Historical information

These photographs, taken by The Advocate throughout 1992, 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

7351.01 - Deer Park Trader Of The Week 1992 - Dean Kennedy Belle de Jour Shop 19 Deer Park Shopping Centre (Advocate 142.1).JPG
Photographer Sharon Walker Date 5th March 1992

7351.02 - Deer Park Trader Of The Week 1992 - Deer Park Dog Service 821 Ballarat Road Deer Park (Advocate 236.1).JPG
Photographer J. Edwards Date 30th April 1992

7351.03 - Deer Park Trader Of The Week 1992 - Dean Kennedy Belle de Jour Deer Park Shopping Centre (Advocate 274.1).JPG
Photographer No Details Date 22nd May 1992

7351.04 - Deer Park Trader Of The Week 1992 - Sean Lavin Deer Park Hotel Ballarat Road Deer Park (Advocate 303.1).JPG
Photographer J. Edwards Date 11th June 1992

7351.05 - Deer Park Trader Of The Week 1992 - O'Donnell Highway Inn 608 Ballarat Road Ardeer (Advocate 348.1).JPG
Photographer J. Edwards Date 3rd July 1992

7351.06 - Deer Park Trader Of The Week 1992 - Graeme Wurm 104 Station Road Deer Park (Advocate 371.1).JPG
Photographer J. Edwards Date 17th July 1992

7351.07 - Deer Park Trader Of The Week 1992 - Raz and Frank D'Agostino Deer Park Florist Burnside Street Deer Park (Advocate 422).JPG
Photographer Sharon Walker Date 21st Augst 1992

7351.08 - Deer Park Trader Of The Week 1992 - Charlie Azzopardi Deer Park Fly Screens (Advocate 502.1).JPG
Photographer Sharon Walker Date 8th October 1992