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Archived Governors-General Program

- The Salvation Army Northside Geelong visit

In Corio, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Manager, The Salvation Army Northside Geelong, Major Gloria Eldridge, visited The Salvation Army Northside Geelong Community Centre, at which the Governor-General presented the Partner Awards and met with members and community partners.

- Multicultural Aged Care Services opening

In North Geelong, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman, Multicultural Aged Care Services, Mr Jordan Mavros OAM and the CEO, Mrs Joy Leggo, visited the facility, at which the Governor-General officially opened the Annie O’Malley House and Piazza.

- Federal Executive Council; National Emergency Medal Committee morning tea; Governors-General Lecture Series

On Thursday 15 October 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), presided over a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

- Governors-General Lecture Series

At the College of Law and Justice, Victoria University, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chair, Sir Zelman Cowen Centre Advisory Board, the Honourable Nicola Roxon, attended the Governors-General Lecture Series at which the Governor-General delivered the fourth lecture of the series and, together with the Chief

- Credentials ceremonies; Lunch for newly accredited Heads of Mission

On Wednesday 14 October 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received from His Excellency Mr Mohamed Khairat, Letters of Credence accrediting him as Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

- Non-Resident Credentials

On Tuesday 13 October 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received from Her Excellency Dr Batilda Burian, Letters of Credentials accrediting her as the High Commissioner for the United Republic of Tanzania.

- Klavier Music Association performance

On Sunday 11 October 2015, at Government House, Canberra, Lady Cosgrove as Patron, accompanied by the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), hosted a music afternoon featuring a performance by the Klavier Music Association.

- Klavier Music Association performance

At Government House, Canberra, Lady Cosgrove as Patron, accompanied by the Governor-General, hosted a music afternoon featuring a performance by the Klavier Music Association.

- Homes for Heroes Visit

On Saturday 10 October 2015, at Narrabeen, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Chief Executive Officer, RSL LifeCare, Mr Ron Thompson, visited ‘Homes for Heroes’, where they viewed facilities and met with young veterans in residence.

- The Royal Sydney Golf Club Remembrance Service; ‘Royal Sydney Remembers’ Dinner

On Friday 9 October 2015, in Rose Bay, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President, The Royal Sydney Golf Club, Mr Graeme Bailey, laid a wreath at a Remembrance Service.

- Goulburn High School Visit; Goulburn Mulwaree Civic Reception; Goulburn War Memorial and Museum Visit; Macular Disease Foundation Australia Reception

On Thursday 8 October 2015, at Goulburn High School, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Principal, Mr Peter Browne, met with staff and students.

- Visit to Goulburn

At Goulburn High School, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Principal, Mr Peter Browne, met with staff and students.

- Macular Disease Foundation Australia Reception

At Admiralty House, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a reception for Macular Disease Foundation Australia, at which the Governor-General presented six medical researchers with Foundation Research Grants.

- Lunch; NSW Police Force Peer Support Officers Conference Dinner

On Wednesday 7 October 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, hosted to lunch, Mr Martyn Dunne CNZM and Mrs Jenny Dunne.

- 2015 Florence Nightingale Medal Reception

On Tuesday 6 October 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron and Lady Cosgrove hosted a reception for Australian recipients of the Australian Red Cross Society 2015 Florence Nightingale Medal.

- 2015 Florence Nightingale Medal Reception

At Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove hosted a reception for Australian recipients of the Australian Red Cross Society 2015 Florence Nightingale Medal.

- National Rugby League Grand Final

On Sunday 4 October 2015, at ANZ Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Chief Executive Officer, Mr David Smith, attended the 2015 National Rugby League Grand Final.

- CREATE Foundation National Conference Dinner; 2015 Australian National Rose Show

On Saturday 3 October 2015, at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Chief Executive Officer, CREATE Foundation, Ms Jacqui Reed, attended the National Conference dinner.

- Grow Queensland Market Day; Schools Tri Nations Tournament; Queensland Police Service Combined Mess Dinner

On Friday 2 October 2015, at Holland Park West, Brisbane, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Chief Executive Officer, Grow, Ms Clare Guilfoyle, attended the Grow Queensland ‘Odd Socks Day’ Market Day.

- Caller

On Thursday 1 October 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received the Deputy Head, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Australian Defence Force Academy, Associate Professor Craig Stockings.