- Children’s Book Council of Australia; Life Education; Ninko Kurtangga Patpangga
On Wednesday 4 July 2012, at the Burnside Public Library, Adelaide, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as Patron, and as guest of the National President of the Children’s Book Council of Australia, Ms Julie Wells, took part in a book reading in recognition of the National Year of Reading, and met with library staff and chil
The Governor-General, as Patron of the Children's Book Council of Australia joined children at the Burnside Public Library in Adelaide for a book reading to mark the National Year of Reading.
The Governor-General, as Patron-in-Chief, observed a Life Education secondary school class during a visit to St George College in Mile End, South Australia.
- Governor of South Australia; Australian Federation of Totally and Permanently Incapacitated Ex-Serviceman and Women; Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists Eye Foundation
On Tuesday 3 July 2012, at the Government House, Adelaide, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO met with the Governor of South Australia, His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR.
- Governor-General meets with the Governor of South Australia
The Governor-General met with His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR, Governor of South Australia, and Mrs Liz Scarce at Government House in Adelaide.
- Governor-General visits the National Office of the Australian Federation of Totally and Permanently Incapacitated (TPI) Ex-Servicemen and Women
The Governor-General, as Patron-in-Chief, visited the National Office of the Australian Federation of Totally and Permanently Incapacitated (TPI) Ex-Servicemen and Women in Richmond, South Australia.
- Governor-General visits Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists Eye Foundation programs
The Governor-General, as Patron of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists Eye Foundation, was invited to observe Foundation programs at the Flinders Medical Centre at Bedford Park in Adelaide.
On Monday 2 July 2012, at the Kura Yerlo Community Centre, Largs Bay, South Australia, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Chair, Ms Jasmine Tonkin-Croft, met with staff and clients in recognition of NAIDOC Week.
- Governor-General visits Kura Yerlo Community Centre
As part of a four-day visit to community organisations in Adelaide, the Governor-General marked the beginning of NAIDOC Week with a visit to the Kura Yerlo Community Centre in Largs Bay.
On Sunday 1 July 2012, at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Chairman of the Council of the Australian War Memorial, Rear Admiral Ken Doolan AO RAN (Ret’d), attended the Rabaul and Montevideo Maru Memorial dedication service at which the Gove
- Rabaul and Montevideo Maru Memorial Dedication Service
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce were joined by over a thousand people at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra for the dedication of the Rabaul and Montevideo Maru Memorial.
The Governor-General’s Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarships were presented to eight indigenous student teachers from across Australia at Government House in Canberra.
- Governor-General meets students at Government House
The Governor-General met students from Geraldton Grammar School in Western Australia during their tour of Government House in Canberra.
Over 50,000 school students from across Australia have visited Government House since the Governor-General took office in September 2008.
- Federal Executive Council; Mawson’s Huts Foundation
On Thursday 28 June 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.
On Wednesday 27 June 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, received from His Excellency Dr Helmut Böck, Letters of Credence accrediting him as the Ambassador of the Republic of Austria. The Ambassador was accompanied by Mr Thorsten Eisingerich (Minister-Counsellor).
On Wednesday 27 June 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, received from His Excellency Dr Helmut Böck, Letters of Credence accrediting him as the Ambassador of the Republic of Austria. The Ambassador was accompanied by Mr Thorsten Eisingerich (Minister-Counsellor).
- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade graduates
On Tuesday 26 June 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, hosted a morning tea for the new intake of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade graduates.
- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade graduates
On Tuesday 26 June 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, hosted a morning tea for the new intake of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade graduates.
- Governor-General meets Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 2012 graduate trainees
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce met Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 2012 graduate trainees at Government House in Canberra.
Ms Bryce spoke with the graduate trainees and wished them every success for their careers.
