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(I. TRADE*
Gwadur obtains its main imports from Karachi, and thoso
arc augmontod to a certain extent by supplies from Mokran. Tho
chief export is dried fish to Ceylon. Figures of imports and
exports aro included in thoso for Muscat.
7. WAR WATCHING.
* A coast watching patrol of one Jemadar and 8 men continued
during the year. They cover the coast from Sur to Pishkan.

COr.fMUNI CATIONS.
The wireless station at Gwadur, which was established by
H.Q. Sind District for coast watching pm'poscs, was closed down
in November as it is now considered that the civil line is
reliable.
POSTS AND TELEGRAPHS.

There have been no changes in the post system throughout
the year. Interruptions in the telegraph line v;crc frequent
but the line was satisfactorily repaired during the year.
II. LOCUST OPERATIONS.

The Baluchistan Locust Department have, a Locust Assistant
stationed at Gwadur and the British Agent acts as Tahsil Locust
Officer.
In April a wave of locust infiltrated into Gwadur and
population rose to a maximum of 9,600 locusts per square mile
in some areas.
III. SMALLPOX.

There was an outbreak of smallpox in epidemic form during
the year which resulted in 491 cases and 145 deaths.
There was also an outbreak of smallpox at Pishkan and Sur
which resulted in 150 and 16 eases with 5* and one deaths
respectively.

X. AIR FACILITIES.
The Aerodrome remained unserviceable during the year.
I
SKIPPING.

The trade with India continued to be carried on by dhow
as no steamer of the British India steam Navigation called
at Gwadur.

Political Agent, Muscat.