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larger municipal buildings on the present site, but there is a 

 strong feeling that this site is both inadequate in area and 

 awkward in regard to its plan. Other sites have been sug- 

 gested, amongst which are : — 1. The covered water-space 

 above the new St. Augustine Bridge. 2. St. Augustine's 

 Parade, opposite the new bridge. 3. The Corporation pro- 

 perty in Baldwin Street. Each of these sites has its advan- 

 tages and defects. The first offers a fine site if the ware- 

 houses on the Narrow Q,uay were removed, so as to give a 

 greater area, and open out St. Stephen's Church. The second 

 would form an imposing site, but would involve the purchase 

 of expensive property. The third is feasible as regards 

 cost of property as well as area, but the position is not so 

 central. I have thought it well to mention this briefly as 

 one of the contemplated works. The question has now been 

 remitted to a committee of the Town Council to inquire into 

 and report thereon. 



