The renovated factory worked satisfactorily and economically during the period that the estate was in production. All buildings were maintained in a satisfactory state of repair and will now last for several years to come. Lastly we come to Redjodadi and Tjiboeloe -estates, the two properties in Java. The area in tapping at the commencement of the year was 850 acres but owing te the gradually increasing degree of restriction on the output of rubber this had been reduced by the end of the year to 337 acres. There was a certain amount of stripes canker in evidence during the year due to the warm damp climate but after the proper treatment was applied this disease was completely mastered. Root disease was also discovered in places and the proper remedies applied.
The chief trouble, however, was encountered from deer and wild cattle which caused considerable damage to the younger fields of rubber. We are handicapped in dealing with these pests as shooting is forbidden by law and we are consequently compelled to rely on somewhat inefficient watchmen to keep these animals in check. During the year 62 acres of the abandoned area was entirely recleared and replanted -and this area is now re
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