At Wamuran, QLD, the Governor-General, as guest of the President, Mr John Vayne, officially opened the Wamuran and District Men's Shed.
In Scarborough, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chief Executive Officer of the Queensland Hibernian Friendly Society, Mr Marcus Riley, attended a reception at which the Governor-General officially opened the BallyCara Wellness Centre and Amicus Apartments.
On Saturday 18 October 2014, at Clare, South Australia, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President of the Clare Agricultural and Horticultural Show Society, Mr David Bond, attended the 2014 Clare Show at which the Governor-General delivered the opening address in recognition of the show’s 150th anniversary.
Afterwards, at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, the Governor-General, as Patron of the Australian Rugby Union, and Lady Cosgrove, attended the 3rd Bledisloe Cup.
At the Clare Showground, Clare, SA, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President of the Clare Agricultural and Horticultural Show Society, Mr David Bond, attended the 150th Clare Show, at which the Governor-General delivered the opening address and launched the "Clare Show, A Fine All Round Display" history book.
On Friday 17 October 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove hosted a morning tea for the 2014 Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade graduates.
At Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a morning tea for the 2014 Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade graduates.
On Thursday 16 October 2014, 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.
Afterwards, at the Royal Canberra Golf Club, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as honorary members and guests of the President, Mr Marc Howell, attended a ceremony at which the Governor-General planted a commemorative ‘Stone Pine’ tree.
At the Royal Canberra Golf Club, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as honorary members and guests of the President, Mr Marc Howell, attended a ceremony at which the Governor-General planted a commemorative ‘Stone Pine’ tree.
On Wednesday 15 October 2014, at Mount Druitt, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Foundation Chair in Primary Health Care, University of Western Sydney, Professor John MacDonald, met with volunteers, service providers and Indigenous clients at ‘The Shed’.
On Tuesday 14 October 2014, at the Museum of Contemporary Art, The Rocks, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron of Carers Australia, and Lady Cosgrove, launched National Carers Week and met with carers and staff.
Afterwards, at the Liverpool Community Kitchen and Hub, Liverpool, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairperson, Mr Mike Meyer, assisted with the lunch service and met with staff, volunteers and clients.