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Archived Governors-General Program

- Anti-Poverty Week 2014 - Launch

Anti-Poverty Week 2014 - At Admiralty House, Sydney, NSW, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove joined organisations helping to reduce poverty and hardship, and their clients, for the launch of Anti-Poverty Week, by the Governor-General.

- 27th International Scout and Guide Fellowship World Conference; Australian Diamonds versus the New Zealand Silver Ferns netball test match

On Saturday 11 October 2014, at Southee Pavilion, Sydney Showgrounds, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Chief Scout, and Lady Cosgrove, as Patron of Girl Guides Australia, attended the 27th International Scout and Guide Fellowship World Conference.

- ADF Assistance Trust reception

On Friday 10 October 2014, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron-in-Chief, and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a reception for the ADF Assistance Trust.

- Small Dining Room dinner

On Thursday 9 October 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba, His Excellency Mr Pedro Monzon Barata.

- Callers

On Tuesday 7 October 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received former Governor-General, Major General the Honourable Michael Jeffery AC AO (Mil) CVO MC (Retd).

- Government House Open Day; NRL Grand Final

On Sunday 5 October 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, met with members of the public at the Government House Open Day.

- Open House at Government House

At Government House, Yarralumla, ACT, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove welcomed visitors to the house and gardens during an Open House at the property.

- 80th Anniversary of the Australian Air League

On Saturday 4 October 2014, at Gungahlin Oval, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Reviewing Officer, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chief Commissioner, Mr Ian Rickards, attended the 80th Anniversary of the Australian Air League.

- 80th Australian Air League Review

At Gungahlin Oval, Canberra, ACT, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove attended the 80th Australian Air League Review, at which the Governor-General inspected the parade and together with Lady Cosgrove presented Field and March Awards to Australian Air League cadets.

- St Vincent de Paul’s Micah House and Edel Quinn House visit; Lunch

On Friday 3 October 2014, in Wagga Wagga, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Executive Director of the Wagga Wagga Central Council of the St Vincent de Paul Society, Mr Mike Riley, and Mr Des Goonan, visited Micah House and met with staff and clients.

- Federal Executive Council; Swearing-in of the Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police; Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga Campus visit; Official opening of the 150th Wagga Wagga Show

On Thursday 2 October 2014, 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.

- Swearing-in of Australian Federal Police Commissioner Andrew Colvin APM OAM

At Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a ceremony at which the Governor-General swore-in Australian Federal Police Commissioner Andrew Colvin APM OAM.

- Visit to Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga campus, Faculty of Science

At Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga campus, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andrew Vann, visited the Faculty of Science and met with staff and students.

- Official Opening of the 150th Wagga Wagga Show

At the Wagga Wagga Showgrounds, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President of the Wagga Show Society Inc, Mr Brett Grant, visited the 150th Wagga Wagga Show, which was officially opened by the Governor-General.

- Call by the Prime Minister; Swearing-in of the Administrator of Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands

On Wednesday 1 October 2014, 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.

- Special Olympics Athlete Leadership Graduation ceremony

On Tuesday 30 September 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Ambassador-designate to the Kingdom of Thailand, Mr Paul Robilliard.

- National Police Remembrance Day service

On Monday 29 September 2014, in Brisbane, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), visited former Governor-General, the Honourable Bill Hayden AC.

- National Police Remembrance Day service

At the National Police Memorial at King’s Park, Canberra, ACT, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove attended a National Police Remembrance Day service, as guests of Australian Federal Police Acting Commissioner Andrew Colvin APM OAM.

- AFL Grand Final

On Saturday 27 September 2014, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman of the Australian Football League, Mr Mike Fitzpatrick, attended the 2014 AFL Grand Final.

- Farewell Lunch for Flight Lieutenant Chris Cullen ADC

On Friday 26 September 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Moderator-General of the Presbyterian Church of Australia, The Right Reverend David Cook and Mrs Maxine Cook.