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Governor-General's program

Final Commemorative Service for the Rats of Tobruk Association NSW; Lunch

On Sunday 12 April 2015, at Five Dock, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President, Mr Joe Madeley OAM, attended the final Commemorative Service and Wreath Laying Ceremony for the Rats of Tobruk Association NSW.

Afterwards, at Club Five Dock RSL, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President, Club Five Dock RSL, Mr Robert Ridge, attended a lunch in honour of the Rats of Tobruk Association NSW.

City of Gold Coast Visit

On Thursday 9 April 2015, at the City of Gold Coast Council, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, received a briefing on the 2018 Commonwealth Games by the Mayor of the City of Gold Coast, Councillor Tom Tate, Minister for Education and Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games, the Honourable Kate Jones MP and Chairman of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation, Mr Nigel Chamier AM.

‘Shark 02’ 10th Anniversary Service; L'Arche Genesaret Afternoon Tea

On Thursday 2 April 2015, at the Russell Offices Precinct, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as guest of Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Tim Barrett AO CSC RAN, attended a service to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the loss of Sea King Helicopter ‘Shark 02’.

Afterwards, at Government House, Lady Cosgrove, as Patron, and the Governor-General, hosted an afternoon tea for members, supporters and sponsors of L'Arche Genesaret.

State Visit to China, Beijing Program

On Monday 30 March 2015, at the China World Hotel, China, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chair of AustCham Beijing, Ms Tracy Colgan, attended a AustCham breakfast and met with representatives of the Australian and New Zealand business community.

Afterwards, at the Australian Embassy, Beijing, the Governor-General, as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, met with New Colombo Plan scholars.