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Archived Governors-General Program

- Canberra, ACT

On Tuesday 25 September 2018, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received Major General Mark Kelly AO DSC, Chair, Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) Foundation, and Mr John Walters, Director, RAR Foundation.

- Sydney, NSW

On Monday 24 September 2018, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a reception for the World Rugby Executive Committee.

- Darwin, NT

On Friday 21 September 2018, at Larrakeyah Defence Precinct, Darwin, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, received a briefing on the Regional Force Surveillance Group (RFSG) and North West Regional Force (NORFORCE), and met with Australian Defence Force personne

- Berry Springs; Humpty Doo; Darwin, NT

On Thursday 20 September 2018, at Berry Springs Primary School, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Mrs Carlie Mamo, A/g Principal, met with students and teachers, and were briefed on the efforts of the school to raise awareness of the endangered A

- Sydney, NSW

On Wednesday 19 September 2018 at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a morning tea for Early Childhood Australia.

- Canberra, ACT

On Tuesday 18 September 2018 at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received from His Excellency Mr Paul Gulleik Larsen, Letters of Credence accrediting him as the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway.

- Canberra, ACT

On Monday 17 September 2018 at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Honourable Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister of Australia.

- Canberra, ACT

On Friday 14 September 2018 at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received Mr Sam Beever, Australia’s High Commissioner-designate to the Republic of Cyprus.

- Canberra, ACT

On Thursday 13 September 2018 at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

- Nowra; Bawley Point; Braidwood; Bungendore, NSW

On Wednesday 12 September 2018, at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, were welcomed by Councillor Amanda Findley, Mayor of Shoalhaven City Council, during a civic reception, where they met with members of the community.

- Wollongong, NSW; Kiama, NSW

On Tuesday 11 September 2018, at the University of Wollongong, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, met with staff and viewed facilities at the Early Start Centre.

- Canberra, ACT

On Monday 10 September 2018, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received Mr Zachary Matthews (Guildford Grammar School, WA) and Ms Phoebe Thomasson (St Brigid’s College, WA), as recipients of the 2018 Hasluck Leadership Award, accompanied by Mrs An

- Brisbane, QLD

On Saturday 8 September 2018, at Brisbane International Airport, The Governor-General was represented for the arrival of Her Excellency Paula-Mae Weekes, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, by Honorary Aide-de-Camp, Colonel Chris Austin ADC.

- Canberra, ACT

On Friday 7 September 2018, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Chancellor of the Order of Australia, hosted an Investiture Ceremony for Order of Australia honours and bravery decorations.

- Canberra, ACT

On Thursday 6 September 2018, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Chancellor of the Order of Australia, hosted Investiture Ceremonies for Order of Australia honours.

- Canberra, ACT

On Wednesday 5 September 2018, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received His Excellency Dr Obaid Alhairi Salem Alketbi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, at Government House, Canberra.

- Canberra, ACT

On Tuesday 4 September 2018, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove visited the Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Centre and received a brief on the health care services provided to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians across the ACT and surroundin

- Canberra, ACT; Sydney, NSW

On Monday 3 September 2018, at the Royal Australian Mint, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove attended the launch of the new effigy of Her Majesty the Queen on Australian coins, as guests of Mr Ross MacDiarmid, CEO, Royal Australian Mint.

- Gundagai; Murrumbateman, NSW

On Saturday 01 September 2018, at the Gundagai Showgrounds, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove attended the 7th Light Horse Troop Gundagai parade and commemorative service, as guests of Mr Richard Erkelens, Vice-President, Gundagai RSL.

- Canberra, ACT

On Friday 31 August 2018, at the National Arboretum, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove attended an event for National Wattle Day.