Historical information

These photographs, taken by The Advocate throughout 1994, 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

7346.01 - Sunshine Trader Of The Week 1994 - Graeme Baulch Sunshine (Advocate 20.2).JPG
Photographer J. Edwards Date 10th February 1994

7346.02 - Sunshine Trader Of The Week 1994 - Melaine Rowe Suffolk Road Sunshine (Advocate 107.2).JPG
Photographer J. Edwards Date 9th May 1994

7346.03 - Sunshine Trader Of The Week 1994 - Lee Trickey Shiatsu Therapy (Advocate 171.2).JPG
Photographer Blain Crellin Date 6th July 1994

7346.04 - Sunshine Trader Of The Week 1994 - Manju Agrawal Sunshine (Advocate 220.2).JPG
Photographer Craig Cahill Date 11th August 1994