Pat Brown resident taken outside Food Works Supermarket Myers Street Lakes Entrance VictoriaColour photograph of Pat Brown resident taken outside Food Works Supermarket Myers Street Lakes Entrance Victoriapeople, supermarkets

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat? dated 12/1977, at the bottom of a very large advertisement (double page spread both sides) for SSW / Sims Markette - advertising BTPS operating days and hours for December 1977 and January 1978. Operating every day from 24/12/1977 to 5/2/1978. Features many grocery items, meat, vegetables with prices and illustrations. The advertisement for the BTPS was placed as "Sims Community Service"btps, grocery advertisements, community services

Elsie Sterling of Lake Tyers Beach taken outside Food Works Supermarket Myers Street Lakes Entrance VictoriaColour photograph of Elsie Sterling of Lake Tyers Beach taken outside Food Works Supermarket Myers Street Lakes Entrance Victoriacraft group, people, supermarkets

IGA Supermarket Esplanade lakes EntranceBlack and white photograph showing Les Prout Assistant Store Manager of Arceris IGA Supermarket with winners of IGA voucher Louise, Jason and Kerry Bartheyl Lakes Entrance Victoria. Plus 2 other photos businesses, commerce, supermarkets

Foodarama Supermarket Lakes Entrance Black and white photograph of four Berlingeri brothers Frank, Peter, Sam and Dom of Lakes Foodarama Supermarket Myers Street with winner of $1000 goods raffle Karen Rosenboom and sons Dian and Mark Lakes Entrance Victoriabusinesses, commerce, supermarkets

Arceris IGA supermarket Esplanade Lakes Entrance next door to the Post Office . Also second photo of Frank Arceri and Cheryl Guillot with Geoff Preston, Janice Preston Tarli and Jacinta Preston Black and white photograph showing Frank Arceris IGA Supermarket with Karin Blank winner of IGA Gift Voucher Lakes Entrance Victoria. businesses, commerce, supermarkets

Frank Arceri of IGA Supermarket presenting five hundred dollars from IGA Community Awards to Eric Strickland President of East Gippsland Kiters Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph showing Frank Arceri of IGA Supermarket presenting five hundred dollars from IGA Community Awards to Eric Strickland President of East Gippsland Kiters Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, kites, supermarkets

Lakes Entrance squash courts, IGA SupermarketBlack and white photograph of Chris Furmeister of Lakes Entrance Squash Courts presenting trophies to Arceris IGA Supermarket staff Bruno Parisotto, Daniel Coleman, Danny Sammos, Frank Arceri sponsor of Sports Day at the Squash Courts Lakes Entrance Victoriabusinesses, commerce, supermarkets, sports

These type of brown paper grocery bags were commonly supplied by SSW Supermarkets, and also by other Supermarkets. The customers generally packed their own grocery purchases into the bags, while the checkout people were engaged in the time consuming process of accurately entering by hand, the price of each item into the cash registers. One local SSW Supermarket was situated on Sun Crescent in Sunshine. The introduction of stronger plastic film grocery bags and barcode scanning saved time, and the checkout person took over the role of packing the grocery purchases. In recent times customers who use the self check out terminals have again assumed the role of packing their own groceries. The environment polluting plastic bags however still remain, unless the customers bring their own 'green' bags.These two brown paper grocery bags provide a historical reminder of how grocery purchases were taken home from Supermarkets in the not too distant past. It is likely that many of the younger generation have no idea of how the paper grocery bags looked like, or that they were once used instead of plastic bags.Two brown paper bags which were available for free in SSW Supermarkets, so that customers could pack their grocery purchases to be able to take them home. The bags have SSW advertising printed on them in red, yellow, and navy blue inks.Large Bag: We Shop at .... SSW FOODSTORES STILL THE CHEAPEST DAY IN, DAY OUT! Smaller Bag: SSW SUPERMARKETS Still THE CHEAPEST DAY IN .... DAY OUT!brown paper grocery bag, ssw supermarket, food, grocery purchases, groceries.

Colour photo 1976 looking West. Bull and Mouth Hotel and Tuckerbag Supermarket on Left.Colour photograph with cars in a street scene. Tuckerbag Supermarket.stawell streetscape

The North Kew Village Supermarket survived the Covid19 lockdowns, but according to locals the rent was put up and the supermarket became unviable and was foced to close. In the 1960s the supermarket was owned by Tainsshes. The North Kew Village Supermarket during a closing down sale.supermarket, north kew village supermarket, tainshes

S.E. Dickins was one of Victoria’s most important early self‑service grocery chains, founded in 1920 by former Moran & Cato manager Samuel Edward Dickins. It grew from a single Geelong store into a 54‑store Victorian network before being taken over by Coles in 1958 (Australian Food Timeline). After the Coles take over, some stores were rebranded Coles New World, whereas others kept the Dickins name for several years. In 1991, the New World name was phased, and all stores were rebranded simply as Coles Supermarkets. This store was subsequently rebranded as Bi-Lo Supermarket which was also part of the Coles Group. This store is now closed, and is now the Palms Pokie and Bingo Club.This store in Maidstone opened in 1964 and featured the branding "Dickins New World Supermarket".Dickins New World Supermarket New World Supermarket in Maidstone in 1964new world supermarket, dickins supermarket, rosamond road, maidstone

Blackburn IGA supermarket is being forced to close by the end of October after ten years of trading. Station construction work for over a year caused financial strain adding to the demise of the supermarket.Blackburn IGA supermarket is being forced to close by the end of October after ten years of trading. blackburn station shopping centre, shops, south parade blackburn no. 66

IGA Lakes Entrance Black and white photograph showing Debra Donnelly of Arceris IGA Supermarket with dishwasher winner Elaine Herrimanbusinesses, commerce, supermarkets

These photographs were taken by The Advocate in 1993 and feature the store changing its name from Self Bros to Festival Supermarket. The Self family story begins with two sisters, not the brothers. In 1932, Margery and Edna Self took over Mrs Magee’s confectionery shop on Main Road West. They expanded the business by purchasing Mr Hounslow’s petrol bowser. In 1934, the Self family built a new general store at 18 East Esplanade, St. Albans which became the foundation of the future Self Bros Supermarket. The family lived in a house behind the shop. The name Self Bros & Goddard emerged when Bernice Self married Alfred Goddard in 1947. By 1955, the directory lists Self Bros & Goddard Storekeepers and later in 1960 to 1974 as Licensed Grocers. This marks the shift from a family general store to a major grocery business Later years it became the Festival Supermarket and subsequently the St. Albans SUPA IGA Supermarket. This collection of photographs captures the various names the supermarket was known as Self Bros, Foodtown and Festival IGA Supermarket.5657.01 - East Esplanade 18 - Festival Supermarket 1993 Photograph (Advocate 237.3).JPG 5657.02 - East Esplanade 18 - Festival Supermarket 1993 Photograph (Advocate 237.3).JPG 5657.03 - East Esplanade 18 - Festival Supermarket 1993 Photograph (Advocate 237.3).JPG 5657.04 - East Esplanade 18 St. Albans -Self Bros Supermarket 1993 Photograph (Advocate 64.3).JPG 5657.05 - East Esplanade 18 St. Albans -Self Bros Supermarket 1993 Photograph (Advocate 64.3).JPGeast esplanade, st. albans, festival supermarket, self bros, iga, alfred goddard

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1993, show the soon‑to‑open Festival IGA Supermarket, scheduled to commence trading on the 23rd June 1993. The new store occupies the former premises of the Self Bros Licensed Supermarket, giving the site a fresh start after the earlier closure. It will reopen with an extensive Asian grocery department, the first of its kind within a large supermarket in the St Albans–Keilor area, marking a significant shift in local retail offerings and reflecting the community’s growing cultural diversity.6892.01 - Festival Supermarket 16 - 18 East Esplanade St. Albans 1993 Photographs (Advocate 237.3).JPG 6892.02 - Festival Supermarket 16 - 18 East Esplanade St. Albans 1993 Photographs (Advocate 237.3).JPG 6892.03 - Festival Supermarket 16 - 18 East Esplanade St. Albans 1993 Photographs (Advocate 237.3).JPGself bros, festival supermarket, east esplanade, st. albans

Self Bros began not with brothers, but with two sisters, Margery and Edna Self, in 1932. Their small confectionery shop grew into St Albans’ most iconic supermarket, later known as Self Bros & Goddard, then Festival Supermarket, and today the St Albans SUPA IGA. In 1990, the store was put up for sale again after it was sold to SSW Supermarkets just over two years before in March 1988. SSW then put the store up for auction in July 1992 but it did not sell as it failed to reach the reserve price. Self Bros. went into receivership October 1992. On the 23rd June 1993, a new Festival IGA Supermarket opened in the refurbished store.Self Bros helped establish East Esplanade and Alfrieda Street as a functioning retail strip. Its presence drew foot traffic, which supported surrounding butchers, fruit shops, milk bars, and specialty stores. In early suburban development, a strong anchor tenant often determines whether a shopping strip thrives or stagnates, Self Bros played that role. Like many mid‑century independent supermarkets, Self Bros was a place where locals met, exchanged news, and built social ties. It contributed to St Albans’ identity as a self‑contained suburb rather than a satellite dependent on Sunshine.6873.01 - Self Bros Supermarket 16 - 18 East Esplanade St. Albans 1993 Photographs (Advocate 64.3).JPG 6873.02 - Self Bros Supermarket 16 - 18 East Esplanade St. Albans 1993 Photographs (Advocate 64.3).JPGself bros, east esplanade, st. albans

This photograph, taken by The Advocate in 1994, were published as part of the newspaper’s ongoing column profiling local traders across the district. This photograph features BBQ Supermarket located in 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.7570 - BBQ Supermarket Sunshine 1994 Photograph (Advocate 136.2).JPGbbq supermarket, sunshine

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1999, were produced for a full-page advertisement promoting the market. The photographs feature the fresh produce available at Big Sam's Supermarket and highlight the diverse range of foods and ingredients that reflected the multicultural communities of St. Albans. The displays showcase produce associated with a variety of cultural cuisines, illustrating the area's rich cultural diversity and the important role local supermarkets played in meeting the needs of residents from many different backgrounds.These photographs document the multicultural character of St. Albans at the end of the twentieth century. They demonstrate how local businesses catered to the diverse tastes and traditions of the community, reflecting the suburb's importance as a centre for migrant settlement and cultural exchange in Melbourne's west.7736.01 - Big Sams Supermarket 3 St. Albans Road St. Albans 1999 Photographs (Advocate 623).JPG 7736.02 - Big Sams Supermarket 3 St. Albans Road St. Albans 1999 Photographs (Advocate 623).JPG 7736.03 - Big Sams Supermarket 3 St. Albans Road St. Albans 1999 Photographs (Advocate 623).JPG 7736.04 - Big Sams Supermarket 3 St. Albans Road St. Albans 1999 Photographs (Advocate 623).JPG 7736.05 - Big Sams Supermarket 3 St. Albans Road St. Albans 1999 Photographs (Advocate 623).JPG 7736.06 - Big Sams Supermarket 3 St. Albans Road St. Albans 1999 Photographs (Advocate 623).JPG 7736.07 - Big Sams Supermarket 3 St. Albans Road St. Albans 1999 Photographs (Advocate 623).JPG 7736.08 - Big Sams Supermarket 3 St. Albans Road St. Albans 1999 Photographs (Advocate 623).JPG 7736.09 - Big Sams Supermarket 3 St. Albans Road St. Albans 1999 Photographs (Advocate 623).JPG 7736.10 - Big Sams Supermarket 3 St. Albans Road St. Albans 1999 Photographs (Advocate 623).JPG 7736.11 - Big Sams Supermarket 3 St. Albans Road St. Albans 1999 Photographs (Advocate 623).JPG 7736.12 - Big Sams Supermarket 3 St. Albans Road St. Albans 1999 Photographs (Advocate 623).JPG 7736.13 - Big Sams Supermarket 3 St. Albans Road St. Albans 1999 Photographs (Advocate 623).JPG 7736.14 - Big Sams Supermarket 3 St. Albans Road St. Albans 1999 Photographs (Advocate 623).JPG 7736.15 - Big Sams Supermarket 3 St. Albans Road St. Albans 1999 Photographs (Advocate 623).JPG 7736.16 - Big Sams Supermarket 3 St. Albans Road St. Albans 1999 Photographs (Advocate 623).JPGbig sams supermarket, st. albans road, st. albans

Black and white photograph of Sam Berlingeri of Lakes Foodarama Tuckerbag Supermarket Myers Street with locals Victor and Rosemary New Lakes Entrance Victoriabusinesses, commerce, supermarkets

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1992, were published as part of the newspaper’s ongoing column profiling local traders across the district. These photographs feature Nick & Danka Hycenko at their new supermarket store located at 125 South Road, Braybrook.The 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.7634.01 - Supermarket 125 South Road Braybrook 1992 Photographs (Advocate 414).JPG 7634.02 - Supermarket 125 South Road Braybrook 1992 Photographs (Advocate 414).JPGsouth road, braybrook

In 2018, most Victorian supermarkets ceased using single use shopping bags and made more substantial multi-use bags available for purchase by customers. Word document with history of the use of plastic bags (from Wikipedia) and comment on cessation of plastic bags in Greensborough.Single use grey plastic supermarket shopping bags (2); reusable green and white supermarket shopping bag, with cardboard tag printed in green. Word document with history of the use of plastic bags.Green and white bag has Bar code, Woolworths logo and slogan " The fresh food people". Tag reads " Got your green bags?" with explanation on obverse.shopping bags

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1992, were published as part of the newspaper’s ongoing column profiling local traders across the district. These photographs feature Ernie & Mario from the Festival Supermarket Hampstead Road Corner Mitchell Street, Maidstone.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.7594.01 - Ernie's Festival Supermarket Hampstead Road Maidstone 1992 Photographs (Advocate 286.1).JPG 7594.02 - Ernie's Festival Supermarket Hampstead Road Maidstone 1992 Photographs (Advocate 286.1).JPG 7594.03 - Ernie's Festival Supermarket Hampstead Road Maidstone 1992 Photographs (Advocate 286.1).JPGhampstead road, mitchell street, maidstone

Black and white photograph of Brandan Ramsdell staff of Lakes Foodarama Tuckerbag Supermarket Myers Street with customers Beardette Gamez and children Jessica and Hannah Lakes Entrance Victoriabusinesses, supermarkets, lakes entrance

Foodarama Supermarket Lakes Entrance Colour photograph of Dominic Berlingeri of Lakes Foodarama with Edna Cornell lucky winner of $100 voucher Lakes Entrance Victoriabusinesses, commerce, supermarkets