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 it has now been transformed into a delightful reserve, laid out in lawns and flower beds and planted with trees, palms and shrubs (native and exotic).

An additional attraction was provided to the Park grounds in the form of a children's playing area, where swings, rockabyes, Roman rings, ladders, sand pit and wading pool were placed for the enjoyment and pleasure of young boys and girls.

The Park was opened on January 28th, 1915, by Mr. C. J. Parr, C.M.G., Mayor.

Mr. Myers further displayed his interest in the children of the City by erecting at his own cost an ideal Kindergarten, which was formally opened by the Governor, Lord Liverpool, on November 15th, 1916.

This area is situated on the western side of Gladstone Road. It was vested in the City Council in 1914, but has not yet been developed as a Park area.

The Mount Hobson Domain is one of the numerous extinct volcanic cones which abound on the isthmus; from it splendid views of the harbour can be obtained. It was vested in the City Council, in 1915, subsequent to the amalgamation of Remuera with Auckland. In 1921, 13 acres adjoining this Reserve were transferred to the Corporation by agreement with the Dilworth Trustees.