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Archived Governors-General Program

- Governor-General visits Napranum

In Napranum, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended a community briefing hosted by Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council Councillor Ernest Madua Jnr, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Margaret Adidi and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Amos Njaramba.

- Governor-General visits Weipa and presides over Citizenship Ceremony

In Weipa, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of General Manager, Mr Gareth Manderson, visited the Rio Tinto Alcan mine and met with participants of the Indigenous Traineeship program.

- Visit to Lockhart River

On Sunday 28 July 2013, at St James Anglican Church, Lockhart River, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guest of Father Brian Claudie, attended a morning Church service.

- Visit to Lockhart River

At St James Anglican Church, Lockhart River, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guest of Father Brian Claudie, attended a morning Church service.

- Visit to Lockhart River

The Governor-General and Mr Bryce, as guests of clinical nurse consultant, Ms Sonja Brady, visited the Lockhart River Health Care Clinic. Later, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce, as guests of the Artistic Director, Ms Robbi Neal, met with artists at the Lockhart River Art Centre.

- Visit to Lockhart River

At Iron Range Cabins in Lockhart River, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce, as guests of the Chair of the Puuya Foundation, Ms Dottie Hobson, attended a dinner with foundation members and community leaders.

- Visit to Lockhart River

On Saturday 27 July 2013, at the Puuya Centre, Lockhart River, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as Patron, and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Chair of the Puuya Foundation, Ms Dottie Hobson, and CEO Ms Denise Hagan, attended an afternoon tea and 'learning circle' with Puuya Foundation members and the

- Visit to Lockhart River

The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE arrived in Lockhart River, Queensland, and were welcomed by the Chair of the Puuya Foundation, Ms Dottie Hobson, and CEO Ms Denise Hagan.

- Visit to Lockhart River

In Lockhart River, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE met local residents while assisting with the preparations for a community dinner. Later at the dinner, Ms Bryce received a traditional welcome and, as Patron, presented the Puuya Foundation Achievement awards at the Lockhart River Community Hall.

- Visit to Townsville

On Friday 26 July 2013, at the Salt Cellar Restaurant, Townsville, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guest of the Chair of the Australian Festival of Chamber Music, Ms Jennifer Bott AO and Artistic Director Mr Piers Lane AO, attended a lunch for the AFCM’s Chairman’s Circle

- Federal Executive Council; Investiture Ceremony

On Thursday 25 July 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

- The Governor-General invests Major General Tim McOwan AO DSC CSM

The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended a ceremony at which the Governor-General, as the Chancellor of the Order of Australia, invested Major General Timothy McOwan AO DSC CSM with the insignia of Officer of the Order of Australia.

- Caller

On Wednesday 24 July 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia, His Excellency Mr Vicencije Biuk.

- Disabled Wintersport Australia morning tea

On Tuesday 23 July 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, hosted a morning tea for the official announcement of the Patron of Disabled Wintersport Australia, Mr Richard de Crespigny.

- Morning Tea for Disabled Wintersport Australia

The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE hosted a morning tea for the official announcement of the Patron of Disabled Wintersport Australia, Mr Richard de Crespigny at Government House, Canberra.

- Callers

On Monday 22 July 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, received the Assistant Director-General of the National Library of Australia, Ms Margy Burn, and Harold White Fellow from the National Library of Australia, Ms Alana Valentine.

- Klavier Music Association

On Sunday 21 July 2013, at Government House, Canberra, Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as Patron, hosted a musical afternoon for the Klavier Music Association.

- Visit to Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School; Official opening of the Griffith Health Centre

On Friday 19 July 2013, in Melbourne, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, received correspondent, Ms Carol Stals. Afterwards, at Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School, Keilor East, the Governor-General, as guest of the Principal, Mr Tony Larkin, met with student leaders.

- Visit to Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School; Official opening of the Griffith Health Centre

On Thursday 18 July 2013, at Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School, Keilor East, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Principal, Mr Tony Larkin, met with student leaders.

- Presentation of the inaugural Lambis Englezos Scholarship; Visit to the Ardoch Youth Foundation

On Wednesday 17 July 2013, at Melbourne High School, South Yarra, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Principal, Mr Jeremy Ludowyke, attended an assembly at which the Governor-General presented the inaugural Lambis Englezos Scholarship to Year 12 student, Mr Aaron Zee.