Visit to Norfolk Island

On Thursday 14 November 2013, on Norfolk Island, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, accompanied by the Administrator of Norfolk Island, the Honourable Neil Pope, and Mrs Jenny Pope; and as guest of the Speaker of the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly, the Honourable David Buffet AM MLA, visited the Kingston and Arthur Vale Historic Area.

Afterwards, at the Norfolk Island Returned and Services League Club, the Governor-General, as guest of the President of the RSL Sub-Branch, Mr Wal Finch, attended a morning tea with members and community volunteers.

Later, at Norfolk Island Central School, the Governor-General, as guest of the Principal, Ms Michelle Nicholson, met with students, teachers and parents.

Then, at Hilli Restaurant, the Governor-General, as guest of the Administrator and Mrs Pope, attended a lunch with members of the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly and community representatives.

Afterwards, the Governor-General, as guest of Owner, Ms Marie Bailey OAM; and Artists, Ms Tracey Yager and Ms Sue Draper, viewed Fletcher’s Mutiny Cyclorama and Art Gallery.

Later, at Government House, Norfolk Island, the Governor-General, as guest of the Administrator and Mrs Pope, attended an afternoon tea with Year 12 students from the Norfolk Island Central School.