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Governor-General's program

Woden Valley RSL Sub-Branch visit; St Thomas the Apostle Primary School ANZAC Garden Dedication

On Tuesday 17 November 2015, in Woden, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President, Mr Jim Gilchrist, visited the Woden Valley RSL Sub-Branch and Veteran’s Support Centre ACT and met with staff and volunteers.

Afterwards, at St Thomas the Apostle Primary School, Kambah, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Principal, Mr David Thiele, attended an ANZAC Garden dedication service and met with staff, volunteers, students and parents.

The Big Issue Visit; Ronald McDonald House Monash Visit; 9 RAR Reunion

On Friday 13 November 2015, in Melbourne, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as guest of the Chief Executive Officer, The Big Issue, Mr Steven Persson, visited The Big Issue Head Office and met staff and volunteers.

Afterwards, in Clayton, the Governor-General, as Patron and guest of the Chief Executive Officer, Ronald McDonald House Monash, Mr Peter Sprott, visited Ronald McDonald House Monash and met with residents, staff and volunteers.

Federal Executive Council; Dinner for Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall

On Thursday 12 November 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), presided over a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

Afterwards, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General received His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales.