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Defence Department. Whangarei District. —Maintenance-work was carried out as required. Auckland District— At Hobsonville Aerodrome the installation of electric light and power service was completed during the year, and electric cookers and hot-water services were installed in all staff houses. At Waikato Camp a drainage system was installed at one staff cottage, and sundry repairs effected to magazines and laboratory. Eenovations were carried out to drill-halls at Rutland Street (Auckland), Hamilton, and Cambridge. Napier District.— Earthquake damage was made good at Napier, Woodville, and Hastings drillhalls and Napier Artillery Barracks. Wellington District.— Extensive alterations, to accommodate Headquarters Staff, were completed at Buckle Street Stores building. Renovations and general repairs were carried out at Fort Dorset and Trentham Camp. Nelson District. —Renovations and painting were carried out to the Nelson drill-hall. Christchurch District. —Alteratious and renovations were carried out to King Edward Barracks, and painting and repairs to Waimate drill-hall. Dunedin District. —Repairs and renovations were carried out to the drill-hall at Oamaru and to a cottage at Deborah Bay. Oreymouth District.—Repairs were carried out to drill-halls at Greymouth and Hokitika. John T. Maie, A.R.1.8.A., Government Architect.

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