, was completed under contract. Taumarunui. —Extensive alterations were carried out by contract. Manunui. —A wooden building, with quarters, was erected under contract. Kakahi. —A wooden building, with quarters, was completed under contract. Raurimu. —A building comprising office and quarters was erected and furnished. Matiere. —A wooden office, with quarters, was erected. Ohakune Junction.—A building was altered to serve as a post-office. Ohingaili. —A small wooden building was erected. Wanganui. —Extensive alterations to brick building were carried to completion. St. John's. —A wooden building was erected under contract. Urenui. —Substantial additions were carried out. Kaponga. —Extensive additions and alterations are in progress under contract. Okaiawa. —A wooden building was erected. Glen Oroua. —A small office building was erected. Hinakura. —A small wooden building was erected. Masterton. —A brick building for use as an automatic telephone exchange was erected. General Post Office, Wellington. —Various finishing works and minor alterations were carried out during the year. Bulk Store, Wellington. —Electric lifts have been installed, gas fires and water-supply laid on. Courtenay Place, Wellington. —A new building to accommodate the automatic telephone exchange was erected. Wellington South. —A considerable addition was made to accommodate the automatic telephone exchange. Blenheim. —A contract has been let for the erection in brick of an automatic telephone exchange. Port (Nelson). —A new brick building has been erected, and portion of the old structure removed to another site. Nelson. —The old post-office building is being altered for the accommodation of departmental officers. Motueka. —A Postmaster's residence was completed under contract. Murchison. —A cottage for the lineman was erected. Reef ton. —The new brick building was completed during the year. Ross. —A new building on the original site has been erected under contract. Oxford. —A new office has been built and fitted up. Akaroa. —The new brick office was finished and occupied. Methven. —A new office, with quarters, was erected and fitted up. Arrowtown. —A contract for the erection of a new building was let in December last. Cromwell. —Additions were completed, and new store built in January. Lowburn Ferry. —A small building was erected under contract. South Dunedin. —A brick building of two stories was completed under contract. Courthouses. Hikurangi. —The Courthouse was practically rebuilt under contract. Waipu. —A now building was erected, and another room added later. Whangarei. —Substantial additions were made, and renovations carried out. Auckland Magistrate's Court. —A motor-garage, and cottage for the caretaker, have been erected. The old Courthouse is being altered to accommodate the Lands and Deeds Registry Department. Rotorua. —A Native Land Court office was erected by day labour. Wellington Supreme Court. —Additions in brick were completed. Motueka. —A wooden building was erected, and fittings supplied. Dunedin. —Electric light was installed in the law-courts, and a store-room provided. Interior alterations are in hand. Balclutha. —A contract was let for the erection of a brick building. Invercargill. —Sanitary drainage has been installed, and new outbuildings provided. Police-stations. Northcote. —A wooden building was completed in February. Takapuna. —Lock-up and stables were built, and repairs carried out. Tuakau. —-Lock-up and office were completed during the year. Hamilton. —A two-story building of wood, with rough-cast finish, is feeing erected under contract. Opotiki. —The old post-office building was converted into a police-station.