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Archived Governors-General Program

- Mates4Mates Visit

In Aitkenvale, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Director, Mates4Mates, Mr Bill Whitburn OAM, visited the Townsville Family Recovery Centre and met with staff and veterans.

- The Royal Australian Regiment Parade

At Lavarack Barracks, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Colonel Commandant, The Royal Australian Regiment, Major General Mark Kelly AO DSC (Retd), attended a parade celebrating the 70th anniversary of the founding of The Royal Australian Regiment at which the Governor-General presented new Queen’s and Regimental

- The Royal Australian Regiment Parade

At Lavarack Barracks, Townsville, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Colonel Commandant, The Royal Australian Regiment, Major General Mark Kelly AO DSC (Retd), attended a parade celebrating the 70th anniversary of the founding of The Royal Australian Regiment at which the Governor-General presented new Queen’s and

- ANZAC Research Institute Reception

On Saturday 21 November 2015, at Admiralty House, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove hosted a reception for the ANZAC Research Institute.

- Cauliflower Club Annual Lunch, Qantas 95th Birthday Celebrations

On Friday 20 November 2015, at the Westin Hotel Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President, Cauliflower Club, Mr Peter FitzSimons AM, attended an annual lunch.

- Visit by St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School; Social Ventures Australia Reception

On Thursday 19 November 2015, at Admiralty House, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove met with teachers and students from St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School.

- Legacy Widows morning tea

On Wednesday 18 November 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a morning tea for Legacy Widows from the Canberra, Queanbeyan and Yass-Boorowa district.

- Legacy Widows morning tea

At Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a morning tea for Legacy Widows from the Canberra, Queanbeyan and Yass-Boorowa district.

- Woden Valley RSL Sub-Branch visit; St Thomas the Apostle Primary School ANZAC Garden Dedication

On Tuesday 17 November 2015, in Woden, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President, Mr Jim Gilchrist, visited the Woden Valley RSL Sub-Branch and Veteran’s Support Centre ACT and met with staff and volunteers.

- Woden Valley RSL Sub-Branch visit

In Woden, Canberra, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President, Mr Jim Gilchrist, visited the Woden Valley RSL Sub-Branch and Veteran’s Support Centre ACT and met with staff and volunteers.

- St Thomas the Apostle Primary School ANZAC Garden Dedication

At St Thomas the Apostle Primary School, Kambah, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Principal, Mr David Thiele, attended an ANZAC Garden dedication service and met with staff, volunteers, students and parents.

- Australian Services Cricket Association reception

On Monday 16 November 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a reception for the Australian Services Cricket Association.

- Australian Services Cricket Association reception

At Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a reception for the Australian Services Cricket Association.

- The Big Issue Visit; Ronald McDonald House Monash Visit; 9 RAR Reunion

On Friday 13 November 2015, in Melbourne, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as guest of the Chief Executive Officer, The Big Issue, Mr Steven Persson, visited The Big Issue Head Office and met staff and volunteers.

- The Big Issue Visit

In Melbourne, the Governor-General, as guest of the Chief Executive Officer, The Big Issue, Mr Steven Persson, visited The Big Issue Head Office and met staff and volunteers.

- Ronald McDonald House Monash Visit

In Clayton, the Governor-General, as Patron and guest of the Chief Executive Officer, Ronald McDonald House Monash, Mr Peter Sprott, visited Ronald McDonald House Monash and met with residents, staff and volunteers.

- Federal Executive Council; Dinner for Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall

On Thursday 12 November 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), presided over a meeting of the Federal Executive Council. Afterwards, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General received His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales.

- Dinner for Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall

At Admiralty House, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a dinner in honour of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.

- Their Royal Highnesses visit to Canberra; Remembrance Day National Ceremony

On Thursday 11 November 2015, at Defence Establishment Fairbairn, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, welcomed Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall to Canberra.

- Remembrance Day

At the Australian War Memorial, the Governor-General, as Commander-in-Chief, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman, Australian War Memorial Council, Rear Admiral Ken Doolan AO RAN (Retd), attended the Remembrance Day National Ceremony.