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By 1998, the elderly Hillary was a revered and loved national figure, as well as being internationally famous. He had received many honours, including membership of the Order of New Zealand, and investiture as a Knight of the Garter.
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Alexander Turnbull Library, Dominion Post Collection (PA-Group-00685)
Reference: EP/1998/1195
Photograph by Jo Head
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