Historical information
These photographs, taken by The Advocate throughout 1993, formed part of the newspaper’s regular “Trader of the Week” column.
The feature showcased a local trader’s photograph alongside a short profile of their business.
Significance
The Sunshine Advocate’s “Trader of the Week” column was a modest yet well‑liked feature that played an important role in strengthening community identity.
Through these profiles, the newspaper supported local traders and helped define how Sunshine viewed its growing commercial district.
Physical description
Collection of digitally scanned negatives
Inscriptions & markings
7345.01 - Sunshine Trader Of The Week 1993 - Trader Of The Week - Blinds Salesman Ballarat Road Sunshine (Advocate 24.3).JPG
Photographer Sharon Walker Date 25th January 1993
7345.02 - Sunshine Trader Of The Week 1993 - Greg Nicholas Eat More Meats 282 Hampshire Road Sunshine (Advocate 186.4).JPG
Photographer Sharon Walker Date 12th May 1993
7345.03 - Sunshine Trader Of The Week 1993 - Bob James CSC Estate Agency 29A Sun Crescent Sunshine (Advocate 196.3).JPG
Photographer Sharon Walker Date 10th May 1993
7345.04 - Sunshine Trader Of The Week 1993 - Phil McLaughin Sizzler Corner Hampshire Road and Ballarat Road Sunshine (Advocate 235.4).JPG
Photographer Sharon Walker Date 4th June 1993
7345.05 - Sunshine Trader Of The Week 1993 - Joan and Phil Barkly Your Memories Room 14 - 266 Hampshire Road Sunshine (Advocate 268.3).JPG
Photographer Sharon Walker Date 25th June 1993
7345.06 - Sunshine Trader Of The Week 1993 - Lind Heatherton Of Cut Label Shop 32 Sunshine Plaza Sunshine Hampshire Road (Advocate 307.2).JPG
Photographer Sharon Walker Date 22nd July 1993
7345.07 - Sunshine Trader Of The Week 1993 - Sunshine (Advocate 522.2).JPG
Photographer Jerry Date 1993
7345.08 - Sunshine Trader Of The Week 1993 - Jim and Maire Glan Vill 4 Mills Street Sunshine (Advocate 544.2).JPG
Photographer J. Edwards Date 28th October 1993
