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Archived Governors-General Program

- Visit to Regional Victoria

On Monday 16 February 2015, at Wodonga Arts Space, Wodonga, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Mayor of the City of Wodonga, Councillor Rod Wangman, attended a community reception.

- Visit to Regional Victoria - City of Wodonga Community Reception

At the Wodonga Arts Space, Wodonga, VIC, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Mayor of the City of Wodonga, Councillor Rod Wangman, attended a community reception.

- Visit to Regional Victoria - Mungabareena Aboriginal Corporation

In Wodonga, VIC, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Michael Cutmore, visited the Mungabareena Aboriginal Corporation.

- Visit to Regional Victoria - Murray Valley Centre

At the Murray Valley Centre, Wodonga, VIC, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chief Executive Officer, Mr David Martin OAM, met with clients, volunteers and staff.

- Visit to Regional Victoria - Wooragee Primary School

In Wooragee, VIC, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Principal, Ms Christine Varker, visited the Wooragee Primary School and met with teachers and students from Wooragee, Middle Indigo and Yackandandah Primary Schools.

- Visit to Regional Victoria - Beechworth Community Lunch

In Beechworth, VIC, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Mayor of Indigo Shire Council, Councillor Bernard Gaffney, attended a community lunch at Beechworth Town Hall Gardens.

- Visit to Regional Victoria - Borinya-Wangaratta Community Partnership

In Wangaratta, VIC, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Principal, Ms Trish Merlo, met with students and supporters of the Borinya-Wangaratta Community Partnership.

- Visit to Regional Victoria - Northeast Health Wangaratta

In Wangaratta, VIC, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chief Executive Officer, Ms Margaret Bennett, and Board Chair, Mr Brendan Schutt, visited Northeast Health Wangaratta.

- Visit to Regional Victoria - Wangaratta Youth Council

At the Wangaratta Government Centre, VIC, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Rural City of Wangaratta Youth Council Mayor, Ms Ella Thomas, met the Wangaratta Youth Council and discussed issues affecting young people within the region.

- Visit to Regional Victoria - Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre Community Reception

At the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre, VIC, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Administrator of the Rural City of Wangaratta, Ms Irene Grant, attended a community reception.

- Australian Bravery Association Service of Remembrance; Reception for the Afghanistan Cricket Team

On Sunday 15 February 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Australian Bravery Association, attended a Service of Remembrance and Wreath Laying Ceremony in the Bravery Garden.

- Reception for Afghanistan Cricket Team

At Government House, Canberra, ACT, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a reception for the Afghanistan Cricket Team, ahead of their participation, for the first time, in the 2015 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup.

- 2015 Canberra Symphony Orchestra Shell Prom Concert

On Saturday 14 February 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman, Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK AC AFC (Retd), attended the 2015 Canberra Symphony Orchestra Shell Prom Concert.

- Lunch Reception for the 40th Anniversary Year of the Australian honours system; Brumbies v Queensland Reds Rugby match

On Friday 13 February 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, received the Chief Executive Officer, Palliative Care Australia Inc, Ms Liz O’Callaghan.

- Federal Executive Council; Royal Australian Army Medical Corps Awards Ceremony

On Thursday 12 February 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.

- Australian War Memorial First World War galleries viewing; ‘Day of China’ Music Concert

On Wednesday 11 February 2015, at the Australian War Memorial, Campbell, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman, Rear Admiral Ken Doolan AO RAN (Retd), viewed the redeveloped First World War galleries.

- Constitution Education Fund Australia reception

On Tuesday 10 February 2015, at the High Court of Australia, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron-in-Chief, and Lady Cosgrove, attended the Constitution Education Fund Australia reception, at which the Governor-General presented the Governor-General’s prize.

- Funeral Service for the late Major Matthew Carr; Visit to RAAF Base Williamtown

On Monday 9 February 2015, at Port Stephens Uniting Church, Salamander Bay, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Commander-in-Chief, attended the funeral service for the late Major Matthew Carr.

- Visit to RAAF Base Williamtown

The Governor-General, as Commander-in-Chief, meets personnel from No 77 Squadron during a visit to RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW.

- Official opening of the St John Ambulance Australia National Office

On Friday 6 February 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove received Brigadier Andrew Freemantle CBE (Retd) and Mrs Pat Freemantle; and Mr Robin Letts and Mrs Rachel Letts.