The whole estate is reported to be in good order and weeding and cultivation have been done rapidly and cheaply by the tractor. Some of the buildings ave in need of repair and certain alterations to the factory and smoke house are necessary and are being attended to.
The manager in winding up his annual report says: "The es has every possibility of proving itself the equal of other estates Burma; the situation, as well the unlimited supply of local labour that exists at present should help in reducing costs conclusion, Gentlemen, 1 would like to express our thank to Mr. Norris for the manner in which he the unpleasant task of taking over the estate under the conditions that existed and of putting matters into proper running order and also ty Messrs, Stuart Smith and Allan for the great trouble they were put to over preparing the cases. against Mr. Palmgren in addition to their ordinary duties.
That is all T have to say, Gentlemen, and I must thank you for having listened to me so patiently.
If any shareholder "has any' question to ask before I formally propose the adoption of the report and accounts, T shall be glad to anewer to the best of: my ability.
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