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Governor-General's program

Sydney, NSW

On Friday 8 July 2016, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove hosted a reception for the 150th anniversary of the Royal Aeronautical Society.

Canberra, ACT

On Wednesday 6 July 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove attended a presentation by Mr Paul House to commemorate the National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) week.

Kalgoorlie, WA

On Tuesday 5 July 2016, at Bega Garnbirringu Health Services, Kalgoorlie, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman, Mr Fabian Tucker, visited the clinic and met with patients and medical staff.

Afterwards, at the Goldfields Arts Centre, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of CEO of Country Arts WA, Mrs Jessica Machin, visited the Tjuma Pulka NAIDOC Week Markets.

Perth and Kalgoorlie, WA

On Monday 4 July 2016, at Government House Perth, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, met with the Governor of Western Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Sanderson AC.

Afterwards, the Governor-General, as Chancellor of the Order of Australia, invested Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Sanderson with the insignia of the Companion of the Order of Australia.

Canberra, ACT

On Friday 1 July 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received the Ambassador-designate to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mr Ian Biggs.

Afterwards, at Portsea Oval, Duntroon, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Chairman of the Australian Defence Force Rugby Union, Major General John Frewen AM, attended the Australian Defence Force versus Australian Police inaugural Rugby Union match.

Canberra, ACT

On Thursday 30 June 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received General Manager Submarines of the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group, Rear Admiral Stephen Johnson USN (Retd).

Afterwards, the Governor-General received the High Commissioner for the Republic of Singapore, His Excellency Mr Burhanudeen Gafoor.

Later, the Governor-General received the Ambassador-designate to The Holy See, Ms Melissa Hitchman.

Canberra, ACT

On Wednesday 29 June 2016, at the Hyatt Hotel, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the High Commissioner for Canada, His Excellency Mr Paul Maddison, attended the Canada Day reception to mark Canada's 149th birthday.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Chairman of the Wise Foundation, Mr Graeme Wise, and Mr Robert Wise and Mr Mark Campbell of Be Collective.

Sydney, NSW

On Sunday 26 June 2016, at the Sydney Opera House, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chief Executive of Opera Australia, Mr Craig Hassall AM, attended Opera Australia's 60th Anniversary Gala Concert.

Afterwards, at the Ivy Ballroom, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove attended the Opera Australia's 60th Anniversary Gala Fundraising Dinner.

Sydney, NSW

On Saturday 25 June 2016, at Allianz Stadium, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron of Australian Rugby Union, and Lady Cosgrove attended the Australia versus England 2016 Rugby Series Third Test, at which the Governor-General presented the Cook Cup trophy to the England team.

Sydney, NSW

On Friday 24 June 2016, at The King’s School, North Parramatta, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Reviewing Officer, and Lady Cosgrove attended The King's School Cadet Corps' Sesquicentenary and Passing Out Parade.