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Governor-General's program

Visit to Saudi Arabia following the passing of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz

In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Governor-General, pictured with the Governors-General of Canada and New Zealand, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston and Lieutenant General the Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae, respectively, conveyed the condolences of the government and people of Australia to the Royal Court of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, following the death of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

Australia Celebrates event; Proclamation

On Sunday 25 January 2015, at Parliament House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), delivered the first key address in a tribute to the centenary of ANZAC at the Australia Celebrates event.

Afterwards, following the departure from Australia of the Governor-General, the Proclamation assuming the Administration of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia was signed by the Governor of Victoria, His Excellency the Honourable Alex Chernov AC QC.

Arrival in Australia of the Governor-General of New Zealand

On Wednesday 21 January 2015, at Melbourne International Airport, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), was represented at the arrival in Australia of the Governor-General of New Zealand, His Excellency Lieutenant General the Right Honourable Sir Jeremiah Mateparae GNZM QSO, by Brigadier Michael Annett CSC ADC, Honorary Aide-de-Camp.

AFC Asian Cup

On Tuesday 13 January 2015, at Stadium Australia, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President of the Asian Football Confederation, His Excellency Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and Chairman of the AFC Asian Cup 2015 Local Organising Committee, Mr Frank Lowy AC, attended the AFC Asian Cup, Australia v Oman match.

Dinner

On Monday 12 January 2015, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove hosted a dinner for the Australian Ambassador to the Holy See, Mr John McCarthy QC and Mrs Christine McCarthy. Guests included: Professor Greg Craven and Mrs Anne Craven; Mr Charles Curran AC and Mrs Eva Curran; Mr Gerard McCarthy and Ms Justine Chambers; and The Reverend Father James McCarthy.

Day Two of the Commonwealth Bank Cricket Test Match – Australia versus India

On Wednesday 7 January 2015, at the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground, Moore Park, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman of Cricket Australia, Mr Wally Edwards, attended Day Two of the Commonwealth Bank Cricket Test Match between Australia and India.