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 1980. This item includes the following documents: 8504.36a The document records the minutes of a special C.E.P.A. meeting focused on standards for egg yolk color and quality 8504.36b The document records the minutes of a 1980 executive meeting of the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria, highlighting several key industry updates and actions 8504.36c This summary highlights the main points from the Central Council of the IAL Egg Producers Association of Victoria's half-yearly conference held in November 1980 8504.36d Draft letter to CEPA which reflects the Board's responses to cost pressures, pricing policies, surplus management, and industry financial adjustments. 8504.36e The Egg Producers' Association of Victoria held its annual conference at City Hall, Bendigo on June 20, 1980. Minutes. 8504.36f The document is a formal correspondence from the Department of the Premier and Cabinet in Victoria, addressed to the Secretary of the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria. The letter acknowledges receipt of a recent communication regarding the egg industry. 8504.36g Half-yearly conference at City Hall, Bendigo, Nov 1980 Minutes 8504.36h The document outlines the agenda and resolutions for the Central Council's annual conference held in Bendigo on June 20, 1980. 8504.36i This document is a letter addressed to the Secretary of the Victorian Egg Marketing Board, dated June 30, 1980. The Association urges the Board to review the standards for B Quality eggs. 8504.36j This document is a formal letter from an association to the Victorian Marketing Board, highlighting the following key points:Immediate Notification Request:The association requests that egg producers be notified right away if there is any deviation from the correct yolk color in their eggs supplied for grading.Concern About Delays:The letter emphasizes that since eggs are now tested in Melbourne, any delay in notification (due to the time taken for testing and communication) can result in financial losses for producers.Purpose:The main goal is to prevent unnecessary financial loss by ensuring timely communication about quality issues.This summary captures the association's concern for prompt feed. 8504.36k This document is a formal letter dated June 30, 1980, addressed to a former member of the Eaglehawk Branch of the C.P.A. The Eaglehawk Branch of the C.P.A. has been dissolved or is no longer active.Remaining members who wish to continue as cooperative (Co-op) members must apply to join either the Bendigo or South Bendigo Branch. 8504.36l This document is a nomination letter listing candidates for a producer representative position on the Victorian Egg Marketing Board. 8504.36m This document is a formal letter from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria, dated April 15, 1980, addressed to Mrs. E. Barbian, secretary of a marketing inquiry at the Department of Agriculture. The letter accompanies a written submission from the Association for the Inquiry into the Victorian Egg Industry Stabilisation Scheme. 8504.36n The document is a formal application from the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria, requesting permission to make a deputation to the Egg Marketing Inquiry. The Association seeks to present an oral submission to the Egg Marketing Inquiry.The submission will address two main topics: The Victorian egg industry stabilisation scheme.The future role, structure, and operations of the Victorian Egg Marketing Board. 8504.36o Notice of meetings to the Federal Council of Poultry Farmers 8504.36p The Department of Agriculture, Victoria, is addressing groups, clubs, and associations that use their conference rooms. 8504.36q The document from the Department of Agriculture provides information for poultry farmers in Victoria regarding the use of yolk colour additives. 8504.36r Character Reference handwritten from Frank Johnston California Gully 8504.36s Character Reference typed from D G Nugent Accountant Mitchell Street ANZ Bank 8504.36t Character Reference typed from J W Bowe 8504.36u Character Reference handwritten from W Kelly 8504.36v Character Reference for membership typed from Bendigo branch of the State Bank 8504.36w Character Reference typed from the Commercial Bank of Australia Mitchell Street Bendigo 8504.36x Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria meeting agenda and resolutions for theAnnual Conference DetailsHeld at City Hall, Bendigo on June 20, 1980. 8504.36y Character Reference handwritten from P R Wicks 8504.36z From CEPA to Mrs E E Bunn, Eaglehawk, Reminder of Membership Requirements. To remain a shareholder in the Commercial Egg Producers' Association Co-operative, individuals must be members of a branch of the Commercial Egg Producers Association. 8504.36aa Character Reference handwritten from Ray V Pratt 8504.36ab Character Reference handwritten from G W Rashleigh 8504.36ac To the Minister of Agriculture expressing concerns over shotages of meatmeal and rising wheat prices 8504.36ad Here are the key points from the letter sent by the South Bendigo branch of the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria to the Victorian Egg Marketing Board:Rising Feed Costs and Egg ReturnsMembers are concerned about increasing feed prices and believe egg returns should rise to offset these costs.Grading ChargesThe branch opposes the proposed increase in grading charges for eggs in cases. 8504.36ae Key points from the Victorian Egg Marketing Board's letter addressing industry concerns 8504.36af Receipt for lunch orders bought from NF and GJ Garland, High Street Kangaroo Flat Dec 1980 8504.36ag Three pages of The Egg Industry Stabilization (Amendment) Act 1980 which introduced several key changes to the original Egg Industry Stabilization Act 1973 in Victoria, Australia 8504.36ah The Egg Producer, Monthly Journal of the Victorian Egg Marketing Board, Oct 1980egg producer's information, correspondence, cepa, commercial egg producers' association