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Taumarunui.—Six buildings were repaired and three renovated. Two cottages were built and seven cottages removed and re-erected in fresh locations. Tauranga. —The exterior of the Government offices at Rotorua was repainted. The Public Works store at Rotorua was enlarged. A separate small office was built at the Tauranga Government Buildings for the use of the Unemployment Board's certifying officer. In connection with the Native Land Development Scheme eighteen cottages, two wool-sheds, one sheep-dip, one store and implement shed were erected, three houses were repaired and renovated, and over a dozen houses altered and chimneys added. Oisborne.—Repairs and renovations were attended to at various buildings. Stratford. —Central heating was installed in the Government Buildings at Wanganui. The top story of the Government Life Building at Wanganui was removed, the building strengthened and completely renovated. Alterations and renovations were carried out to the Public Works Offices at Stratford. Napier.—New toilet accommodation was provided at the Public Works Office, Napier. Additions were made to the Manager's residence at the Smedley Estate, and renovations and repairs were attended to at the Public Trust Office, Napier. A small office was built at Wairoa for the Unemployment Board. Wellington.—A concrete store was erected at the Dominion Laboratory and the chimneys and parapets of the Sydney Street building were lowered. The hot-water installation was completed at the Public Works District office and the exterior painted. The second floor of Messrs. Hope Gibbons' building was fitted up for the Unemployment Board. A new building in reinforced concrete was erected at Palmerston North for the Hydro-electrical Branch. A benzine store was erected at the Government Printing Office and a contract was let for the removal of the parapets. The dome of the Public Trust Office was sheathed in copper. Renovations and repairs were effected to five buildings. A contract was let for the erection of the new building for the Government Life Insurance Department ; the site is excavated and the contractor is making good progress with the sinking of the foundation caissons. Nelson. —Extensions and rearrangements to the Public Works office were carried out. Alterations and repairs were made to two cottages for the State Forest Service at Golden Downs. Christchurch. —Additional accommodation was provided for the Unemployment Board. Renovations and repairs were carried out to three buildings, alterations were made to one building, and additions to one building. Dunedin. —Alterations were effected at one building and renovations and repairs were dealt with at three buildings. Oreymouth.—Additions were made to one building, electric light and power were installed in one building, and three buildings were renovated and repaired. Generally.—Decorations were put up on the occasions of the visit of the Duke of Gloucester and the King's Jubilee celebrations. John T. MAIK, A.R.1.8.A., Government Architect.

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