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for himself, and of lines for the coolies ; these 

 to be of a " pukka " (complete or permanent) 

 character, and to supersede the rude, temporary 

 structures which have probably been in use up to 

 that time. 



Permanent buildings are really more economical 

 in the end than temporary ones, the latter re- 

 quiring constant repairs and renovation, and thus 

 involving considerable outlay year after year. 



A " Bungalow " is said to be strictly defined as 

 a dwelling such as Europeans usually occupy, of 

 one storey, and provided with a verandah. This, 

 in fact, is just the sort of house the planter requires. 

 Of course, however, it may be constructed of 

 various materials and in different styles, and as it 

 is a comparatively costly undertaking, and closely 

 concerns the health and comfort of the superinten- 

 dent, the plans and estimates should be carefully 

 gone into beforehand. 



The walls may be either of stone and mortar, 

 bricks and .mortar, pr of bricks or stone with 

 mud (the bricks being either burnt or sun-dried) ; 

 or of wattle and daub ; of laterite and mortar, 

 or of wooden boards. 



The strongest houses are, of course, those made 

 of stone and mortar ; but then they are also the 

 most expensive and tedious to erect, involving 

 usually a great outlay for collecting and carrying 



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