Historical information

This photograph, taken by The Advocate in 1991, was published as part of the newspaper's ongoing series profiling local businesses and traders throughout the district.

Featured are Don Wild and Fred Psaila, founding partners of Mayday Automotive Parts, located at 224 McIntyre Road, Sunshine North.

Established in 1981, the business had operated continuously from the same premises for ten years at the time the photograph was taken.

Significance

The 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.

Physical description

Collection of digitally scanned negatives

Inscriptions & markings

7399 - Mayday Automotive Parts Staff 224 McIntyre Road Sunshine North 1991 Photograph (Advocate 267).JPG