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Governor-General's program

Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC

On Friday 12 February 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Deputy Secretary, Economic, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Dr David Gruen.

Afterwards, at Government House, Melbourne, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, met with the Governor of Victoria, Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AM, where the Governor-General, as Prior of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, invested the Governor with the insignia of Dame of Grace.

Federal Executive Council; Decimal Currency 50th anniversary; Royal Australian Army Medical Corps awards ceremony

On Thursday 11 February 2016, 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.

Earlier, the Governor-General received the Prime Minister, the Honourable Malcolm Turnbull MP.

Canberra, ACT

On Thursday 11 February 2016, 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.

Earlier, the Governor-General received the Prime Minister, the Honourable Malcolm Turnbull MP.

Dinner

On Tuesday 9 February 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Ambassador to France, Mr Stephen Brady AO CVO.

Later, the Governor General and Lady Cosgrove hosted to dinner Mr Stephen Brady AO CVO and Mr Peter Stephens.

Canberra, ACT

On Tuesday 9 February 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Ambassador to France, Mr Stephen Brady AO CVO.

Later, the Governor General and Lady Cosgrove hosted to dinner Mr Stephen Brady AO CVO and Mr Peter Stephens.

Canberra, ACT

On Monday 8 February 2016, at Legacy House, Deakin, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of President, Legacy Club of Canberra, Major General Paul Stevens AO (Retd), attended the Club’s annual reception.

World Rugby Sevens; Matthew Talbot Hostel visit

On Sunday 7 February 2016, at Allianz Stadium, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Chairman, Australian Rugby Union, Mr Cameron Clyne, attended the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Sydney tournament.

Later, at Matthew Talbot Hostel, Wooloomooloo, The Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Acting CEO, St Vincent De Paul, Mr David Kelly, met with clients, volunteers and staff.

Sydney, NSW

On Sunday 7 February 2016, at Allianz Stadium, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Chairman, Australian Rugby Union, Mr Cameron Clyne, attended the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Sydney tournament.

Later, at Matthew Talbot Hostel, Wooloomooloo, The Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Acting CEO, St Vincent De Paul, Mr David Kelly, met with clients, volunteers and staff.

Nimmitabel Show opening

On Saturday 6 February 2016, at Nimmitabel, NSW, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove as guests of President, Nimmitabel Show Society, Mr John Alcock, attended the 2016 Nimmitabel Show, at which the Governor-General opened the Show.