Historical information

Mt Beauty rural fire brigade was established in 1948 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.
The t-shirt would have been used when members were together during fire drills, competitions, meetings etc. The black shirt was used prior to 1950 and the Red shirt was used after March 1950
The red t-shirt was used in the following year

Significance

The t-shirt was part of the Mt Beauty fire brigade uniform indicating that the fire fighters were part of a team and were able and wanted to be recognised. It also indicates a strong and popular organisation.

Physical description

Black thick cotton t-shirt with collar and short sleeves. A zip is at the top front. Sleeves have yellow strip near their opening. "Mount Beauty F B" has been zig zagged stitched onto the front, also in yellow.
Red thick cotton t-shirt with collar and short sleeves. 2 buttons at the top front. Sleeves have a yellow strip near their opening."Mount / Beauty" has been zig zagged stitched onto the front, also in yellow.

Inscriptions & markings

Tag inside back under collar - "Sportswear / Simpson / of Melbourne / Mr - then P.A.B. handwritten in space provided.
also '36' and 'All cotton' tags attached.
Tag inside back under the collar - "Haworth Knit / Glen Iris, Melb./ 100% Cotton"