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100th Anniversary of the Sydney Flying Squadron Honor Roll

On Sunday 27 March 2016, at the Sydney Flying Squadron, Kirribilli, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President, Mr John Winning AM, attended the 100th Anniversary of the Sydney Flying Squadron Honor Roll, at which the Governor-General launched the book ‘Setting Sail for the Great War’.

Canberra, ACT

On Wednesday 23 March 2016, at the Belgian Embassy, Yarralumla, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove as guests of the Ambassador of Belgium, His Excellency Mr Jean-Luc Bodson, signed a condolence book and laid a floral tribute in sympathy for those affected by the terrorist attacks in Brussels on 22 March 2016.

Afterwards, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a reception for the Confederation of Australian Sport.

Visit to the Belgian Embassy; Confederation of Australian Sport reception

On Wednesday 23 March 2016, at the Belgian Embassy, Yarralumla, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove as guests of the Ambassador of Belgium, His Excellency Mr Jean-Luc Bodson, signed a condolence book and laid a floral tribute in sympathy for those affected by the terrorist attacks in Brussels on 22 March 2016.

Afterwards, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a reception for the Confederation of Australian Sport.

Canberra, ACT

On Tuesday 22 March 2016, at Radio 1RPH, Gungahlin, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), read the Canberra and Wagga Wagga news for visually impaired listeners during the live-to-air morning news broadcast.

Afterwards, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted an investiture ceremony, at which the Governor-General invested Mr Paul Singer MVO with the insignia of the Member of the Royal Victorian Order.

Radio 1RPH; Investiture Ceremony

On Tuesday 22 March 2016, at Radio 1RPH, Gungahlin, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), read the Canberra and Wagga Wagga news for visually impaired listeners during the live-to-air morning news broadcast.

Afterwards, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted an investiture ceremony, at which the Governor-General invested Mr Paul Singer MVO with the insignia of the Member of the Royal Victorian Order.

Canberra, ACT

On Monday 21 March 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Prime Minister, the Honourable Malcolm Turnbull MP.

10th Anniversary of Cyclone Larry Commemoration Activities; Feast of the Senses Market Day Extravaganza

On Sunday 20 March 2016, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, visited Innisfail on the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of Tropical Cyclone Larry.

In the morning, at the Mother of Good Counsel Church, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Parish Priest, Father Kerry Crowley, attended the Palm Sunday Mass.