Historical information

This Hookey board was made of metal unlike many made of wood.
The Mt Beauty Rural Fire Brigade was established by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria as an 'industry' brigade. When Mt Beauty was handed over to the Shire in 1961, the Fire Brigade became a member of the Country Fire Authority (C.F.A.). Today it is an urban fire brigade.

Significance

This Hookey board was used by the members of the Mt Beauty Rural Fire Brigade from 1948 when the State Electricity Commission established the brigade.

Physical description

Grey metal round board with edge. 13 metal hooks spaced on front with embossed numbers 1 - 13 under each. A small circular engraved brass plaque under No. 13 and between No.s 9 & 10.
Metal chain attached at top (for hanging).

Inscriptions & markings

Embossed "Hookey"between No.s 1 and 13. Embossed numbers 1 - 13.
Plaque "C A V .. Sales" on top. "Melbourne" on Bottom. "Quality Products" in middle.
Cream paint splash right of centre and slightly on plaque.