Historical information

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1991, were published as part of the newspaper's ongoing column profiling local traders and businesses throughout the district.

The images feature Kim Kahla, proprietor of Big Fields Fruit and Vegetables, together with members of his family and staff, including Michael Kahla, Bill Ardul and Anthony Kyvelos. The business was located at Shop 5, Sunshine Plaza, Hampshire Road, Sunshine.

Big Fields Fruit and Vegetables was a local greengrocer supplying fresh produce to shoppers in Sunshine and the surrounding district.

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

7405.01 - Big Fields Fruit And Veg Staff Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road Sunshine 1991 Photograph (Advocate 277.2).JPG
(L-R) Michael Kahla, Kim Kahla, Bill Ardul & Anthony Kyvelos

7405.02 - Big Fields Fruit And Veg Staff Sunshine Plaza Hampshire Road Sunshine 1991 Photograph (Advocate 277.2).JPG
(L-R) Michael Kahla, Kim Kahla, Bill Ardul & Anthony Kyvelos