Skip to main content

Archived Governors-General Program

- Morning tea; Visit to the Ataturk Mausoleum; Ceremonial welcome; Meeting with the President of the Republic of Turkey; State Lunch; Welcome ceremony; Gallipoli Symphony Concert

On Tuesday 4 August 2015, in Ankara, Turkey, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove as guests of the Australian Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey, His Excellency Mr James Larsen and Mrs Antoinette Merrillees, attended a morning tea with Australian Embassy staff.

- Visit to the Ataturk Mausoleum; Ceremonial welcome; Meeting with the President of the Republic of Turkey; State Lunch; Gallipoli Symphony Concert

In Ankara, Turkey, at Antikabir, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Commandant, Colonel Muzaffer Taytak, visited the Ataturk Mausoleum and laid a wreath in honour of the former President of the Republic of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.

- Welcome ceremony; Briefing; Museum of Anatolian Civilisations; Dinner for Embassy staff

On Monday 3 August 2015, at Ankara International Airport, Turkey, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove attended a welcome ceremony.

- Welcome ceremony

At Ankara International Airport, Turkey, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove attended a welcome ceremony.

- Meeting with the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates

On Sunday 2 August 2015, at Zabeel Palace, Dubai, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) met with Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in recognition of the 40th anniversary of diplomatic

- Meeting with the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates

At Zabeel Palace, Dubai, the Governor-General met with Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in recognition of the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and the United Arab Emirates.

- Proclamation; Visit to Singapore

On Saturday 1 August 2015, following the departure from Australia of the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), the proclamation assuming the Administration of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia was signed by the Governor of Queensland, His Excellency the Honourable Paul de

- HMAS Tobruk Decommissioning Ceremony; Australian World Orchestra concert

On Friday 31 July 2015, at Fleet Base East, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) as Commander-in-Chief, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Commander Australian Fleet, Rear Admiral Stuart Mayer CSC and Bar RAN, attended the HMAS Tobruk Decommissioning Ceremony and Reception.

- HMAS Tobruk Decommissioning Ceremony

At Fleet Base East in Sydney, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove attended the HMAS Tobruk Decommissioning Ceremony and reception.

- Departure of the President of the United Republic of Tanzania

On Wednesday 29 July 2015, at Sydney International Airport, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), was represented at the departure from Australia of His Excellency Dr Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, the President of the United Republic of Tanzania and Her Excellency Mama Salma Kikwete, by Commander Paul G

- Ceremonial Welcome and State Lunch for His Excellency Dr Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania and Her Excellency Mama Salma Kikwete

On Tuesday 28 July 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received the Assistant Secretary, Africa Branch, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr Matthew Neuhaus.

- Ceremonial Welcome for President of the United Republic of Tanzania

At Government House, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a Ceremonial Welcome for His Excellency Dr Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania and Her Excellency Mama Salma Kikwete.

- National Suicide Prevention Conference; Australian Antarctic Division visit

On Monday 27 July 2015, at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as guest of the Chairman, Mr Murray Bleach, attended the 2015 National Suicide Prevention Conference, at which the Governor-General delivered the Diego De Leo Opening Address.

- Australian Antarctic Division visit

In Kingston, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Director, Dr Tony Fleming visited the Australian Antarctic Division, at which the Governor-General participated in a video link to Australian personnel based at Casey Station in Antarctica.

- Call by Chief of Air Force; 2nd Division Centenary Parade

On Friday 24 July 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received the Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Gavin (Leo) Davies AO CSC.

- 2nd Division Centenary Parade

At the Australian War Memorial, the Governor-General, as Commander-in-Chief, and Lady Cosgrove attended the 2nd Division Centenary Parade, at which the Governor-General reviewed the parade and delivered the Commemorative Address.

- Federal Executive Council; Sir John Monash Scholars

On Thursday 23 July 2015, 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.

- ANU Tuckwell Scholars reception

On Wednesday 22 July 2015, Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey, His Excellency Mr Reha Keskintepe.

- Canberra Tree Week 2015; Non-Resident Credentials

On Monday 20 July 2015, at the National Arboretum, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove as guests of ACT Chief Minister, Mr Andrew Barr MLA, planted a tree to officially launch Canberra Tree Week 2015.

- Canberra Tree Week 2015

At the National Arboretum, Canberra, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove as guests of ACT Chief Minister, Mr Andrew Barr MLA, planted a tree to officially launch Canberra Tree Week 2015.