Most of the Estate is either under grass or some green cover and wash is now a thing of the past; the dis-it pits was continued during considerable benefit from this form of cultivation. The estate is Practically free from disease and any eases that were noted were Promptly treated.
The labour position was much easier than during the previous year, a plentiful supply of coolies from India being available, and the health of the force was' comparatively satisfactory.
The bungalow that was built in 1920 for the assistant was adapted for the use of the manager, as his old bungalow was no longer habitable, and it now makes a very comfortable residence.
This year we shall have to build a new bungalow for the clerk, the cost of which is estimated at $2,000, his present house, which was erect ed 16 years ago, being on logs; we shall also have to replace two more of the coolie lines thi year, as good living quarters con. tribute largely towards keeping the labour force healthy and-contented.
Speaking generally, the estate is in a very satisfactory' condition, and T will conclude my remarks by recording our best thanks to Mr, Robertson, our manager, to Mr. Pinching, out technical advisor, and to Messrs. Kennedy, Burkill & Ca. Ltd., for the very efficient manner in which they have attended to the welfare of the estate.
That is all T have to say, gentlemen, but before formally proposing option of the report and ac-T shall be pleased to answer, of my ability, any ques tions that you may wish' to ask,
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