On Friday 8 February 2008, in Emerald, Queensland, the Governor-General, His Excellency Major Genera...

On Friday 8 February 2008, in Emerald, Queensland, the Governor-General, His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC, as guest of the Mayor of Emerald Shire Council, Councillor Peter Maguire, visited members of the local community affected by the recent floods and thanked emergency personnel, local volunteers and support groups involved in the relief efforts.

In the evening, at Jupiters Hotel, Townsville, the Governor-General was the guest of honour at a Civic Reception hosted by the Mayor of the City of Townsville, Councillor Tony Mooney.