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Archived Governors-General Program

- Australian Air Force Cadets 75th Anniversary reception

On Sunday 28 February 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove hosted a reception to launch the 75th Anniversary year of the Australian Air Force Cadets.

- Canberra, ACT

On Sunday 28 February 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove hosted a reception to launch the 75th Anniversary year of the Australian Air Force Cadets.

- Super Rugby Union ‘Brumbies v Hurricanes’

On Friday 26 February 2016, at GIO stadium, Bruce, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman, Brumbies Rugby Union, Mr Rob Kennedy, and Chief Executive Officer, Brumbies Rugby Union, Mr Michael Jones, attended the Aquis Brumbies versus Hurricane

- Canberra, ACT

On Friday 26 February 2016, at GIO stadium, Bruce, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman, Brumbies Rugby Union, Mr Rob Kennedy, and Chief Executive Officer, Brumbies Rugby Union, Mr Michael Jones, attended the Aquis Brumbies versus Hurricane

- Federal Executive Council; Brumbies jersey presentation; State of Kuwait reception

On Thursday 25 February 2016, 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 Thursday 25 February 2016, 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.

- 2016 DonateLife Walk; Credentials ceremonies; Lunch for newly accredited Heads of Mission

On Wednesday 24 February 2016, at Regatta Point, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President, Gift of Life Inc., Mr David O’Leary, opened and participated in the 2016 DonateLife Walk.

- Canberra, ACT

On Wednesday 24 February 2016, at Regatta Point, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President, Gift of Life Inc., Mr David O’Leary, opened and participated in the 2016 DonateLife Walk.

- Westbourne Grammar ‘Winjeel’ Junior School building opening; Spirit of ANZAC Centenary Experience exhibition; General Sir John Monash Foundation Scholarship Ceremony

On Tuesday 23 February 2016, in Truganina, Melbourne, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Principal, Ms Meg Hansen, opened the Westbourne Grammar Junior School building ‘Winjeel’.

- Melbourne, VIC

On Tuesday 23 February 2016, in Truganina, Melbourne, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Principal, Ms Meg Hansen, opened the Westbourne Grammar Junior School building ‘Winjeel’.

- Freeman House; Australian Navy and Air Force Cadet Honour Guard; Canberra Symphony Orchestra Shell Prom Concert

On Saturday 20 February 2016, at Freeman House, Armidale, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Acting Chief Executive Officer, St Vincent de Paul Society, Mr David Kelly, viewed the facility and met with staff and clients.

- Armidale, NSW; Canberra, ACT

On Saturday 20 February 2016, at Freeman House, Armidale, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Acting Chief Executive Officer, St Vincent de Paul Society, Mr David Kelly, viewed the facility and met with staff and clients.

- Uralla; Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place; New England Regional Arts Museum; Armidale Civic Reception; Minimbah Primary School; University of New England; CSIRO Armidale; Guyra Show opening

On Friday 19 February 2016, in Uralla, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove met with local business owners and residents.

- Armidale, NSW; Guyra, NSW

On Friday 19 February 2016, in Uralla, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove met with local business owners and residents.

- Call by the Prime Minister; Federal Executive Council; Ministerial Swearing-in Ceremony; Macintyre High School visit; Linking Together Centre; McLean Care; BEST Food Garden; Returned Services Memorial Club afternoon tea; Inverell Town Hall civic reception

On Thursday 18 February 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. Afterwards, the Governor-General presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

- Canberra, ACT; Inverell, NSW

On Thursday 18 February 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. Afterwards, the Governor-General presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

- Dinner for the Council for the Order of Australia

On Thursday 17 February 2016, 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 a dinner for Members of the Council for the Order of Australia.

- Canberra, ACT

On Thursday 17 February 2016, 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 a dinner for Members of the Council for the Order of Australia.

- Investiture ceremony; Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

On Friday 12 February 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Deputy Secretary, Economic, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Dr David Gruen.

- Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC

On Friday 12 February 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Deputy Secretary, Economic, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Dr David Gruen.