Alongside Vuna Wharf, Nuku’alofa, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a breakfast for international dignitaries and members of the Australian community working and volunteering in Tonga.
- Visit to Tonga; Coronation of His Majesty King Tupou VI
On Saturday 4 July 2015, at the Wesleyan Centenary Church, Nuku’alofa, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove attended the Coronation Service and Ceremony for His Majesty King Tupou VI.
On Friday 3 July 2015, at the Royal Palace, Nuku’alofa, Tonga, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove attended an audience with His Majesty King Tupou VI, at which the Governor-General was awarded the Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Crown, and Lady Cosgrove was awarded the G
At the Ofa Tui’ Amanaki Centre, Tonga, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove as guests of the Secretary General, Tonga Red Cross Society, Mr Sione Taumoefolau, officially opened refurbished buildings which provide care for young children and adults with disabilities.
On Thursday 2 July 2015, at Mala Base, Port Vila, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Acting Commissioner, Vanuatu Police Force, Assistant Commissioner Job Esau and Maritime Surveillance Adviser, Lieutenant Commander Bobby Lewis RAN, met with members of the Vanuat
At Mala Base, Port Vila, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Acting Commissioner, Vanuatu Police Force, Assistant Commissioner Job Esau and Maritime Surveillance Adviser, Lieutenant Commander Bobby Lewis RAN, met with members of the Vanuatu Police Force Maritime W
At the Vanuatu Women’s Centre, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Coordinator, Ms Merilyn Tahi, met with volunteers and staff, and were briefed on women’s empowerment programs
The Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Principal, Mr Sebastian Larapia, met with students and teachers at Lenakel Harbour View Primary School.
The Governor-General, as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Program Director, Ms Inga Mepham, met with representatives of CARE Australia and received a brief on Australia’s response efforts following Cyclone Pam.
At Lenakel Hospital, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Acting Administrator, Mr Lui Naling, met with medical staff and viewed Australian funded medical programs and infrastructure refurbishments
- Centenary of the Royal Australian Survey Corps Wreathlaying Ceremony; Proclamation; State Dinner
On Wednesday 1 July 2015, at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President, Canberra Survey Corps Association, Lieutenant Colonel Robert McHenry (Retd), attended the Centenary of the Royal Australian Survey Corps Wreathla
- At the State House, Port Vila, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove met with the President of Vanuatu, His Excellency Mr Baldwin Jacobson Lonsdale.
At the State House, Port Vila, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove met with the President of Vanuatu, His Excellency Mr Baldwin Jacobson Lonsdale.
- Second National Service Scheme 50th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony; Farewell dinner for the Chief of Air Force
On Tuesday 30 June 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received the Chairman, Council for the Order of Australia, Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK AFC (Retd) and the Chief Executive Officer, Aspen Medical, Mr Bruce Armstrong.
- Second National Service Scheme 50th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony
At the Australian War Memorial, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the National President, Major Earle Jennings AM RFD (Retd), attended the Second National Service Scheme 50th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony at which Their Excellencies laid a wreath and the Governor-General delivered the keynote address.
On Monday 29 June 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received the Chief Minister of the ACT, Mr Andrew Barr MLA.
- Fort Scratchley Historic Site visit; Christ Church Cathedral church service
On Sunday 28 June 2015, at Newcastle, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove visited the Fort Scratchley Historic Site.
Afterwards, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove attended the Solemn Eucharist Choral Church Service at Christ Church Cathedral.
- Opening of Waratah-Mayfield Multicultural Men’s Shed; Opening of Singleton Men’s Shed; 2015 Wilson Security Black Diamond Cup AFL match; Newcastle Club President’s Dinner
On Saturday 27 June 2015, at Waratah-Mayfield, Newcastle, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron of the Australian Men’s Shed Association, and Lady Cosgrove, opened the Waratah-Mayfield Multicultural Men’s Shed.
- Open Gardens Australia morning tea; The Boys’ Brigade afternoon tea; Call by Chief of Air Force
On Friday 26 June 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 Open Gardens Australia.
