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main supply to buildings. New villas were furnished, and extra lights installed. General maintenance, repairs, and renovations were undertaken. Sunny side.—The verandas of the reception home (female) and annex ward were fitted with " Whitney " windows, thereby increasing the sleeping accommodation. A scullery was erected on the female side of the dining hall. General maintenance, repairs, and renovations were undertaken. Seacliff. —The old kitchen block was converted into accommodation for patients. Workshop, &c., was Alterations, renovations, and repairs were carried out. Waitati. —Repairs and maintenance generally were carried out. Hokitika. —A new villa in wood was completed during the year and furniture and fittings for same supplied. Electric lighting services were installed at the farm buildings and a new hay store erected. Water service pipes were extended and additional fire hydrants installed. Education Department. Whangarei District. —Renovations and repairs were effected to six Native schools. Auckland District. —An additional story was erected on the Seddon Memorial Technical College to provide cloak-rooms, &c., and electrical services rearranged for domestic cooking by electricity. The Parawera Native school, teacher's residence, and outbuildings were removed to a new site, reconditioned, and renovated. The damage caused by fire to the receiving-home, Hamilton, has been rectified. General maintenance work was also effected. Taumarunui District. —Minor repairs were effected at Otukou Native School. Tauranga District. —At Ruatoki West (now named Tawera) the new Native school and residence were completed. A new class-room and shelter-shed were provided at Te Whaiti Native school, and existing buildings were repaired and renovated. Repairs and renovations were effected to thirteen Native schools and residences, &c. Gisborne District. —An emergency stairway to the first floor of the Gisborne High School was erected ; also general repairs and renovations were effected. New residences were erected in connection with Native schools at Waiomatatini and Tokomaru Bay. Renovations and repairs were effected at three Native schools which included reconstruction of the chimneys. Stratford District. —At the Wanganui Technical College a hostel was erected in reinforced concrete and brick. Minor repairs and renovations were effected at two Native schools Wanganui River. Napier District.—Extensive reconstruction and restoration of the Boys' High School, Napier, is approaching completion, and new workshops are being erected in the grounds. At the Girls' High School, Napier, new wooden class-rooms are being erected on the old foundations. Hastings High School has been completely reconditioned and additional class-rooms and a workshop have been erected in timber. Repairs were effected at two Native schools. Maintenance was attended to at Greenmeadows Receiving-home. Wellington District. —New class-rooms, including workshops, and art and cooking rooms were erected at Feilding Technical High School. The Palmerston North Technical School and the Wairarapa High School were strengthened against earthquake risk. A new workshop was erected at Petone Technical School. Nelson District. —New class-rooms were erected at Nelson Girls' College. At Nelson Boys' College the old building was reconditioned. Alterations, renovations, and repairs were effected at three other schools. Christchurch District.—Extensive alterations were made to Ashburton High School and Hostel, and a new teachers' room and girls' cloak-room erected. Renovations and repairs were effected to five other buildings. Dunedin District. —Repairs were effected at two homes. Greymouth District.—Assistance was given to the Nelson Education Board in strengthening the Westport State School as a result of earthquake damage. Health Department. Auckland District.—Extensive remodelling and renovation of the nurses' quarters, Lister House, at the St. Helen's Hospital were carried out, the additional accommodation thus gained enabling the release of the rented cottage at No. 25, Pitt Street. Gisborne District. —Maintenance repairs were effected at St. Helen's Hospital. Napier District. —At Wairoa Hospital a new nurses' home was commenced. Wellington District.—Renovations and improvements were effected at Otaki Sanatorium. Christchurch District.—Repairs and renovations were effected to St. Helen's Hospital, Christchurch. Dunedin District. —Sundry alterations and repairs were effected at St. Helen's Hospital, Dunedin. Defence Department. Auckland District.—General repairs were Effected to six drill-halls and camps. At three buildings the electric light system was brought up to the Boa.rd's requirements. Gisborne District.—A fence was erected on the Garrison Hall section. Napier District.—Maintenance work at Napier and Hastings drill-halls was attended to. Nelson District.—Minor repairs were effected at Blenheim. Christchurch District.—A heating-system was installed in the stores hangar at Wigram Aerodrome ; in addition, small maintenance repairs were effected here and also at King Edward Barracks. Dunedin District.—Repairs were effected at St. Clair Magazine and to Kensington Hall. Greymouth District. —Maintenance repairs were carried out to three drill-halls.

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