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Photograph - Asian Pearl Restaurant Sunshine 1991 Photographs, Adam Ellwood, 18th June 1991

7410.01 - Asian Pearl Restaurant Sunshine 1991 Photographs (Advocate 294.2)

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7410.02 - Asian Pearl Restaurant Sunshine 1991 Photographs (Advocate 294.2)

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7410.03 - Asian Pearl Restaurant Sunshine 1991 Photographs (Advocate 294.2)

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Negative (collection) - Sunshine Advocate Negative Collection

Negative (collection) - Sunshine Advocate Negative Collection

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 Kim Wong from the Asian Pearl Restaurant, Sunshine

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

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7410.01 - Asian Pearl Restaurant Sunshine 1991 Photographs (Advocate 294.2).JPG
Kim Wong

7410.02 - Asian Pearl Restaurant Sunshine 1991 Photographs (Advocate 294.2).JPG
Kim Wong

7410.03 - Asian Pearl Restaurant Sunshine 1991 Photographs (Advocate 294.2).JPG
Kim Wong

Subjects

Identifier

7410

Date made

18th June 1991

Photographer

Adam Ellwood

Publisher

Sunshine Advocate

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Photograph - Asian Pearl Restaurant Sunshine 1991 Photographs, Adam Ellwood, 18th June 1991

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