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Archived Governors-General Program

- National ANZAC Day Commemoration Service, Canberra

At the Australian War Memorial, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove attended the National ANZAC Day Commemoration Service, at which the Governor-General delivered the Commemorative Address and reviewed the veterans march, and together with Lady Cosgrove, laid a wreath at the Stone of Remembrance and floral tributes at the Tomb of th

- Governors-General of Australia and New Zealand attend the Anzac Day Last Post Ceremony

At the Australian War Memorial, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove accompanied by Their Excellencies the Governor-General of New Zealand and Lady Mateparae, viewed the First World War Galleries and attended the Anzac Day Last Post Ceremony.

- Visit to New Zealand

On Friday 24 April 2015, following the departure from Australia of the Governor-General, 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 Victoria, His Excellency the Honourable Alex Chernov AC QC.

- Governor-General visits St Kilda Football Club open training session in Wellington

At Westpac Stadium, Wellington, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove attended a St Kilda Football Club open training session hosted by the Strategic Projects Manager, Mr Ben Davies, at which the Governor-General met supporters and addressed players, coaches and support staff.

- Governor-General visits Pukeahu National War Memorial Park and the Australian Memorial in Wellington

At the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, Wellington, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove visited the Australian Memorial hosted by the Chief Executive of Ministry for Culture and Heritage, Mr Lewis Holden, and laid poppies at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior.

- Clontarf Foundation morning tea; Lunch for the former President and Prime Minister of Timor-Leste

On Thursday 23 April 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a morning tea for Clontarf Foundation students and staff.

- Clontarf Foundation morning tea

At Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a morning tea for Clontarf Foundation students and staff.

- Prime Minister’s Anzac Centenary programme of events launch

On Tuesday 21 April 2015, at the Australian War Memorial, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), at the invitation of the Prime Minister, the Hon Tony Abbott MP, attended the Anzac Centenary programme of events launch.

- Prime Minister’s Anzac Centenary programme of events launch

At the Australian War Memorial, the Governor-General, at the invitation of the Prime Minister, the Honourable Tony Abbott MP, attended the Anzac Centenary programme of events launch.

- Widows of First World War Veterans Flight Farewell

On Monday 20 April 2015, at Sydney Airport, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chief Executive Officer, Qantas, Mr Alan Joyce, attended a reception for the widows of First World War veterans, at which the widows were farewelled prior to their flight to Turkey

- Widows of First World War Veterans Flight Farewell

At Sydney Airport, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chief Executive Officer, Qantas, Mr Alan Joyce, attended a reception for the widows of First World War veterans, at which the widows were farewelled prior to their flight to Turkey for Anzac Day Centenary Commemorations at Gallipoli.

- Aquis Brumbies v Melbourne Rebels Super Rugby match

On Saturday 18 April 2015, at GIO Stadium, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman, Mr Rob Kennedy, attended the Aquis Brumbies versus Melbourne Rebels Super Rugby match.

- Investiture Ceremonies; Investiture Dinner

In the evening, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted an Investiture Dinner.

- Federal Executive Council; Opening of ‘The World War I Centenary Exhibition’

On Thursday 16 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.

- War Widows’ 21st Field of Remembrance Dedication Ceremony and 2015 Anzac Service; Anzac Centenary 18 Pounder Gun Welcome to Canberra

On Wednesday 15 April 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Prime Minister, the Honourable Tony Abbott MP.

- Federal Executive Council

On Tuesday 14 April 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.

- Army Cadet Visit; Tour de Legacy Launch

On Monday 13 April 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, met with members of 122 Australian Army Cadet Unit and Ruahine Cadet Unit New Zealand.

- Launch of the Canberra to Adelaide ‘Tour de Legacy’ ride 2015

At the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, ACT the Governor-General, as Patron of the Legacy Club of Canberra, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President and Chairman of Legacy Adelaide, Legatee Keith Bleechmore, launched the Canberra to Adelaide ‘Tour de Legacy’ ride 2015.

- Final Commemorative Service for the Rats of Tobruk Association NSW; Lunch

On Sunday 12 April 2015, at Five Dock, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President, Mr Joe Madeley OAM, attended the final Commemorative Service and Wreath Laying Ceremony for the Rats of Tobruk Association NSW.

- City of Gold Coast Visit

On Thursday 9 April 2015, at the City of Gold Coast Council, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, received a briefing on the 2018 Commonwealth Games by the Mayor of the City of Gold Coast, Councillor Tom Tate, Minister for Education and Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small