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Administrative record - Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria (CEPA) Central Council Correspondence, 1983
... The meeting focuses on maximizing profits through the production of larger eggs and addresses key industry topics
8504.39aak Notice of CEPA Annual Meeting May 1983
8504.39aal This document is a circular from the Victorian Egg Marketing Board, dated June 3, 1983, discussing dockage costs and egg transport logistics for the 1982/83 period.
8504.39aam The document is a formal statement by the directors of the Commercial Egg Producers' Association Co-operative Limited regarding the financial year ending March 31, 1983
8504.39aan Minutes of the CEPA Annual Conference 17 June 1983
8504.39aao This document is a formal letter from The Federation Insurance Limited to policyholders, outlining important amendments to the Workers' Compensation Act and the resulting responsibilities for employers.
8504.39aap Egg Farmer of Victoria four page newsletter June 1983
8504.39aaq Hand Written Letter to the Victorian Egg Marketing Board titled "Dockage Discussion Paper" from Joan Heard, Secretary CEPA
8504.39aar 11 pages The document proposes legislative reforms to consolidate and modernize the regulation of Victoria's poultry and egg industries. ...The meeting focuses on maximizing profits through the production of larger eggs and addresses key industry topics
8504.39aak Notice of CEPA Annual Meeting May 1983
8504.39aal This document is a circular from the Victorian Egg Marketing Board, dated June 3, 1983, discussing dockage costs and egg transport logistics for the 1982/83 period.
8504.39aam The document is a formal statement by the directors of the Commercial Egg Producers' Association Co-operative Limited regarding the financial year ending March 31, 1983
8504.39aan Minutes of the CEPA Annual Conference 17 June 1983
8504.39aao This document is a formal letter from The Federation Insurance Limited to policyholders, outlining important amendments to the Workers' Compensation Act and the resulting responsibilities for employers.
8504.39aap Egg Farmer of Victoria four page newsletter June 1983
8504.39aaq Hand Written Letter to the Victorian Egg Marketing Board titled "Dockage Discussion Paper" from Joan Heard, Secretary CEPA
8504.39aar 11 pages The document proposes legislative reforms to consolidate and modernize the regulation of Victoria's poultry and egg industries. ...
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 1983. This item includes the following documents:
8504.39a The Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria contacted the office of David Kennedy, M.L.A., regarding eggs purchased by VicRail.
8504.39b From David Kennedy MLA to CEPA re representation.
8504.39c This letter from the Minister of Agriculture to the Secretary of the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria addresses the following key points:Acknowledgement of Correspondence:The Minister thanks the Association for their letter regarding the Discussion Paper on the proposed Egg Industry Stabilization Bill.
8504.39d This formal letter from the Minister of Agriculture communicates the following: The Governor in Council has officially appointed the Chairman, Deputy Chairman, and two additional Members to the Victorian Egg Marketing Board.The appointments are for various terms of office.The letter follows up on earlier communications regarding these appointments. A statement detailing the specifics of the appointments is included with the letter.
8504.39e From the Minister of Agriculture - outlines the upcoming Victorian Egg Marketing Board's appointment process and communication regarding the Chairman's position.
8504.39f This document is a formal letter from the Minister of Agriculture requesting nominations for qualified producers to be appointed to the Victorian Egg Marketing Board. Expiration of Current Terms:The terms of Mr. P. J. Carter and Mr. D. J. Foster as producer members will expire on 30 June 1983.
8504.39g The Victorian Egg Marketing Board shared a report on an experimental trial conducted in Gippsland focusing on Brown Eggs, with plans to discuss findings with producer organizations soon
8504.39h This document is a formal invitation from the Victorian Egg Marketing Board to representatives of the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria. The Board requests a meeting to discuss several important industry issues: Egg Pricing and Cost of Production PoliciesReview and discussion of current pricing strategies and production costs affecting the Victorian egg industry.Hen Quotas for 1983/84Consideration of quota allocations for egg-laying hens in the upcoming year.Future Policy for Brown Egg Marketing Evaluation and planning for marketing brown eggs, including insights from recent marketing trials.
8504.39i This document is a formal letter from the Victorian Egg Marketing Board to the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria. The Board is sending two copies of a sales presenter to the Association for distribution to executives and members. The sales presenter is intended for the retail trade in Victoria.The sales presenter contains all relevant information about the upcoming "Plant-a-Herb" promotion. The Board expects this material will help the Association's executives by consolidating all details in one place.The letter is signed by Selwyn M. Hall, Deputy General Manager, and dated 25th February 1983.
8504.39j The Chairman of the Victorian Egg Marketing Board is circulating information about tenderizing spent hens to industry stakeholders. The letter is addressed to Mr. K. Fitzgibbon, Secretary of the Commercial Egg Producers Association.The purpose is to encourage discussion among producers to potentially gain advantages from this information.
8504.39k This document is a formal letter from the Victorian Egg Marketing Board to the Commercial Egg Producers Association, proposing a meeting to discuss recent industry developments.
8504.39l Various Circulars from the Victorian Egg Marketing Board for during the year 1983
8504.39m The Victorian Egg Marketing Board is inviting the Commercial Egg Producers Association to a meeting to discuss egg pricing.The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, 26th May at 3:30 p.m.The Association may send up to four delegates.
8504.39n Here are the key points from the letter by the Victorian Egg Marketing Board regarding the proposed brown egg marketing scheme
8504.39o This document is a formal invitation from the Victorian Egg Marketing Board for a cocktail reception
8504.39p This letter from the Victorian Egg Marketing Board to the Secretary of the Commercial Egg Producers Association outlines the agenda for an upcoming board meeting scheduled for May 26, 1983.
8504.39q Victorian Egg Marketing Board Meeting Darft Summary of Discussions, May 1983
8504.39r This document is a formal communication from the Victorian Egg Marketing Board addressing concerns about egg cartons not fitting larger eggs.
8504.39s This document is a formal letter from the Department of Agriculture Victoria addressing the staffing and support for the poultry industry in the Bendigo district. The Department acknowledges Mr. Evans' valuable work as a poultry officer.Mr. Evans has been promoted to Assistant Principal Officer, Poultry Industry Services, and will continue contributing to the industry, eventually relocating to Melbourne.
8504.39t The document is a formal response from the Poultry Farmer Licensing Review Committee regarding a complaint about illegal hen quota transfer and egg trade matters.
8504.39u This document is an invitation and agenda overview for the 1983 Annual Conference of the Victorian Farmers & Graziers Association (VFGA) Egg Producers Group.
8504.39v The document is a formal letter from the Crystal Egg Company addressing industry concerns and operational updates.
8504.39w The document is a formal letter from Crysta Egg Company to the Commercial Egg Producers Association proposing a new system for grading fee increases.
8504.39x The Chrystal Egg Company has held extensive discussions with egg producers about increasing grading charges, as the last increase was in November 1981.The timing and size of the increase were considered, with efforts to minimize the impact on producers, especially due to drought-related feed price increases.The introduction of a sliding scale for service fees, effective July 11th, 1982, means larger consignments will have lower per-dozen fees, while smaller consignments will pay higher rates.
8504.39y The document is a formal letter from the Crystal Egg Company addressing operational challenges related to egg collection and grading schedules
8504.39z Crystal Egg Company letter. The document addresses concerns and recommendations regarding dockage and cartage subsidies for egg producers in Victoria, Australia, specifically focusing on the Bendigo franchise zone.
8504.39aa From Egg Farmers of Victoria: Various News Circulars for the year 1983
8504.39ab This document is a formal communication from the Victorian Egg Marketing Board regarding the distribution of a discussion paper on grading floors to egg producers and related organizations.
8504.39ac The document outlines the Victorian Egg Marketing Board's considerations and plans regarding egg education and donations to schools
8504.39ad The document outlines plans by the Egg Farmers of Victoria to improve egg production forecasting
8504.39ae Victorian Egg Marketing Board - Office of the Chairman - The document provides detailed surplus figures by grade (in thousands of dozens) for the last three months of the 1982/83 period
8504.39af Egg Farmers of Victoria letter - The Board is addressing inefficiencies and unnecessary costs related to egg dockage, specifically unnecessary double handling and excessive cartage of eggs.
8504.39ag This document is a formal letter from a Member of the Legislative Council (Mr. Dunn, M.L.C., Member for North Western Province) to Mr. K. Fitzgibbon, Secretary of the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria. The National Party is open to discussing issues raised in the Minister of Agriculture's Discussion Paper on the Egg Industry with the Association.
8504.39ah The Minister of Agriculture, Eric Kent, responds to a letter from Eddie Hann, Deputy Leader of the National Party, regarding a submission by the Commercial Egg Producers' Association. The submission concerns dockage issues and was sent to the Victorian Egg Marketing Board following their discussion paper.
8504.39ai This document is a formal letter from Bruce Reid, a Victorian politician, addressed to Mr. K. Fitzgibbon, Secretary of the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria. Bruce Reid confirms receiving a letter and a submission from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association regarding the Victorian Egg Marketing Board's "Dockage Discussion Paper
8504.39aj The document discusses pooling return economy airfare costs for delegates attending an Australian Council of Egg Producers meeting in Sydney.The pooling is based on airfares effective as of October 3, 1983
8504.39ak From the Australian Council of Egg Producers - The document announces the establishment of a Senate Select Committee on Animal Welfare in Australia, outlining its purpose and structure
8504.39al Australian Council of Egg Producers outcomes from the poultry welfare meeting
8504.39am Australian Council of Egg Producers General Meeting Minutes October 1983
8504.39an Australian Council of Egg Producers Objectives and Purposes
8504.39ao This document is a formal letter from David Kennedy, Member for Bendigo in the Victorian Legislative Assembly, addressed to Mr. K. Fitzgibbon, Secretary of C.E.P.A. Acknowledgement: David Kennedy thanks Mr. Fitzgibbon for sharing his organization's views on a discussion paper regarding egg industry stabilization.Enclosure: Kennedy includes a letter from Eric Kent, Minister of Agriculture, which discusses a proposed review of transport subsidies for the egg industry.
8504.39ap Notice of The Central Council annual meeting is scheduled for Friday, 17th June 1983 at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall, Bendigo.
8504.39aq This document is a formal letter nominating candidates for two producer vacancies on the Victorian Egg Marketing Board.
8504.39ar The document is a formal letter from the Victorian Egg Marketing Association addressed to the Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Eric Kent. The Association is responding to notification that the current Chairman's term for the Victorian Egg Marketing Board will expire on June 30, 1983.
8504.39as The document is a formal letter from CEPA to the managing director of the Crystal Egg Company, addressing concerns about proposed fee increases.
8504.39at The document is a letter from K. Fitzgibbon, Secretary to the Victorian Egg Marketing Board, expressing opposition to the introduction of brown eggs into the market.
8504.39au To the Minister of Agriculture. CEPA opposes the Victorian Egg Marketing Board's plan to introduce brown eggs in August 1984.
8504.39av The executive meeting minutes of the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria, held on June 10, 1983, focused on discussing proposed principles for an Egg Industry Stabilization policy.
8504.39aw CEPA Half Yearly Conference Nov 1983 Minutes
8504.39ax The document outlines proposed principles and regulations for stabilizing and managing the egg industry, focusing on licensing, quotas, exemptions, and industry funding.
8504.39ay CEPA Annual Conference June 1983 Business Paper
8504.39az CEPA Central Council Executive Meeting Minutes July 1983
8504.39aaa This document is a formal letter from John Bourchier, MP, addressing concerns raised by the Commercial Egg Producers Association regarding diesel rebate policies. The government currently does not plan to change its diesel rebate program, despite concerns from egg producers.
8504.39aab From the Crystal Egg Company letter:Grading Charges and Inflation
8504.39aac This document is a formal response from the Poultry Farmer Licensing Review Committee to a query about alleged illegal hen quota transfers
8504.39aad From the Department of Agriculture Victoria. This departmental letter addresses the staffing and support for the poultry industry in Victoria, focusing on the Bendigo District Centre.
8504.39aae This document outlines the handling and fee policies for Class B egg consignments from the Victorian Egg Marketing Board.
8504.39aaf This document is a formal letter from the Minister of Agriculture to David Kennedy MLA; addressing concerns from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association regarding hen quota transfers and regulations in the egg industry.
8504.39aag This document from the Victorian Egg Marketing Board outlines key industry standards and policies regarding egg handling and regulatory compliance
8504.39aah This document from the Victorian Egg Marketing Board outlines procedures and fees related to egg grading and consignments
8504.39aai This letter from the Minister of Agriculture addresses concerns about interstate egg marketing between Victoria and New South Wales.
8504.39aaj Four page circular 29/83 This document is an invitation and agenda for an egg industry meeting organized by the Victorian Egg Marketing Board, scheduled for April 6, 1983. The meeting focuses on maximizing profits through the production of larger eggs and addresses key industry topics
8504.39aak Notice of CEPA Annual Meeting May 1983
8504.39aal This document is a circular from the Victorian Egg Marketing Board, dated June 3, 1983, discussing dockage costs and egg transport logistics for the 1982/83 period.
8504.39aam The document is a formal statement by the directors of the Commercial Egg Producers' Association Co-operative Limited regarding the financial year ending March 31, 1983
8504.39aan Minutes of the CEPA Annual Conference 17 June 1983
8504.39aao This document is a formal letter from The Federation Insurance Limited to policyholders, outlining important amendments to the Workers' Compensation Act and the resulting responsibilities for employers.
8504.39aap Egg Farmer of Victoria four page newsletter June 1983
8504.39aaq Hand Written Letter to the Victorian Egg Marketing Board titled "Dockage Discussion Paper" from Joan Heard, Secretary CEPA
8504.39aar 11 pages The document proposes legislative reforms to consolidate and modernize the regulation of Victoria's poultry and egg industries. Poultry Industry LegislationConsolidation of LawsCombines the Poultry Processing Act and Broiler Chicken Industry Act into a single Act for streamlined administration.
8504.39aas This document outlines plans by the Egg Farmers of Victoria to improve egg production forecasting through enhanced data collection and computer modeling
8504.39aat This document is a formal letter from the Egg Farmers of Victoria to the Commercial Egg Producers Association regarding production forecasting
8504.39aau This document is a formal letter to the Victorian Egg Marketing Board, along with their relply; expressing concerns from the Bendigo and South Bendigo branches of the C.E.P.A. regarding the company's publicity and sales strategies for microwave oven demonstrations.
8504.39aav Minutes of the Half yearly CEPA Conference 24 Nov 1983
8504.39aaw This document is a letter from John Brumby, Federal Member for Bendigo, to the Minister for Finance. Small primary producers who purchase less than 1,000 litres of diesel fuel per year are not eligible for the diesel fuel rebate, while larger producers are eligible.
8504.39aax From John Cain, Victorian Attorney General, This document outlines the main legal principles regarding trespass
8504.39aay Seven pages. This document is a discussion paper from the Minister of Agriculture regarding egg industry stabilization policies and legislative considerations. The paper is intended to gather feedback from stakeholders in the egg industry on issues related to stabilization policies before drafting new legislation.
8504.39aaz Information sheet. The Central Victoria Group Apprenticeship Scheme is a non-profit organization designed to address the decline in apprentice numbers by providing a flexible, shared apprenticeship model for employers in Central Victoria.
8504.39aaaa This document is a notice for the upcoming meeting of the Coliban Water Investigation Committee, and previous minutes. Tuesday, December 7, 1982 Time: 8:00 p.m.Location: City Hall, Bendigo
8504.39aaab This document is a notice for the upcoming meeting of the Coliban Water Investigation Committee, and previous minutes. Tuesday, Feb 8, 1982 Time: 8:00 p.m.Location: City Hall, Bendigo
8504.39aaac This document is a notice for the upcoming meeting of the Coliban Water Investigation Committee, and previous minutes. Tuesday, Jan 27th 1982 Time: 8:00 p.m.Location: City Hall, Bendigo
8504.39aaad This document provides the essential daily nutrient requirements for laying hens consuming 115 grams of feed per dayegg producer's information, correspondence, cepa, commercial egg producers' association