29 February 2012
During her visit to Christchurch, the Governor-General visited the Burnham Military Camp on the outskirts of the city to learn about a unique program designed for troubled young people.
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29 February 2012
Just over a year since the second major earthquake hit New Zealand's second largest city, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce visited Christchurch to learn about the long reconstruction process.
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28 February 2012
In Wellington, a State Ceremony of Welcome took place at Government House for the Governor-General and Mr Bryce.
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28 February 2012
In the New Zealand capital, the Governor-General paid her respects at the National War Memorial, where she laid a wreath in the Hall of Memories and placed a floral tribute on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior.
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28 February 2012
At Government House in Wellington, the Governor-General received the Prime Minister of New Zealand, the Rt Honourable John Key and the Leader of the Opposition, Mr David Shearer MP.
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28 February 2012
During a busy day in Wellington at the invitation of the Governor-General of New Zealand, Sir Jerry Mateparae, Ms Bryce and Mr Bryce visited the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa.
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28 February 2012
In Wellington, the Governor-General visited the New Zealand Dance School Te Whae, where the students performed modern and classical pieces.
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27 February 2012
On the first day of her State Visit to New Zealand at the invitation of the Governor-General of New Zealand, Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae, the Governor-General spent the day in Auckland. Ms Bryce discussed Australia and New Zealand trade and business links with the Trans-Tasman Business Circle.
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25 February 2012
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce marked the centenary of the Killarney Agriculture Show at the town's showground in Queensland.
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24 February 2012
The Governor-General joined students past and present at North Sydney Boys High School for the official opening of the school's centenary celebration.
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24 February 2012
The Governor-General received Ms Shannon Clough, the Cerebral Palsy Alliance’s Head of Partnerships and Events, Ms Jane Ogilvie, Macquarie Group Foundation Chair of Cerebral Palsy, Professor Nadia Badawi, and the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation Governor, Ms Sally Loane.
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23 February 2012
The Governor-General, as Patron of Foodbank Australia, congratulated the organisation's important work in assisting Australians by providing 75,000 meals every day, during an event at Admiralty House, Sydney.
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22 February 2012
The Governor-General received the Deputy Mayor of Temora Shire Council, Councillor Rick Firman, and TeleMedicine Australia’s Dr Ash Collins.
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21 February 2012
The Governor-General joined former volunteers, Heads of Mission and staff from Australian Volunteers International to celebrate the organisation’s 60th anniversary at the Hyatt Hotel, Canberra.
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20 February 2012
In Darwin, the Governor-General launched DonateLife Week at the Wesleyan Church in the grounds of the George Brown Botanic Gardens.
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20 February 2012
The Governor-General visited a new initiative for young women - the Nova Peris Girls' Academy - at St John's College in Darwin.
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20 February 2012
During her visit to Darwin, the Governor-General caught up with the latest activities of the NT Working Women's Centre.
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19 February 2012
In Darwin, the Governor-General joined around 5,000 people at a Commemorative Service to remember the 243 people who died when the Japanese bombed Darwin on February the 19th, 1942.
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19 February 2012
Following the Commemorative Service to mark the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Darwin,the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce met veterans, their families and members of the Darwin community at a reception hosted by the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, the Honourable Paul Henderson MLA.
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19 February 2012
As part of the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Darwin, the Governor-General launched a new book - "Battling: Territorians and Their Way", by Darwin authors Peter and Sheila Forrest.
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19 February 2012
As part of the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Darwin, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce paid tribute to the crew of the USS Peary, which was bombed and sank in Darwin Harbour.
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18 February 2012
As part of her visit to Darwin to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the bombing of the city, the Governor-General officially opened the Defence of Darwin Experience at the Darwin Military Museum Precinct.
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15 February 2012
The Governor-General launched DonateLife Week 2012 at the National Portrait Gallery, Canberra.
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15 February 2012
The Governor-General received the Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, His Excellency Professor Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, at Government House in Canberra.
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14 February 2012
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce joined supporters of the Lighthouse Foundation in Melbourne to recognise the Vicki Vidor Home for Young Mothers and Babies.
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14 February 2012
The Governor-General, as Patron of the General Sir John Monash Foundation, presented scholarships to nine 2012 recipients at The Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne.
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13 February 2012
The Governor-General was presented with the University of Newcastle Family Action Centre and The Wollotuka Institute’s Award for Contribution to the Australian Community at Admiralty House, Sydney.
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11 February 2012
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce, as joint Patrons of the Australian Bravery Association, attended the annual Service of Remembrance at Government House, Canberra.
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10 February 2012
The Governor-General marked the 25th anniversary of the Australian Women’s Health Network with representatives and supporters of the organisation at Government House, Canberra.
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10 February 2012
The Governor-General received Ms Naomi Godden, PhD student at the Gender, Leadership and Social Sustainability Research Unit - Monash University, at Government House, Canberra.
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7 February 2012
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce visited the flood-affected town of Moree in North-West NSW.
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7 February 2012
As part of their visit to flood-affected New South Wales, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce travelled to Wee Waa, where over 2000 residents were stranded by flood waters.
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3 February 2012
Mr Michael Bryce, as Patron of the Cancer Council ACT, marked World Cancer Day by thanking staff and supporters of the organisation at an event at Government House, Canberra.
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2 February 2012
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce visited researchers and staff at the Children’s Medical Research Institute in Westmead, Sydney.
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2 February 2012
The Governor-General visited The Shepherd Centre in Darlington, Sydney, and spent time with children and parents assisted by the Centre’s programs.
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2 February 2012
The Governor-General launched an exhibition that features works by artist Bronwyn Bancroft made throughout her career spanning thirty years.
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