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Bomber Command Commemorative Day Ceremony; Adelaide visit

On Sunday 1 June 2014, at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Commander-in-Chief, and Lady Cosgrove, attended a wreath laying ceremony to commemorate those who served in Bomber Command.

In the evening, at Government House, Adelaide, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove attended a dinner hosted by the Governor of South Australia, His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR, and Mrs Liz Scarce.

Super Rugby match

On Saturday 31 May 2014, at GIO Stadium, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron of the ACT Brumbies, and Lady Cosgrove, attended the Super Rugby match between the ACT Brumbies and Melbourne Rebels.

Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre; Burrunju Aboriginal Corporation Art Gallery; National Indigenous Youth Parliament reception; Dinner in honour of the Chief of the Defence Force

On Friday 30 May 2014, at the Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chief Executive Officer, Ms Rachelle Towart, and in recognition of National Reconciliation Week, attended a morning tea with staff and alumni. Afterwards, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove met with community members participating in the Reconciliation Planting Day activities.

Federal Executive Council

On Thursday 29 May 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Secretary, Department of Immigration and Border Protection, Mr Martin Bowles PSM.

Later, the Governor-General received the Deputy Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ms Gillian Bird PSM, and the Assistant Secretary, New Colombo Plan Secretariat, Ms Kate Duff.

Australian Academy of Science’s Annual Dinner

On Wednesday 28 May 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Race Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Tim Soutphommassane.

In the evening, at the National Arboretum, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President, Professor Suzanne Cory AC, attended the Australian Academy of Science’s Annual Dinner.