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Police-stations. II uipn. A station in wood was erected by contract. Dargaville. —.Additions and repairs were carried out by day labour. Hamilton East. —An office was built, and additions to lock-up, stables, and outbuildings carried out by day labour. Maungaturoto. —The erection of a residence was undertaken by day labour, and the work is well in hand. Morrinsville. An office, cells, and stable were erected during the year. Mount Eden. A new station was elected under contract early in the year. I'uruell. —A new residence, office, and cells were commenced, and the work is well in hand. Ponsonby. Plans have been prepared for new barracks to be erected at Ponsonbv. Remuera.— Additions, consisting of an office, lock-up. and outbuildings, were carried out by day labour. Richmond. A building was purcnased and converted into a police residence with (tells. Te Kuiti.- A residence, with office and cells, was erected during the year. Warkworth. —Plans were prepared and tenders invited for the erection of a residence and lock-up. Wellsford. —A station, consisting of residence, with office, lock-up, and stables, was erected under conl ract. Katikati. Additions and repairs are approaching completion. Waitara. —A building was purchased and renovated, and a lock-up provided. Taumarunui. A residence, lock-up, and office have been erected. Napier. —A residence for the Police Inspector was completed. Mount Cook Depot. Wellington.- Additions commenced las! year were completed. Newtown Training Depot. —Additions (in brick) commenced last year were completed. Otaki. A residence, with office, was erected. Kaikoura. —A contract was let for additions and alterations. Murchison. —The erection of a police-station is in progress under contract. Wakefield. A new station is being erected. Blackwater. —A two-cell lock-up was erected. Runanga. —An office in wood was erected and opened. Ashburton. —Offices and single men's quarters are being built. New Brighton. A sergeant's residence has been erected. Rangiora. A sergeant's residence has been erected and the old building renovated. Sumner. -An office lias been provided. Temuka. —The erection of a constable's residence is in progress. Duntroon. —A new lock-up was erected. Gaoi.s. Mount Eden Goal.—The west wing, consisting of three stories, was completed, and the erection of the south wing commenced. The work is being done by prison labour, with the assistance of expert tradesmen. Gisborne. —The election of the building was completed during the year. Timaru. -Additions are being made for the accommodation of the Gaoler, and a new police gaol built in the station-yard. Invercargill. —The main building has been completed, also a combined chapel and schoolroom. Erection of warders' quarters and hospital accommodation are now in progress by prison labour. COURTHOUSES. Magistrate's Court, Auckland.—A contract was let in November for the erection of a new Courthouse in brick and stone, and the building is approaching completion. Hamilton, —A law library and prisoners' cells (in brick) were added during the year, and some renovations carried out. Auckland. — A strong-room lor the Deeds Office was provided at the existing Courthouse. Opotiki. Additions were carried out by day labour. New Plymouth. — Extensive additions and repairs were carried out. Hastings. —An addition of two rooms was made to the building. Masterton.—A new building in brick and stone was erected and equipped. The old building is being altered and repaired. Takaka.—A contract lor the erection of a Courthouse was let, and the work is in progress. Greymouth. — The erection of a new building in brick and stone is approaching completion. Christchurch. The Supreme Court offices and caretaker's quarters were altered and enlarged. Cheviot. —A Courthouse was erected and opened. Methven. —A contract has been let for the erection of a wooden buildiim. Tapanui. —Repairs and renovations were carried out under contract. The foregoing report mentions only new works of some importance, and alterations and additions of a more or less extensive nature. A large number of minor works, consisting of new buildings, additions, and alterations, have also been carried out, principally under petty contracts, and the ordinary maintenance, repair, and repainting of buildings throughout the Dominion owned by the Government has been attended to as usual. \ have, &c, John Campbell, F.R.1.8.A., The Hon. the Minister of Public Works. Government Architect,