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

Photograph a postcard depicting the business area on Hampshire Road Sunshine in 1915s Hampshire road looking North 1920 Robinson shop News Agent and Stationary now Accounts Officehampshire road, sunshine, shop

One photograph with photocopies of the same of view from corner of Devonshire Road looking south along Hampshire Roadhampshire road, sunshine, shop

6 photographs taken on the north side of Hampshire Road in the business area Taken as part of a referral for formulating a redevelopment of this areabridge, overpass, hampshire road, sunshine

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

Photograph of Hampshire Road looking north Depicts shops which serviced residents Lefthand side Bank of NSW and fuel merchant wood coal and chaff and horsedrawn vehicles Features man pulling a two wheel hand trolleyhampshire road, sunshine

Hampshire Road became Sunshine’s main shopping centre in the early 1900s, expanded rapidly through the 1920s–1930s, flourished as a social hub in the post‑war decades, and remains the suburb’s central commercial strip. Early 1900s – First commercial strip forms The section between 72–98 Hampshire Road began trading in the first part of the 1900s, with early businesses including hairdressers, fruiterers, grocers, confectioners, newsagents, fishmongers, and tobacconists. 1920s–1930s – Rapid expansion of shops Multiple shop rows were built during this period, including: 68–70 Hampshire Road (built 1925) 72–98 Hampshire Road (shops operating by 1926–1930) 107–117 Hampshire Road (shops built 1923–1925) Businesses included grocers, butchers, confectioners, wood yards, dairies, and general stores—typical of a growing working‑class industrial suburb. 1930s–1940s – Social and civic hub emerges The strip became a major meeting place, especially around Homewood’s Café at 107–109 Hampshire Road, famous for its jukebox and proximity to the Sunshine Theatre, Town Hall, and Masonic Hall. It was a magnet for teenagers, servicemen, and families. Post‑war era – Consolidation as Sunshine’s main centre After WWII, Hampshire Road remained the suburb’s busiest commercial spine. Key features included: Cafés and milk bars Butchers and grocers Newsagents Timber yards Small specialty shops This period cemented Hampshire Road as Sunshine’s civic heart. 1960s – Renaming and redevelopment The section near the Town Hall (107–117 Hampshire Road) was renamed Sun Crescent in the 1960s, reflecting changes in road layout and civic planning Late 20th century – Modernisation Some older shop rows were demolished or redeveloped into service stations, townhouses, or new commercial buildings. Examples include: Demolition of the shop at 72 Hampshire Road (formerly Ted Whitten’s Foodland) Redevelopment of timber yards into townhouse complexes 2000s–present – Contemporary Sunshine CBD Hampshire Road continues as the primary retail and civic axis of Sunshine, hosting: Restaurants and cafés Grocers and specialty stores Medical clinics Banks and services Civic buildings and public spaces It remains the anchor of Sunshine’s designated Major Activity Centre.Sunshine Shopping Centre Hampshire Road 497.2sunshine shopping centre, hampshire road, sunshine

The original article written by Alesha Capone was published in the Hearld Sun 21st July 20254823.01 - Raffaele 'Ralph' Mucilli Barber Shop 76 Hampshire Road Sunshine In 2025 4823.02 - Raffaele 'Ralph' Mucilli At His Business As A Young Man Photograph 4823.03 - Raffaele 'Ralph' Mucilli In His Sunshine Barber Shop In 2025 Photograph (Photograph by Warren Kirk) 4823.04 - Raffaele 'Ralph' Mucilli Barber Shop At 76 Hampshire Road Sunshine Has Remained The Same For Six Decades Photographraffaele, barber, hampshire road, sunshine

These photographs document the everyday life of Hampshire Road, Sunshine’s main shopping strip. They capture the shopfronts, the people who used the street, their clothing and hairstyles, and the vehicles that moved through the precinct. Each of these visual details provides clues that can help accurately date photographs.These photographs document the everyday life of Hampshire Road, Sunshine’s main shopping strip in 1991.Shops Hampshire Road Sunshnehampshire road, sunshine

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

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 Clothing Shop at 219 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.7420.01 - Clothing Shop 219 Hampshire Road Sunshine 1991 Photographs (Advocate 307.2).JPG 7420.02 - Clothing Shop 219 Hampshire Road Sunshine 1991 Photographs (Advocate 307.2).JPG 7420.03 - Clothing Shop 219 Hampshire Road Sunshine 1991 Photographs (Advocate 307.2).JPG 7420.04 - Clothing Shop 219 Hampshire Road Sunshine 1991 Photographs (Advocate 307.2).JPGhampshire 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 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

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 1990 are of Rev. Ian Corlett at the Sunshine Church Of Christ Church, 81 Hampshire Road, Sunshine.7455.01 - Rev. Ian Corlett Sunshine Church Of Christ 81 Hampshire Road Sunshine 1990 Photographs (Advocate 546.3).JPG 7455.02 - Rev. Ian Corlett Sunshine Church Of Christ 81 Hampshire Road Sunshine 1990 Photographs (Advocate 546.3).JPG 7455.03 - Rev. Ian Corlett Sunshine Church Of Christ 81 Hampshire Road Sunshine 1990 Photographs (Advocate 546.3).JPG 7455.04 - Rev. Ian Corlett Sunshine Church Of Christ 81 Hampshire Road Sunshine 1990 Photographs (Advocate 546.3).JPG 7455.05 - Rev. Ian Corlett Sunshine Church Of Christ 81 Hampshire Road Sunshine 1990 Photographs (Advocate 546.3).JPGchurch of christ church, 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

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 feature Simon of Mr Fashions 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.7449.01 - Mr Fashions Hampshire Road Sunshine 1990 Photograph (Advocate 503.3).JPGmr fashions, 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 Jenny Patriki of the Himshes Hairdressing Salon, 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.7402.01 - Himshes Hairdressing Hampshire Road Sunshine 1991 Photographs (Advocate 275.2).JPG Jenny Patriki 7402.02 - Himshes Hairdressing Hampshire Road Sunshine 1991 Photographs (Advocate 275.2).JPG Jenny Patrikihampshire road, sunshine, himshes hairdressing salon

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

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

Reproduction of Panel No 5 from the Sunshine Heritage Tour booklet Enlarge copy in flat draw William George Thomas ran a butcher shop here in Hampshire Road in the 1920s to 1930s at first in partnership with his brother Albert A shop sign showed that William had fought with the AIF in the 1914 to 1918 war William married Lizzie OBrien from Deer Park and they had seven children The family lived in the house next to the shop The photograph shows William Thomas holding his baby daughter Emma Albert Nephew William and another butcher In those days fridges were rare though some people had ice chests and butchers often delivered meat to their customers Today Chinese and Italian restaurants have replaced many of the old towns shops Half way between Sunshine Station and the site of the Sunshine Harvester Worksbutcher, william george thomas, hampshire road, sunshine

Reproduction of Panel No 5 from the Sunshine Heritage Tour booklet Enlarge copy in flat draw William George Thomas ran a butcher shop here in Hampshire Road in the 1920s to 1930s at first in partnership with his brother Albert A shop sign showed that William had fought with the AIF in the 1914 to 1918 war William married Lizzie OBrien from Deer Park and they had seven children The family lived in the house next to the shop The photograph shows William Thomas holding his baby daughter Emma Albert Nephew William and another butcher In those days fridges were rare though some people had ice chests and butchers often delivered meat to their customers Today Chinese and Italian restaurants have replaced many of the old towns shops Half way between Sunshine Station and the site of the Sunshine Harvester Worksthomas, butcher, hampshire road, sunshine

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 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

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 is of Connie Oisano, the owner of the Warren West Leisure Disposal Store 237 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.7397 - Warren West Leisure Disposal Store 237 Hampshire Road Sunshine 1991 Photograph (Advocate 258).JPG Connie Oisanowarren west leisure disposal store, 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

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