The cost of manufacture again showed a reduction from.36 to 31 of a cent per pound. The supply of labour was ample for all requirements and the health of the force was generally satisfactory. The gardens are reported to be free from lallang and other noxious growths and under a cover of leguminous plants. Neither pests nor diseases gave any real trouble and such cases as were met with yielded readily to treatment. All buildings and machinery were given the necessary upkeep and are reported to be in good serviceable condition.
will, however, be necessary to improve the accommodation for the coolies in the near future, As regards Taiping estate an area of 7% acres of fairly well grown rubber was reclaimed from the abandoned area during the year, with the result that the standard production allowance was increased by 1,640 lbs., but apart from. this there was no change in the planted area. The estate was in tapping for 7 months during which period an average area of 234 acres was in bearing, the output being at the rate of 452 lbs. per acre tapped per annum. The rate of bark consumption was normal and the rate of bark renewal satisfactory.
The supply of Labour was sufficient for all requirements and the health of the coolies was, on the whole, satisfactory although the increase in the labour force made the hospital ənd sanitation expenses considerably higher. Weeding cost 35 cents per acre per month as compared with 25 cents last year and the estate is now reported to be free from lallang and other rough growths. Root disease
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