Historical information

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

These photographs feature staff from the Gym Wah Chinese Restaurant Staff Deer Park Shopping Centre, Neale Road, Deer Park.

Significance

The Sunshine 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

7408.01 - Gym Wah Chinese Restaurant Staff Deer Park Shopping Centre Neale Road Deer Park 1991 Photographs (Advocate 291.2).JPG

7408.02 - Gym Wah Chinese Restaurant Staff Deer Park Shopping Centre Neale Road Deer Park 1991 Photographs (Advocate 291.2).JPG