Historical information

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

The photograph features Neil Pisiani, Pauline Lloyd, Lee Brammall and Fred Bourne, staff members of Market Plumbing, located at 13 Market Road, Sunshine.

Market Plumbing was established by proprietor Fred Bourne, who had opened the business just over three years prior to the photograph being 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

7428 - Market Plumbing 13 Market Road Sunshine 1991 Staff Photograph (Advocate 362.2).JPG
(L-R) Neil Pisiani, Pauline Lloyd, Lee Brammall, Fred Bourne