Historical information

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 2000, feature Albert Drayton of Sunshine Potteries (Drayton Potteries), located on Derby Road, Sunshine. Albert was the son of Edward (“Ted”) Drayton, one of the two brothers who acquired the Derby Road pottery works in 1916 and transformed the business into a major Australian porcelain manufacturing enterprise.

The photographs show Albert displaying a selection of porcelain products manufactured at the pottery, highlighting the quality and diversity of items produced by one of Sunshine’s most significant industries.

The display formed part of a function hosted by the Sunshine and District Historical Society, where Albert recorded an oral history recounting his experiences at the pottery and the contributions of the Drayton family to the local community.

The event also provided an opportunity for former employees to share their memories and reflections on working at the factory, preserving an important part of Sunshine’s industrial heritage for future generations.

Significance

This event was significant for its role in preserving and interpreting the history of Sunshine Potteries, one of the district's most important manufacturing enterprises.

Through the collection of oral histories, the display of locally produced porcelain, and the sharing of memories by former employees, the function documented the experiences of those connected to the pottery and helped safeguard an important part of Sunshine's industrial and community heritage for future generations.

Physical description

Collection of digitally scanned colour negatives

Inscriptions & markings

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