Frank Vale


Frank Walter Blake Vale was best known as a pioneer of the Australian cold storage industry and the Victorian dairy factory industry.

Early life and education

Vale was born on 26 October 1908 in "TOORA" South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia
Vale's parents and their children lived on an estate at Tarwin Meadows, a large dairy property with 1,000 cows, his father being a bookkeeper for the business. Frank attended school at Tarwin Meadows, finishing school in 8th grade at 14 years of age obtaining his merit certificate with a high rating.

Memoria

His distinguished career in the industry is widely recognized and acknowledged through the "Frank Vale Award" which is presented annually at the Refrigerated Warehouse & Transport Association of Australia Conference and Exhibition to an outstanding young achiever.