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Credentials ceremony; Institute of Public Administration Australia reception

On Tuesday 19 November 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO received from His Excellency Mr Harry Nawbatt, Letters of Commission accrediting him as the High Commissioner for the Cooperative Republic of Guyana.

Afterwards, the Governor-General hosted a reception for representatives, speakers and dignitaries attending the Institute of Public Administration Australia’s annual national conference.

Earlier, Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as Patron, hosted a morning tea for Regional Arts Australia.

Callers

On Friday 15 November 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as Patron, received the Director of Monash University’s Gender, Leadership and Social Sustainability Research Institute, Professor Margaret Alston OAM.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines, Her Excellency Mrs Belen Anota, to convey her condolences to those affected by Typhoon Haiyan.

Visit to Norfolk Island

On Thursday 14 November 2013, on Norfolk Island, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, accompanied by the Administrator of Norfolk Island, the Honourable Neil Pope, and Mrs Jenny Pope; and as guest of the Speaker of the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly, the Honourable David Buffet AM MLA, visited the Kingston and Arthur Vale Historic Area.

Afterwards, at the Norfolk Island Returned and Services League Club, the Governor-General, as guest of the President of the RSL Sub-Branch, Mr Wal Finch, attended a morning tea with members and community volunteers.

Visit to Norfolk Island

At Government House, Norfolk Island, the Governor-General attended an afternoon tea with members of the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly.

Later, at the Norfolk Island Hospital and Aged Care Centre, the Governor-General, as guest of the Minister for Cultural Heritage and Community Services, the Honourable Robin Adams MLA, and Hospital Director, Ms Julie Morrison, met with staff, residents and patients.