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Far beyond Newmarket 

HAVING a chat, a laugh and a reminisce with Bill Hickey is one of life’s true pleasures. Photo: JODI FRY
Jodi Fry

BILL Hickey’s face would be very familiar to those attending the regional saleyards.

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