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Governor-General's program

Dedication Ceremony of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Memorial

On Sunday 10 November 2013, at the Torrens Parade ground, Adelaide, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended the dedication ceremony of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Memorial, at which the Governor-General addressed the audience and officially unveiled the dedication plaque.

Federal Executive Council; Morning tea for Legacy widows; Credential Ceremonies

On Friday 8 November 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR, presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

Earlier, the Administrator hosted a morning tea for Legacy widows from Canberra and the surrounding area.

Afterwards, the Administrator received from His Excellency Mr Belmiro José Malate, Letters of Commission accrediting him as the Non-resident High Commissioner for the Republic of Mozambique.

State Visit to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar

On Thursday 7 November 2013, at Mandalay International Airport, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, were welcomed to Mandalay Region by the Chief Minister, His Excellency U Ye Myint.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce, accompanied by the Deputy Minister for Culture, Her Excellency Daw Sandar Khin, and as guest of cultural advisor, U Sein Myint, visited U Bein Bridge.

State Visit to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar

On Wednesday 6 November 2013, at the Yangon Children’s Hospital, Myanmar, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Senior Medical Superintendent Dr Than Htaik, Consultant Pediatrician Dr Aye Thiri Naing and Australian Emergency Physician Dr Rose Skalicky-Klein, met with patients, pediatrician practitioners and surgeons.

Afterwards, at the Chief Minister’s Office, the Governor-General, met with the Yangon Chief Minister, His Excellency U Myint Swe.

State Visit to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar

At the Yangon Children’s Hospital, Myanmar, the Governor-General, as guest of the Senior Medical Superintendent Dr Than Htaik, Consultant Pediatrician Dr Aye Thiri Naing and Australian Emergency Physician Dr Rose Skalicky-Klein, met with patients, pediatrician practitioners and surgeons.

Afterwards, at the Chief Minister’s Office, the Governor-General, met with the Yangon Chief Minister, His Excellency U Myint Swe.

Later, at the Australian Residence, the Governor-General hosted a roundtable discussion for women community leaders.

State Visit to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar

On Tuesday 5 November 2013, at the President’s Office, Nay Pyi Taw, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, His Excellency U Thein Sein and Daw Khin Khin Win, attended a ceremonial welcome.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce met with the President.

Later, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce, as guests of the President and Daw Khin Khin Win, attended a State Lunch hosted in their honour.

State Visit to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar

At the President’s Office, Nay Pyi Taw, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce, as guests of the President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, His Excellency U Thein Sein and Daw Khin Khin Win, attended a ceremonial welcome.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce met with the President.

Later, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce, as guests of the President and Daw Khin Khin Win, attended a State Lunch hosted in their honour.