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Archived Governors-General Program

- Canberra, ACT

On Tuesday 6 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 5 June 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), met with students from St Marks Anglican Community School, WA, as they undertook a tour of Government House as part of their visit to Canberra.

- Christchurch, NZ; Stewart Island, NZ; Ulva Island, NZ; Invercargill, NZ

On Saturday 3 June 2017, at the Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial, Christchurch, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Deputy Mayor of Christchurch, Mr Andrew Turner, viewed the memorial and laid a wreath.

- Auckland, NZ; Kaikoura, NZ; Christchurch, NZ

On Friday 2 June 2017, at the Northern Club, Auckland, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President, Mr Derek Nolan QC, attended a Trans-Tasman Business Circle breakfast.

- Wellington, NZ; Auckland, NZ

On Thursday 1 June 2017, at Government House, Wellington, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Governor-General of New Zealand, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Dame Patsy Reddy GNZM QSO DStJ and His Excellency Sir David Gascoigne KNZM CBE CStJ, attended a

- Canberra, ACT; Wellington, NZ

On Wednesday 31 May 2017, at ANZAC Parade, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President of the National Boer War Memorial Association, Colonel John Haynes OAM (Retd), officially opened the National Boer War Memorial.

- Canberra, ACT

On Tuesday 30 May 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), met with students from Craigburn Primary School, SA; and Hills Christian School, SA, as they undertook a tour of Government House as part of their visit to Canberra.

- Canberra, ACT

On Monday 29 May 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove held a reception for members of the Indian National Defence College delegation as a part of their visit to Australia.

- Canberra, ACT

On Sunday 28 May 2017, at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove attended the Australian String Quartet’s ‘Migration’ performance.

- Melbourne, VIC

On Saturday 27 May 2017, at Monash Children’s Hospital, Victoria, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, officially launched the new Ronald McDonald House Monash family room.

- Canberra, ACT

On Friday 26 May 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Ambassador of Georgia, His Excellency Mr Vladimer Konstantinidi.

- Canberra, ACT;

On Thursday 25 May 2017, at the British High Commission, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the British High Commissioner, Her Excellency Mrs Menna Rawlings CMG, attended a memorial service for the victims of the Manchester attack.

- Canberra, ACT; Sydney, NSW

On Wednesday 24 May 2017, at Abacus Child Care and Education Centre, Canberra, Lady Cosgrove participated in the 2017 National Simultaneous Storytime.

- Canberra, ACT

On Tuesday 23 May 2017, at the Inspire Centre, University of Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove met with staff and participants of the Australian Defence Force Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills Program.

- Canberra, ACT

On Sunday 21 May 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove hosted a morning tea for National Palliative Care Week 2017.

- Dili, Timor-Leste

On Saturday 20 May 2017, at the Presidential Palace, Dili, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) met with the President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, His Excellency Francisco Guterres Lύ Olo.

- Dili, Timor-Leste

On Friday 19 May 2017, following the departure of the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) from Australia on a visit to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, the proclamation assuming the Administration of the Government of Australia was signed by the Governor of Queensland, His Excellency the Hono

- Canberra, ACT

On Thursday 18 May 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.

- Perth, WA

On Wednesday 17 May 2017, at St George's Cathedral, Perth, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Dean of Perth, The Very Reverend Richard Pengelley, toured the facilities and met with staff.

- Exmouth, WA

On Tuesday 16 May 2017, at the Harold E Holt Naval Communication Station, Exmouth, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Base Manager, Mr Russel Leiven, viewed the facilities and received a briefing on operations.