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Archived Governors-General Program

- Non-Resident Credentials; National Child Protection Week launch; Life Education reception; Sydney Roosters v South Sydney Rabbitohs match

On Friday 4 September 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received from His Excellency Mr Yahya Ngam, Letters of Credence accrediting him as the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.

- National Child Protection Week launch

At Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted an afternoon tea for the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, at which the Governor-General launched the 25th National Child Protection Week.

- Life Education reception

At Admiralty House, the Governor-General as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove hosted a reception for Life Education Australia to mark the launch of the Life Education Foundation.

- Federal Executive Council; Australian National Flag Day; Special Air Service Regiment DVD launch; 75th Anniversary of the RAAF Chaplain Branch

On Thursday 3 September 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.

- Australian National Flag Day

At the Australian War Memorial, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove as guests of the Chairman, Rear Admiral Ken Doolan AO RAN (Retd), attended a Ceremony to commemorate Australian National Flag Day.

- Special Air Service Regiment DVD launch

At Government House, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a morning tea for the launch of the DVD series “The Australian SAS; The Untold History”.

- 75th Anniversary of the RAAF Chaplain Branch

At Government House, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted an afternoon tea on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force Chaplain Branch.

- Meeting with the Governor of South Australia; Western Adelaide Domestic Violence Service visit; The Commonwealth Club of Adelaide lunch

On Wednesday 2 September 2015, at Government House, Adelaide, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove met with the Governor of South Australia, His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AO and Mrs Lan Le.

- Meeting with the Governor of South Australia

At Government House, Adelaide, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove met with the Governor of South Australia, His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AO and Mrs Lan Le.

- Speech to the Commonwealth Club of Adelaide

At Adelaide Pavilion, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President, Emeritus Professor John Cooper, attended a lunch hosted by The Commonwealth Club of Adelaide, at which the Governor-General made the keynote address.

- 7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment 50th Anniversary Memorial Service; Suoi Chau Pha Dinner

On Tuesday 1 September 2015, at the Horseshoe Lines, RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove as guests of the Commanding Officer, 7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel David McCammon DSM, attended a mem

- 7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment 50th Anniversary Memorial Service

At the Horseshoe Lines, RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove as guests of the Commanding Officer, 7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel David McCammon DSM, attended a memorial service and brunch to mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of the 7th Battalion.

- National Launch of Legacy Week

On Monday 31 August 2015, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received the Chair, Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, the Honourable Justice Peter McClellan AM QC.

- National Launch of Legacy Week

At the Martin Place Cenotaph, Sydney, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman, Legacy Australia Incorporated, Legatee Mr David Gray, attended the National Launch of Legacy Week at which the Governor-General made the keynote address then laid a wreath with Lady Cosgrove and two junior Legatees, Miss Tanesha Han

- Visit to Dubbo; Children’s Cancer Institute Diamond Ball

On Saturday 29 August 2015, in Dubbo, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Director of Parks and Landcare Services, Mr Murray Wood viewed the Barden Park Regional Centre of Excellence for Athletics and met with coaches, young athletes and their f

- Visit to Dubbo

In Dubbo, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Director of Parks and Landcare Services, Mr Murray Wood viewed the Barden Park Regional Centre of Excellence for Athletics and met with coaches, young athletes and their families.

- Visit to Dubbo

On Friday 28 August 2015, in Dubbo, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Centre Manager, Mr Kimble Appleyard visited Orana Juvenile Justice Centre.

- Visit to Dubbo

At Charles Sturt University, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andrew Vann, attended a morning tea with staff and academics, then met with students from the School of Indigenous Australian Studies.

- Visit to Dubbo

At Taronga Western Plains Zoo, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove as guests of the Director and Chief Executive, Taronga Conservation Society Australia, Mr Cameron Kerr, and General Manager, Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Mr Matthew Fuller viewed Zoo exhibitions and met with students and staff involved in the Walanmarra Indigenous you

- Visit to Dubbo

At the Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove as guests of the Executive Officer, Ms Debbie Todkill, viewed the Centre facilities and attended an afternoon tea to acknowledge the work of volunteers.