As regards estate matters 1 will deal with those of Kroewoek, the original estate, first, The area that was re-Planted the year before last with specially selected Budgratts is reported to be making very satisfactory Progress and the gardens generally fare reported (0 be free from lallan and other noxious growths and are under a thick cover of nitrogenous Teyumes which have a very beneficial effect by increasing the fertility of the soil." All Buildings and Machinery were given the necessary upkeep and fre in. good state of repair.
Pests and diseases gave no parti cular trouble during the year and Sich cases as Were discovered were promptly dealt with. Sulphur dust-{ngs Was carried out, as a preventative against Oidium Mildew, but the al lack of this disease was again much milder that in previous years.
The supply of labour was suMicient for all requirements and the health of the force, Tram glad to say, was satisfactory.
Speaking Kenerally this estate is in first class condition and everything is running smoothly which leaves very ttle for me to comment upon
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