As regards the Sce Kee properties Joo acres. were out out and replanted during the year, 'The standard' of tapping is satisfactory and the rate bark consumption and bark re~ hewel are normal. The conservative {tapping system that has been in vogue for the past few years has greatly benefitted the health of the trees and the younger areas are reported to be in_ first class condition.
The supply of labour was barely suicient throughout the year and the coolies were apt to wander in search Jof higher wages or more congenial surroundings, "The average wages were 50.27 cents per day as compared with "44.29 cents last year. 'The Ihealth of the coolies, Tam glad to say, has been very good throughout the' year.
The cost of weeding averaged 32 jeents per acre per month as compared with 26 cents per acre last year. The estates are now free from lallang and. Jother rough growths and are under fa routine weeding roster. Green covers are being established where!
The motion was carried unanimously.
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