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Archived Governors-General Program

- Sydney, NSW; Canberra, ACT

On Monday 11 September 2017, at St Andrew’s Cathedral School, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Head of St Andrew’s Cathedral and Gawura Schools, Dr John Collier, met with staff and students in recognition of the 10th anniversary of the founding of t

- Sydney, NSW

On Sunday 10 September 2017, at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, Kirribilli, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Commodore-in-Chief, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Vice Commodore, Mr David Ward and Mrs Jane Dunwoodie, attended the annual Sailing Season Opening Day, at which the Governor

- Canberra, ACT

On Friday 8 September 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Chancellor of the Order of Australia, and Lady Cosgrove, hosted Investiture Ceremonies.

- Canberra, ACT

On Thursday 7 September 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) presided over a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

- Canberra, ACT

On Wednesday 6 September 2017, at Radio 1RPH, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as guest of the President, Ms Lorraine Litster, broadcast content for print handicap listeners in the Canberra, Wagga Wagga and Junee areas.

- Canberra, ACT; Brisbane, QLD

On Tuesday 5 September 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) launched the Youth Off The Streets semi-trailer, which will support disadvantaged young people in remote and regional communities.

- Canberra, ACT

On Monday 4 September 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) met with students from St Joseph’s Primary School, QLD; and All Souls St Gabriel School, QLD, as they undertook a tour of Government House as part of their visit to Canberra.

- Brisbane, QLD; Surfers Paradise, QLD

On Sunday 3 September 2017, at Congregational Christian Church of Samoa, Willawong, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Senior Elder, Reverend Tauaaga Mataafa, addressed the congregation and presented a photo of the Former Head of State of the Independent State of

- Birdsville, QLD

On Saturday 2 September 2017, at Birdsville Airport, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove were welcomed by Board Member of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the Honourable Bruce Scott, and Mrs Joan Scott; and the Mayor of the Diamantina Shire Council, Councillor Geoff Morton, an

- Bourke, NSW

On Friday 1 September 2017, at Bourke Airport, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove were welcomed by the Mayor of the Bourke Shire Council, Councillor Barry Hollman.

- Canberra, ACT

On Thursday 31 August 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove hosted an afternoon tea to launch the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) National Child Protection Week 2017.

- Wednesday 30 August 2017

On Wednesday 30 August 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, hosted an afternoon tea for the R U OK? Conversation Convoy, where the Governor-General participated in a carpool conversation.

- Canberra, ACT

On Tuesday 29 August 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a morning tea for One Young World’s (OYW) Australian delegates, prior to their departure to Columbia for the annual OYW summit.

- Canberra, ACT

On Monday 28 August 2017, at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, attended the national launch of Legacy Week.

- Canberra, ACT

On Sunday 27 August 2017, at Always Means Fun Bowling Centre, Tuggeranong, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Life Member, Australian Tenpin Bowling Senior Organisation ACT, Mr Ian Swan, opened the 25th Interstate Tenpin Bowling Championship.

- Mandurah, WA

On Saturday 26 August 2017, at the Mandurah Volunteer Marine Rescue Centre, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Vice Commander, Mr John Blay, viewed the facilities, were briefed on operations and met with staff.

- Port Augusta, SA; Fremantle, WA; Mandurah, WA

On Friday 25 August 2017, at Port Augusta Royal Flying Doctor Service Base, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Base Manager, Mr Phil Moran, viewed the facilities and were briefed on operations.

- Canberra, ACT; Port Augusta, SA

On Thursday 24 August 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

- Canberra, ACT

On Wednesday 23 August 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a reception for the unveiling of a new vehicle for the Everyman’s Welfare Service.

- Canberra, ACT

On Tuesday 22 August 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the High Commissioner-designate to the Republic of Kenya, Ms Alison Chartres.