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The wood-working machinery was installed in the P. W. Department to enable it to be put to
greater use than previously possible.
Transport Department.—During the year this department carried out the repair and servic­
ing of all Government vehicles, 53 in number. A new foreman was engaged and further reorganization
will take place in the coming year.
The question of spares is highly important and serious consideration will be given to the future
purchase of Vehicles from Agents who carry good stocks.
Water Scheme.—Messrs. Holloway Bros., the contractors, had practically completed the
scheme by the end of the year. Pumping tests were made on the three electrically driven pumps
installed and these proved satisfactory, each machine giving an average of over 16,000 gallons per hour.
Staff.—It is anticipated that during the coming year there will be engaged sufficient skilled
staff to enable the department to improve the efficiency of the plant and to carry out a complete
re-arrangement of transmission and distribution mains so that normal voltage can be maintained to all
consumers and losses reduced to a minimum.

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