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Meeting with the Governor of South Australia; Western Adelaide Domestic Violence Service visit; The Commonwealth Club of Adelaide lunch

On Wednesday 2 September 2015, at Government House, Adelaide, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove met with the Governor of South Australia, His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AO and Mrs Lan Le.

Afterwards, at Western Adelaide Domestic Violence Service, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove as guests of the Executive Director, Central Domestic Violence Services, Ms Maria Hagias met with staff, clients and supporters.

7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment 50th Anniversary Memorial Service

At the Horseshoe Lines, RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove as guests of the Commanding Officer, 7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel David McCammon DSM, attended a memorial service and brunch to mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of the 7th Battalion.

7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment 50th Anniversary Memorial Service; Suoi Chau Pha Dinner

On Tuesday 1 September 2015, at the Horseshoe Lines, RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove as guests of the Commanding Officer, 7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel David McCammon DSM, attended a memorial service and brunch to mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of the 7th Battalion.

National Launch of Legacy Week

At the Martin Place Cenotaph, Sydney, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman, Legacy Australia Incorporated, Legatee Mr David Gray, attended the National Launch of Legacy Week at which the Governor-General made the keynote address then laid a wreath with Lady Cosgrove and two junior Legatees, Miss Tanesha Hancock and Miss Kyala Hancock.

Visit to Dubbo

In Dubbo, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Director of Parks and Landcare Services, Mr Murray Wood viewed the Barden Park Regional Centre of Excellence for Athletics and met with coaches, young athletes and their families.

Afterwards, at the NSW Volunteers Rescue Association, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Commissioner, Mr Mark Gibson, attended a morning tea with volunteers and community members.

Visit to Dubbo; Children’s Cancer Institute Diamond Ball

On Saturday 29 August 2015, in Dubbo, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Director of Parks and Landcare Services, Mr Murray Wood viewed the Barden Park Regional Centre of Excellence for Athletics and met with coaches, young athletes and their families.

Afterwards, at the NSW Volunteers Rescue Association, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Commissioner, Mr Mark Gibson, attended a morning tea with volunteers and community members.

Visit to Dubbo

At the Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove as guests of the Executive Officer, Ms Debbie Todkill, viewed the Centre facilities and attended an afternoon tea to acknowledge the work of volunteers.