Historical information

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.

Physical description

CEPA Commercial Egg Producer's Association (Bendigo Region) correspondence, for the year 1978. This item includes the following documents:

8504.34a The Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria conference agenda December 1978

8504.34b Notice of half yearly Conference Dec 1978

8504.34c A letter congratulating Mr. Tom Austin on his appointment to the Cabinet.

8504.34d A formal letter from the Secretary of an association, K. Fitzgibbon, addressed to the Chairman of the Beef and Meat Enquiry. The key points are:Purpose: The association is inquiring about the possibility of submitting evidence to the Beef and Meat Enquiry.

8504.34e This document is a formal inquiry from the Central Council of the C.E.P.A. to the Australian Wheatgrowers Federation regarding wheat storage for egg producers near Bendigo. The key points are:The Central Council is requesting information about arrangements for holding wheat for egg producers within 40 km of Bendigo.

8504.34f A recommendation letter made to submit information to the Senate Standing Committee on National Resources regarding the adequacy of quarantine and control measures for protecting Australia's pastoral industries from exotic livestock and plant diseases.

8504.34g The document is a letter from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria to the Victorian Egg Marketing Board, expressing concerns about rumored changes to payment schedules for egg producers.

8504.34h The document is a protest letter from an association representing small poultry producers regards Rising Government Charges and License Fees

8504.34i This document to the Department of agriculture highlights concerns from a conference regarding the insufficient penalties for non-compliance with the Hen Quota regulations in Victoria.

8504.34j This document is a formal correspondence dated July 17, 1978, from K. Fitzgibbon (Secretary) to Mr. J. Bourchier at Hills Bazaar, Bendigo.

8504.34k This document is a formal letter from K. Fitzgibbon (Secretary) to Mr. D. McClure, M.L.A., enclosing copies of two letters previously sent to Mr. Wishart, Director General of the Department of Agriculture. The correspondence follows a recent conference and is intended to keep Mr. McClure informed of communications with the Department of Agriculture.

8504.34l This document is a formal letter dated July 17, 1978, from K. Fitzgibbon (Secretary) to Mr. F. Grimwade, M.L.A.

8504.34m This document is a formal letter from K. Fitzgibbon (Secretary) to Mr. W. Ebery, M.L.A., dated July 17, 1978. The main points are:The letter transmits copies of two letters that were sent to Mr. Wishart, Director General of the Department of Agriculture.

8504.34n This document is a formal correspondence dated July 17, 1978, from K. Fitzgibbon (Secretary) to Mr. B. Reid, M.L.C. The key points are:The letter encloses copies of two letters previously sent to Mr. Wishart, Director General of the Department of Agriculture.

8504.34o This document is a formal letter from K. Fitzgibbon (Secretary) to Mr. S. McDonald, dated July 17, 1978. The key points are:The letter serves as a cover note, enclosing copies of two letters sent to Mr. Wishart, Director General of the Department of Agriculture.

8504.34p This document is a formal inquiry from the Poultry Industry Association to the Diagnostic Centre regarding the establishment of a Liaison Committee. A panel of representatives from the Poultry Industry Association is provided for the committee, including Broadbent, J. Scott, R. Stephens, and Fitzgibbon.

8504.34q The document is a letter from the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria, advocating for the introduction of a standardized Stock Feed Wheat Price across Australia

8504.34r The document provides a contact and organizational listing for the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria.

8504.34s The document is a formal letter from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria to the Grains Division of the Victorian Farmers' Union

8504.34t This document is a formal letter from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria, addressed to the Minister of Agriculture, nominating candidates for vacancies on the Victorian Egg Marketing Board.

8504.34u Meeting Announcement of the annual Central Council meeting

8504.34v The document outlines the agenda for a commercial egg producers' conference, highlighting several industry concerns and proposals

8504.34w This document is a letter from the Secretary of the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria to the N.S.W. Egg Marketing Board. Concern about N.S.W. egg quotas - The Association believes N.S.W. has not reduced its egg quotas to the appropriate level

8504.34x The letter is a protest regarding the Victorian Egg Marketing Board's decision to transfer the Sympag License at Kangaroo Flat to Crystal Egg Co. in Bendigo.

8504.34y The document is a formal letter from an association to the Victorian Egg Marketing Board, requesting a review and potential increase in the prices for 2nd grade eggs.

8504.34z The Commercial Egg Producers Association requests that Agricultural Officers receive periodic refresher training, specifically for procedures like blood sampling.

8504.34aa This document is a formal complaint from an association addressed to the manager of Crystal Egg Co. The association is concerned that farmers are not receiving their own fillers back after grading. Fillers from one farm may be returned to another farm, rather than to their original owner.The association highlights a potential disease risk if fillers are mixed between farms.

8504.34ab The letter is a formal complaint addressed to the Secretary of the Victorian Egg Marketing Board. The association is concerned that farmers are not receiving their own fillers back after grading. Fillers from one farm may be returned to another farm, rather than to their original owner.The association highlights a potential disease risk if fillers are mixed between farms.

8504.34ac The document is a formal letter from the Commercial Egg Producers Association to the Victorian Egg Marketing Board. The key points are:The Association recommends that all fertile eggs be classified as second quality. This grading is suggested as a precautionary measure to protect market standards.

8504.34ad The document is a formal letter from the Secretary of the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria to the Minister of Agriculture. Farmers are frustrated by the excessive amount of statistical forms they are required to complete.

8504.34ae The document is a formal letter proposing the establishment of a Liaison Committee at the Diagnostic Centre.

8504.34af The document is a formal letter addressing the need for improved egg unloading facilities at grading floors in Bendigo. The Central Council of the Commercial & Producers Association of Victoria discussed concerns about unloading facilities at two grading floors in Bendigo.

8504.34ag Minutes from the the association's half yearly Conference Dec 1978

8504.34ah Minutes from the the association's annual Conference June 1978

8504.34ai Minutes from the the association's Executive Meeting May 1978

8504.34aj Minutes from the the association's half yearly Conference Dec 1977

8504.34ak Minutes from the the association's annual Conference June 1977