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Nathan Taylor chats with Chopper Read impersonator and all-round funny-man Heath Franklin about taking on Australia’s most high-profile criminal, as well as his upcoming show at St Marys Band Club…

MEET AUSTRALIA’S BRAVEST COMEDIAN

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eath Franklin would have to be Australia’s bravest comedian.

Why, do you ask?

Well, Heath’s made a living impersonating one of Australia’s most notorious criminals – Mark ‘Chopper’ Read.

Heath’s been taking on the character of Chopper Read since 2005 when he debuted it on Channel 10’s comedy skit show ‘The Ronnie Johns Half Hour’.

“I got the inspiration to do the Chopper character from watching the ‘Chopper’ film with Eric Bana too many times,” Heath laughed.

“Whenever anyone else was charging around at parties quoting ‘Austin Powers’, I was the weird guy quoting ‘Chopper’.

“After doing it for a while my girlfriend said ‘Could you please stop impersonating Chopper at home, why don’t you do it in a show instead?’ So I wrote a sketch for it, put it in the show, ‘The Ronnie Johns Half Hour’, and the rest is history.”

Mark Chopper Read is one of Australia’s most well-known criminals, who’s made a living writing crime novels about his tales in prison.

Chopper’s rap sheet over the years has been fairly extensive ranging from armed robbery and firearm offences to assault and kidnapping.

In 2000, Chopper had a film about his life detailed on the big screen.

The film starring Eric Bana did exceptionally well at the Australian box office and catapulted Bana’s career in Hollywood.

Heath said when he first started portraying Chopper at a student performance through university he never really expected the character to get as

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popular as it has.

“When I started out the Chopper routine I was just performing for 20 or 30 people in this dingy little university theatre and then all of a sudden it was on TV and people were commenting on it, I soon realised holy moley it’s out there now,” Heath said.

But how did the real Chopper Read, who I’m sure most people would be very afraid of if you caught him offside, feel about Heath pretending to be him on stage?

“Chopper didn’t have much of a problem with it from what I could gather,” Heath said.

“I met him when the show (‘The Ronnie Johns Half Hour’) first came on and he was like ‘Yeah, alright, no worries, you’re obviously doing an impersonation of Eric Bana and not me’, but he has been alright with it from what I can tell.”

Next month Heath’s bringing his hilarious portrayal of Chopper Read to the St Marys Band Club for the ‘A Hard Bastard’s Guide To Life’ show.

“It’s been a few years since I’d done my last Chopper tour and I started getting a big catalogue of material that’s never seen the light of day,” Heath said.

“This show will be a good chance to get all that material out there for a good night of stand-up and hopefully give people a rocking good time.”

‘A Hard Bastard’s Guide To Life’ is a comprehensive ‘hit list’ on how not to just survive, but thrive in a modern world that thinks it’s better than it is.

With Chopper’s easy step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to punch life in the guts, take compromising photos of its wife and watch it cry as it hands over the keys to your future.

“The big joke of the whole show is

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no one should be taking advice from a career criminal who spent so much time in jail,” Heath laughed.

“If people turned up with notepads and pens looking for proper life advice I’d be pretty surprised, but it’s really just Chopper’s take on the modern human condition where things like the internet and Facebook have started to change the way we live – as you can imagine Chopper is fairly disgruntled about it.”

Heath said he loves travelling around Australia and New Zealand doing the show but would think very carefully if the real Chopper one day said, in a nice way, he’d like him to stop.

“It would depend on how annoyed he was if I’d give the whole thing up,” he said.

“If he was miffed and sending me an email from the next state I’d be less inclined (to stop doing it) then if he was quite angry and standing next to me.”

‘A Hard Bastard’s Guide To Life’ isn’t the only thing Heath has on his radar in the next few months.

Beginning this Wednesday, May 2, Heath will be starring in a brand new ABC quiz show created and hosted by popular funny-man Andrew Denton.

‘Randling’ is billed as show where smart people can be funny and funny

people can be smart, where actual knowledge may help you but just as likely won’t.

“The show has been so much fun to make,” Heath said. “‘Randling’ is best described as a word and language quiz show that’s played by comedians and entertainers.

Having Andrew Denton host it and getting the chance to work with him has been absolutely incredible.

“I don’t think there’s too many people who aspire to work in TV in Australia who would turn down the chance to work with Andrew Denton and I can’t wait for people to see it.”

Catch Heath Franklin as Chopper Read in ‘A Hard Bastard’s Guide To Life’ at St Marys Band Club on Saturday, May 5 at 8.30pm. Tickets are $35.

To book or for more information call 9623 1211 or visit www. stmarysbandclub.com.au.

Do you have a story you want to get into FYI? Contact our entertainment reporter Nathan Taylor on 4722 2998 or email nathan.taylor@mediaview. com.au to pitch your story! You could soon be gracing the cover of FYI magazine!

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PLAY WITH EMOTION Top local cast lined up for famous show at Glenbrook Community Theatre

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ne of the world’s most incredible stories of a man with severe deformities paraded on public display will come to life when the Glenbrook Community Theatre performs ‘The Elephant Man’.

Disfigured beyond belief by a disorder that defies diagnosis, John Merrick (performed by local actor Brad Teodoruk) is forced to spend his formative years being carted about London as the star attraction of a travelling freak show where relentless crowds pay tuppence to gawp and jeer at him.

Although he dreams of escaping the torment of the freak-show circuit to lead a ‘normal’ life like others, John is an orphan with little hope of independent survival outside the confines of the big top and so resigns himself to life as ‘The Elephant Man’.

Thankfully fate intervenes when moneyhungry ringmaster Ross turns John out onto the street where he’s discovered by famous young surgeon Frederick Treves (performed by Costa Karagounis).

Dr Treves admits The Elephant Man to a London hospital for observation. There John fast becomes the urbane and witty favourite of high society, a far stretch from his former life.

But will John’s dream to become a man like others ever come true?

A poignant tale of hope, courage, friendship, love and longing, The Glenbrook Players’ adaptation of Bernard Pomerance’s Tony Awardwinning play holds a valuable message about the nature of humanity and the capacity of the human spirit.

In actual fact, the story of John Merrick as ‘The Elephant Man’ was true.

John Merrick was an English man who began to develop abnormally during the first few years of his life.

His skin appeared thick and lumpy, he developed an enlargement of his lips and a bony lump grew on his forehead.

Not only was John’s face an unpretty sight but his arms and both feet became enlarged and at some point during his childhood he fell and damaged his hip, resulting in permanent lameness.

The story of ‘The Elephant Man’ has not only been very successful on the theatre stage but in 1980 a feature film about the life of John Merrick hit the screens.

The movie starring John Hurt and Anthony Hopkins was nominated for an incredible eight Academy Awards including ‘Best Picture’, ‘Best Director’ and ‘Best Actor’ at the 1981 ceremony.

The local production of ‘The Elephant Man’ will be held at the Glenbrook Community Theatre over the first two weekends in May on the following dates: Friday, May 4 at 8pm, Saturday, May 5 at 2pm and 8pm, Friday, May 11 at 8pm, Saturday, May 12 at 2pm and 8pm. Tickets start at $22.

To book or for more information call 4739 1110 or visit www.glenbrookplayers.com.au.

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GIG GUIDE

AROUND THE TRAPS

LOOKING FOR A GREAT LOCAL GIG? Friday, April 27

PINK TRIBUTE SHOW

8.30pm - Saturday April 28 - Kingswood Sports Club - Free - Bookings: 4737 4600

Funked Up Friday Venue: Peachtree Free entry, From 9pm 4731 3444 After Dark Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 9.30pm 9623 1211 The Frocks Venue: St Marys Leagues Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 They Call Me Bruce Venue: Penrith Gaels Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Australian Played Venue: Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 8pm 9625 5500 Australian Played Venue: Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 8pm 9625 5500

It’s time to get the party started at Kingswood Sports Club!

Featuring favourite hits from American superstar Pink, this energetic rollercoaster show will have you up on the dance floor grooving away to her sexy, strong attitude. You’ll hear all of Pink’s greatest hits including ‘Funhouse’, ‘Most Girls’, ‘So What’, ‘Sober’, ‘There You Go’, ‘U + Ur Hand’ and ‘Trouble’.

Don’t miss this awesome and free tribute show.

Hi-Lights Entertainment Venue: Blacktown Workers Free entry, 6pm 9830 0673 The Blacklist Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 DJ ‘Micky’ Trick Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, Midnight

Saturday, April 28

Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200

Sounds like Saturday Venue: Peachtree Free entry, From 9pm 4731 3444

Mad Cow Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200

Showbiz DJ & Karaoke Venue: Kemps Creek Free entry, From 8pm 9826 1375

DJ ‘Brother J’ Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, Midnight 4728 5200

Live band Venue: Penrith Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 2060

The Shy Guys Venue: Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 8.30pm 9625 5500

Chris Drummond Duo Venue: Blacktown Workers Free entry, 9pm 9830 0673

McAlister Kemp Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $23, 8pm 9625 5500

Vegas Royale Venue: Blacktown Workers $7.50 members, $10.50 visitors, 8pm 9830 0673

Pink Tribute Show Venue: Kingswood Sports Club Free entry, 8.30pm 4737 4600

Rock ‘n Roll Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1211

Karaoke Venue: Pioneer Tavern Free entry, 9pm 4736 4466

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Kaos Venue: St Marys Leagues Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 AM 2 PM Venue: Penrith Gales Free entry, 9am 4722 8180 Greg Poppleton’s Bakelite Dance Band

Sunday, April 29 Allan Caswell Country Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Mark Travers Venue: Pioneer Tavern Free entry, 1pm 4736 4466

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12pm - Sunday April 29 - Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park - $101.10

Mum DJs Venue: The World Bar, Kings Cross $10, 8pm 9357 7700 Burt Bacharach Venue: Sydney Opera House $109, 8pm 9250 7777 The Exploited, Chainsaw Hookers, Skinpin Venue: Manning Bar, Sydney University $53, 8pm 1300 438 849 John Butler Venue: Metro Theatre $55, 8pm 9550 3666 Ralph McTell Venue: Balmain Town Hall $55, 8pm 9367 9222 Jimeoin Venue: Enmore Theatre $40, 7.15pm 132 849

Creamfields Australia returns in 2012 with quite simply the world’s most in-demand DJ and Producer - David Guetta, and after sellout shows in 2011, Above & Beyond. Other hot acts appearing on the Creamfields bill this year include Dirty South, Alesso, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Vitalic, W&W, Sied van Riel, Tritonal, Downlink, Shockone, MaRLo and Bombs Away. The hot and happening festival season isn’t over yet!

Big Scary, Geoffrey O’Connor Venue: Oxford Art Factory $15, 8pm 1300 438 849 Jimmy Bear Venue: Great Southern Hotel, Sydney Free entry, 9.30pm 9211 4311 Rhys Nicholson: Almost a Person Venue: Factory Theatre, Marrickville

Saturday, April 28

Venue: Chinese Laundry $25, 7pm 8295 9999

Electric Empire Venue: The Standard, Darlinghurst $25, 8pm 9331 3100

SNEZ Venue: Café Church, Glebe $12, 7.30pm 9518 9413

Caravan Sun, The Campervan Dancers Venue: Beach Road Hotel, Bondi $15, 8pm 1300 438 849

Daniel Sloss Venue: The Factory Theatre $29, 8pm 9550 3666

9pm

Miriam Lieberman Venue: Camelot, Marrickville Free entry, 8pm camelotlounge.com.au An Horse, The Rescue Ships Venue: Oxford Art Factory $15, 8pm 1300 438 849 Marshall Okell Venue: Annandale Hotel 8pm 9550 1078 Fiona O’Loughlin Venue: Factory Theatre, Enmore $29.90, 7.30pm 132 849 Gossling Venue: The Basement $20, 9pm 1300 438 849 Timmy Trumpet Venue: Ivy 8pm 9240 3000 Derrick May

Sunday, April 29 Kristina Olsen Venue: Notes Live, Enmore 8pm 1300 762 545 Cash Only Venue: Marrickville Bowling Club Free entry, 4.30pm 9557 1185 Millennium Bug Venue: Three Wise Monkeys Free entry, 10pm 9283 5855 Loose Ends (Various DJs) Venue: Phoenix Bar, Darlinghurst $10, 10pm 9331 1936 Up Day Club DJs Venue: Phoenix Bar, Darlinghurst $15, 5am 9331 1936 Creamfields Venue: Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park $101.10, 12pm 1300 438 849

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ustralian music legends The Delltones will be appearing for the first time at the Hubertus Country Club with a fantastic show that sees the group returning to their roots as a four-part harmony band.

The Delltones have been entertaining audiences, playing, celebrating and elevating rock ‘n’ roll for more than 50 years.

The first half of the show consists of The Delltones’ well-loved classics from their early years like ‘Get A Little Dirt On Your Hands’, ‘Come A Little Bit Closer’, ‘Hangin’ Five’ and ‘Gee’.

The Delltones play live at the Hubertus Country Club this Saturday, April 28 at 8pm.

Tickets are $25. Phone 4773 4444.

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Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Thanks to recipes.com.au

13th May 2012

Chicken with Camembert & Tarragon INGREDIENTS

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Reserve your table now. Phone Sue on 4575 1171 Departs from Windsor Boat Ramp at 12-30pm Includes 2 hour cruise Full BBQ lunch including dessert Jazz Band $35pp for Adults $17.50 for Children under 15

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(Serves 4) 4 (1.2kg) chicken breast fillets 80g camembert cheese 2 tsp dried tarragon 1 pkt Cheese & Garlic Sauce Mix 1 tsp dried tarragon, extra 4 small (360g) tomatoes, sliced 2 tbsp oil 1 bunch spinach, trimmed and shredded 1 medium (150g) red capsicum, roasted, skinned and cut into strips 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan forced. Lightly oil an ovenproof dish.

2. Cut a pocket into each chicken fillet. Place sliced camembert into each pocket and sprinkle with tarragon. Secure pockets with tooth picks.

3. Roll chicken in sauce mix. Place in prepared dish, sprinkle with extra tarragon, add tomatoes and drizzle with 1 tbsp oil.

4. Bake for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked.

5. Heat remaining oil in a large frying pan, add spinach and stir fry until wilted. Stir in red capsicum and pine nuts. Place on serving plates and top with sliced chicken.

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GOOD DINING

DINE ON THE WATER Beautiful views and flavours combine on the Belle

Nepean Belle Tench Ave, Penrith - 4733 1274 - www.nepeanbelle.com.au

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or a truly special Mother’s Day encompassing great food, scenery and atmosphere, it’s ‘All Aboard’ the Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler and Penrith Platypus Cruiser on the beautiful Nepean River at Penrith.

For families needing to visit two mums on Mother’s Day Weekend, or if mum loves a little moonlight romance or letting her hair down on the dance floor, treat mum to the Saturday evening dinner cruise. For mums who want to sit back and relax with the family on Mother’s Day, then lunch and afternoon tea cruises are available.

Alternately, why not pick up a Cruise Gift Voucher that can be used at a later date? Cruise vouchers make the perfect Mother’s Day gift and can be ordered over the phone and posted to you in time for

the big day.

The Nepean Belle, catering for up to 120 guests, is a traditional old world style paddlewheeler with stained timber interiors and churning paddlewheels.

The sound of water lapping against the hulls and the romance and excitement of the paddlewheel era are combined to create a truly unique experience.

The Penrith Platypus, catering for up to 132 guests, boasts beautiful modern interiors, spacious viewing decks, a licensed bar and the quality service you’d expect from a company with 30 years of experience and excellence.

Indulge in the sumptuous buffet and banquet meals, as well as the entertaining music and dancing after dinner whilst you cruise the Nepean Gorge into the foothills of the Blue Mountains National Park.

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TOP ART ON SHOW Nepean Art Society presents its Autumn Exhibition in Penrith

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he Nepean Art Society will present its Autumn Exhibition next weekend, with approximately 130 paintings by local artists on display.

Among the exhibitors is St Marys based artist, Steve Leadenham, who will be donating a framed print of one of his Sydney ferry paintings as the raffle prize at the exhibition.

Born in the United Kingdom, Mr Leadenham has lived in the local area for 30 years. He specialises in transport-themed paintings including road, rail, aviation and marine subjects.

His client base comprises transport enthusiasts and professionals who demand a high level of realism and technical accuracy in the artwork they commission.

He paints predominantly in oils and has won a number of prizes for his work including best oil painting in the Art of Sydney Awards, 2009.

Mr Leadenham has a close association with the Qantas Founders Museum at Longreach in Queensland, having provided artwork in connection with a number of the museum’s aircraft preservation projects.

Prints of his paintings are available through

the Qantas Museum, as well as the Sydney Bus Museum at Leichhardt and the railway enthusiasts’ bookshop at Sydney’s Central Station.

He has recently completed a commission for the Ambulance Service of NSW portraying the three helicopter types presently operated by the air ambulance service.

A member of the Nepean Art Society for 10 years, Mr Leadenham enjoys the benefits of membership and the chance to meet and interact with fellow artists ranging from professionals to hobbyists encompassing a wide range of ages.

The society offers members the opportunity to attend classes in all mediums, as well as workshops, demonstrations and field trips, including camping weekends.

The Nepean Art Society, a not-for-profit group, aims to bring creative people together to enjoy the exchange of ideas with other artists.

It has a membership of more than 125 and new members are always welcome whether beginner or practicing artist.

The Nepean Art Society’s annual Autumn Exhibition will open at 7pm on Friday, May 4.

It will run from 9am-5pm and 10am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

It will be held at the Nepean Art Society’s premises at The Cottage, 3 North Street, Penrith.

Get along and support local art and artists, they may very well surprise you with just how good they are!

FYI is the most extensive and dedicated local entertainment coverage available in Penrith.

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King Henry’s Court Café/Restaurant

Catering • Gift Shop • Function Centre

A day for Mum SUNDAY 13TH MAY – BOOK NOW Let mum put her feet up today and cater to her every wish.

Honour her with homemade gifts, heartfelt sentiments and time well spent together.

Let her have a day of from cooking and treat her to a lunch or dinner where were she will be the queen at King Henry’s Court.

No one deserves the royal treatment more than she does!

MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH OR DINNER – $30 per head – Choose from our traditional or Italian function menu (see opposite/reverse)

– Surprise gift for Mum and chocolates for the table CHILDREN’S MENU – $14.90 per head

74 Henry St Penrith | Ph 4721 1155 | www.kinghenryscourt.com.au

1050WWD0000

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GIVEAWAY

HEAD TO THE CIRCUS AND DON’T PAY A CENT!

R

oll up, roll up, Webers Circus is in town! With a touch of South America, the famous Webers Circus has been touring Australia for the last six years.

Owners, Natalie and Ruby Weber, both come from a long line of circus performers from Australia and Germany.

Webers Circus features the amazing Wheel Of Death, performed by Hewin, who comes from the South American hot spot of Columbia. The Russian Swing will also be on show, featuring 10 performers. There

are clowns, performing miniature ponies, hula hoops, daring young men and women in the air and of course there’s the hilarious K-nines. It’s truly fun for all ages.

The ticket office is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm, and one hour before each night performance. You can also book your tickets online at www. weberscircus.com or over the phone on 0448 CIRCUS. Webers Circus is showing at McQuade Park, Hawkesbury Valley Way in Windsor from April 26 to May 6.

FYI has five family (two adults, two kids) passes to Webers Circus in Windsor to give away.

For your chance to win one, SMS the code word ‘WEBERS’ to 19 19 18 and include your name and best contact telephone number. Entries close Wednesday, May 2. Authorised under NSW Permit Number LTP-APP-0000001330. Terms and conditions at www.westernweekender. com.au.

Q Theatre Company presents a Cognoscenti Entertainment production

WAR STORIES

AY M h t 6 WY Y l i E r L p L A A V th

A Salute in Story and Song to the ANZAC Spirit starring Darren Coggan

RY U B S E AWK H R O S E PARK 26

WIND

HERITAGE SONG OF THE YEAR CMAA Golden Guitar Awards

AD MC QU

Show Times

3 - 5 May Writer and Director Ken McBeath Lighting Designer Martin Kinnane Associate Producer Kashi Cannings Songs by Ken McBeath and Darren Coggan Image: Jonathan Carroll

Cognoscenti Entertainment

1050WWD2992

BOOKINGS 4723 7600 or jspac.com.au Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre 597 High Street Penrith

PHONE BOOKINGS:

0448 247 287 0448 CIRCUS

SAT

28th Apr

3pm & 7pm

SUN

29th Apr

11am & 7pm

THUR

3rd May

7pm

FRI

4th May

7pm

SAT

5th May

3.pm & 7pm

SUN

6th May

11.am Last Show

www.weberscircus.com

1045WWD2734 1050WWD2734

15 OPEN 7 DAYS FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

After work Parties | Outdoor Alfresco Dining Group Functions | Exceptional Italian Cuisine | Cocktails FINALIST

FINALIST

2009

2010

WINNER

2011

WINNER 2011 Penrith Local Business Awards.

Outstanding Restaurant.

LUNCH SPECIALS Monday to Friday 11.30 am - 2.30pm

Seafood crepe, chips & salad

$17.90 Penne carbonara

Chicken & mushroom crepe, chips & salad $15.90

(egg, bacon, onion, cream sauce)

$12.90

Salt & pepper prawns, chips & salad

$15.90

Mexicana pizza

$10.90

Spinach & ricotta cannelloni, salad

$14.90 Americana pizza

$9.90

Chicken schnitzel, chips, salad & gravy

$12.90

Beer battered barramundi, chips & salad $12.90

(chicken, capsicum, onion, cheese, sweet chilli base)

(salami, cheese, napolitana base) Not valid on public holidays or with any other offer 1050WWD3815

www.sittanos.com.au Shop R3, Riley Street, Westfield Penrith Ph 4722 4444

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The Roadshow is coming to PENRITH

Wed . May 2nd to Sun . May 6th Penrith Valley Inn

1 Cnr Great Western Hwy and Memorial Ave 9am to 6pm Daily Ph: 02 47 31 1666 HERE’S HOW IT WORKS

STEP 1 Gather all your collectibles and bring them in STEP 2 We will make offers on the spot if there is interest in the item STEP 3 !""#$%&%'#&())#*&+&,#%&$-./&.00#/.-%#12&&3&&FREE -/0.44.(5&&&3&&NO appointment necessary

WHAT WE BUY Gold Jewellery, Gold Coins, Silver Coins, Sterling Silver, Antiques, Collectibles THE ITEMS WE MAKE AN OFFER ON MAY INCLUDE: !"#$%&'() Any silver items such as flatware, tea sets, charm bracelets, jewellery & anything marked Sterling or 925. !"*+$,#) 1964 or older: Crowns, Shillings, Florins, Sixpence, Threepence. 50 Cents (1966). Newer commemorative coins. !"-+%."*+$,#) Sovereigns, Half Sovereigns, All denominations from all parts of the world

including Gold Olympic coins. !"$,&'#/0',/"-+%.) Australian Kangaroos and Dollars, Canadian Maple Leafs, American Double Eagles, Kruggerands, Pandas, Gold Bars, etc. !"#*(12"-+%.) All broken gold, used jewellery, any missing pieces (Earrings, Charms, Gold Links etc), Dental Gold, Class Rings, Charm Bracelets, etc. !"2%1/$,30) Jewellery, Dental Platinum,

Wiring, Platinum Koala coins, and anything else made of Platinum. !"4'5'%%'(6) Rings, Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Watches and Necklaces. !"51("$/'0#) WWI, WWII, War Medals, Swords, Daggers, Bayonets, Civil War Memorabilia, etc. !"+/7'("*+%%'*/$8%'#) Toys, Train Sets, Dolls, Advertising, Cast Iron Banks, Pottery, Paper Money, Pocket Watches, etc.

We represent thousands of collectors who are all looking for a variety of collectibles! We have purchased a wide selection of items for our group of collectors.

The WCG (World Collectors Group) is a private group of collectors who are looking for unique items in a wide variety of categories.

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1050WWD3552

Bring in your old unwanted or broken jewellery, coins, silver, antiques & collectibles for IMMEDIATE $$$