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Department, was at the Observatory from March sth to 18th. Mr. 11. D. Thompson, Temporary Professional Assistant, was engaged in Observatory work from June 29tli to July 23rd. Mr. W. M. Jones was engaged at the Observatory from August 27th to November 6tli. Mr. A. G. C. Crust has assisted in the overtime at the Observatory. My thanks are tendered to the staff for efficient and loyal service. The duties at the Observatory are exacting, and are discharged every day of the year, including Sundays and Government holidays. On no occasion has any essential duty ever been neglected. C. E. Adams, Dominion Astronomer and Seismologist.

Dominion Observatory NEW ZEALAND SHOWING Approximate Earthquake Epicentres 1929