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For the Public Trust Department eight advertising-posters were fixed in various Government buildings. Three window-sashes were made for the temporary building. Furniture was provided for the Inspector's office, and six typewriter silencers were made and supplied. New runners for the stairs were purchased and put in position. Several minor repairs were attended to. New offices were located for the Prices Tribunal Committee, and completely furnished. The installation of electric lighting in St. Helens Hospital was completed, and the interior of the building was renovated. A large hut with dining-room, kitchen, and twenty-two cubicles and other outbuildings were erected for housing soldiers employed at the Avonhead Demonstration Farm. Several buildings, laying-houses, and poultry-runs were built. Additional tanks, pump, and electric motor were provided to augment the water-supply. An apiary-house was also erected. A new drainage-system was provided and some repair work attended to at the Amberley Stock Inspector's residence. The erection of a new building has been commenced in Carlyle Street for, the use of the Customs Examiners. A quantity of new furniture was supplied to the Lands and Survey Department. Alterations were carried out in the Lands and Deeds Office, and additional furniture and fittings supplied. The five rooms occupied by the Crown Lands Office were thoroughly renovated. Extensive alterations were carried out in the Land Transfer Office, which was renovated, and the necessary fittings supplied. Electric light was installed through the building, an outside stairway erected, and several other alterations effected. Ashburton. —The Crown Lands Ranger was supplied with several items of furniture. Shelving was erected, and gas fittings attended to. Timaru. —Two new desks, file-cupboard, and counter were supplied to the Lands and Survey Department, the office thoroughly renovated, and electric light installed. An office was fitted out for the Housing Inspector, signboard provided, and counter repaired for general office. Sydenham. —Public Trust Office was supplied with furniture and fittings. Leeston- -Four chairs were provided for Public Trust Department. Rakaia. —Office furniture was supplied. Dunedin. —Fittings, &c, were supplied for Customs Inspector's office. Rooms 20, 21, and 23 to 2G of Government Life Insurance Buildings were renovated. Electric lighting was installed in Dominion Chambers, and rooms for Industries and Commerce Department renovated ; a new rope was supplied for elevator, and shops renovated. Furnishings and fittings were supplied to Industries and Commerce and various other Departments. A new fence was erected round the Public Works new storeyard. Repairs were effected to St. Helens Hospital and a sterilizing plant was installed. Balclutha. —Repairs to stable, coachhouse, gates, &c, at the Field Inspector's residence, including asphalting and gravelling, were completed. Jnvercargill. —A storeroom was erected at St. Helens Hospital. Post-offices. Aioanui. —The staff quarters in this building were repaired, and assistance was given towards a recreation-ground Broadwood. —General repairs were carried out, and additional conveniences provided. Kaikohe. —This building has been repainted. Kaeo. —An additional room was provided and furnished. Kawakawa. —The building has been painted and renovated, and a Wizard system installed. Kaitaia. —Additions have been made to the private-box lobby, and further boxes provided. Kanio. —New tanks, &c, have been erected. Kohukohu. —A new lighting-system has been installed, and general repair work carried out. Manganui. —A contract has been let and completed for painting and renovating the post-office and private quarters throughout. Ohaeawai. —A new lighting-system has been installed, and the building painted. Russell. —The private quarters were painted and renovated. Rawene. —The building has been repainted throughout, and a new lighting-system has been installed. Waipu. —The building has been repainted. Auckland Chief Post-office. —The main roof has been covered with Nouchatel asphalt. Alterations have been effected to stamp-rotunda, and those in connection with the Money-order Branch are in hand. Wellesley Street, Auckland. —Light-area has been covered and basement drained. Shelving and alterations have been effected in the basement. Elliot Street, Auckland. —Office fittings have been removed, offices renovated, new plate glass provided, and building handed over to owner. Newton. —Lamson wire-carrier has been installed, and interior of office painted. Henderson. —A contract has been let for the erection of a new building, and a start has been made with the work. Devonfort Automatic Exchange. —The brickwork has been completed and the roof is on. Sashes are fixed, and the building ready for plastering. Takapuna Automatic Exchange. —The erection of the new building is well in hand. Onehunga Automatic Exchange. —The erection of this building is also well in hand. Manurewa. —A new building in brick has been erected by contract. Fittings have been made and supplied by the Department. Hikutaia. —Plans were prepared for a new post-office, and tenders invited, but as no offers were received the work is at present in abeyance.

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