Frank Vale
Frank Walter Blake Vale | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 October 1908 |
| Died | 21 May 2006 (aged 97) Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Awards | |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Refrigeration |
Frank Walter Blake Vale (26/10/1908 - 21/5/2006) was best known as a pioneer of the Australian cold storage industry and the Victorian dairy factory industry.[1]
Early life and education[]
Vale was born on 26 October 1908 (one of 12 children) in Toora, Victoria, a small farming community in South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. Vale's parents and siblings lived on an estate at Tarwin Meadows, a large dairy property with 1,000 cows, for which his father was a bookkeeper. He attended school at Tarwin Meadows, finishing in the 8th grade at 14 years of age and obtaining his merit certificate with a high rating.[2]
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 (RWTA) Conference and Exhibition to an outstanding young achiever.[3]
References[]
- ^ Vale, Dianne. "Farewell Frank Vale". Refrigerated Warehouse & Transport Association of Australia. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
- ^ "Frank Walter Blakek Vale" (PDF). Refrigerated Warehouse & Transport Association of Australia. 27 April 1999. Retrieved 18 February 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Frank Vale "Future Leaders" Award". Refrigerated Warehouse & Transport Association of Australia. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
- 1908 births
- 2006 deaths
- People from Victoria (Australia)
- 20th-century Australian businesspeople