5 September 2008

The Governor-General designate, Ms Quentin Bryce AC, left Government House to attend a ceremony at Parliament House where she will be sworn-in as the 25th Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia. more>

5 September 2008

At Parliament House, Canberra, Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended a ceremony at which Ms Bryce was sworn-in as the twenty-fifth Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia. more>

3 September 2008

At Government House, Canberra, Their Excellencies attended a ceremony to mark their departure from Government House, at which they were farewelled by staff, family and patronage representatives. more>

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On Friday 5 September 2008, at Parliament House, Canberra, Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended a ceremony at which Ms Bryce was sworn-in as the twenty-fifth Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia.
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On Thursday 4 September 2008, at Government House, Canberra, Mr Malcolm Hazell CVO completed his term as Official Secretary to the Governor-General and Secretary of the Order of Australia.

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Wednesday 3 September 2008
SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR MS QUENTIN BRYCE AC, AS AUSTRALIA'S 25TH GOVERNOR-GENERAL
The media is invited to cover the ceremony at Parliament House, Canberra, on Friday, September 5th.
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Friday 5 September 2008
Swearing-in Ceremony as Governor-General
Parliament House, Canberra
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Friday 5 September 2008
Reception in the Members' Hall
Parliament House, Canberra
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Wednesday 27 August 2008
Australian Defence Force Farewell Ceremony
Sir Thomas Blamey Square, Russell
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Wednesday 3 September 2008
PUBLIC FAREWELL FOR THEIR EXCELLENCIES
At Government House, Canberra, Their Excellencies attended a ceremony to mark their departure from Government House, at which they were farewelled by staff, family and patronage representatives. ...
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