Samoan Plantations—A
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War Casualty
From Our Own Correspondent
Apia, Feb. 15.
rnHE Samoan plantation industry, with X its main products, copra, cocoa and bananas, has, during the past ypar or so, been working under great handi caps—due mainly to the shortage of plantation labour, which had been diverted to war work.
Though there is now ample labour available, the plantations have been neglected and it will take a considerable time to clean and replant plantation areas.
Trade in the Territory has dropped very considerably of late months and conse quently a number of trading stations, stores, bakeries, restaurants and enter tainment places may have to close down.