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Archived Governors-General Program

- Federal Executive Council; Decimal Currency 50th anniversary; Royal Australian Army Medical Corps awards ceremony

On Thursday 11 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. Earlier, the Governor-General received the Prime Minister, the Honourable Malcolm Turnbull MP.

- Canberra, ACT

On Thursday 11 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. Earlier, the Governor-General received the Prime Minister, the Honourable Malcolm Turnbull MP.

- Dinner

On Tuesday 9 February 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Ambassador to France, Mr Stephen Brady AO CVO. Later, the Governor General and Lady Cosgrove hosted to dinner Mr Stephen Brady AO CVO and Mr Peter Stephens.

- Canberra, ACT

On Tuesday 9 February 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Ambassador to France, Mr Stephen Brady AO CVO. Later, the Governor General and Lady Cosgrove hosted to dinner Mr Stephen Brady AO CVO and Mr Peter Stephens.

- Legacy Club of Canberra annual reception

On Monday 8 February 2016, at Legacy House, Deakin, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of President, Legacy Club of Canberra, Major General Paul Stevens AO (Retd), attended the Club’s annual reception.

- Canberra, ACT

On Monday 8 February 2016, at Legacy House, Deakin, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of President, Legacy Club of Canberra, Major General Paul Stevens AO (Retd), attended the Club’s annual reception.

- World Rugby Sevens; Matthew Talbot Hostel visit

On Sunday 7 February 2016, at Allianz Stadium, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Chairman, Australian Rugby Union, Mr Cameron Clyne, attended the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Sydney tournament.

- Sydney, NSW

On Sunday 7 February 2016, at Allianz Stadium, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Chairman, Australian Rugby Union, Mr Cameron Clyne, attended the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Sydney tournament.

- Nimmitabel Show opening

On Saturday 6 February 2016, at Nimmitabel, NSW, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove as guests of President, Nimmitabel Show Society, Mr John Alcock, attended the 2016 Nimmitabel Show, at which the Governor-General opened the Show.

- Nimmitabel, NSW

On Saturday 6 February 2016, at Nimmitabel, NSW, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove as guests of President, Nimmitabel Show Society, Mr John Alcock, attended the 2016 Nimmitabel Show, at which the Governor-General opened the Show.

- Cancer Council ACT morning tea

On Thursday 4 February 2016, at Government House, Canberra, Her Excellency Lady Cosgrove, as Patron, and the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) hosted a morning tea for Cancer Council ACT for World Cancer Day 2016, at which Lady Cosgrove presented the inaugural Ellestan Dusting Cancer Research Bequ

- Canberra, ACT

On Thursday 4 February 2016, at Government House, Canberra, Her Excellency Lady Cosgrove, as Patron, and the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) hosted a morning tea for Cancer Council ACT for World Cancer Day 2016, at which Lady Cosgrove presented the inaugural Ellestan Dusting Cancer Research Bequ

- Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation visit

On Wednesday 3 February 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received the High Commissioner-designate to Kiribati, Mr Bruce Cowled.

- Canberra, ACT

On Wednesday 3 February 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received the High Commissioner-designate to Kiribati, Mr Bruce Cowled.

- 2016 ABC Heywire Youth Summit afternoon tea; Women’s International Cricket Series reception

On Tuesday 2 February 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received the High Commissioner-designate to the Kingdom of Tonga, Mr Andrew Ford.

- Canberra, ACT

On Tuesday 2 February 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received the High Commissioner-designate to the Kingdom of Tonga, Mr Andrew Ford.

- The Australian Ballet School student residence opening; The Royal Children’s Hospital visit; 2016 Australian Open Women’s Final

On Saturday 30 January 2016, at Parkville, Melbourne, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron of The Australian Ballet, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman, The Australian Ballet School, Commissioner Leigh Johns, officially opened the new student residence, ‘Marilyn Rowe House’.

- Melbourne, VIC

On Saturday 30 January 2016, at Parkville, Melbourne, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron of The Australian Ballet, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman, The Australian Ballet School, Commissioner Leigh Johns, officially opened the new student residence, ‘Marilyn Rowe House’.

- 2016 Australia Day Celebration and Citizen Ceremony

On Tuesday 26 January 2016, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, hosted an ‘Australia Day Celebration’ for students from NSW schools.

- Sydney, NSW

On Tuesday 26 January 2016, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, hosted an ‘Australia Day Celebration’ for students from NSW schools.