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Archived Governors-General Program

- Honiara, Solomon Islands; Apia, Samoa

On Friday 30 June 2017, at Mercy School, Honiara, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development, Dr Franco Rodie, officially opened new classrooms and met with staff and students.

- Honiara, Solomon Islands

On Thursday 29 June 2017, at Government House, Honiara, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, met with the Governor-General of Solomon Islands, His Excellency Sir Frank Kabui GSMG CSI OBE and Her Excellency Lady Kabui.

- Canberra, ACT; Honiara, Solomon Islands

On Wednesday 28 June 2017, following the departure of the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) from Australia on an Official Visit to Solomon Islands and the Independent State of Samoa, the proclamation assuming the Administration of the Government of Australia was signed by the Governor of South Aus

- Canberra, ACT

On Tuesday 27 June 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 Monday 26 June 2017, at Duntroon House, Duntroon, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as guest speaker, and Lady Cosgrove attended the 2017 General’s Dinner.

- Brisbane, QLD

On Sunday 25 June 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 Reverend Elder Tauaaga Mataafa, attended a Samoan Church service and met with members of the Australian-Samoan community.

- Brisbane, QLD

On Saturday 24 June 2017, at 4RPH radio station, Spring Hill, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove viewed the facilities and met with staff, following which the Governor-General broadcasted ‘live-to-air’ content.

- Canberra, ACT

On Friday 23 June 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received a video call from Barmera Primary School, SA, as part of their civics and citizenship class.

- Canberra, ACT

On Thursday 22 June 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received the Prime Minister of Australia, the Honourable Malcolm Turnbull MP.

- Port Vila, Vanuatu; Canberra, ACT

On Wednesday 21 June 2017, at Vanuatu National Parliament, Port Vila, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), following the passing of the President of the Republic of Vanuatu, the late Womtelo Reverend Baldwin Lonsdale, conveyed the condolences of the Government and people of Australia to the acti

- Canberra, ACT; Port Vila, Vanuatu

On Tuesday 20 June 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 Monday 19 June 2017, at the National Convention Centre, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as guest speaker, opened the Australian Local Government Association’s National General Assembly.

- Cloncurry, QLD; Brisbane, QLD

On Saturday 17 June 2017, in Cloncurry, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as guest of the Mayor of Cloncurry, Councillor Gregory Campbell, viewed the town of Cloncurry, including a junior soccer match.

- Mount Isa, QLD; Cloncurry, QLD

On Friday 16 June 2017, at the Mount Isa Civic Centre, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as guest of the Mayor of Mount Isa, Councillor Joyce McCulloch, attended a civic reception.

- Canberra, ACT

On Thursday 15 June 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. Afterwards, the Governor-General hosted a morning tea for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Graduates and Trainees.

- Canberra, ACT

On Wednesday 14 June 2017, at Goverment House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), met with students from Hornsby North Public School, NSW; All Saints College, WA; and St Patrick’s School, NSW, as they undertook a tour of Government House as part of their visit to Canberra.

- Canberra, ACT

On Tuesday 13 June 2017, at Parliament House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, officially launched the 2017 Men’s Health Week.

- Canberra, ACT

On Saturday 10 June 2017, at Rond Terrace, Campbell, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Commander-in-Chief and Lady Cosgrove, attended the 2017 Trooping of the Queen’s Colour.

- Canberra, ACT

On Thursday 8 June 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received a video call from Tasman District School, TAS, as part of their civics and citizenship class.

- Sydney, NSW

On Wednesday 7 June 2017, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, received His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales KCVO. Afterwards, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted the 2018 Sydney Invictus Games launch.