Historical information

This photograph, taken by The Advocate in 1992, were published as part of the newspaper’s ongoing column profiling local traders across the district.

This photograph features Stan Lavin, the publican of the Deer Park Hotel, 760 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 black & white negative

Inscriptions & markings

7542 - Deer Park Hotel 760 Ballarat Road Deer Park 1992 Photograph (Advocate 64.1).JPG