On Tuesday 21 April 2015, at the Australian War Memorial, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), at the invitation of the Prime Minister, the Hon Tony Abbott MP, attended the Anzac Centenary programme of events launch.
At the Australian War Memorial, the Governor-General, at the invitation of the Prime Minister, the Honourable Tony Abbott MP, attended the Anzac Centenary programme of events launch.
On Monday 20 April 2015, at Sydney Airport, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chief Executive Officer, Qantas, Mr Alan Joyce, attended a reception for the widows of First World War veterans, at which the widows were farewelled prior to their flight to Turkey for Anzac Day Centenary Commemorations at Gallipoli.
At Sydney Airport, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chief Executive Officer, Qantas, Mr Alan Joyce, attended a reception for the widows of First World War veterans, at which the widows were farewelled prior to their flight to Turkey for Anzac Day Centenary Commemorations at Gallipoli.
On Saturday 18 April 2015, at GIO Stadium, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman, Mr Rob Kennedy, attended the Aquis Brumbies versus Melbourne Rebels Super Rugby match.
In the evening, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted an Investiture Dinner.
On Thursday 16 April 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 Government House, Victoria, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove met with the Governor of Victoria, His Excellency the Honourable Alex Chernov AC QC, and Mrs Elizabeth Chernov.
On Wednesday 15 April 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Prime Minister, the Honourable Tony Abbott MP.
Afterwards, at the War Widow’s Guild of Australia ACT Branch, Lyneham, the Governor-General, as National Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, as ACT Patron, attended the 21st Field of Remembrance Dedication Ceremony and 2015 Anzac Service, at which the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove laid crosses in honour of the Unknown Soldier and on behalf of the War Widow’s Guild of Australia.
On Tuesday 14 April 2015, 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 Founder of The Asha Foundation, Dr Kiran Martin and longstanding supporter, Ms Elizabeth Peaks.
Afterwards, the Governor-General received the High Commissioner for the United Kingdom, Her Excellency Mrs Menna Rawlings CMG.
On Monday 13 April 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, met with members of 122 Australian Army Cadet Unit and Ruahine Cadet Unit New Zealand.
Afterwards, at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, the Governor-General, as Patron of the Legacy Club of Canberra, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of President and Chairman, Legacy Adelaide, Legatee Keith Bleechmore, launched the Canberra to Adelaide ‘Tour de Legacy’ ride 2015.