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St Andrew’s Cathedral Morning Prayer Service

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On Sunday 8 November 2015, at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Bishop of North Sydney, The Right Reverend Christopher Edwards, attended a Morning Prayer Service to mark Remembrance Day, at which the Governor-General delivered a reading from the New Testament.

HMAS Sydney Decommissioning Ceremony

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On Saturday 7 November 2015, at Fleet Base East, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) as Commander-in-Chief and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Commander Australian Fleet, Rear Admiral Stuart Mayer CSC and Bar RAN, attended the HMAS Sydney Decommissioning Ceremony and Reception.

Australian Federal Police Sergeant’s Mess Dinner

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On Friday 6 November 2015, at the Australian Federal Police College, Barton, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Commissioner Andrew Colvin APM OAM, attended a Sergeant’s Mess dinner, at which the Governor-General presented awards.

Darwin Visit

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The Governor-General, as Commander-in-Chief, and Lady Cosgrove, attended the 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment Freedom of Entry parade to mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of the 5th Battalion.

Darwin Visit

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On Thursday 5 November 2015, at the Darwin Civic Centre, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as guests of the Lord Mayor of Darwin, Ms Katrina Fong Lim, attend a citizenship ceremony, at which the Governor-General was Presiding Officer.

Afterwards, in Darwin, the Governor-General, as Commander-in-Chief, and Lady Cosgrove, attended the 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment Freedom of Entry parade to mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of the 5th Battalion.

Lunch; Menzies School of Health Research Dinner

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On Wednesday 4 November 2015, at Char Restaurant, Darwin, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, hosted to lunch, the Administrator of the Northern Territory, His Honour the Honourable John Hardy OAM and Mrs Marie Hardy.

In the evening, at the Royal Darwin Hospital Campus, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Professor Alan Cass and Mr Peter Plummer, attended the Menzies School of Health Research Dinner.

Melbourne Cup Day

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On Tuesday 3 November 2015, at Flemington Racecourse, Victoria, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman, Victoria Racing Club, Mr Michael Burn, attended the Melbourne Cup Day, at which the Governor-General presented the Melbourne Cup trophy to Mr Sandy McGregor, who received the trophy on behalf of the winning connections.

Melbourne Cup Day

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5 years 10 months
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At Flemington Racecourse, Victoria, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman, Victoria Racing Club, Mr Michael Burn, attended the Melbourne Cup Day, at which the Governor-General presented the Melbourne Cup trophy to Mr Sandy McGregor, who received the trophy on behalf of the winning connections.

2015 Rugby World Cup

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On Saturday 31 October 2015, at Twickenham, London, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, Australian Rugby Union, and Lady Cosgrove attended the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks.