State Memorial Service for the late the Honourable Gough Whitlam AC QC; Australian Bravery Decorations Council dinner

On Wednesday 5 November 2014, at the Town Hall, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, attended the State Memorial Service for the late the Honourable Gough Whitlam AC QC, and afterwards met with members of the Whitlam family.

Afterwards, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove met with members of the Australian Bravery Decorations Council and the crew of the Snowy Hydro Southcare helicopter to view a briefing on rescue operations.

In the evening, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a dinner for the Australian Bravery Decorations Council. Guests included: Ms Kathryn Andrew; Mr David Blenheim; Mr Robert Bradley and Ms Emma Lipscombe; Mr Garry Coombes AM and Mrs Jeanette Coombes; Dr Penelope Flett AO; Mr Tony Graham ESM and Mrs Jane Graham; Mr Anthony Harrison APM and Mrs Julie Harrison; Wing Commander Nick Hobson DFC AFC (Retd); Ms Louise Martin; Mr Peter Rush and Mrs Rebecca Rush; Mr Peter Sharp and Ms Lesley Fisk; and Mr Ross Sue See MVO.