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 markets having to pass through the principal shopping centre, Queen Street, as was formerly the case.

The Contractors for both buildings were Messrs. Fletcher Bros., Ltd.

The City Council maintains three large swimming Baths at Ponsonby, Parnell and Hobson Street West, also small bathing sheds on the beaches at the foot of Sentinel Road, Ponsonby, and Victoria Avenue, Remuera.

The use of two Baths, formerly located at Albert Street and Customs Street West, was dispensed with, owing, in the former case to the lack of patronage and in the latter to make room for City improvements.

The following is a brief description of the three swimming Baths, which were designed by the City Engineer and erected under his supervision.

SHELLY BEACH SALT WATER BATH, PONSONBY, which is situated on the beach frontage of Point Erin Park, was erected at a cost of £6,500, and was opened on the 23rd November, 1912.

The swimming pool is 150ft. by 60ft., and is surrounded by heavy concrete retaining walls, the floor, which is sloped to form a deep and shallow end, being also of concrete. The water is brought directly from the sea through a valve in the wall.