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Andrew Sinclair
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door neighbour.“ Knowing Baldy gave me a great legup— and I got the job!” Andrew completed a four-year apprenticeship and worked alongside Kevin for another three years before taking a break from butchering to care for animals at Taronga Zoo.
“ I absolutely loved it— the work, the camaraderie between staff— we worked and partied hard together. Wonderful times,” Andrew recalled.
But in 1991, after dropping by to say hello to Kevin, who had opened a new shop in Cremorne, he was drawn back to the trade.
“ Kevin made me an offer I couldn’ t refuse— a generous pay rise and the opportunity to manage one of the shops,” Andrew said.
He stayed with Kevin until 1996, then joined his youngest brother, Bob, who had opened a butchery in Forestville.
“ I worked with Bob for two years before buying the business, which I eventually sold in 2001 to take up a management position at Harris Farm Markets in Willoughby.”
Andrew moved to Kurmond in 2002 but continued commuting to Willoughby until 2009, when he purchased Kurrajong Butchery.
Since then, he’ s worked hard to provide quality service and top-notch meat to a loyal clientele.
“ I’ ve trained three apprentices during
Winners are grinners! Propping up their dad, Andrew, at the 2024-25 Hawkesbury District Cricket Awards night are his devoted sons, Oscar and Jasper Sinclair.
that time, and both my boys have helped out in the shop since primary school,” Andrew said.
“ Of course, the hours are long, but I love what I do. I’ m proud of the produce and grateful for the respect and support I receive from my wonderful customers.” Andrew Sinclair – a good man to meat.( Yes, that’ s a double entendre. I may have overexplained that...)
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