On the recommendation of our Visiting agent, your Directors decided to avail themselves of the better market conditions, and embark on systematic scheme to improve the condition of the estate by the eral gallon of all sporadic patches of Ial-Jong and the planting of a cover crop of pueraria javanica: It is estimated that this work will be completed by the end of 1097.
You will note this, is reflected in the rubber estate working account by fan increase in the items weeding and cover plant upkeep. 600 acres of old rubber have been earmarked for replanting, and the ground is now being prepared for the replanting of 200 acres of same in 1038.
'The estate factory and. buildings have also engaged the attention of your board. A new Lister engine has been installed, and a' new six-in-one sheeting battery has been purchased and should now be in operation. These additions to our factory. will reduce the manufacturing cost; our previous "machinery had become Somewhat antiquated after many years of service and gave consider table trouble, A new colle line has been erected to replace one which had' outlived its term of usefulness, Dykes and drains are also receiving special attention from our estate manager, Mr. Welch, accompanied by Mr. Pinching our visiting agent, has recently visited the estate, and took the opportunity of discussing with the management and Mr, Pinching all matters connected with its general improvement. He reports that the estate generally gives the Impression fof being well eared for, and steady and good progress is being made towards getting the property and fae-tory. into first-class order.
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