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Veterinarian's Residence, WallaceviUe. —Plans were prepared and tenders called for erection of this building. St. Helens Hospital, Wellington. —Levels and cross-sections of site for proposed building were taken. Plans of the building were subsequently prepared and a contract for erection of the building let in May. Fair progress had been made up to the end of the year. WallaceviUe Laboratory. — During the year an additional water-supply was brought in, and a destructor erected. Public WorJcs Store, Pipitea. —A new storage-shed with asphalt floor was erected. Parliamentary Buildings Grounds. —The fence-line on Charlotte and Molesworth Streets was set back, and trees and shrubs cleared away. Government Life Insurance Buildings, Wellington. —During the year extensive internal alterations to this building were carried out, principally owing to the installation of an electric elevator. Government Printing Office. —The steam-heating apparatus was completed, hydraulic and steam lifts repaired, a 500-volt electric motor installed, and additional lavatory accommodation provided. Old Parliamentary Buildings. —ln December a commencement was made with the work of reinstating the front portion of the building, and adding an attic story for the Valuation Department. Hot-water service and electric light were installed, and a new hot-water boiler fixed in basement. This work was nearly completed in June. Public Trust Office, Wellington. —A new strong-room has been built, and a safe-deposit room formed in the basement. Seddon Memorial. —A new iron railing with gates has been erected, and concrete paths laid. St. Helens Hospital, Ghristchurch.- —Plans for erection of this building have been prepared. Hermitage Accommodation-house, Mount Cook. —Foundations for a new hotel have been built. Otekaike School for Boys. —An order has been placed for an electrical tell-tale installation ; watersupply and drainage systems have been completed, and a contract was let in January for erection of the kitchen administrative block. This latter work is still in hand. The foregoing includes only new works of some importance and alterations and additions of an extensive character. A great many smaller works in the way of new buildings, additions, and alterations have also been carried out during the year, and ordinary maintenance, repair, and Government buildings has been attended to wherever necessary. I have, &c, John Campbell, The Hon. the Minister of Public Workj. Government Architect.

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