The Standard Production Allo ance for 1938 has been assessed 174.940 Ibs, which is a reduction of 57.080 ths. fis compared with that for 1937 but it is not intended to appeut ayainst this assessment since. it ix largely accounted for by the reduced allowance for the area cut out aiid represents fairly the producti oily of the estate in ion.
The labour position throughout the "year and pleased to be able to health conditions were satistactors, The gardens are reported tw. be free from lallang and other noxious growths and ace under a cover of Tow indigenous bush growths which help to retain the moisture in the soil and improve its tilth.
Root disease was present, as is the case on all old "properties and 147 trees were removed from the gardens during the year from this cause.
'The machinery and buildings. were given the necessary upkeep and are Feported to be in a reasonably satisfactory condition. "It is possible that the Government Authorities may' in sist on the rebuilding of all old type Coolie Lines in the near future and for this reason as little money as buildings. possible is being spent on these old
Speaking generally the estate continues 10 be up kept in good condition and the incidence of posts and diseases is no greater than normal In conclusion T must take advan age of this opportunity to express very wet us ote mana Sale Nee adopicd and pasted. Prop 'Welch and' Seconded by sed by Me aihele ana Besonded by Me LO. 1 Movopotdd bs
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