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been placed on a suitable stand in the lower rooTjay 

 and have attracted mucli attention from visitors. 



'' The usual and varied work of the Museum 

 has been steadily carried on. This work in future 

 will be considerably facilitated by the acquisition 

 of a large building now on the premises of the 

 Museum. Possession has also been taken by per- 

 mission of the Government of the cottage formerly 

 the office of the Public Works Department. This 

 affords a very suitable residence for the Curator, 

 and its proximity to the Museum is in many 

 respects convenient. 



^' The number of visitors during the year was 

 10,970j being an increase of 2,072 on that of the 

 previoiis year.'' 



