Historical information

This photograph, taken by The Advocate in 1991, were published as part of the newspaper’s ongoing column profiling local traders across the district.

This photograph is of Bayden Smith, Frank Manago & We Millar, three employees of Tasman Meats / The Chicken Barn located in the Deer Park Shopping Centre, Neale Road, Deer Park.

The Deer Park store formed part of a chain of twelve outlets, with other locations operating across Melbourne, including Highpoint City Shopping Centre and Sunshine Shopping Centre.

The photographs document a well-established retail business serving the Deer Park & St. Albans community during the early 1990s.

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

7406 - Deer Park Central Tasman Meats Staff Deer Park Shopping Centre Neale Road Deer Park 1991 Photograph (Advocate 289.2).JPG