On Sunday 24 August 2008, at the Ying Tung Natatorium, Beijing, the People's Republic of China, Thei...

On Sunday 24 August 2008, at the Ying Tung Natatorium, Beijing, the People's Republic of China, Their Excellencies, the Governor-General Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC and Mrs Marlena Jeffery attended a Water Polo session of the Games of the 29th Olympiad.

Afterwards, in The Great Hall of the People, Beijing, Their Excellencies attended a luncheon for visiting Heads of State and Government hosted by the President of the People's Republic of China, His Excellency Hu Jintao. Later, at the Hilton Hotel, Their Excellencies attended a Business Council of Australia reception hosted by the Acting Chief Executive Officer of Austrade, Mr Peter Yuile. Then, at the Beijing National Stadium, Their Excellencies attended the Closing Ceremony of the Games of the 29th Olympiad. Earlier, at Brisbane International Airport, the Governor-General was represented at the departure from Australia of the President of the Republic of Nauru, His Excellency the Honourable Marcus Stephen, by Group Captain Guy Burton ADC, an Honorary Aide-de-Camp.