Introduction
Frank Walter Blake Vale was best known as a pioneer of the Australian cold storage industry and the Victorian dairy factory industry.
His distinguished career in the industry is widely recognized and acknowledged through the "Frank Vale Award" which is presented annually at the RWTA Conference and Exhibition to an outstanding young achiever.
Biography
Frank Vale was born on 26 October 1908 (one of 12 children) in "TOORA" South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia
Franks' 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.