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Archived Governors-General Program

- Canberra, ACT

On Saturday 3 March 2018, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove met with members of the public during the 2018 Autumn Government House Open Day.

- Sydney, NSW; Canberra, ACT

On Friday 2 March 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.

- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

On Thursday 1 March 2018, at Abu Dhabi International Airport, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, were farewelled from the United Arab Emirates by the Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, His Excellency Mr Arthur Spyrou and Mrs Britt Spyrou.

- Zurich, Switzerland; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

On Wednesday 28 February 2018, at Zurich Airport, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, were farewelled from the Swiss Confederation by the Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany, Her Excellency Ms Lynette Wood.

- Geneva, Switzerland; Vevey, Switzerland; Bern, Switzerland; Zurich, Switzerland

On Tuesday 27 February 2018, at St Martin’s Cemetery, Vevey, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Director External Relations, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Ms Liz Sweet, participated in a Commemorative Service, viewed Australian War Graves an

- Geneva, Switzerland; Canberra, ACT

On Monday 26 February 2018, at Palais de Nations, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Director-General of the United Nations Office Geneva, Mr Micahel Møller, delivered Australia’s National Statement to the High-Level Segment of the 37th sessio

- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Geneva, Switzerland; Canberra, ACT

On Sunday 25 February 2018, at Abu Dhabi International Airport, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, were farewelled from the United Arab Emirates by the Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, His Excellency Mr Arthur Spyrou and Mrs Britt Spyrou.

- Baghdad, Iraq; Taji, Iraq

On Saturday 24 February 2018, at the Baghdad Diplomatic Security Centre, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Commander-in-Chief, received a briefing and met with Australian Defence Force personnel.

- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Melbourne, VIC

On Friday 23 February 2018, at Abu Dhabi International Airport, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, were welcomed to the United Arab Emirates by the Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, His Excellency Mr Arthur Spyrou and Mrs Britt Spyrou.

- Singapore

On Thursday 22 February 2018, at Changi International Airport, Singapore, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove were welcomed to the Republic of Singapore by the High Commissioner to the Republic of Singapore, His Excellency Mr Bruce Gosper.

- Sydney, NSW; Canberra, ACT

On Wednesday 21 February 2018, at St James’ Church, Sydney, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, attended the memorial service for the late Sir Nicholas Shehadie AC OBE.

- Sydney, NSW; Canberra, ACT

On Tuesday 20 February 2018, at St James’ Church, Sydney, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), attended the memorial service for the late Mr Michael Jenkins Crouch AC.

- Sydney, NSW

On Monday 19 February 2018, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the High-Commissioner Designate to the Independent State of Samoa, Ms Sara Moriarty.

- Bathurst, NSW

On Sunday 18 February 2018, at Charles Sturt University (CSU), Bathurst, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as guest of Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andrew Vann, viewed the facilities and met with staff and students of the School of Engineering.

- Sydney, NSW

On Friday 16 February 2018, at Garden Island, Sydney, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Commander-in-Chief, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Commander Australian Fleet, Read Admiral Jonathan Mead AM RAN, viewed the capabilities and met with the crew of the Guided Missile Dest

- Sydney, NSW

On Wednesday 14 February 2018, at Ronald McDonald House, Westmead, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Chief Executive Officer, Ronald McDonald House Charities Australia, Ms Barbara Ryan, officially opened the new Ronald McDonald House W

- Sydney, NSW

On Tuesday 13 February 2018, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove hosted a reception for supporters of Ronald McDonald House Westmead.

- Canberra, ACT

On Thursday 8 February 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. Afterwards, the Governor-General received High Commissioner-Designate to New Zealand, Mr Ewen McDonald.

- Canberra, ACT

On Wednesday 7 February 2018, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Ambassador-Designate to the Republic of Indonesia.

- Canberra, ACT

On Tuesday 6 February 2018, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) met with the Founder and Chairman of the Pozières French Australian School Project, Mr Will Davies; Project Architect, Mr Peter Mayoh; and Project Manager, Mr Paul White.