'An average area of 2.062 acres was tapped dally "throughout, the year from which a yield of 487 Ib, per sere was obtained. 'The tapping [system in vogue' continues "ona rotational basis whereby" two-thirds of the area is always. in tapping whilst the other one third is resting. 'This system has resulted In a steadily. increasing yield per acre and a rear strengthening of" the bark' renewal and Teserves not to mention a reduetion per pound in the cost of tapping.
Beyond the usual amount of Toot Aiseaze amongst the old rubber neither ess nor diseases gave any special trouble during the year" and" any [sporadic cases that "occurred were Promptly given the necessary wreat-
Speaking generally the gardens are free from noxious growths {in excellent order so that has retained its *pre slump" condition in spite of the drastic economies that have been enforced for several years past. The supply of labour was /ample for all requirements and Tam Blad to say that, thanks to the antimalarial" measures. that were con tinued, the health of the force was, excellent. All buildings and machin-Jory were given the necessary upkeep ind are reported to be in frst class Manufacture Costs new continuous sheeting battery, engine and dynamo were installed last September and, in order to reduce handling, loading ramps were Duilt at each outstation store and all latex is now brought to the central factory by motor truck. This new installation should materially reduce the cost of manufacture, in fact It already down by a quatter of a cent per pound, As T told you last year Mr. Me-Kenzie, who had managed Tebong £0 feMiciently for the past 21 years, rered at the and of June and T take this opportunity of thanking him again publicly for his loyal services good times and in bad ones and of wishing him long life, good health and every happiness in his retire.
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