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Archived Governors-General Program

- Canberra, ACT

On Wednesday 27 March 2019, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), met with Mr Rick Cranna, Chairman, Legacy Australia; Mr Philip McNamara, Vice-Chairman, Legacy Australia; and Mr Scott Warr, CEO, Legacy Australia.

- Sydney, NSW

On Tuesday 26 March 2019, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a lunch for His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor of New South Wales and Mrs Linda Hurley at Admiralty House, Sydney.

- Melbourne, VIC

On Friday 22 March 2019 the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) was represented at the National Gallery of Victoria for the State Funeral of Dame Margaret Scott AC DBE by Honorary Aide-de-Camp Brigadier Ed Smeaton ADC.

- Canberra, ACT

On Thursday 21 March 2019, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), presided over two meetings of the Federal Executive Council at Government House, Canberra.

- Melbourne, VIC

On Wednesday 20 March 2019, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Professor Linda Kristjanson AO, Vice-Chancellor, visited Swinburne University Hawthorne Campus.

- Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC

On Tuesday 19 March 2019, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received Ms Pauline James, State President, RSL NSW Auxiliaries; Mr Ray James; Mr Paul James; Ms Leah Whalan; and Ms Anne-Maree Jacobs at Government House, Canberra.

- Canberra, ACT

On Monday 18 March 2019, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, visited the New Zealand High Commission, as guests of Mr Llewellyn Roberts, Deputy High Commissioner, to sign a condolence book for victims of the Christchurch shootings.

- Canberra, ACT

On Saturday 16 March 2019, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove attended the Open Day at Government House, Canberra.

- Canberra, ACT

On Friday 15 March 2019, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) met with students from Firbank Grammar School, Sandringham, VIC as they undertook a tour of Government House as part of their visit to Canberra.

- Canberra, ACT

On Thursday 14 March 2019, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, participated in the Channel 7 Sunrise Weather cross at Government House, Canberra.

- Canberra, ACT

On Wednesday 13 March 2019, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, received Letters of Credence from Doctor Tomáš Ferko, accrediting him as the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic. The Ambassador was accompanied by Mrs Nora Heffner (Deputy Head of Mission).

- Melbourne, VIC

On Monday 12 March 2019, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, attended the funeral for the late Mr Les Carlyon AC at the Atrium Room, Flemington Racecourse.

- Sydney, NSW

On Monday 11 March 2019, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, attended the funeral for the late Mr John Kennerley at All Saints Anglican Church, Woolahra.

- Sydney, NSW

On Friday 8 March 2019 the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Ms Kathy Hirschfeld, President, UN Women’s National Committee, attended the UN Women’s National Committee’s International Women’s day celebration at the Sydney International Convention Cent

- Canberra, ACT; Sydney, NSW

On Thursday 7 March 2019, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council at Government House, Canberra.

- Coober Pedy, SA; Woomera, SA

On Wednesday 6 March 2019, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Ms Karen Cornelius, Principal, met with staff and students at the Coober Pedy Area School.

- Adelaide, SA; Coober Pedy, SA

On Tuesday 5 March 2019, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Ms Julia Shea, Principal, met with staff and students at St Peter's Girls’ School, Stonyfell.

- Canberra, ACT

On Saturday 2 March 2019 the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a swearing-in ceremony at which the Governor-General issued Instruments of Appointment and Oath of Office to The Honourable Linda Reynolds CSC, Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Em

- Canberra, ACT

On Friday 1 March 2019 the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Commander-in-Chief, presented the new Army Banner and celebrated the Army Birthday at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.

- Sydney, NSW

On Thursday 28 February 2019, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Chancellor of the Order of Australia, and Lady Cosgrove, hosted an Investiture Ceremony for Mr David Hoare AC at Admiralty House, Sydney.