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Archived Governors-General Program

- Governor-General visits Groote Eylandt

The Governor-General, as guest of Ms Vianetta Chapman, viewed a weaving demonstration and met with local women at the Anindilyawaka Arts and Cultural Centre.

- Lunch for the Council of the Order of Australia; Chief of Defence Force dinner

On Wednesday 14 August 2013, in Balmain, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE visited the Honourable Tom Uren AC.

- Governor-General attends dinner hosted by the Chief of the Defence Force

The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Chief of the Defence Force, General David Hurley AC DSC, attended a dinner with senior Defence leaders at Bridges House, Duntroon.

- McCarthy Mentoring

On Tuesday 13 August 2013, at The Union Club, Sydney, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Executive Director, Ms Sophie McCarthy, attended a lunch and delivered the keynote address to McCarthy Mentoring mentors and clients.

- Governor-General attends McCarthy Mentoring lunch

The Governor-General, as guest of the McCarthy Mentoring Executive Director, Ms Sophie McCarthy, attended a lunch at the Union Club, Sydney, and delivered the keynote address to mentors and clients.

- Governor-General meets representatives from the Manly Women’s Shelter

At Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General hosted an afternoon tea for representatives from the Manly Women’s Shelter.

- Morning tea for the 21st Annual Australian American Leadership Dialogue; Dinner for the Ambassador of the United States of America

On Monday 12 August 2013, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, hosted a morning tea for participants of the 21st annual Australian American Leadership Dialogue.

- Governor-General hosts AALD participants

The Governor-General hosted a morning tea for participants of the 21st annual Australian American Leadership Dialogue at Admiralty House, Sydney.

- Governor-General meets Maroubra Junction Primary School students

At Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General met students and teachers from Maroubra Junction Primary School.

- Lunch at the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka); ‘Table of Love’ Auction

On Saturday 10 August 2013, at the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland Showgrounds, Brisbane, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, hosted a lunch to acknowledge the contribution that women from the country and the city make to the community, and to promote further linkages between

- Governor-General launches auction for the 'Table of Love'

At the Fireworks Gallery, Newstead, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Director, Mr Michael Eather, and Mrs Danica Eather, officially launched the auction for the ‘Table of Love.’

- Yalari Graduation Ceremony; William Robinson Gallery; Queensland University of Technology; Official Opening of the 2013 Royal Queensland Show

On Friday 9 August 2013, at the Royal Military College, Canberra, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as Patron and guest of the Founding Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Waverley Stanley, in recognition of International Day of the World’s Indigenous People, attended the 2013 Yalari Graduation Ceremony and

- Governor-General attends 2013 Yalari Graduation Ceremony

The Governor-General, as Patron of Yalari and guest of the Founding Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Waverley Stanley, in recognition of International Day of the World’s Indigenous People, attended the 2013 Yalari Graduation Ceremony and presented certificates to graduating students at the Royal Military College, Canberra.

- Governor-General visits Queensland University of Technology

The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guest of the Vice-Chancellor of the Queensland University of Technology, Professor Peter Coaldrake AO, visited the Cube at the QUT and met with software developers.

- Governor-General delivers opening address at 2013 Royal Queensland Show

At the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland Showgrounds, Brisbane, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as Honorary Life Members, attended the official opening and dinner of the 2013 Royal Queensland Show, at which the Governor-General delivered the opening address.

- Marymount Primary School; 10th Anniversary of Ninti One; Timber Creek Primary School

On Thursday 8 August 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, met with students from Marymount Primary School.

- Governor-General meets students from Marymount Primary School

The Governor-General took time out of her busy schedule to meet students from Marymount Primary School during their tour of Government House, Canberra.

- Governor-General meets students from Timber Creek, Northern Territory

Students from Timber Creek, Northern Territory, met the Governor-General during a school visit to Government House.

- Governor-General marks the 10th anniversary of Ninti One

The Governor-General, as guest of the Chair of Ninti One, Dr Tom Calma AO, and the Managing Director, Ms Jan Ferguson, attended an event to mark the 10th anniversary of Ninti One at the National Portrait Gallery, Canberra.

- Official launch of the ‘Afghanistan: The Australian Story’ exhibition

On Tuesday 6 August 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO received a farewell call from the Ambassador of the European Union, His Excellency Mr David Daly.