Historical information

This photograph, taken by The Advocate in 1999, shows Chris Grant, a prominent Western Bulldogs AFL player, participating in a promotional event for UN Mobiles at 232A Hampshire Road, Sunshine.

The event highlights the use of sporting personalities in local business promotions and community engagement activities.

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 coloured negative

Inscriptions & markings

7702 - UN Mobiles 232A Hampshire Road Sunshine 1999 Photograph (Advocate 362).JPG