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The Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria was active by the 1930s, engaging in industry management and lobbying.The Commercial Egg Producer's Association (CEPA) had branches in Bendigo, South Bendigo, Eaglehawk, Wedderburn, Murrabit and Euroa.CEPA Commercial Egg Producer's Association (Bendigo Region) correspondence, for the year 1981. This item includes the following documents: 8504.37a Legal Liabilities for Sporting Clubs and Community Groups. The document explains that clubs and groups can be held legally responsible for damages or injuries occurring during their activities.Liability may arise from negligence, breach of duty, or failure to provide a safe environment. Incorporation is recommended to limit personal liability of members and office bearers. Incorporated entities are treated as separate legal bodies.Insurance is emphasized as essential for managing risks, including public liability, personal accident, and property insurance. 8504.37b Commercial Egg Producers Co-op's submission regarding agricultural policy and support for family farmers in Victoria 8504.37c The document is a letter from the association secretary to the Victorian Egg Marketing Board, expressing concerns and suggestions after a recent meeting. 8504.37d To the Victorian Egg Board. Complaint About Reduced Purchases. The producer is concerned that Safeway Stores have significantly reduced their purchases of eggs from the Bendigo Crystal Egg Co., dropping from 80,000 dozen per week to about 40,000 dozen per week. 8504.37e Letter by the Secretary of the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria to Mr Milton Whiting, M.P. The Association opposes the extension of daylight saving time in Victoria and supports abandoning it altogether. The letter states that the Association's 800 members are unanimous in their opposition to extending daylight saving, and most favour ending it. 8504.37f Confirmation of Attendance: The Secretary, K. Fitzgibbon, confirms that 12 members from their organization will attend the Victorian Egg Marketing Board meeting scheduled for 19th November, 1981. 8504.37g The document is a letter from K. Fitzgibbon to Mr. J.R.A. McMillan, Secretary of the Federal Council of Poultry Farmers Associations of Australia, dated August 20, 1981. Payment of Subscription Fee: A cheque for $250.00 is enclosed as payment for the 1979-80 subscription fee. 8504.37h The document is a formal letter from the secretary addressed to Minister Tom Austin. The group thanks Minister Austin for meeting with four of its members at the St. Arnaud Knitting Mills. 8504.37i This document is a formal letter from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria requesting a meeting with Mr J. W. Bourchier, M.P., to discuss two main industry concerns. The Association is concerned about a rumour that export controls on oatmeal may be lifted on September 16. 8504.37j To the Minister of Agriculture:Acknowledgement of Minister's ResponseThe Association thanks the Minister for his letter and the meeting held on March 17, 1981. The Association is concerned that the price increase is only effective until the end of the year.They disagree with the stated figure of £500,000, suggesting that if this is accurate, egg pulp is being sold at too low a price. 8504.37k To the Minister of Agriculture recommends Mr. Donald Kirkwood Bain for a position on the Egg Marketing Board 8504.37l To the Committee of Enquiry into the NSW Egg Industry. The document is a letter from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria expressing support for various items. 8504.37m This document is a nomination letter submitted to the Minister of Agriculture, proposing candidates for the vacant Producer Member position on the Victorian Egg & Marketing Board. 8504.37n Formal apology letter sent by the Secretary of the Poultry Farmers Association of Australia:Apology for Delayed Response:The Secretary apologizes for not replying promptly to a notification regarding a recent Federal Council meeting. 8504.37o This document is a formal communication addressed to the Secretary (as addressed), transmitting several important items. 8504.37p This document is a formal letter from the Secretary of CEPA addressed to the Minister of Agriculture. A large meeting was held in Bendigo with delegates from several country districts (Harcourt, Murrabit, Wedderburn, Euroa, Bendigo).The group is concerned about proposed changes to the Victorian Egg Marketing Board, believing these changes are economically disadvantageous to country producers and decentralisation. 8504.37q This summary highlights the main points from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria Central Council half-yearly conference report from November 1981: 8504.37r Minutes from the 1981 Annual Meeting of the Commercial Egg Producers AssociationMeeting Details and AttendanceHeld at City Hall, Bendigo on June 22, 1981, with 21 members present from various districts. 8504.37s The document outlines the proceedings and resolutions from the Central Council's annual meeting regarding the egg industry. 8504.37t This document summarizes a special meeting of the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria (C.E.P.A.) held on July 13, 1981, focused on industry recommendations and regulatory issues. 8504.37u Key Points from the Special Meeting of the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria Central Council Meeting March 1981. 8505.37v This document is a formal response from the Victorian Egg Marketing Board addressing concerns from egg producers about packing material maintenance, reuse, and associated costs. It is to CEPA, Attention Mr M Jackman of Symons St Golden Square and addresses his two page hand written letter in Feb 1981 8505.37w Government of Victoria Department of Agriculture "Agnote" - Registration of agricultural chemicals and household insecticides March 1981 8505.37x The document from the Egg Marketing Board outlines additional charges and procedures for egg consignments handled by the Crystal Grading Floor 8505.37y The document outlines the agenda and minutes for the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria's central council and branch meetings held on November 19, 1981 8505.37z From the Crystal Egg Company informational letter regarding the new egg grading and pooling system: 8505.37aa Letter sent from the Victorian Egg Marketing Board circular. Effective April 20, 1981, the price of first quality Class B eggs is increased by 10¢ per dozen.This follows a previous reduction of 20¢ per dozen for Class B eggs after a Class A premium increase in February.Class A Premium Adjustment:The Class A premium is reduced from 30¢ to 20¢ per dozen, effective April 20, 1981.Prices for first quality Class A eggs remain unchanged.New Advance Prices (¢ per dozen). 8505.37ab From the Department of Agriculture Victoria's letter. The Department thanks C.E.P.A. members for reviewing and commenting on poultry training modules for the 1982 Farm Apprenticeship program at Bendigo Technical College.egg producer's information, correspondence, cepa, commercial egg producers' association