Historical information

These photographs, 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 Graeme Toomey and his staff from Toomey First National Real Estate located at 801 Ballarat 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

7432.01 - Toomey First National Real Estate Agent 801 Ballarat Road Deer Park 1991 Staff Photographs (Advocate 382.2).JPG
(L-R) Graeme Toomey, ?, ?, ?

7432.02 - Toomey First National Real Estate Agent 801 Ballarat Road Deer Park 1991 Staff Photographs (Advocate 382.2).JPG
Graeme Toomey