Normanton, Queensland; Elcho Island, Northern Territory; Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

On Thursday 19 November 2020, Their Excellencies General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC Retd and Mrs Linda Hurley travelled from Normanton to Elcho Island.

Afterwards, the Governor-General presided over an Investiture Ceremony at Shepherdson College. At the Ceremony the Governor-General presented Miss Ruth Dhurrkay SC with the Star of Courage.

Later, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley, as guests of
Cr Kaye Thurlow, President, East Arnhem Regional Council, visited the Galiwin’ku Youth, Sport and Recreation Hall.

Then, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley, as guests of
Mr Ross Mandi, Chairperson, Yalu Aboriginal Corporation, attended a picnic lunch and met with members of the Yalu Aboriginal Corporation and Galiwin’ku Community.

In the evening, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley returned to Government House, Canberra.