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

7349.01 - St. Albans Trader Of The Week 1993 - Helga Swiss Butchers Shop 204 Main Road East St. Albans (Advocate 59.3).JPG
Photographer Sharon Walker Date 24th February 1993

7349.02 - St. Albans Trader Of The Week 1993 - Lynn Buehler Milk Bar 57A Theodore Street St. Albans North (Advocate 83.3).JPG
Photographer Sharon Walker Date 11th March 1993

7349.03 - St. Albans Trader Of The Week 1993 - Geoff Humphreys Pizza Haven Victoria Square St. Albans (Advocate 121.3).JPG
Photographer Sharon Walker Date 7th April 1993

7349.04 - St. Albans Trader Of The Week 1993 - Louise Zammit 59A Theodore Street St. Albans (Advocate 197.3).JPG
Photographer Sharon Walker Date 13th May 1993

7349.05 - St. Albans Trader Of The Week 1993 - Judy Blum 68 Kings Road St. Albans (Advocate 204.2).JPG
Photographer J. Edwards Date 29th April 1994

7349.06 - St. Albans Trader Of The Week 1993 - Teresa Cuzzupe and Nicole Corona Skylords Travel Shop 4 The Arcade 323 Main Road East St. Albans (Advocate 225.3).JPG
Photographer Sharon Walker Date 28th September 1993

7349.07 - St. Albans Trader Of The Week 1993 - Paul and Chris Nicolaou and Michelle Stewart Fish and Chip Shop 56 Kings Road St. Albans West (Advocate 257.3).JPG
Photographer Sharon Walker Date 18th June 1993