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Archived Governors-General Program

- Sydney, NSW

On Sunday 5 February 2017, at Allianz Stadium, Moore Park, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chief Executive Officer of Australian Rugby Union, Mr Bill Pulver, attended the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2016/2017 Sydney men’s finals.

- Sydney, NSW

On Saturday 4 February 2017, at Allianz Stadium, Moore Park, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chief Executive Officer of Australian Rugby Union, Mr Bill Pulver, attended the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2016/2017 Sydney women’s finals.

- Sydney, NSW

On Friday 3 February 2017, at 2 RPH radio station, Glebe, 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 and Lady Cosgrove recorded a briefing for Ablequest.

- Canberra, ACT; Sydney, NSW

On Thursday 2 February 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the High Commissioner for the Republic of Mauritius, His Excellency Mr Raoul Cavalot.

- Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC

On Wednesday 1 February 2017, at the Hyatt Hotel, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove attended the 2017 Super Rugby Brumbies season launch.

- Canberra, ACT

On Monday 30 January 2017, at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Tim Barrett AO CSC RAN, attended the launch of ‘The Navy and the Nation’ essay.

- Tamworth, NSW

On Sunday 29 January 2017, at the Billabong Clubhouse, Tamworth, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chair, Mr Mal McPherson, viewed the facilities and met with members and staff.

- Tamworth, NSW

On Saturday 28 January 2017, at the Tamworth Regional Gallery, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Tamworth Regional Council Mayor, Councillor Colin Murray, attended a civic reception.

- Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC

On Thursday 26 January 2017, at Commonwealth Park, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Host Officer, attended the National Flag Raising and Citizenship Ceremony. During the Ceremony, 28 conferees from 11 different countries were formally welcomed as new Australian citizens.

- Canberra, ACT

On Tuesday 24 January 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Prime Minister, the Honourable Malcolm Turnbull MP.

- Clear Island Waters, QLD; Benowa, QLD

On Friday 20 January 2017, at Clear Island Waters, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Commander-in-Chief, attended the funeral service for the late Thomas Muggleton MBE.

- Sydney, NSW

On Thursday 5 January 2017, at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as guest of the Chairman of Cricket Australia, Mr David Peever, attended Day Three of the Commonwealth Bank Test Match between Australia and Pakistan.

- Sydney, NSW

On Tuesday 3 January 2017, at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman of the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust, Mr Tony Shepherd AO, attended Day One of the Commonwealth Bank Test Match between Australia and Pa

- Sydney, NSW

On Saturday 31 December 2016, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove hosted a New Year’s Eve barbecue for students of the City Link Youth Mentor program and participants of the National Centre for Indigenous Excellence Job Ready Program.

- Caloundra, QLD

On Monday 19 December 2016, at Caloundra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron 9th Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment Association, and Lady Cosgrove attended the funeral service for the late Garry Mayer, at which the Governor-General delivered an eulogy.

- Canberra, ACT

On Friday 16 December 2016, following the departure of the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) from Australia, the proclamation assuming the Administration of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia was signed by the Governor of Queensland, His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC.

- Sydney, NSW

On Thursday 15 December 2016, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron-In-Chief, and Lady Cosgrove hosted a reception for Bravery Trust.

- Sydney, NSW

On Wednesday 14 December 2016, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council. In the evening, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a reception for the Australian Rugby Foundation.

- Canberra, ACT

On Tuesday 13 December 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received the Prime Minister, the Honourable Malcolm Turnbull MP.

- Holt, ACT

On Sunday 11 December 2016, at Kippax Uniting Church, Holt, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Executive Officer, UnitingCare Kippax, Ms Meg Richens, attended the annual ‘A very Kippax Christmas’ performance.