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the Department's Superintending Engineer proceeded to Pakawau, examined the place, made full inquiries into the position, and reported upon the same. Little Wanganui Wharf. —Plans for a small extension of this wharf have been prepared. Karamea Training-null, —The second contract for the erection of an extension of this wall has been completed. A third contract has been let for a further extension, and the work is now in hand. Godley Head Lighthouse, —Access-road from the Lyttelton Sunnier Road has been examined and reported on with a view of putting it in good order. Moeraki. —The beaches along this part of the coast have been examined, and a report prepared as to the advisability of allowing the removal of shingle. DEFENCES. Several minor works in connection with defences have been carried out in Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin. CONTRACTS. A complete schedule, of contracts entered into during the year for the construction of works, and also for the supplies of material and the performance of various services, is •>iven in Appendix C. [ have, &c, R. w. Holmes, M.lnst.C.E., The Hon. the Minister of Public Works. Engineer-in-Chief.