John Whitefoord Heyer (1916–2001) was an Australian documentary filmmaker, known as the father of Australian documentary film. He produced and directed sponsored documentaries from the 1930s until his death. His notable work includes 'The Back of Beyond' (1954), which brought him significant acclaim. Grounded in British documentary tradition, Heyer developed a unique lyrical style. He was influential in the Australian documentary movement during the 1940s and 1950s and remained connected to both Australian and English film industries throughout his life.
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Time Zone - Australia/Hobart (10:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Heyer belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Devonport
Place of Death: London
Occupation: producer | director | film director | screenwriter
Employers: Australian National Film Board | Shell Film Unit
Awards Received: Medal of the Order of Australia
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 14, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 14, 2025 |
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| Sun | 20 Virgo 54 | 21 Virgo 31 | 10 Capricorn 6 |
| Moon | 20 Aries 18 | 16 Gemini 43 | 17 Aries 18 |
| Mercury | 17 Libra 10 | 22 Virgo 5 | 29 Capricorn 15 |
| Venus | 4 Leo 57 | 23 Leo 22 | 12 Sagittarius 7 |
| Mars | 3 Scorpio 33 | 24 Libra 30 | 23 Capricorn 23 |
| Jupiter | 4 Taurus 28 | 20 Cancer 6 | 25 Aries 22 |
| Saturn | 28 Cancer 16 | 28 Pisces 56 | 29 Cancer 17 |
| Uranus | 16 Aquarius 24 | 1 Gemini 27 | 17 Aquarius 31 |
| Neptune | 4 Leo 6 | 1 Aries 0 | 4 Leo 8 |
| Pluto | 4 Cancer 20 | 1 Aquarius 33 | 3 Cancer 14 |
| Rahu | 26 Capricorn 7 | 17 Pisces 56 | 20 Capricorn 21 |
| Ketu | 26 Cancer 7 | 17 Virgo 56 | 20 Cancer 21 |
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