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connected the three blocks were used as supplementary entrances (see right column, elevation detail).  They were also open to the elements.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Link between blocks B and C, west elevation, 2018 (centre) and 1926 (below)
                            Today, the links are enclosed with a variety of treatments, including glazing and brick spandrel panels to the west elevation and sections of solid masonry to the east elevation.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Link between blocks A and B, east elevation
                            The link elements remain in use as secondary entrances.
                            As is the case throughout the building balcony railings to Level 1 have been removed.
D Block                     D Block (1944) is intact at built.  Unlike the 1926/27 blocks, verandahs and balconies were not a part of D Block and its footprint (comparable to A Block) has never been extended.
                            As is the case throughout the building, steel-framed windows have been replaced with aluminium frames throughout (1980s).
                            The gradient of the land to the south-west of D Block was modified (raised) in the 1980s, associated with the construction of the slip road to State Circle.
East (rear) elevation       The east elevation has been subject to incremental change over time, notably as associated with the link elements (see also discussion above).  These changes generally relate to the operation of the east elevation as the rear (or service) elevation.
                            In terms of loss of fabric, the history of the east elevation is comparable to the west elevation, with the principal change being the replacement of the recessed loggia with a three-level infill projecting from the main building line.

Table 3 Original elements and fabric to West Block interior
Original element/fabric                                           Comment                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Photographs
North-south axis                                                  The axis (or spine) links the four blocks over all levels.  Evidence of original details and decorative treatments is negligible.
B Block staircases                                                The two original staircases in B Block include their original moulded timber handrails and balustrades.  The raised brass handrails fixed with brackets may date to the 1980s.
Strong rooms                                                      Four strong rooms were provided within B Block in 1926/27.  They survive, including fire resistant steel doors, door furniture and the manufacturer's label (Ajax Manufacturing Company Ltd, Sydney).
                                                                  The strong rooms provide an insight into the building's original use, whereby official functions required security.
Original timber ceiling panels                                    Original (or early) timber ceiling panels survive above dropped ceilings in some sections of the building, including the west side of the ground floor of B Block (pictured).  It is possible that the use of timber ceiling panels denotes an eminent use or occupant of these spaces.
Timber columns and beams to levels 1 and 2 of A, B and C Blocks   The upper levels are timber post and beam, with timber floor boards.  The extensive use of timber