Vice Regal news for November 2009

In the afternoon, Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as the Official Visitor of Brisbane Grammar School, attended , as Guest of Honour, the Brisbane Grammar School Annual Speech Day and Prize Giving Ceremony, at the Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, welcomed by Brisbane Grammar School Headmaster, Mr Brian Short and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Mr Howard Slack, where the Governor delivered an address and presented prizes to the senior students.

In the Evening, Her Excellency, as Patron of the Australia China Business Council (ACBC), (Qld Branch) attended, as Guest of Honour, the Council's Annual Christmas Reception at the Tattersall's Club, Queen Street, Brisbane, held in conjunction with the China Chamber of Commerce in Australia, welcomed by ACBC Queensland Branch President, Mr Stephen Abbott and Executive Committee Member, Mr David Lyons, where the Governor delivered an address to Council Members and guests.

In the morning students and staff from Nundah State School visited Government House for a guided tour and morning tea.

In the evening, Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO attended, as Guest of Honour, the 112th Annual Speech Night of St Margaret's Anglican Girls School, at the Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, welcomed by School Principal, Dr Sue Simon and Chairman of the School Council, Mr Joe Gibson where the Governor delivered an address and presented prizes to the year 11 and 12 students. 

Following, the Governor joined the Official Party at a post-Ceremony reception hosted by the Principal, Dr Sue Simon.

No Vice-Regal Appointments.

 

In the afternoon, His Excellency The Honourable Chief Justice Paul de Jersey AC, ceased duty as Deputy Governor and Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO resumed her responsibilities as Governor following a period of medical leave.

In the evening, the Governor attended the Opening Ceremony and Graduation of the 41st Annual Scientific Congress of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO), at The Sofitel Hotel, Brisbane, welcomed by RANZCO President, Dr Iain Dunlop and CEO, Mr Robert Guest, where Her Excellency delivered the Opening address and formally opened the Congress.

Following, the Governor attended the President's Reception for College Fellows, Congress delegates and guests, hosted by President, Dr Iain Dunlop at the Sofitel Hotel.

In the morning, Her Excellency, The Honourable Justice Margaret McMurdo AC, President of the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of Queensland, completed duties as Deputy Governor and His Excellency, The Honourable Chief Justice Paul de Jersey AC, resumed duties as Deputy Governor.

In the morning, the Deputy Governor, Her Excellency, The Honourable Justice Margaret McMurdo AC, received Her Excellency Mrs Susane Wagner Hoffman Shine, Ambassador of Denmark in Australia and Mr Lars Kirk, Honorary Consul for Denmark in Queensland.

In the morning, the Deputy Governor, Her Excellency, The Honourable Justice Margaret McMurdo AC, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council at Parliament House, Brisbane.

Earlier, students and staff from Elanora State School visited Government House for a Guided Tour and Morning Tea.

In the morning, the Deputy Governor, Her Excellency, The Honourable Justice Margaret McMurdo AC, attended a Remembrance Day Service at the Shrine of Remembrance, ANZAC Square, Brisbane, welcomed by Deputy President, RSL Queensland, Mr Terry Meehan, where Her Excellency laid a wreath in honour of those who have lost their lives during war and peace.

In the afternoon, students and staff from the Kenmore State School attended Government House for a Guided Tour and Afternoon Tea.

No Vice-Regal Appointments.

 

No Vice-Regal Appointments.

 

In the morning, His Excellency, The Honourable Chief Justice Paul de Jersey AC, completed duties as Deputy Governor and Her Excellency, The Honourable Justice Margaret McMurdo AC, President of the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of Queensland, commenced duties as Deputy Governor.

No Vice-Regal Appointments.

 

In the morning, the Deputy Governor, His Excellency, the Honourable Chief Justice Paul de Jersey AC presided at a meeting of the Executive Council at the Executive Building, George Street, Brisbane.

Earlier, Ms Kerri Beasley, Aide, represented Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, at the funeral of Mr Lindsay Dyball.

Later at Government House, students and staff from Elanora State School visited Government House for a guided tour and morning tea.

In the evening, the Honourable Chief Justice Paul de Jersey AC, representing Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO as patron, attended the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland Limited (RACQ) Honorary Life Member Dinner at The Brisbane Club, Adelaide Street, Brisbane, welcomed by President RACQ, Mr Richard Pietsch, where the Deputy Governor addressed guests prior to presenting badges to Honorary Life Members, Ms Julie-Anne Schafer and Mr Alan Terry.

In the morning, the Deputy Governor, His Excellency, the Honourable Chief Justice Paul de Jersey AC received the Clerk of the Queensland Parliament, Mr Neil Laurie, for the presentation and signing of Bills for Assent.

At Government House, students and staff from Iluka Public School in New South Wales visited Government House for a guided tour and morning tea.

No Vice-Regal Appointments.

No Vice-Regal Appointments.