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Archived Governors-General Program

- Opening of the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park's extended buildings

In Cairns, Queensland, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman, Mr Bruce Glanville, opened the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park's extended buildings.

- Visit to James Cook University

At James Cook University, Cairns, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chancellor, Lieutenant General John Grey AC, visited university facilities, received briefings on current research and met with staff.

- Indigenous Marathon Project’s 2015 First Camp

On Saturday 9 May 2015, at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, attended the Indigenous Marathon Project’s 2015 First Camp.

- Governor-General visits Indigenous Marathon Project’s 2015 First Camp

At the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, attended the Indigenous Marathon Project’s 2015 First Camp.

- Welcoming members of the Australiana Fund; Visit to Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Centre; Launch of the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal; Farewell dinner for the Chief of Army

On Friday 8 May 2015, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), welcomed members of the Australiana Fund for their Annual General Meeting.

- Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove visits the Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Centre at the Westmead Children’s Hospital

At Westmead Children's Hospital, the Governor-General, as Patron of Cystic Fibrosis Australia, and Lady Cosgrove, visited the Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Centre and met with staff, families and patients.

- Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove attend the launch of the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal at Rooty Hill RSL

At Rooty Hill Returned and Services League, the Governor-General, as Patron of the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, and Lady Cosgrove, attended the launch of the Salvation Army 2015 Red Shield Appeal.

- Call by His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales

On Thursday 7 May 2015, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales.

- Governor-General receives farewell call from HRH Prince Henry of Wales

His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, receives a farewell call from His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales at Admiralty House, Sydney.

- The Commonwealth Club’s Diamond Jubilee Dinner

On Wednesday 6 May 2015, at The Commonwealth Club, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President, Mr David Kenyon, attended The Commonwealth Club’s Diamond Jubilee Dinner.

- Opening of Jamala Wildlife Lodge

On Monday 4 May 2015, at the National Zoo and Aquarium, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Proprietors, Mr Richard and Mrs Maureen Tindale, attended the opening of the Jamala Wildlife Lodge.

- Official opening of Jamala Wildlife Lodge at the National Zoo and Aquarium

At the National Zoo and Aquarium, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Proprietors, Mr Richard and Mrs Maureen Tindale, attended the opening of the Jamala Wildlife Lodge.

- ‘Sunday Dreaming’ Picnic

On Sunday 3 May 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove hosted the ‘Sunday Dreaming’ Picnic in aid of the Canberra Medical Society and John Curtin Medical Research Foundation.

- 'Sunday Dreaming' Picnic at Government House

At Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove hosted the ‘Sunday Dreaming’ Picnic in aid of the Canberra Medical Society and John Curtin Medical Research Foundation.

- National Emergency Services Memorial; Children’s Hospital Visit; Meeting with NSW Premier

On Friday 1 May 2015, at the National Emergency Services Memorial, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of CEO, Mr Stuart Ellis AM, attended the Australasian Fire and Emergency Services Authorities Council Memorial Service, at which the Governor-General pres

- National Emergency Services Memorial

At the National Emergency Services Memorial, Canberra, the Governor-General, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of CEO, Mr Stuart Ellis AM, attended the Australasian Fire and Emergency Services Authorities Council (AFAC) Memorial Service, at which the Governor-General presented Medallions to family members of those Fire and Emergency Service

- Federal Executive Council; Sydney Dance Company ‘Frame of Mind’ performance

On Thursday 30 April 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), presided over a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

- Caller

On Tuesday 28 April 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Executive Director, Australian Ballet, Ms Libby Christie.

- ANZAC Day Centenary Commemoration, Wellington and Canberra

On Saturday 25 April 2015, at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, Wellington, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Governor-General of New Zealand, His Excellency, Lieutenant General the Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae GNZM QSO, attended the National ANZAC

- National ANZAC Day Dawn Service, Wellington, New Zealand

At Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, Wellington, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Governor-General of New Zealand, His Excellency, Lieutenant General the Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae GNZM QSO, attended the National ANZAC Day Dawn Service, at which