Visit to North Queensland
At the Innisfail Town Hall, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove attended a community lunch in recognition of National Volunteers Week.
At the Innisfail Town Hall, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove attended a community lunch in recognition of National Volunteers Week.
At the South Johnstone Sugar Mill, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the General Manager, Mr Phil Miskin, toured the mill and met with employees.
At Brothers Leagues Club, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President of the Innisfail Chamber of Commerce, Ms Rosalee Lankinen, and the Vice President, Mr Jake Roberts, attended a reception with local business representatives.
On Sunday 11 May 2014, in Townsville, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman, Mr Peter Davies CBE, and the Managing Director, Mr Chris McHugh CSC, met with staff and guests at the Mates4Mates Family Recovery Centre.
Afterwards, at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Mayor of Townsville Regional Council, Councillor Jenny Hill, attended a Civic Reception.
At the Family Recovery Centre, Townsville, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman, Mates4Mates, Mr Peter Davies CBE, and the Managing Director, Mr Chris McHugh CSC, met with staff and guests.
At the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Mayor of Townsville, Councillor Jenny Hill, attended a Civic Reception.
On Saturday 10 May 2014, at Sydney International Airport, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) was represented at the transit through Australia by the Governor-General of New Zealand, His Excellency Lieutenant General the Right Honourable Sir Jeremiah Mateparae GNZM, by Colonel Michael Miller RFD ADC, Honorary Aide-de-Camp.
On Friday 9 May 2014, at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Bowral, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove attended the funeral service of the late Mr Paul Ramsay AO.
Afterwards, at Albert Hall, Canberra, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Ambassador of the European Union, His Excellency Mr Sem Fabrizi, attended the Canberra International Music Festival, Europe Day opening concert.
At Albert Hall, Canberra, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove attended the Europe Day Opening Concert.
On Thursday 8 May 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), met with members of the Australian Bravery Decorations Council.
Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Geoff Brown AO.