On the second day of a visit to Temora, the Governor-General marked the 100th anniversary of the Temora Research Station, which provides agricultural information to communities throughout southern New South Wales.

Ms Bryce and Mr Michael Bryce were escorted around the 640 hectare property by CEO of FarmLink, Mr Jon Cobden, and Secretary of the Agricultural Bureau, Mr Michael Sinclair, and viewed research plots including canola.

On Sunday 16 September 2012, at the Temora Agricultural Innovation Centre, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Chief Executive Officer of FarmLink, Mr Jon Cobden, viewed research activities before the Governor-General unveiled a commemorative plaque celebrating 100 years of agricultural innovation in Temora.

The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce spent two days with the community of Temora, NSW.

During the visit, Mr David Lowy AM, President and Founder of the Temora Aviation Museum, invited Ms Bryce and Mr Bryce to the ‘Fighter’ Showcase Day where they met local residents and viewed historical aircraft maintained at the site.

The Museum visit was also the Governor-General’s 1,000th domestic engagement since taking Office on 5 September 2008.

School principals and students leaders from the Temora District discussed their experiences at school with the Governor-General during a meeting at the Temora Town Hall.

Schools represented at the meeting included Temora High School, St Anne’s Central School, Temora Public School, Temora West Public School and Ariah Park Central School.

The Governor-General, as Patron of the Country Education Fund, and Mr Michael Bryce joined community members for the Temora and District Education Fund Annual Dinner at the Temora Aviation Museum.

As the guest of the Deputy Mayor and President of the Fund, Councillor Rick Firman, Ms Bryce described the Fund as a “practical and generous initiative” which assists the town’s young people to develop their potential.

Later, the Governor-General was introduced to dinner guests by Cr Firman.

The future of quick, easy and cost effective care to people living in regional and remote areas was displayed during the Governor-General’s visit to the Telemedicine Australia offices in Temora.

Ms Bryce and Mr Michael Bryce, as guests of CEO Dr Ashley Collins, met staff and viewed a demonstration of a consultation using a Telemedicine cart.

The cart provides a live video link between patient and medical professionals, and records patient information with peripheral devices.

On Saturday 15 September 2012, at the Temora Aviation Museum, Temora, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the President and Founder of the Temora Aviation Museum, Mr David Lowy AM and Mrs Margo Lowy, attended the museum Showcase Day.

Afterwards, at the Telemedicine Australia offices, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce, as guests of the Chief Executive Officer of Telemedicine Australia, Dr Ashley Collins, viewed a demonstration of Telemedicine Australia equipment and met with staff.

Mr Michael Bryce joined Defence personnel, diplomatic representatives and veterans to mark the 72nd anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

The service, in the Western Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial, included a commemorative address by Air Marshall David Evans AC DSO AFC.

Wreaths were laid before the Ode was read and the Last Post sounded.

At the Hellenic Club in Woden, Canberra, Mr Michael Bryce was invited as guest speaker to the Probus Association of Canberra’s monthly meeting.

Mr Bryce addressed over 200 Probus members and spoke about his former career as an architect and graphic designer, before arriving at Government House.

On Friday 14 September 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, received the Apostolic Nuncio for the Holy See, His Excellency Archbishop Giuseppe Lazzarotto.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Mr Primo Alui Joelianto.

Later, the Governor-General received the Ambassador-designate to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Mr Jon Philp.

Earlier, at the Australian War Memorial, Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended the Battle of Britain wreath laying ceremony.