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Police-stations. Auckland Central. —Substantial additions in brick were completed under contract. Wairoa, —A new residence was erected under contract. Oamaru. —A contract was let for the erection of a new station in stone. Dunedin. —Station building is being converted for use by various Departments. Prisons. Gisborne. —Repairs were effected and electric light installed. Waikeria. —The erection of the administrative wing has been in progress throughout the year, and the work is approaching completion. Cottages, dairy, and cow-sheds have been erected. Paparua. —The west cell-range of main building is under construction Addington. —A hospital cell was provided. Invercargill. —Boundary and partition walls have been built by the prisoners. Mental Hospitals. Tokanui. —The erection of the fourth unit was completed, and a commencement made with the fifth unit. Porirua. —A new receiving-block was completed and equipped. Nelson.--A kitchen block is being erected in brick. Su/uuyside. —The erection of a receiving-block was carried to completion. Agkioultukai,. Weraroa Farm. —Residences for Manager and Biologist have been erected. Quail Island. —A concrete water-supply reservoir was completed. Ranfnrly. —Stock Inspector's residence lias been built under contract. Native Schools. Maungatapu. —An open-air class-room was added. Whakarewarewa. —A class-room was added. Te A.raroa. —Additions to school building were made under contract. Wliakiki. —Additions were completed. Military Buildings. Auckland Drill-hall. —Kitchen, sleeping-accommodation, and lavatory were provided. Base Records Office, Wellington. —Additions were completed. Defence Reserve, Wellington. —Caretaker's cottage was completed. Greymouth. —A contract was let for the erection of an explosives-magazine. Hanmer Convalescent Home. —A meat-store and accommodation for laundresses have been provided. King Edward Barracks, Christchurch. —Portion of roof has been reconstructed, and an additional room built. Chain Hills (Otago). —Explosives-magazine and caretaker's residence were completed, i Central Battery, Dunedin. —Quarters for Military Police were provided. Kensington Drill-hall. —Orderly-room and store were built. Defence Stores, Wellington. —Substantial additions were carried to completion. Recruiting Office, Wellington. —Lavatory accommodation was provided in Clarkson's Buildings. Defence, Headquarters, Wellington. —New offices were completed. In addition, to those specially mentioned in. the foregoing report a, large number of minor works, comprising small buildings, additions, alterations, installation of lighting, water, and drainage services, have been carried out by petty contract, day labour, or the Department's own staff. Renovations, painting, and repairs to buildings throughout the Dominion owned by the Government have been attended to as required, and fittings and furniture supplied mostly from the Department's workshops in the principal centres. John Campbell, Government Architect-.