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National Ecumenical Service; Visit to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet; Reception to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becoming the longest reigning British Monarch

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On Thursday 10 September 2015, at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Manuka, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, attended a National Ecumenical Service to celebrate the length of reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Afterwards, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General received the High Commissioner for Republic of Botswana, His Excellency, Mr Molosiwa Selepeng.

Later, the Governor-General received the High Commissioner to the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Alan Sweetman and Mr Peter Sweetman.

St Vincent’s Curran Foundation Spring Reception

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On Wednesday 9 September 2015, at the Trivett Showroom, Sydney, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove as guests of the Chairman of Trustees, Mr Charles Curran AC and the Chairman, Mr Richard Haddock AM, attended the St Vincent’s Curran Foundation Spring Reception.

Sydney opening night performance of ‘Anything Goes’

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On Tuesday 8 September 2015, at Sydney Opera House, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove as guests of the Chief Executive Officer, Opera Australia, Mr Craig Hassall and Executive Director, Philanthropy, Opera Australia, Ms Liz Nield, attended the Sydney opening night performance of ‘Anything Goes’.

State Funeral Service for the late Mr ‘Bart’ Cummings AM; Clontarf Foundation BBQ dinner

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On Monday 7 September 2015, at St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove attended the State Funeral Service for the late Mr ‘Bart’ Cummings AM.

In the evening, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General as Patron and Lady Cosgrove hosted a BBQ dinner and reception for the staff, students and supporters of the Clontarf Foundation.

Non-Resident Credentials; National Child Protection Week launch; Life Education reception; Sydney Roosters v South Sydney Rabbitohs match

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On Friday 4 September 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received from His Excellency Mr Yahya Ngam, Letters of Credence accrediting him as the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.

Afterwards, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted an afternoon tea for the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, at which the Governor-General launched the 25th National Child Protection Week.