Teenage auctioneer sets his sights on a successful future in the mart

Being at the heart of the action is what Ben Wilson enjoys most. Sarah Todd meets the teenage auctioneer who is bidding to be the best

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Teenage auctioneer sets his sights on a successful future in the mart

He has only just celebrated his 18th birthday, but Ben Wilson has been earning his place in the auctioneer's rostrum for a good few years already. Like many a farmer's son, Ben Wilson spent school holidays...

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