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Archived Governors-General Program

- Visit to North Queensland

On Wednesday 14 May 2014, in Mossman Gorge, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Acting Chair, Mr Matthew Gibson, met with the Board of Directors of Bamanga Bubu Ngadimunku Inc.

- Visit to North Queensland

On Tuesday 13 May 2014, in Yungaburra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President, Afghanistan Avenue of Honour Association, Mr Raymond Byrnes, and Founders, Mr Gordon Chuck and Mrs Susan Chuck, attended a commemoration ceremony and met with community repre

- Visit to North Queensland

In Yungaburra, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President, Afghanistan Avenue of Honour Association, Mr Raymond Byrnes, and Founders, Mr Gordon Chuck and Mrs Susan Chuck, attended a commemoration ceremony and met with community representatives.

- Visit to North Queensland

At Apunipima Health Council, Cairns, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chief Executive Office, Mr Cleveland Fagan, and Business Strategy Advisor, Ms Paula Arnol, received a brief on Indigenous health programs in Cape York.

- Visit to North Queensland

At the Cairns Base Hospital, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chair, Mr Bob Norman and Chief Executive, Ms Julie Hartley-Jones, met with patients and staff and viewed the new rehabilitation ward.

- Visit to North Queensland

At the Cairns Regional Council Civic Reception Rooms, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Mayor of the Cairns Regional Council, Councillor Bob Manning OAM and Mrs Claire Manning, attended a civic reception hosted in their honour.

- Visit to North Queensland

On Monday 12 May 2014, in Townsville, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Mayor of Townsville Regional Council, Councillor Jenny Hill, visited Jezzine Barracks and in recognition of National Volunteers Week, met with representatives of local volunteer organisa

- Visit to North Queensland

In Townsville, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Mayor of Townsville Regional Council, Councillor Jenny Hill, visited Jezzine Barracks and in recognition of National Volunteers Week, met with representatives of local volunteer organisations.

- Visit to North Queensland

At Innisfail State College, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Principal, Ms Kate McDonald, met with students and staff.

- Visit to North Queensland

At the Innisfail Town Hall, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove attended a community lunch in recognition of National Volunteers Week.

- Visit to North Queensland

At the South Johnstone Sugar Mill, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the General Manager, Mr Phil Miskin, toured the mill and met with employees.

- Visit to North Queensland

At Brothers Leagues Club, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President of the Innisfail Chamber of Commerce, Ms Rosalee Lankinen, and the Vice President, Mr Jake Roberts, attended a reception with local business representatives.

- Visit to North Queensland

On Sunday 11 May 2014, in Townsville, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman, Mr Peter Davies CBE, and the Managing Director, Mr Chris McHugh CSC, met with staff and guests at the Mates4Mates Family Recovery Centre.

- Visit to North Queensland

At the Family Recovery Centre, Townsville, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman, Mates4Mates, Mr Peter Davies CBE, and the Managing Director, Mr Chris McHugh CSC, met with staff and guests.

- Visit to North Queensland

At the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Mayor of Townsville, Councillor Jenny Hill, attended a Civic Reception.

- Governor-General of New Zealand

On Saturday 10 May 2014, at Sydney International Airport, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) was represented at the transit through Australia by the Governor-General of New Zealand, His Excellency Lieutenant General the Right Honourable Sir Jeremiah Mateparae GNZM, by Colonel Michael Miller RFD

- Funeral Service for the late Mr Paul Ramsay AO; Canberra International Music Festival Europe Day

On Friday 9 May 2014, at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Bowral, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove attended the funeral service of the late Mr Paul Ramsay AO.

- Europe Day Opening Concert

At Albert Hall, Canberra, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove attended the Europe Day Opening Concert.

- Australian Bravery Decorations Council; 72nd Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea commemorative service

On Thursday 8 May 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), met with members of the Australian Bravery Decorations Council. Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Geoff Brown AO.

- Visit to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

On Wednesday 7 May 2014, at the R.G. Casey building, Barton, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as guest of the Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr Peter Varghese AO, met with staff and visited the Consular Crisis Centre.