These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1988, of the Cooee March Special Event held at the Sunshine Plaza, Hampshire Road, Sunshine.7443.01 - Cooee March Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road Sunshine 1988 Photographs (Advocate 484.2).JPG 7443.02 - Cooee March Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road Sunshine 1988 Photographs (Advocate 484.2).JPG 7443.03 - Cooee March Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road Sunshine 1988 Photographs (Advocate 484.2).JPGsunshine plaza, hampshire road, sunshine

White City Sunshine Road now Olex Cableswhitecity, sunshine road, tottenham

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1991, were published as part of the newspaper’s ongoing column profiling local traders across the district. These photographs feature the staff at Sportsco Sunshine Plaza, Hampshire Road, Sunshine.The Sunshine Advocate’s feature on local traders was a modest yet well‑liked column that played a meaningful role in strengthening community identity. Through these regular profiles, the newspaper promoted local businesses and helped shape Sunshine’s understanding of its developing commercial district.7451.01 - Sportsco Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road Sunshine 1991 Photographs (Advocate 506.1).JPG 7451.02 - Sportsco Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road Sunshine 1991 Photographs (Advocate 506.1).JPG 7451.03 - Sportsco Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road Sunshine 1991 Photographs (Advocate 506.1).JPGsunshine plaza, hampshire road, sunshine, sportsco

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1990, are of Steve Trimcevslci from the Zokky's Leather Shop located in the Sunshine Plaza, Hampshire Road, Sunshine.7389.01 - Zokky's Leather Shop 10 Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road Sunshine 1990 Photographs (Advocate 173.2) 7389.02 - Zokky's Leather Shop 10 Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road Sunshine 1990 Photographs (Advocate 173.2)sunshine plaza, hampshire road, sunshine

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1991, were published as part of the newspaper’s ongoing column profiling local traders across the district. These photographs feature the staff at Temptation Boutique Sunshine Plaza, Hampshire Road, Sunshine.The Sunshine Advocate’s feature on local traders was a modest yet well‑liked column that played a meaningful role in strengthening community identity. Through these regular profiles, the newspaper promoted local businesses and helped shape Sunshine’s understanding of its developing commercial district.7450.01 - Temptations Boutique Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road Sunshine 1991 Photographs (Advocate 505.1).JPG 7450.02 - Temptations Boutique Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road Sunshine 1991 Photographs (Advocate 505.1).JPG 7450.03 - Temptations Boutique Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road Sunshine 1991 Photographs (Advocate 505.1).JPGsunshine plaza, hampshire road, sunshine, temptation boutique

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1990, were published as part of the newspaper’s ongoing column profiling local traders across the district. These photographs feature the staff at Shades of Green Shop 32 Sunshine Plaza, Hampshire Road, Sunshine.The Sunshine Advocate’s feature on local traders was a modest yet well‑liked column that played a meaningful role in strengthening community identity. Through these regular profiles, the newspaper promoted local businesses and helped shape Sunshine’s understanding of its developing commercial district.7453.01 - Shades of Green Shop 32 Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road Sunshine 1990 Photographs (516.3).JPG 7453.02 - Shades of Green Shop 32 Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road Sunshine 1990 Photographs (516.3).JPG 7453.03 - Shades of Green Shop 32 Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road Sunshine 1990 Photographs (516.3).JPGsunshine plaza, hampshire road, sunshine, shades of green

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1990, were published as part of the newspaper’s ongoing column profiling local traders across the district. These photographs feature the staff at the opening of the Amazing Hair Shop 1A Sunshine Plaza, Hampshire Road, Sunshine.The Sunshine Advocate’s feature on local traders was a modest yet well‑liked column that played a meaningful role in strengthening community identity. Through these regular profiles, the newspaper promoted local businesses and helped shape Sunshine’s understanding of its developing commercial district.7445.01 - Amazing Hair Shop 1A Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road Sunshine Opening 1990 Photographs (Advocate 496.3).JPG 7445.02 - Amazing Hair Shop 1A Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road Sunshine Opening 1990 Photographs (Advocate 496.3).JPG 7445.03 - Amazing Hair Shop 1A Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road Sunshine Opening 1990 Photographs (Advocate 496.3).JPGsunshine plaza, hampshire road, sunshine, amazing hair

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1991, were published as part of the newspaper’s ongoing column profiling local traders across the district. These photographs feature a staff member of the Safeway Store located in the Sunshine Plaza, Hampshire Road, Sunshine. At one time, Sunshine had two operating Safeway stores, this location and another within the newer Sunshine Marketplace. Eventually, this store was closed.The Sunshine Advocate’s feature on local traders was a modest yet well‑liked column that played a meaningful role in strengthening community identity. Through these regular profiles, the newspaper promoted local businesses and helped shape Sunshine’s understanding of its developing commercial district.7466.01 - Safeway Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road Sunshine 1991 Photographs (Advocate 613.1).JPG 7466.02 - Safeway Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road Sunshine 1991 Photographs (Advocate 613.1).JPGsafeway, sunshine plaza, hampshire road, sunshine

These photograph, taken by The Advocate in 1991, were published as part of the newspaper’s ongoing column profiling local traders across the district. These photographs feature staff from Big Fields Fruit And Veg, Sunshine Plaza, Hampshire Road, Sunshine.The Sunshine Advocate’s feature on local traders was a modest yet well‑liked column that played a meaningful role in strengthening community identity. Through these regular profiles, the newspaper promoted local businesses and helped shape Sunshine’s understanding of its developing commercial district.7405.01 - Big Fields Fruit And Veg Staff Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road Sunshine 1991 Photograph (Advocate 277.2).JPG 7405.02 - Big Fields Fruit And Veg Staff Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road Sunshine 1991 Photograph (Advocate 277.2).JPGbig fields fruit and veg, sunshine plaza, hampshire road, sunshine

This photograph, taken by The Advocate in 1988, were published as part of the newspaper’s ongoing column profiling local traders across the district. This photograph features the staff of Medibank Private which was located in the Sunshine Plaza, Hampshire Road, Sunshine.The Sunshine Advocate’s feature on local traders was a modest yet well‑liked column that played a meaningful role in strengthening community identity. Through these regular profiles, the newspaper promoted local businesses and helped shape Sunshine’s understanding of its developing commercial district.7459 - Medibank Private Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road Sunshine 1988 Staff Photograph (Advocate 581.2).JPGmedibank private, sunshine plaza, hampshire road, sunshine

This photograph, taken by The Advocate in 1989, feature a Palm Sunday banner hanging on the exterior wall of the Sunshine Plaza, Hampshire Road, Sunshine. The banner was advertising a peace rally for the 19th March to be held at the North Carlton Gardens. Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter, celebrating Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem, where crowds welcomed him by waving palm branches and laying them on the road as a sign of honour.The Palm Sunday banner is significant for its role in expressing the religious identity and devotional practices of Christian congregations in Melbourne’s western suburbs. As a textile object created for ritual use, it reflects the importance of visual symbolism in worship and the continuity of liturgical traditions across generations. The banner also represents the cultural diversity of local churches, many of which include migrant communities who maintain distinctive artistic and ceremonial customs. Its presence in Palm Sunday celebrations highlights the communal nature of faith and the shared preparation for Easter within the broader Sunshine & District Region.7482 - Palm Sunday Banner Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road Sunshine 1989 Photograph (Advocate 861).JPGpalm sunday, sunshine plaza, hampshire road, sunshine

Photographs taken of J H Jackson film footageLooking towards McKays Harvester Works Factory and Clock Tower Centre Head office Smithy and Garage on right The Trees and Shrubs along with Footbridge and railway lines Cars both sides and on the privat Road which is now Harvester Road Photographs Circa 1951devonshire road, sunshine

McPherson’s Pump Works was established in 1939 at 213–221 Sunshine Road, Tottenham, as part of McPherson’s shift from hardware merchandising into Australian manufacturing. The McPherson’s Pump Works operated alongside the Wiltshire Files factory. The Wiltshire Files factory was located at the front, facing Sunshine Road, the McPherson’s Pump Works at the rear. The Ajax Pumps Company was the operational name for McPherson’s pump manufacturing division. The Tottenham plant produced industrial pumps, cast metal components, engineering fittings and wartime industrial supplies. The peak operations of the plant were during the 1950’s to 1970’s period. This was before the decline of the late 20th century that saw manufacturing consolidated into fewer sites, and parts of the Tottenham complex were demolished and the remaining structures suffered vandalism and deterioration.Today, the 1939, 1947, and 1965 sections remain highly intact, making the site one of the most important surviving industrial complexes in the region. The site is significant for its association with McPherson’s, one of Australia’s major industrial firms, its role in wartime and post war manufacturing, Its modernist industrial architecture and contribution to the industrialisation of Tottenham and the western suburbs. The site is now protected by Heritage Overlay HO163.An Ajax International series pump casing being machined at Mcphersons Pump Works at Tottenham, Victoria.ajax pumps, mcphersons pump works, sunshine road, tottenham

Sunshine Caravan Park 212.3sunshine caravan park, sunshine road, sunshine

The Croatian Catholic Centre Sunshine was founded in the early 1980s as part of a wider reorganisation of Croatian pastoral care in Victoria. Its foundation stone was blessed in 1983, and the Centre grew into one of the largest Croatian Catholic centres in the world, centred on the Church of St Leopold Bogdan Mandić. These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1990, were published just after the church had major renovations completed costing $2 million.The Croatian Catholic Centre Sunshine, today known as HKC Sunshine / Church of St Leopold Bogdan Mandić, is one of the major Croatian Catholic institutions in Victoria.Croatian Catholic Centre Fitzgerald Road Sunshine West 405.2croatian catholic centre sunshine, fitzgerald road, sunshine west

These photograph, taken by The Advocate in 1991, were published as part of the newspaper’s ongoing column profiling local traders across the district. These photographs feature the Tasman Meats Butcher Shop located in the Sunshine Plaza, Hampshire Road, Sunshine.The Sunshine Advocate’s feature on local traders was a modest yet well‑liked column that played a meaningful role in strengthening community identity. Through these regular profiles, the newspaper promoted local businesses and helped shape Sunshine’s understanding of its developing commercial district.7401.01 - Tasman Meats Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road 1991 Photographs (Advocate 274.3).JPG 7401.02 - Tasman Meats Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road 1991 Photographs (Advocate 274.3).JPG 7401.03 - Tasman Meats Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road 1991 Photographs (Advocate 274.3).JPG 7401.04 - Tasman Meats Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road 1991 Photographs (Advocate 274.3).JPG 7401.05 - Tasman Meats Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road 1991 Photographs (Advocate 274.3).JPG 7401.06 - Tasman Meats Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road 1991 Photographs (Advocate 274.3).JPGtasman meats, sunshine plaza, hampshire road, sunshine

Occasion for painting not known, but was displayed in Coles, Hampshire Road, Sunshine. Donated to Sunshine & District Historical Society Inc.A large water coloured painting of Hampshire Road, Sunshine in 1909, with shops on both sides. The painting is based on a photograph."Hampshire Road Sunshine. Looking north from the railway, 1909. There were several stores in this area in the nineties. The picture shows Robinson's store, newsagency and post office, on the vicinity of the present Coles variety store" Note: The site is no longer occupied by a Coles variety store.hampshire road, sunshine

Presented to Historical Society on 19 August 2012Postcard so St Marks Church Anderson Road Sunshine never postedst. marks church, church, anderson road, sunshine

This photograph, taken by The Advocate in 1991, were published as part of the newspaper’s ongoing column profiling local traders across the district. This photograph features Joe Caruso of Sunshine Travel, Hampshire Road, Sunshine.The Sunshine Advocate’s feature on local traders was a modest yet well‑liked column that played a meaningful role in strengthening community identity. Through these regular profiles, the newspaper promoted local businesses and helped shape Sunshine’s understanding of its developing commercial district.7409 - Sunshine Travel Hampshire Road 1991 Photograph (Advocate 293.2).JPG Joe Carusosunshine travel, hampshire road, sunshine

Traffic chaos through road works in Monash Street, South Road and Hampshire Road Sunshine 129.3hampshire road, sunshine

3 Photographs different sizes of JW McGrath General Store Hampshire Road Sunshine in 1937jw mcgrath, shop, hampshire road, sunshine

The Sunshine TAB has a long, very local history, it was one of the everyday institutions of Sunshine’s working‑class life, a place woven into the suburb’s social fabric, especially from the 1970s through the early 2000s. The TAB (Totalisator Agency Board) began opening suburban betting shops across Victoria after its establishment in 1961. This photograph captures its location in Hampshire Road in the early 1990's.Bernard Reilly TAB Sunshine Hampshire Road 278.2tab, hampshire road, sunshine, bernard reilly

This photograph, taken by The Advocate in 1990, were published as part of the newspaper’s ongoing column profiling local traders across the district. This photograph is of four employees of Sunshine Plaza Newsagency Sunshine Plaza, Hampshire Road, Sunshine celebrating the store selling the first prize Tattslotto Ticket.The Sunshine Advocate’s feature on local traders was a modest yet well‑liked column that played a meaningful role in strengthening community identity. Through these regular profiles, the newspaper promoted local businesses and helped shape Sunshine’s understanding of its developing commercial district.7404 - Sunshine Plaza Newsagent Staff Hampshire Road Sunshine 1990 Photograph (Advocate 277.1).JPGsunshine plaza newsagency, sunshine plaza, hampshire road, sunshine

Olympic Cables began as part of Olympic Tyres in Footscray in 1940, became Olympic Cables Ltd in 1946, and later merged with Nylex in 1973 to form Olex Cables. The Tottenham site functioned as a major cable manufacturing and distribution facility, operating through the 1950s–1990s as part of the Olympic, Olex, National Cables and Nexans lineage. In 1981, Pacific Dunlop purchased Olex Cables. They also acquired Burton Cables and Spinaway Cables, merging all three operations. In 1994, Burton and Spinaway were merged into National Cables by the Pacific Dunlop. In 1999, a management buyout created an independent Cables Group and in 2006, Nexans (France) acquired Olex, forming Nexans Olex. The Tottenham site’s industrial footprint gradually wound down as operations consolidated into newer facilities at other sites. The Tottenham site was progressively decommissioned; buildings were demolished or repurposed. The site today is a large shipping container and transport hub.This aerial photograph not only shows the expansive Olympic Cables Factory site, but in the foreground, the White City Railway Station, in the centre, the City of Footscray Quarry, and at top, the Somerville Road Wool Stores and Smorgans.olympic cables, sunshine road, tottenham, city of footscray quarry, white city railway station

This building was the former Rothmans Pall Mall (Aust) Ltd, a cigarette manufacturer.rothmans, sunshine road, tottenham

Photograph of the former Golden Fleece Service Station with the former Tottenham Hotel in the background.Golden Fleecegolden fleece service station, sunshine road, tottenham hotel, tottenham

Photograph of medical clinic on Devonshire Road Sunshine It was one of the earlier clinics set up by several doctors in Sunshine Doctors merged their private surgeries to buildings where several could practice Early doctors were Dr Brennan Dr Waters Dr Feery and Dr Forrestalmedical centre, devonshire road, sunshine, building

Two photos of tennis players on the Methodist Church tennis court Devonshire Road Sunshine One photo of female player shows Moons paddock looking approximately North East The other photo male player has a background of timber stacks before use by Mochries Cabinet Works This area later housed the Dept of Social Security officessunshine methodist church, sunshine, devonshire road, tennis

These photograph, taken by The Advocate in 1991, were published as part of the newspaper’s ongoing column profiling local traders across the district. These photographs feature Pieter Schoten from Sunshine Plumbing 115 - 117 McIntyre Road, Sunshine.The Sunshine Advocate’s feature on local traders was a modest yet well‑liked column that played a meaningful role in strengthening community identity. Through these regular profiles, the newspaper promoted local businesses and helped shape Sunshine’s understanding of its developing commercial district.7411.01 - Sunshine Plumbing 115 - 117 McIntyre Road Sunshine North 1991 Photographs (Advocate 296.2).JPG Pieter Schoten 7411.02 - Sunshine Plumbing 115 - 117 McIntyre Road Sunshine North 1991 Photographs (Advocate 296.2).JPG Pieter Schoten 7411.03 - Sunshine Plumbing 115 - 117 McIntyre Road Sunshine North 1991 Photographs (Advocate 296.2).JPG Pieter Schotensunshine plumbing, mcintyre road, sunshine

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1991, are of the two employees of the Market Plumbing And Hardware Store located at 13 Market Road Sunshine.7384.01 - Market Plumbing And Hardware 13 Market Road Sunshine 1991 Photographs (Advocate 163.3).JPG 7384.02 - Market Plumbing And Hardware 13 Market Road Sunshine 1991 Photographs (Advocate 163.3).JPGmarket plumbing & hardware, market road, sunshine