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Archived Governors-General Program

- The Children's Medical Research Institute; Australian Defence College

On Wednesday 10 November 2010, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC, as Chief Scout, received from Scouts Australia the Chief Commissioner, Mr Reg Williams RFD; the National Chief Executive, Mr Richard Miller; and the Chair of the National Executive Committee, Mr David Jones AM.

- State Memorial Service for the late Dame Joan Sutherland OM AC DBE

On Tuesday 9 November 2010, at the Sydney Opera House, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended the State Memorial Service for the late Dame Joan Sutherland OM AC DBE.

- Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre; The Grille Exhibition; Australian Institute of Company Directors (SA/NT) Dinner

On Monday 8 November 2010, at the University of South Australia, Adelaide, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC, as guest of the Executive Director, Ms Elizabeth Ho, visited the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre.

- Queen Adelaide Lecture

On Sunday 7 November 2010, at the Queen Adelaide Club, Adelaide, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC, in recognition of the Queen Adelaide Club’s centenary, attended a lunch and delivered the inaugural Queen Adelaide Lecture.

- ArtSound FM's Radiothon

On Thursday 4 November 2010, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC received the Director of the Harold Mitchell Foundation, Professor John Funder AO, and Mrs Val Funder.

- Spinal Cord Injuries Australia 'Walk On' program; Australia and New Zealand School of Government's Executive Fellows Program

On Wednesday 3 November 2010, at the University of Sydney Lidcombe Campus, NSW, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, attended a ceremony at which the Governor-General, as Patron, launched the Spinal Cord Injuries Australia 'Walk On' program.

- 2010 Emirates Melbourne Cup

On Tuesday 2 November 2010, at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Chairman and Committee of the Victorian Racing Club, attended the running of the 2010 Emirates Melbourne Cup, at which the Governor-General presented the Emirates Melbourne Cup to the wi

- ???More than a Game: Canberra's Sporting Heritage 1854-1954' Book Launch

On Monday 1 November 2010, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC received a farewell call from the Ambassador of the Syrian Arab Republic, His Excellency Mr Tammam Sulaiman. Afterwards, the Governor-General received from the Kylie Smith Global Foundation, Mr James Wolfensohn AO.

- 2010 Pharmacy Australia Congress; ACT Children's Week Awards

On Friday 29 October 2010, at the Melbourne Convention Centre, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC officially opened and presented the awards for excellence at the 2010 Pharmacy Australia Congress.

- Credentials Ceremonies; Lunch in Honour of Ms Jan Fullerton AO; Australian Institute of Architects 2010 National Architecture Awards and Dinner

On Thursday 28 October 2010, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC received from His Excellency Mr Pedro Monzon Barata, Letters of Credence accrediting him as the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba. The Ambassador was accompanied by Mr Reinaldo Lázaro García Perera (Consul-General).

- Federal Executive Council; State Funeral Service for the late the Honourable Ken Wriedt

On Wednesday 27 October 2010, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

- Business Council of Australia 2010 Annual Dinner

On Tuesday 26 October 2010, at the Hilton Hotel, Sydney, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC, as guest of the President, Mr Graham Bradley AM, delivered the keynote address at the Business Council of Australia 2010 Annual Dinner.

- RAAF Association (ACT Division)

On Monday 25 October 2010, at Government House, Canberra, Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as Patron of the RAAF Association (ACT Division), received the Former Patron, Air Marshal David Evans AC DSO AFC, and President, Air Commodore Peter McDermott AM CSC.

- St Johns Ambulance Australia (ACT) Annual Service of Rededication

On Sunday 24 October 2010, at St Peter Chanel’s Catholic Church, Yarralumla, Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as Patron, attended the St Johns Ambulance Australia (ACT) Annual Service of Rededication.

- National Commemoration Ceremony; Pacific Nations Military Cup

On Saturday 23 October 2010, at the Australian National Korean War Memorial, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended a National Commemoration Service marking the 60th anniversary of the commencement of the Korean War, at which the Governor-General laid a wreath.

- Newcastle Museum; Anglican Care Scenic Lodge Merewether; East Lake Macquarie Dementia Services; Leapfrog; Dinner for the King of Tonga

On Friday 22 October 2010, at the Newcastle Museum, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Lord Mayor of Newcastle, Councillor John Tate, attended a reception at which the Governor-General unveiled ‘the Buck’.

- Macquarie University Hospital; ???Seasons in my House and Garden' book launch; Arthritis Australia

On Thursday 21 October 2010, at Macquarie University, North Ryde, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC, as guest of the Vice-Chancellor and President of Macquarie University, Mr Steven Schwartz, visited the new Macquarie University Hospital.

- Hospital Ward Grandparent Scheme; Bradman Foundation Gala Dinner 2010

On Wednesday 20 October 2010, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC hosted a round table discussion on the Hospital Ward Grandparent Scheme. In the evening, at the Sydney Cricket Ground, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended the Bradman Foundation Gala Dinner 2010.

- Building Literate Nations National Forum

On Tuesday 19 October 2010, at the University of Technology Sydney, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC, as guest of the Director of the Australian Centre for Child and Youth: Culture and Wellbeing, Professor Rosemary Johnston, officially opened the Building Literate Nations National Forum.

- 2010 Australasian Sexual Health Conference; Sydney Youth Orchestras

On Monday 18 October 2010, at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC delivered the opening address at the 2010 Australasian Sexual Health Conference.