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A JOURNEY TO THE DAWNING OF THE DAY

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Year
1984
Reference
F20257
Media type
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Year
1984
Reference
F20257
Media type
Moving image
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Series
THE HILLARY ADVENTURES
Place of production
Australia
Categories
Short
Duration
0:49:53
Production company
Michael Dillon Film Enterprises In Association With Redir Holdings Limited
Credits
Writer: Michael Dillon
Producer: Michael Dillon
Director: Michael Dillon
Narrator: Matthew O’Sullivan
Film Editor: Roy Mason

One of six documentaries from Michael Dillon featuring Edmund Hillary, A Journey to The Dawning Of The Day follows Sir Edmund on his return to Fiji.

“Hillary, now 64, strives to overcome his final mountaineering challenge - a 1500 foot volcano spire that defeated him some 40 years ago. As they make their way towards the mountain they do things the native way, living with the villagers and experiencing their day to day life.” - http://trove.nla.gov.au; 13/08/2013.

Beginning by rafting upriver, Hilary successfully reaches the summit of the volcanic spire known as Joske's Thumb. The film concludes with the party snorkelling in the coral sea.