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In July and August 6warms increased. Hand pickings
amounted to botv/oen 4660 - 6000 per squaro mile, tend Jfpccial
arrangements had to be mado by the Government of India, and
His Highness the Sultan gave his permission for the uuo of
Soviet aircraft based at Jiwani and Indian troops. The civil
population also assisted, receiving from 2-4 annas per
100 locusts picked.
VIII. SMALL POX.

No small pox was reportod during the year under report.
DC. AIR FACILITIES.
The aerodrome, originally built for Imperial Airways,
is now unserviceable.

I. SHIPPING.
The British India Steam Navigation Company's service
has entirely ceased and trade with India is carried by dhow.

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