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Archived Governors-General Program

- Canberra, ACT; Longreach, QLD

On Thursday 19 April 2018, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

- Canberra, ACT

On Wednesday 18 April 2018, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received from His Excellency Mr Baeksoon Lee, Letters of Credence accrediting him as the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea.

- Canberra, ACT

On Tuesday 17 April 2018, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) met with students from Santa Maria College, WA, and Perth College, WA, as they undertook a tour of Government House as part of their visit to Canberra.

- Adelaide, SA

On Monday 16 April 2018, at Torrensville, SA, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chief Executive Officer, Ms Maggie Dowling, visited Bedford Group to view the facilities and met with Special Olympic athlete employees.

- Gold Coast, QLD

On Sunday 15 April 2018, at Broadwater Parklands, Southport, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Chef de Mission, Australian Commonwealth Games Team, Mr Steve Moneghetti AM, attended the women’s and men’s marathon where they congratulated Mr Kurt Fearnly after he won go

- Gold Coast, QLD

On Saturday 14 April 2018, at Robina Stadium, His Excellency General The Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of CEO, Rugby Australia, Ms Raelene Castle ONZM, attended the 2018 Commonwealth Games men’s pool B rugby sevens match between Australia and Samoa.

- Gold Coast, QLD

On Friday 13 April 2018, at Optus Aquatic Centre, Southport, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove as guests of President, Australian Commonwealth Games Association, Mr Sam Coffa AM, attended the 2018 Commonwealth Games women's 1m springboard diving preliminary fi

- Gold Coast, QLD; Canberra, ACT

On Thursday 12 April 2018, at Nerang Mountain Bike Trails, Queensland, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as guest of Mr Mike Victor, Vice President, Commonwealth Games Australia, attended the 2018 Commonwealth Games mountain biking finals, at which the Governor-General presente

- Canberra, ACT

On Wednesday 11 April 2018, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) met with students from Singleton Primary School, NSW, Christ Church Grammar School, WA, Happy Valley Primary School, SA, and Methodist Ladies College, WA, as they undertook a tour of Gov

- Darwin, NT; Canberra, ACT

On Tuesday 10 April 2018, at Darwin International Airport, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) was represented by Mr Mark Fraser LVO OAM, Official Secretary to the Governor-General, for the departure from Australia of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales.

- Canberra, ACT

On Monday 9 April 2018, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) met with students from St Mary’s Primary School, NSW, as they undertook a tour of Government House as part of their visit to Canberra.

- Townsville, QLD

On Sunday 8 April 2018, Queen’s Park, Townsville, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Mayor, City of Townsville, Councillor Jenny Hill, attended the Townsville 2018 Commonwealth Games Festival performance by the Grigoryan Brothers and Townsville Gui

- Gold Coast, QLD; Cairns, QLD

On Friday 7 April 2018, at Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre, Queensland, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of President, Commonwealth Games Association, Mr Sam Coffa, attended the 2018 Commonwealth Games 77kg weightlifting men’s final.

- Gold Coast, QLD

On Friday 6 April 2018, at Broadbeach Bowls Club, Queensland, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of President, Lawn Bowls Australia, Mr Darryl Clout, attended the 2018 Commonwealth Games Round 3 matches of the Men’s Triples between Australia and Botsw

- Gold Coast, QLD

On Thursday 5 April 2018, Gold Coast, Queensland, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, met with the Governor-General of Papua New Guinea, His Excellency Sir Robert Dadae GCMG and Lady Hannah Dadae.

- Brisbane, QLD; Gold Coast, QLD

On Wednesday 4 April 2018, at Old Government House, Brisbane, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a ceremonial welcome for Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.

- Gold Coast, QLD; Brisbane, QLD

On Tuesday 3 April 2018, at Commonwealth Games Headquarters, Ashmore, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) as Patron of Commonwealth Games Australia, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Chief Executive Officer, Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC), the Honourable Pet

- Gold Coast, QLD; Brisbane, QLD

On Monday 2 April 2018, at the Commonwealth Games Village, Southport, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) as Patron of Commonwealth Games Australia, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Chief Executive Officer, Mr Craig Phillips, addressed the Australian team, viewed the facilities, an

- Brisbane, QLD

On Sunday 1 April 2018, at Brisbane International Airport, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) was represented by Honorary Aide-de-Camp, Commander Mark McConnell ADC RAN for the arrival in Australia of the President of the Republic of Nauru, His Excellency Baron Divavesi Waqa and

- Brisbane, QLD

On Friday 30 March 2018, at Sydney International Airport, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) was represented by Honorary Aide-de-Camp, Captain Craig Powell ADC RAN for the arrival in Australia of the King of the Kingdom of Tonga, His Majesty King George Tupou VI and Her Majesty Q