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Archived Governors-General Program

- Radio 1RPH visit

At Radio 1RPH, Canberra, the Governor-General, as guest of the President, Ms Lorraine Litster, broadcast content for print handicap listeners in the Canberra – Wagga – Junee areas.

- Defence Special Needs Support Group afternoon tea

At Government House, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, hosted an afternoon tea for the Defence Special Needs Support Group, at which the Governor-General recognised 21 years of support and thanked the volunteer coordinators.

- Opening of ‘Revealing the Rothschild Prayer Book’ exhibition

At the National Library of Australia, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chair of the Council, Mr Ryan Stokes and the Director-General, Ms Anne-Marie Schwirtlich, attended the opening of ‘Revealing the Rothschild Prayer Book’ exhibition.

- Westfield Matildas morning tea; Gurkha Welfare Fund afternoon tea

On Monday 18 May 2015, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a morning tea for the Westfield Matildas, at which the Co-Captains were announced for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

- Westfield Matildas morning tea

At Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a morning tea for the Westfield Matildas, at which the Co-Captains were announced for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

- Gurkha Welfare Fund afternoon tea

At Admiralty House, the Governor-General hosted an afternoon tea for the Gurkha Welfare Trust Fund Australia.

- Ronald McDonald House Sydney Telethon

On Saturday 16 May 2015, at Australian Technology Park, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) as Patron of Ronald McDonald House Charities attended the Sydney Telethon, at which the Governor-General received phone calls from members of the public pledging support.

- Ronald McDonald House Charities Sydney Telethon

At Australian Technology Park, Sydney, the Governor-General, as Patron of Ronald McDonald House Charities, attended the Sydney Telethon, at which he received phone calls from members of the public pledging support.

- Australian War Memorial and Department of Veterans’ Affairs morning tea; 2015 Rotary Adventure in Citizenship Visit

On Friday 15 May 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a morning tea to thank Australian War Memorial and Department of Veterans’ Affairs staff involved in ANZAC Day Centenary commemorations.

- Australian War Memorial and Department of Veterans’ Affairs morning tea

At Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a morning tea to thank Australian War Memorial and Department of Veterans’ Affairs staff involved in ANZAC Day Centenary commemorations.

- 2015 Rotary Adventure in Citizenship Visit

At Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General met with delegates of the 2015 Rotary Adventure in Citizenship program.

- Federal Executive Council; Aboriginal Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Foundation Launch; International Police Association-ACT Region Meeting

On Thursday 14 May 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. Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Coach of the Westfield Matildas, Mr Alen Stajcic.

- Aboriginal Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Foundation Launch

At Government House, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a reception to launch the Aboriginal Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Foundation.

- Credentials ceremonies; Lunch for newly accredited Heads of Mission; Last Post Ceremony; FASHFEST opening night

On Wednesday 13 May 2015, at Government House, Yarralumla, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received from His Excellency Mr Joel Sibusiso Ndebele, Letters of Commission accrediting him as the High Commissioner for South Africa.

- Visit to Cairns

On Tuesday 12 May 2015, at TAFE North Cairns Campus, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, visited the Defence Indigenous Development Program and met with staff and Indigenous Recruits.

- Visit to the Defence Indigenous Development Program

At TAFE North Cairns Campus, Cairns, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove visited the Defence Indigenous Development Program and met with staff and Indigenous Recruits.

- Visit to HMAS Cairns and HMAS Childers

At HMAS Cairns, the Governor-General, as Commander-in-Chief, and Lady Cosgrove, received an operational brief and base overview from the Commanding Officer, Commander Carl Capper RAN.

- Visit to Cairns State High School

At Cairns State High School, Cairns, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Principal, Ms Angela Toppin, viewed refurbished classrooms and met with staff and students.

- Radio 1RPH morning tea; Visit to Cairns

On Monday 11 May 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a morning tea on the occasion of the 30th Anniversary of Radio 1RPH.

- 30th Anniversary of Radio 1RPH

At Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a morning tea on the occasion of the 30th Anniversary of Radio 1RPH.