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Stratford.—Renovations and repairs were attended to at four buildings, and alterations and additions were made to four buildings Napier. Alterations were made to the Public Works Department's office, and miscellaneous renovations and repairs were undertaken. Wellington— The parapets and other dangerous ornaments on the Government Printing Office were removed to minimize earthquake risk. The foundations of the Government Life Insurance iiilding were completed, and the erection of the steel-work is well advanced. A new corrugated asbestos roof was laid on the Public Works Department Bulk Store to replace the fabric roofing which had perished. A new lavatory building was erected at the Unemployment Bureau Buckle Street e site for the new departmental buildings in Stout Street was cleared of all old buildings, and a contract was let for the foundations. After a considerable amount of excavation and underpinning had been done the contract was terminated on account of proposals for a larger building. New farm buildings were completed at the Wallaceville Laboratory. Renovations and repairs were carried out to a large number of police-stations, courthouses, post-offices, &c., also alterations to provide and improve office accommodation on account of expanding activities. A considerable increase of work has fallen to the Public Works Department's Workshops, and additions were made to the shops. Nelson. —Alterations, renovations, and repairs were attended to. Christchurch. Extensive additions and alterations were undertaken for the Unemployment Board and new quarters were provided for the Women's Employment Committee. Extensive rearrangements of accommodation were carried out for the various Departments in consequence of the occupation of the State -tire building. Repairs and renovations were dealt with at five buildings. Dunedin. A new office was built for the Public Works Department at Alexandra, and renovations and repairs were attended to. Greymouth.—Five offices were fitted up for the Labour Department, Renovations and repairs were carried out to six buildings. Generally.—Work in connection with the fitting-up of polling-booths for the General Election was attended to. Drapmgs, at short notice, were put up on account of the death of the late King and arrangements made in connection with the proclamation of the new Monarch. John T. MAIE, A.R.1.8.A., Government Architect.

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