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4 May 2012
Her Excellency, accompanied by Senior Adviser, Office of the Governor, Mr Michael Otago, received the Australian High Commissioner-designate to the Republic of Kiribati, Mr George Fraser.
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4 May 2012
Her Excellency, Patron of the Naval Association of Australia, Queensland Section (NAAQS), of The Navy League of Australia, Queensland Division,(NLAQ), of the Royal United Service Institute Queensland, of the United Service Club Queensland (USC), of the Australian-American Association-Brisbane Division, of Brisbane Legacy, of the Centaur Memorial Fund for Nurses, of the Queensland Maritime Museum (QMM) and the Incapacitated Servicemen and Women's Association of Australia, received Consul-General, US Consulate-General, Sydney, Mr Niels Marquardt, Commander, US Seventh Fleet, Vice Admiral Scott Swift USN, Commanding Officer, "USS Halsey", Commander Michael Weeldreyer and Post Commander, American Legion Douglas MacArthur Post AU03, Mr John O'Neill and hosted a reception in honour of US veterans, Mr Harry Frey and Mr Cecil Wiswel, of the USS Lexington CV2, and to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea, where, in the presence of Commander, Navy Headquarters - South Queensland, Commander Lachlan King RAN, NLAQ President, Mr Harvey Greenfield, USC President, Colonel Dennis Scanlan CSM, RFD, President, Australian-American Association, Brisbane Division, Mr Cliff Hefner, State President, War Widows Guild of Australia (Queensland), Mrs Helen Strange OAM, Honorary Secretary, Centaur Memorial Fund for Nurses, Miss Pixie Annat MBE OAM, President, RSL Queensland, Mr Terry Meehan, President, Brisbane Legacy, Mr Tony Ralph, Vice-President, NAAQS, Mr Kevin Drinkwater, representing President, NAAQS, Mr Trevor Rigby, QMM Chairman, Mr David Thomas, Secretary, The Coral Sea Battle Commemorative Association of Australia, Ms Mary Kirby, representing President, Mr Ron Baker, representatives of other community organisations, members of the American Legion and invited guests, the Governor delivered an address, welcoming the veterans and their family members, and the senior US naval visitors to Queensland.
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4 May 2012
Her Excellency receives High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Australia, His Excellency Mr Ayoola Lawrence Olukanni.
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3 May 2012
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Patron, Urban Design Alliance Queensland (UDAL Qld.), accompanied by Senior Adviser, Office of the Governor, Ms Judith Anderson OAM, received UDAL Qld. President, Mr Andrew Hammonds and Executive Officer, Ms Linda Cupitt.
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20 April 2012
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Patron, MS-Australia-Queensland, departed Brisbane for Townsville, to officiate at the Official Opening of a new regional office for MS Queensland in the City Shopping Centre, Flinders Street, welcomed by MS Queensland CEO, Mr Lincoln Hopper, where, in the presence of Federal Member for Herbert, Mr Ewen Jones MP; Townsville City Councillor, Cr. Deanne Bell, representing Townsville Mayor, Cr. Les Tyrell OAM, the Governor delivered an address and unveiled a plaque, formally opening the MS Office for North and Far North Queensland.
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19 April 2012
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, accompanied by Official Secretary, Office of the Governor, Air Commodore Mark Gower OAM (Ret'd) and Senior Adviser, Ms Judith Anderson OAM, received at Government House the Governor-General of the Solomon Islands, His Excellency Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui GCMG, CSI, OBE and Lady Grace Kabui, accompanied by the High Commissioner of Solomon Islands to Australia, His Excellency Mr Beraki Jino
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18 April 2012
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Patron, Queensland Braille Writing Association (QBWA) and of Guide Dogs Queensland, visited Braille House, Ipswich Road, Annerley, welcomed by QBWA President, Mrs Sue Wagner, where the Governor joined Brisbane City Councillor for Tennyson, Cr. Nicole Johnston, QBWA Vice President Dr Bill Deacon, QBWA Council members, Honorary Life members, members, staff, volunteers and invited guests for morning tea, before attending the 115th Annual General Meeting of the QBWA, chaired by Assistant Regional Director, Metropolitan Special and Specific Purpose Schools, Education Queensland and QBWA AGM Chairman, Mr Peter Blatch OAM, with Ms Alison Jones, Statewide Verifier for Vision Impairment, Disability Services Support Unit, Education Queensland, as guest speaker.
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16 April 2012
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, National Patron, Soil Science Australia (SSA), Patron, Queensland Water and Land Careres and Patron, AgForce Queensland: `Every Family needs a Farmer`, visited the Australian Technology Park, Eveleigh, to attend a National Soil Information Symposium, hosted by the Australian Soil Science Society and the National Committee on Soil and Terrain (NCST), and sponsored by the Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and CSIRO National Research Flagships Sustainable Agriculture, welcomed by SSA President, Mr Richard MacEwan, NCST Chairman, Mr Noel Schoknecht and CSIRO Theme Leader, Landscape Systems and Trends, Mr Mike Grundy, where, in the presence of Chief, Division of Land and Water, CSIRO, Dr Neil McKenzie, Director, National Soil Survey Centre, United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservtion Service, Dr Jon Hempel, CEO, Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal, Ms Alexandra Gartmann, SSA and NCST Life Members, members and delegates, the Governor delivered a keynote address and formally opened the Symposium.
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1 April 2012
The Governor and Mr McCosker departed Brisbane for an Official Visit to the Gladstone Region, welcomed by Mayor, Gladstone Regional Council (GRC), Councillor Gail Sellers.
In the evening, Her Excellency and Mr McCosker attended the opening of the 50th annual Gladstone Harbour Festival and 50th anniversary celebrations, at the Gladstone Harbour Marina, welcomed by GRC Mayor, Councillor Gail Sellers, President, Gladstone Festivals and Events (GFE), Mr Tony Tully and GFE General Manager, Ms Michelle Stafford, where, in the presence of Member for Gladstone, Ms Liz Cunningham MP, Deputy Mayor, GRC, Cr Matt Burnett, GRC Councillors, Gladstone Harbour Festival Life Members, Gladstone community members and visitors to the Festival, the Governor delivered an address, formally opening the 2012 Festival and launching the Golden Anniversary celebrations, then joined the Member for Gladstone, the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, GRC Councillors and staff, GFE President, Festival sponsors, local business supporters and invited guests at a community reception.
On Monday 2nd April, Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC and Mr Stuart McCosker, accompanied by the Mayor, Gladstone Regional Council (GRC), Cr. Gail Sellers, attended a Breakfast Briefing on Gladstone and the GRC region, at the Port Curtis Room, Gladstone Entertainment Centre, with the Deputy Mayor, Cr Matt Burnett, GRC Councillors and staff. Following, the Governor and Mr McCosker, visited Kullaroo House, Headquarters, Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC), welcomed by GPC Chairman, Mr Ian Brusasco AM and CEO, Mr Leo Zussino, where they met GPC Directors, Mr Peter Corones AM, Ms Judy Reynolds and Ms Gail Davidson and GPC staff, then undertook a familiarisation tour of the Harbour, with the GPC Chairman, Directors, CEO, GPC and GRC staff and were briefed on GPC operations, Curtis Island and Gladstone Harbour developments.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Mr McCosker attended a luncheon at Scotties Restaurant, Goondoon Street, Gladstone City, hosted by GPC Chairman, Mr Ian Brusasco AM, with GPC Directors and members of the Gladstone business community, including Manager, GLNG, Mr Garry Scanland, Manager, Gladstone, Bechtel, Mr Kevin Berg and Bechtel Project Director, QLNG, Mr Brendan Bechtel.
Following, the Governor and Mr McCosker, accompanied by GRC Mayor, Cr. Sellers, visited the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum, Gladstone City, welcomed by Director and Manager, Arts and Heritage, Ms Pamela Whitlock, where they viewed current exhibitions, then joined staff and volunteers for afternoon tea.
In the evening, the Governor and Mr Stuart McCosker were Guests of Honour at a Civic Reception at Flinders Restaurant, Gladstone City, hosted by GRC Mayor, Cr. Gail Sellers, with Federal Member for Flynn, Mr Kevin O'Dowd MP, State Member for Gladstone, Ms Liz Cunningham MP, Mayor, Rockhampton Regional Council, Cr. Brad Carter, GRC Councillors and staff, senior GPC members, local business and industry representatives and community leaders.
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29 March 2012
Her Excellency Dr Penelope Wensley AC, Patron, Queensland Library Foundation, visited the State Library of Queensland (SLQ), South Bank, Brisbane, to attend the Second Tony Fitzgerald Lecture, within the Griffith University - Tony Fitzgerald Scholarship Program and Lecture Series, co-hosted by The Griffith University (GU) School of Criminology and Criminal Justice and the SLQ, welcomed by GU Pro Vice Chancellor, (Arts, Education and Law), Professor Paul Mazerolle and Head, School of Criminology and Social Justice, Associate Professor Janet Ransley, where the Governor joined GU Chancellor and former Governor of Queensland, Ms Leneen Forde AC, Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ian O'Connor, Deputy Vice Chancellor and Provost, Professor Marilyn McMeniman AM, Head, Griffith Law School, Professor Bill MacNeil, Director, Institute for Ethics, Governance and Law, Professor Charles Sampford, Acting Director, Key Centre for Ethics, Law, Justice and Governance, Professor Ross Homel AO, senior members of the Queensland judiciary, Queensland Ombudsman, Mr Phil Clarke, Queensland Integrity Commissioner, Dr David Solomon AM, Chairman and CEO, Crime and Misconduct Commission, Mr Ross Martin SC, The Honourable Tony Fitzgerald AC, QC, Tony Fitzgerald Scholarship recipient, Ms Marni Manning, other guests and members of the public at a reception, then at the presentation of the Lecture, on " Rights, rituals and ritualism: Making international human rights law work", by Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow, Professor Hilary Charlesworth AM, Professor, International Law and Human Rights, College of Law, Australian National University (ANU) and Director, ANU Centre for International Governance and Justice in the Regulatory Institutions Network (RegNet).
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23 March 2012
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, accompanied by Senior Adviser, Office of the Governor, Mr Michael Otago, received the Australian Ambassador to Italy, San Marino and Ambassador-designate to Libya, His Excellency Mr David Ritchie AO.
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21 March 2012
Her Excellency, Patron, Australian Society of Soil Science, Life Sciences Queensland, National Parks Association of Queensland and of Queensland Water and Land Carers, and Mr Stuart McCosker attended a luncheon to celebrate World Forestry Day, hosted by the Brisbane Hoo-Hoo Timber Industry Club 218, at the Victoria Park Golf Complex, Herston, Brisbane, welcomed by Club 218 President, Mr Alan Jones, Vice President, Mr Jim Bowden and Chairman, Institute of Foresters of Australia (IFA) Queensland, Mr Steve Worley, where, in the presence of World President, Hoo-Hoo International (HHI), Mr Ron Gattone, Australian HHI President, Mrs Heather Gattone, General Manager, Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia, Mr Simon Dorries, State Manager, Timber and Building Materials Association (TABMA), Queensland, Ms Alicia Oelkers, Technical Manager, Australian Timber Importers Federation, Mr John Halkett, Communications Manager, Timber Queensland, Ms Clarissa Brandt, CEO, Forest Plantations Queensland, Mr Brian Farmer, IFA, HHI and TABMA members, other representatives of the timber and forestry industries and guests, the Governor delivered an Address.
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21 March 2012
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Patron, Royal Automobile Club of Queensland and of the Veteran Car Club of Australia (Queensland), greeted members of the MG Car Club of Queensland, visiting Government House for a guided tour and morning tea.
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20 March 2012
Her Excellency, Patron, United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA), Queensland Division and The Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA), Queensland Branch, and Mr Stuart McCosker hosted a reception for a group of Ambassadors and Permanent Representatives to the United Nations, New York, visiting Queensland, as part of an Official Visit to Australia, accompanied by the Deputy Permanent Representative, Australian Permanent Mission to the UN, New York, Ms Philippa King and senior officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Canberra, where, in the presence of Director, Queensland State Office, DFAT, Mr John Michell, President, UNAA Queensland Division, Ms Virginia Balmain and President, AIIA, Queensland, Mr Geoffrey Ewing, the Governor welcomed the international visitors to Queensland.
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19 March 2012
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, accompanied by Senior Adviser, Office of the Governor, Ms Judith Anderson OAM, received the Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia, His Excellency, Mr Miles Kupa.
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16 March 2012
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Patron of Multicap (and of the Endeavour Foundation, Montrose Access, MS Society Queensland and the Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland), received Multicap Chairman, Professor John McAuliffe AM, Members of the Multicap Board, CEO Ms Joanne Jessop, General Manager, Disability Services, Mr David Murrin, Australian Disability Enterprises Manager, Ms Fiona Haynes, Financial Controller, Mr Julian Smart, Media and Communications Coordinator, Ms Danielle Watters, Honorary Secretary, Mrs Sandra Williams, and other members of Multicap staff, and hosted an afternoon tea to celebrate Multicap's 50th Birthday and acknowledge its five decades of support for Queenslanders with multiple, high needs disabilities, their families and carers, joined by Acting Deputy Director-General, Disability and Community Care Services and Multicultural Affairs, Queensland, Ms Merrilyn Strohfeldt, Chairman, Multiple Sclerosis Society Australia-Queensland, Mr Jonathan Loraine and CEO, Mr Lincoln Hopper, CEO, Endeavour Foundation, Mr David Barbagallo, CEO, Centacare, Mr Peter Selwood, CEO, Cerebral Palsy League QLD, Ms Angela Tillmanns, families, carers and supporters of Multicap, where the Governor delivered a congratulatory address, and joined the Multicap Chairman and CEO in cutting a birthday cake.
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15 March 2012
Her Excellency Dr Penelope Wensley AC, State Patron of The Global Foundation (GF) and Visitor to the University of Queensland (UQ), received GF Secretary General, Mr Steve Howard and Professor Stewart Gill, Principal, Emmanuel College, UQ and GF Board Member.
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13 March 2012
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Patron, Australia China Business Council, Queensland Branch, accompanied by Deputy Official Secretary, Ms Cecily Pearson and Senior Adviser, Office of the Governor, Mr Michael Otago, received the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to Australia, His Excellency Mr Chen Yuming, accompanied by Counsellor for Press and Public Diplomacy, Ms Bai Xiamoei and Second Secretary, Political Section, PRC Embassy, Canberra, Mr Chen Jiliang and PRC Consul General in Queensland, Dr Sun Dali.
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2 March 2012
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Governor of Queensland, and Mr Stuart McCosker made an official visit to Norfolk Island.
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1 March 2012
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Patron of the Shaftesbury Centre, accompanied by Senior Adviser, Office of the Governor, Ms Judith Anderson, received Shaftesbury Centre CEO, Mr Kristian Wale and Mrs Alison Wale.
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28 February 2012
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC attended a program of activities at the Scenic Rim Arts and Cultural Centre, Brisbane Street, Beaudesert, to celebrate the Centre's Fifth Birthday and launch the Studios and Cultural Trails of the Scenic Rim program for 2012, where Her Excellency, accompanied by SRRC Arts and Cultural Co-ordinator, Ms Bronwyn Davis, viewed an exhibition in the Centre's Gallery, "Open Doors", and met contributing artists, then, in the presence of Member for Beaudesert, Mr Aidan McLindon MP, SRRC Councillors, Centre staff, sponsors and supporters of the Studios and Cultural Trails Program, participating artists, local and regional tourism operators and invited guests, including Director, Creative Communities, Arts Development, Arts Queensland, Ms Deb Miles, delivered an address, formally launching the Booklet " Studios and Cultural Trails of the Scenic Rim", a Guide to local artists and performers, cultural venues, arts events and activities across the Scenic Rim region. Following, the Governor joined Mayor John Brent in cutting a birthday cake for The Centre, then attended a presentation on cultural tourism in the Centre Theatre, by guest speakers, Dr Susan Carson, Senior Lecturer, Creative Industries Faculty, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and Ms Celestine Doyle, Executive Manager, Marketing and Business Development, Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art.
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26 February 2012
Her Excellency, Patron of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), Queensland, and Mr Stuart McCosker, Adjunct Professor, University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science, visited RSPCA Queensland's new Animal Care Campus, Wacol, Brisbane, welcomed by President, Ms Eileen Thumpkin and CEO, Mr Mark Townend, where, following a tour of the new facilities, the Governor formally opened the new campus, in the presence of Minister for Transport and Multicultural Affairs, The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk MP, representing the Premier and Minister for Reconstruction, the Honourable Anna Bligh MP; the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, The Honourable John Mickel MP; Parliamentary Secretary for Parliamentary Reform and Leader of the House, The Honourable Judy Spence MP; Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health, Mrs Julie Attwood MP; Member for Springfield, Ms Barbara Stone MP; Member for Woodridge, Mrs Desley Scott MP; Mayor, Somerset Regional Council, Councillor Graeme Lehmann; Councillor, Ipswich City Council and RSPCA Board Member, Councillor Andrew Antoniolli; Councillor, Richlands Ward, Brisbane City Council, Councillor Milton Dick; the President of RSPCA Victoria, Dr Hugh Wirth AM, of RSPCA, South Australia, Ms Sheree Sellick, the CEO's' of RSPCA New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria, by delivering an address and unveiling a plaque with RSPCA Queensland President, Ms Eileen Thumpkin and CEO. Mr Mark Townend. Following, the Governor and Mr McCosker joined Official Guests, Members of the RSPCA Queensland Board, staff, volunteers, friends and supporters and members of the community for morning tea.
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24 February 2012
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, attended a ceremony at Pat Fagan Park, Greenmount Hill, Coolangatta, proclaiming the establishment of Queensland's first National Surfing Reserve (NSR), "The Gold Coast Point Breaks National Surfing Reserve", greeted by NSR Australia Chairman and Founder, Mr Brad Farmer, Deputy Chairman and Co-Founder, Professor Andrew Short OAM and Chairman, NSR Local Steering Committee (LSC), Mr Adam Feichtmann, where, in the presence of Gold Coast City Council (GCCC) Mayor, Cr Ron Clarke MBE, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Daphne McDonald and other GCCC Councillors, NSR Patron, Mr Wayne ‘Rabbit' Bartholomew AM, LSC members and representatives of the international, Australian and Queensland surfing communities, the Governor delivered an address, then joined the Mayor and Chairman in unveiling three commemorative plaques, recognising the significance of the Burleigh Heads, Currumbin and Snapper-Kirra surfing areas, with Burleigh Heads representative, Mr Peter Harris, Currumbin representative, Mr Brett Hodge and Snapper-Kirra representative, Mr Wayne Dean.
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23 February 2012
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Patron, United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA), Queensland Branch, accompanied by Deputy Official Secretary, Office of the Governor, Ms Cecily Pearson, received Professor Charles Sampford, Foundation Dean and Professor of Law and Research Professor in Ethics, Griffith University, President, International Institute for Public Ethics and Director, Institute for Ethics, Governance and Law (IEGL), an Associated Institution of the United Nations University (UNU).
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22 February 2012
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Patron, The Brisbane Women's Club (BWC) and Honorary Member of the United Service Club (USC), Queensland, visited the United Service Club, Wickham Terrace, Brisbane, welcomed by BWC Vice President and President-designate, Ms Bronwyn Conway and Secretary, Ms Jacky Burkett, and USC Deputy General Manager, Mr Greg Dunk, to attend a function to celebrate the 104th Birthday of The Brisbane Women's Club and launch its program of activities for 2012, where the Governor delivered an address and joined the Vice President in cutting a birthday cake, then joined BWC members, members of partner organisations and Clubs and guests for morning tea.
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16 February 2012
Her Excellency and Mr Stuart McCosker welcomed His Excellency the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) to Australia, Dr Christoph Mueller, the Honorary Consul of Germany for Southern Queensland, Mr Detlef Sulzer and a delegation of German Parliamentarians, members of the Bundestag Parliamentary Friendship Group for Australia and New Zealand, visiting Queensland as part of an Official Visit to Australia to mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Australia and the Federal Republic of Germany, and hosted a reception to celebrate the anniversary and Queensland-German relations, where, in the presence of the Minister for Employment, Skills and Mining, The Honourable Stirling Hinchliffe MP, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, The Honourable John Mickel MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Parliamentary Reform and Leader of the House, The Honourable Judy Spence MP, President, German-Australian Business Association, Mr Juergen Woehrle, President, Australian Council for Europe, Queensland Chapter, Ms Elfie Massey-Vallazza, Honorary Queensland Representative, German-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr John Kahlert and other members of the Queensland community with links with the FRG, the Governor welcomed the Leader of the Delegation and Chairman of the Parliamentary Friendship Group, Mr Jurgen Herrmann MP and members of the delegation and delivered an address, recognising the long-standing connections between Queensland and Germany.
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16 February 2012
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Patron of The National Trust of Queensland (NTQ), accompanied by Deputy Official Secretary, Office of the Governor, Ms Cecily Pearson, received NTQ President, President of the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) Board and Member of the Board of Trustees of the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Foundation, Mr Stephen Sheaffe, Chairman of the CWS Board, Mr Henry Smerdon AM and CWS CEO, Mr Jonathan Fisher.
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15 February 2012
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, received the Ambassador of Switzerland to Australia, His Excellency, Dr Daniel Woker, accompanied by the Honorary Consul for Switzerland in Queensland, Mr Daniel Gschwind.
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14 February 2012
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Patron of the Queensland Overseas Foundation (QOF), officiated at the Annual Awards Ceremony for QOF Scholarships, at the Premiers' Hall, Parliamentary Annexe, Brisbane, welcomed by QOF Chairman, Ms Rebecca Hall and Secretary, Mr Merv Walton, where Her Excellency presented certificates to scholarship winners, Mr Ashley Naumann, Ms Caitlyn Paustain, Mr Simon Ryan, Ms Sheridan Vigers and to Mrs. Julie Younger, representing Ms Phoebe Younger, then delivered a congratulatory address. Following, the Governor joined members of the QOF Board of Governors, QOF Sponsors, business and industry supporters, representatives of the Department of Education and Training and various Queensland education and training institutes, scholarship recipients, their families and guests for morning tea.
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9 February 2012
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC received the New Zealand Consul-General for New South Wales and Queensland, Mr Martin Welsh.
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8 February 2012
The Governor greeted members of the Southern Gold Coast "60 and Better" Program, supported by the Department of Communities and The Gold Coast City Council, visiting Government House for a guided tour and morning tea.
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8 February 2012
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Patron, Australian Red Cross (Queensland Division), Patron, Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal in Queensland, Deputy Prior, Order of St John, St John Ambulance, Queensland and Patron, Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA), visited the Flood Evacuation Centre, at the RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane, established to assist evacuees from St George, greeted by Deputy Mayor, Brisbane City Council, Cr Adrian Schrinner, Chief Executive, RNA, Mr Jonathan Tunny, Executive Director Queensland, Australian Red Cross, Mr Kevin Keeffe, Executive Officer, Brisbane District Disaster Management Group, Inspector Dave Morganti, Manager, Disaster Operations, Brisbane City Council, Mr Jason Cameron, where the Governor was briefed on the Centre operations, met evacuees and viewed the Centre facilities, being operated by the Commonwealth Department of Human Services, Queensland Department of Communities, Emergency Services personnel and a range of volunteer organisations, including the Red Cross, St John Ambulance, and The Salvation Army and thanked all those providing services and assistance to the evacuees and others affected by the floods in south western Queensland.
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3 February 2012
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Patron of the Multiple Sclerosis Society in Queensland, MS Australia-Queensland, accompanied by Senior Adviser, Office of the Governor, Mr Michael Otago, received MS Australia-Queensland Chairman, Mr Jonathan Loraine and new CEO, Mr Lincoln Hopper.
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2 February 2012
The Governor and Mr McCosker, with the Premier, Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer and CCRC Mayor, Cr. Bill Shannon visited St Clare's Parish School, Tully, greeted by School Principal, Mr Greg Hoare to meet junior students then joined community members for morning tea.
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31 January 2012
The Governor, Patron of the Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship in Queensland, accompanied by Deputy Official Secretary, Office of the Governor, Ms Cecily Pearson, received the Vice President of The League and Convenor, Victoria League Management Committee for celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012, Mr Bill Willcocks.
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31 January 2012
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, accompanied by Senior Adviser, Office of the Governor, Mr Michael Otago, received the Australian Deputy High Commissioner (designate) to Papua New Guinea, Ms Margaret Adamson.
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28 January 2012
In the evening, the Governor and Mr McCosker attended a dinner at the Sofitel Hotel, Brisbane, hosted by The Chinese Club of Queensland (CCQ), to celebrate Chinese New Year, welcomed by CCQ Chairman, Mr Michael Chan and Honorary Secretary, Mr Eddie Liu OBE OAM, joining the Premier of Queensland and Minister for Reconstruction, The Honourable Anna Bligh MP, Minister for Employment, Skills and Mining, The Honourable Stirling Hinchcliffe MP, Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Treasurer, Finance and Trade, Member for Clayfield, Mr Tim Nicholls MP, Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation; Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, The Honourable Bill Shorten MP, Shadow Minister for Productivity and Population, Shadow Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Mr Scott Morrison MP, The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Councillor Graham Quirk, Member for Brisbane Central, Ms Grace Grace MP, Senator for Queensland, Senator Claire Moore, Federal Member for Ryan, Ms Jane Prentice MP Queensland Police Service Commissioner, Bob Atkinson APM, Brisbane City Councillors, Deputy Consul General, Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China for Queensland, Mr Peng Guo, Members of the Consular Corps in Queensland, CCQ members and other guests.
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28 January 2012
In the morning, Her Excellency and Mr McCosker, accompanied by RRC Mayor, Councillor Brad Carter, attended the annual Reconciliation Football Carnival, organised by the Central Queensland Indigenous Development association (CQID), at the Central Queensland (CQ) University, Rockhampton Campus Sports Grounds, welcomed by Carnival Ambassadors Mr Rhys Wesser and Mr David Peachey.
Following, the Governor and Mr McCosker attended a community event marking the first anniversary of the January 2011 floods in Rockhampton and the RRC region, the Community Clean-Up Anniversary Commemoration, at the Riverbank, Rockhampton, where Her Excellency and Mr McCosker met SES workers, volunteers and community members who assisted with the Clean Up Day in 2011.
Following, the Governor delivered an address acknowledging those affected by the floods and recognising and thanking all who assisted with the response and recovery efforts, the joined Mayor, Cr Brad Carter and State Member for Keppel, Mr Paul Hoolihan MP, representing the Premier and Minister for Reconstruction, the Honourable Anna Bligh MP in unveiling a new flood marker and commemoration plaque, presented to the Queensland Disaster Heroes of the Rockhampton Region in 2011.
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25 January 2012
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Patron of the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) Convention Advocates Partnership, visited the Centre's new boutique extension, "BCEC on Grey Street", South Bank, Brisbane, welcomed by BCEC General Manager, Mr Robert O'Keeffe, Chairman, South Bank Corporation, Mr Steve Wilson AM and Acting Chief Executive Officer, South Bank Corporation, Mr Paul Herd, where the Governor toured the new convention and meeting facilities, with the Minister for Finance, Natural Resources and the Arts, the Honourable Rachel Nolan MP, then, in the presence of Leader of the Opposition, Shadow Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Planning and Reconstruction, Mr Jeff Seeney MP, Federal Member for Ryan, Ms Jane Prentice, Members of the Board, South Bank Corporation, Group Managing Director, AEG Ogden, Mr Harvey Lister, Executive Director, Mr Rod Pilbeam, Chairman, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Mr Henry Smerdon AM, Director, Cox Rayner Architects, Mr Michael Rayner, members of the Queensland arts community and guests, attended the Official Opening of the extension by Minister Nolan, representing the Premier and Minister for Reconstruction, the Honourable Anna Bligh MP. Following, Her Excellency presided at a meeting of the Executive Council at the Executive Building, George Street, Brisbane.
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11 January 2012
In the morning, Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC and Mr Stuart McCosker departed Brisbane for the City of Ipswich, to attend a commemoration ceremony at Alf Harris Park, Queen Street, Goodna to mark the first anniversary of the January 2011 floods that affected Goodna and adjoining suburbs, welcomed by Ipswich City Council (ICC) Mayor, Cr Paul Pisasale and Councillor for Goodna, Mr Paul Tully, joining the Prime Minister, the Honourable Julia Gillard MP, Queensland Premier and Minister for Reconstruction, the Honourable Anna Bligh MP, Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Emergency Services, the Honourable Neil Roberts MP, Senator for Queensland, Minister Assisting the Attorney-General on Queensland Floods Recovery and Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the Honourable Joe Ludwig, Federal Members for Oxley and Blair, Mr Bernie Ripoll MP and Mr Shayne Neumann, Member for Bundamba, Mrs Jo-Ann Miller, Queensland Police Service Deputy Commissioner Ian Stewart APM, Commander, Combat Support Group, RAAF, Air Commodore ‘Noddy' Sawade CSC, Air Base Executive Officer, Amberley and Honorary Air Commodore, No 23 City of Brisbane Squadron, Wing Commander Clive Wells, Chairman, Queensland Reconstruction Authority, Major General Dick Wilson AO, ICC Councillors, other Official Guests, Goodna community leaders and residents, where Her Excellency delivered an address, then joined the Prime Minister, Premier and Mayor Pisasale in unveiling a flood marker and community monument, the ‘Pillar of Courage', acknowledging the spirit and resilience of the people of Goodna and of the wider Ipswich community.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Mr McCosker attended a second flood commemoration ceremony in Ipswich, at the River Heart Parklands, Roseberry Parade, Woodend, welcomed by Mayor Pisasale, joining the Premier and Minister for Reconstruction, the Honourable Anna Bligh MP, Senator Joe Ludwig, representing the Prime Minister, Minister for Finance, Natural Resources and the Arts and Member for Ipswich, The Honourable Rachel Nolan MP, Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Emergency Services, the Honourable Neil Roberts, MP Member for Ipswich West, Mr Wayne Wendt MP, Federal Member for Blair, Mr Shayne Neumann MP and Member for Bundamba, Mrs Jo-Ann Miller, Senior Armed Forces representatives, Queensland Police Service Deputy Commissioner Ross Barnett APM, Chairman, Queensland Reconstruction Authority, Major General Dick Wilson AO, ICC Councillors and staff, Ipswich community leaders and residents, where the Governor delivered an address, then joined the Premier, Senator Ludwig and Mayor Pisasale in unveiling a community monument, the ‘Stone of Courage' in tribute to the people of Ipswich.
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10 January 2012
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC and Mr Stuart McCosker departed Brisbane for Gatton to attend a Commemorative Service for the Lockyer Valley community at the Lake Apex Parkland, Gatton to mark the first anniversary of the 2011 flood events in the Valley, welcomed by the Lockyer Valley Regional Council (LVRC) Mayor, Cr Steve Jones and CEO Mr Ian Flint, joining the Governor-General, Her Excellency, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, Prime Minister, the Honourable Julia Gillard MP, Premier of Queensland, the Honourable Anna Bligh MP, Senator for Queensland, Minister Assisting the Attorney-General on Queensland Floods Recovery and Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the Honourable Joe Ludwig, Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Emergency Services, the Honourable Neil Roberts MP, Commissioner, Queensland Police Service, Bob Atkinson APM, Chairman, Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA), Major-General Richard Wilson AO, former QRA Chairman, Major-General Mick Slater DSC AM CSC, LVRC Councillors, other Official Guests and Lockyer Valley community leaders and members, where Her Excellency, assisted by Withcott Scouts, lead the presentation of floral tributes in memory of those who lost their lives in the floods.
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14 December 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Patron of the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) of Queensland, attended the Annual RCS Christmas Luncheon, in the Premiers Hall, Parliamentary Annexe, Brisbane, welcomed by RCS President, Dr John Roulston AM and Vice-President, Mrs Lila Cameron, joined by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, The Honourable John Mickel MP, Chairman of the Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship in Queensland, Mrs Ellen Morton OAM, Former RCS President, Mr Gordon Wilson and Members of the RCS Council, where the Governor, RCS Members and guests enjoyed a musical performance and a segment of Christmas carols presented by String Trio, Dr Carmel Marshall, Ms Wendy Penny and Dr Joan Penny.
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10 December 2011
Her Excellency, Patron of the Royal Historical Society of Queensland, the Queensland Family History Society and the Queensland Women's Historical Association, and Mr McCosker, as Guests of Honour, attended a Gala Dinner at the Memorial Hall, Home Hill, to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the first ballots of land offered in Home Hill, as part of the Home Hill Centenary Celebrations, welcomed by Mayor, Burdekin Shire Council (BSC) and Chairman, Home Hill Centenary Celebrations Committee, Cr Lyn McLaughlin, where, in the presence of Member for Burdekin and Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for North Queensland, Mrs Rosemary Menkens MP, Federal Member for Dawson, Mr George Christensen MP, Senator for Queensland, The Honourable Ian Macdonald, Deputy Mayor, BSC, Cr Lou Loizou, BSC Councillors, former BSC Mayor and Master of Ceremonies, Mrs Beth Honeycombe, CEO, BSC, Mr Ken Holt, Members of the Lower Burdekin Historical Society and Members of the Home Hill and Burdekin Shire region communities, the Governor delivered a congratulatory address.
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8 December 2011
Following, Her Excellency attended the 49th Australian Export Awards National Awards Ceremony and celebration of Export Excellence, co-hosted by the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane, joining The Honourable Craig Emerson MP, Federal Minister for Trade, the Minister for Finance, Natural Resources and The Arts, The Honourable Rachel Nolan MP, representing the Premier, The Honourable Anna Bligh MP, Minister for Tourism, Manufacturing and Small Business, The Honourable Jan Jarrett MP, Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Trade, The Honourable Justine Elliot MP, Federal Member for Brisbane, The Honourable Teresa Gambaro MP, Managing Director and CEO, Export Finance & Insurance Corporation (EFIC), Mr Angus Armour, Austrade CEO, Mr Peter Grey, ACCI CEO, Mr Peter Anderson , Deputy Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Mr Bruce Gosper, Managing Director, Trade and Investment Queensland, Mr Rob Whiddon and members of Australia's export and trade community for the announcement of Australian Export Award winners for 2011, and the Prime Minister's Australian Exporter of the year.
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8 December 2011
In the evening, Her Excellency, Patron of the Queensland Arts Council (QAC), attended a reception to celebrate Christmas in the 50th Anniversary year of the Queensland Arts Council, at Grant Thornton House, Brisbane, welcomed by QAC Chairman, Ms Julie Boyd, Vice-President, Mr Rollo Nicholson, CEO, Mr Arthur Frame AM and Life Member, Mr Les Jones, where Her Excellency joined Life Members, QAC Board Directors, former Directors, and Staff, Associate and Touring Artists and guests for the presentation of QAC Life Membership to Ms Loretta Hyne and Ms Kim Davidson and announcement by QAC Associate Artist, Ms Carol Burns, of two new Associate Artists, Ms Deborah Mailman and Mr David Poulton.
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8 December 2011
In the morning, Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Patron of Suited to Success, visited the Association's Headquarters and ‘Dress for Success' Boutique, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, greeted by President, Ms Brooke Freeman and Executive Manager, Ms Lana Gishkariany, where the Governor delivered an address and presented Certificates of Appreciation to Volunteers and members of the Management Committee, then joined Committee members, Volunteers and Association supporters, including the Member for Brisbane Central, Ms Grace Grace MP and representatives of the Community Business Bureau and Brisbane Youth Service, for morning tea.
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6 December 2011
Her Excellency, Patron of the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Queensland, and Mr Stuart McCosker, attended a function hosted by the Society at the Queensland Terrace, State Library of Queensland, Stanley Place, South Bank, Brisbane, welcomed by Chairman, Mr Jonathan Loraine, to farewell former Executive Director, Mr Trevor Farrell, where the Governor and Mr McCosker joined the Minister for Disability Services, Mental Health and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, The Honourable Curtis Pitt MP; President MS Australia, Mr Rob Hubbard; Vice Chairman, MS Society of Queensland and Director, MS Australia, Mr Roger Burrell, former and current Board Members and staff of the MS Society of Queensland, Director, Queensland Council of Social Services, Mr Mark Henley and other guests in acknowledging Mr Farrell's 27 years of service as Executive Director of MS Queensland and a career dedicated to the cause of MS, including as a Member, then President of the Persons with MS International Committee of the International Federation of MS Societies and as Chairman, Pacific Region Persons with MS International (Australia, New Zealand, South Korea).
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6 December 2011
Her Excellency received the High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Australia, His Excellency Mr Abdul Abdullah.
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2 December 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, received the Australian Consul-General (designate) to New Caledonia and Australian Representative (designate) to the Pacific Community Secretariat, Ms Heidi Bootle.
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30 November 2011
Her Excellency received Mr Andrew Hogg, former QANTAS Regional General Manager (RGM) Queensland and Papua New Guinea, now QANTAS General Manager-designate for China, based in Shanghai, with his successor as QANTAS RGM, Queensland and PNG, Mr Peter Collyns.
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30 November 2011
Her Excellency received His Excellency Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe, High Commissioner of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to Australia, accompanied by the Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland, Mr Anton Swan.
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30 November 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Patron of Protect All Children Today (PACT), received PACT Chairman, Mr Nicholas Tucker.
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29 November 2011
Ms Penelope Wensley AC received the President, Australian Institute of Building (AIB), Queensland Chapter, Mr John Gaskin, immediate past President, Mr Patrick Knight and former President, Mr Tony Avsec, for the presentation to the Governor, in accordance with the AIB's Royal Charter, of a framed report on the ‘State of the Building Profession'.
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25 November 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, received Dr Theresa Craig, President, Agribusiness Association of Australia
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23 November 2011
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC and Mr Stuart McCosker departed Brisbane to visit the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Security and Fire School (RAAFSFS), RAAF Base, Amberley, welcomed by Officer Commander, Ground Training Wing, Group Captain Graeme Davies CSC and RAAFSFS Commanding Officer, Wing Commander Antony Houghton, where the Governor officially opened the new RAAFSFS Training Precinct, delivering an address and unveiling a commemorative plaque, then joined senior RAAF personnel and SFS members and staff for morning tea in the Training Building. Following, Her Excellency, as Guest of Honour and Reviewing Officer, and Mr McCosker attended a Formal Consecration Parade for the Governor-General's Banner for the Security and Fire School, led by Officer Commander, Ground Training Wing, Group Captain Graeme Davies, CSC and Commanding Officer, RAAFSFS, Wing Commander Antony Houghton, where, in the presence of Air Commander, Australia, Air Vice-Marshall Mark Skidmore AM, Ipswich City Councillor, Cr Cheryl Bromage, representing the Mayor of Ipswich City Council, Cr Paul Pisasale, Inspector David Preston, representing Queensland Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson APM and senior RAAF personnel, including current and former SFS staff, Her Excellency received the Royal Salute, reviewed the Parade and delivered an address. Following, the Governor and Mr McCosker joined senior RAAF officers, SFS members, staff and guests at a reception in the SFS Training Building.
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22 November 2011
In the morning, Her Excellency, Dr Penelope Wensley AC, Visitor to the University of Queensland (UQ) and Mr Stuart McCosker, Adjunct Professor, UQ School of Veterinary Science, departed Brisbane for Gatton for an Official Visit to the UQ Gatton Campus, welcomed by UQ Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor Alan Rix, Head, School of Veterinary Science, Professor Jonathan Hill, Head, School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, Professor Neal Menzies, Gatton Campus Director, Ms Janelle Zahmel and UQ Protocol Officer, Ms Tania Hudspith, where the Governor and Mr McCosker were briefed on Campus facilities and operations, then joined staff and postgraduate students for morning tea at the N.W. Britton Administration Centre. Following, the Governor and Mr McCosker, accompanied by Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor Rix, Professor Hill and Dr Claire Underwood, visited the Veterinary Medical Centre, greeted by Director of Equine Surgery, Dr Andrew Van Eps, then the School of Veterinary Sciences, greeted by Dr Deanne Whitworth and Mr Des Tutt.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Mr McCosker were Guests of Honour at a luncheon in the Trophy Room, UQ Gatton Campus, hosted by Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor Alan Rix, with Associate Dean (Academic), School of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Science, Professor Glen Coleman, Professor Helen Ross, School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, Associate Professor, Athol Klieve, Senior Lecturer, School of Veterinary Science, Dr Rowland Cobbold, Lecturer, Dr Helen Keates and Manager, Centre for Advanced Animal Science (CAAS), Mr Keith Officer. Following, the Governor and Mr McCosker, visited the CAAS, accompanied by Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor Rix, Professor Menzies, Associate Professor Athol Klieve, CAAS Manager, Mr Keith Officer and Campus Director, Ms Janelle Zahmel, greeted by Research Officer, Ms Milou Dekkers and Assistant Operations Manager, Mr Andrew Kelly, then toured the Campus before departing Gatton to return to Brisbane.
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21 November 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC received the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Australia, His Excellency, Mr Vladimir Morozov, accompanied by Minister-Counsellor (Trade Representative), Russian Embassy, Canberra, Mr Yuri Aleshin, Third Secretary (Economic, Education Issues), Russian Embassy, Canberra, Mr Alexander Odoevskiy and the Honorary Consul for the Russian Federation in Queensland, Ms Irina Bruk.
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18 November 2011
Her Excellency, Patron of Brisbane Legacy, received Brisbane Legacy President, Mr Tony Ralph, Vice-President, Mr Brian McIntyre and CEO, Mr Steven Blinkhorn and hosted a ceremony to recognise and thank contributors to the Legacy Bequest program and welcome them to the Legacy Torch Society, where, in the presence of the President, War Widow's Guild of Australia (Queensland), Mrs Helen Strange OAM, President, the Navy League of Australia, Queensland Division, Mr Harvey Greenfield, President, Naval Association of Australia, Queensland Section, Mr Trevor Rigby, President, the Royal United Service Institute (Qld), Air Commodore Andrew Kilgour AM, Vice-President, United Services Club (USC), Major Jenny Walker, representing USC President, Colonel Dennis Scanlan CSM, the Governor presented certificates, Legacy brooches and cufflinks to the inaugural group of benefactors and delivered an address, expressing appreciation for their generosity and support for Legacy. Following, the Governor hosted a morning tea for recipients, family members and friends, with Legatees, Brisbane Legacy Donors, Trustees, Board Members, staff and supporters
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18 November 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, received the Australian Consul-General to Ghuangzhou, People's Republic of China, Mr Grant Dooley.
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17 November 2011
In the morning, Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, received Mr Raymond Young OAM.
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16 November 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, visited the Mater Children's Hospital, Raymond Terrace, South Brisbane, greeted by CEO, Mater Health Services, Dr John O'Donnell and Director of Nursing, Mater Children's Hospital, Ms Cathy Keyte, where the Governor visited the ‘Radio Lollipop' Studio, welcomed by Chairman, Radio Lollipop International, Mr Bruce Uhlhorn, Director, Radio Lollipop Australia, Ms Sandra Ursino and Radio Lollipop volunteers, Melissa Dixon, Peter Weekes and Pamela Weymouth, then participated in the regular Lollipop radio show broadcast to patients, with volunteer interviewer and DJ, "Major Nerburger" Kate Munro and assistant, "Rockin Red Head", Ms Hayley McKenzie. Following, the Governor visited a number of the hospital wards and the ‘Radio Lollipop' Playroom, to meet Radio Lollipop visiting volunteers, Mater Hospital staff, patients, carers and their families.
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7 November 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Patron of the Spinal Injuries Association of Queensland, officiated at a ceremony at Government House for the presentation of the 2011 Inclusive Community Champions Awards, with Association President, Mr David Riley, where, in the presence of Shadow Minister, Child Safety, Disability Services and Mental Health, Ms Tracy Davis MP, Mayor, Bundaberg Regional Council, Councillor Lorraine Pyefinch, Brisbane City Councillor, The Gap Ward, Councillor Geraldine Knapp, State Manager, Queensland, National Disability Services, Ms Valmae Rose, Acting Director-General, Department of Communities, Ms Helen Ferguson, Gold Coast City Council Manager for Social Planning, Ms Kathy Colverhouse and CEO, Queensland Tourism Industry Council, Mr Daniel Gschwind, the Governor delivered an address and presented Awards to four State finalists, then the overall State Champion Award for 2011 to the Gold Coast City Council for the Kurrawa All Abilities Playground. Following, the Governor hosted a reception in honour of the Award winners and to mark the beginning of Spinal Injuries Awareness Week, joined by the Official Guests, SIA Board Members, Award Judges, Mr Bill Garsden and Ms Wendy Lovelace, Association Sponsors, members, supporters and staff, including CEO, Mr Bruce Milligan.
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30 October 2011
In Townsville, Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Honorary Colonel of The Royal Queensland Regiment (RQR), Patron of the Queensland Museum Foundation and of the Royal Historical Society of Queensland, attended a ceremony at the Army Museum, North Queensland, Jezzine Barracks, Kissing Point, Townsville, to mark the 125th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Kennedy Regiment (31st Battalion RQR), welcomed by State President, 31st Battalion Association, Mr Graham Harris, Commanding Officer, 31st and 42nd Battalions, RQR, Lieutenant Colonel Martin Bourquin and Manager, Jezzine Barracks Museum, Major Charmaine McKean, where, in the presence of State Member for Townsville, Ms Mandy Johnstone, MP, Councillor, Townsville City Council, Cr Deanne Bell, representing the Mayor of Townsville, Cr Les Tyrrell OAM, Regimental Colonel , RQR, Major General Mick Fairweather AM RFD, Host Officer and President, Townsville Branch, 31st Battalion Association, Colonel Greg Stokie RFD (ret'd), Commander, 3rd Brigade and Co-Patron of the Museum, Brigadier Stuart Smith AM, Commander, 11th Brigade, Brigadier Peter Jeffrey AM, CSC RFD, Head of the School of Law, James Cook University and former Commanding Officer of 31st Battalion, RQR and Commander 11th Brigade and Co-Patron of the Museum, Brigadier Stephen Graw, RFD (ret'd), Patron of the 31st Battalion Association, Former Commanding Officer of the 31st Battalion and Commander, 11th Brigade, Colonel Hugh Gaffney AM RFD ED (ret'd), and President, Townsville RSL, mr Rod McLeod AM, Her Excellency viewed the parading of the 31st Battalion Colours and received the Salute, then delivered an address, and with Lieutenant Colonel Martin Bourquin, Commanding Officer, 31st and 42nd Battalion, RQR, unveiled a Memorial to commemorate 125 years of continuous service of the 31st Battalion - Kennedy Regiment to the Australian Defence Force in North Queensland, since 1886 and to honour all who served in the Battalion.
Following, the Governor laid the first wreath at the Memorial and after the Dedication Service, joined 31st Battalion members, 31st Battalion Association members and guests for morning tea.
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29 October 2011
In Townsville in the evening Her Excellency, Honorary Colonel of the Royal Queensland Regiment (RQR) attended, as Guest of Honour, a Reunion Dinner of the 31st Battalion Association of the RQR and to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the RQR, at the Townsville Returned and Services Leagues (RSL) Club, Charters Towers Road, Townsville welcomed by State President of the 31st Battalion Association, Mr Graham Harris and Association Member, Mr Barry Turnbull where in the presence of RQR Regimental Colonel, Major General Michael Fairweather AM RFD, President, Townsville Branch, 31st Battalion Association, Colonel Greg Stokie, RFD (ret'd), Commanding Officer, 31st and 42nd Battalions, RQR, Lieutenant Colonel Martin Bourquin, former Commanding Officers 31st Battalion, Major General Ian Flawith AO CSC (ret'd), Brigadier Stephen Graw, RFD (ret'd) Colonel Hugh Gaffney AM RFD ED (ret'd), and other 31st Battalion Association members and guests, the Governor cut a 125th Anniversary cake, with Mr Jack Ball BEM, then presented 31st Battalion Association ‘Life Membership' Badges to Mr Graham Harris ED, Mr Eric Kell ED, Mr Alan Hartley RFD ED and Mr John McCann.
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28 October 2011
Her Excellency received Mr Roger Price, Australian Consul-General-designate to Chicago.
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26 October 2011
In Gympie, in the evening, the Governor and Mr McCosker were Guests of Honour at the 100th Speech Night of the Gympie State High School, Hamilton Hall, Cootharaba Road, Gympie, welcomed by Principal, Gympie State High School (GSHS), Mr Murray Wegner, Deputy Principals, Ms Rosemary O'Donohue, Mrs Glenys Chatman, Mr Brett Allan and School Captains, Miss Hayley McFarlane and Mr Tom Manthey, where, in the presence of the Member for Gympie and Shadow Minister for Local Government and Sport, Mr David Gibson MP, Federal Member for Wide Bay and Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, The Honourable Warren Truss MP, Mayor, Gympie Regional Council, Councillor Ron Dyne, Regional Director, North Coast Region, Department of Education, Mr Greg Peach, GSHS teachers and students and their families, Her Excellency delivered an address and presented the ‘Class of 1950-1951 Outstanding Citizenship Award' to Year 12 Student, Ms Jess Luhrs and the ‘University of Southern Queensland Community Award' to Year 10 student, Ms Heidi Torrens. Following, Her Excellency and Mr McCosker observed the presentation of Awards for Years 8-12, the Special Junior and Senior Sponsored Awards and Outstanding Achievement Awards and performances by the School's Strings Group, the GSHS Concert Band, Stage Band, Music Extension Class and Country Music School of Excellence, then joined Award winners, members of the school community and guests for supper.
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26 October 2011
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Patron of Queensland Children's Week Association (QCWA), of Early Childhood Australia, Queensland Branch, of Protect All Children Today and of Playgroup Queensland, marked Universal Children's Day, National Children's Week and the 40th Anniversary of the QCWA by welcoming QCWA President, Mr Leigh Shenfield, Vice President, Ms Rosalie Raciti, Secretary, Dr Cassandra Zervos, and QCWA Committee members at Government House, together with a group of students and staff from Holy Rosary School, Windsor, for a guided tour of Government House and morning tea, where the QCWA Principal Junior Ambassador and Brisbane Girls Grammar School Year 10 Student, Miss Annabelle Ganko, presented the Governor with a Phalaenopsis orchid to mark the Anniversary and Holy Rosary School students, Miss Atarrah West and Miss Shianne Kearns expressed thanks on behalf of the school group, for the opportunity to visit Government House.
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25 October 2011
The Governor received Her Excellency Ms Zorica McCarthy, Australian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain, with non-resident accreditation to the Principality of Andorra and the Republic of Equatorial Guinea.
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24 October 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, and Mr Stuart McCosker greeted Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh on their arrival at Brisbane Airport for a short visit to Queensland, joined by the Premier and Minister for Reconstruction, The Honourable Anna Bligh MP and Mr Greg Withers, assisted by State Royal Visit Director, Protocol Queensland, Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Mr Ross Sue See MVO and State Visit Co-ordinator, Airport and Program Support, Mrs Emily Nagel.
In the afternoon, Her Excellency and Mr McCosker hosted a luncheon at the River Room, South Bank in honour of Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, with members of the Queensland community representing a range of sectors and organisations, joined by the Premier and Minister for Reconstruction, the Honourable Anna Bligh MP and Mr Greg Withers, the Leader of the Opposition, Mr Jeff Seeney MP and Mrs Therese Seeney and the Lord Mayor of Brisbane, The Honourable Graham Quirk and Mrs Anne Quirk, where the Governor formally welcomed Her Majesty and His Royal Highness to Queensland and proposed the Loyal Toast.
Following, the Governor and Mr McCosker departed South Bank for the Brisbane Airport, to farewell Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh, joined by the Premier and Minister for Reconstruction, The Honourable Anna Bligh MP and Mr Greg Withers, assisted by State Royal Visit Director, Protocol Queensland, Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Mr Ross Sue See MVO and State Visit Co-ordinator, Airport and Program Support, Mrs Emily Nagel.
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21 October 2011
In the evening, the Governor, Patron, Naval Association of Australia, Queensland Section Inc, Navy League of Australia (NLA), Queensland Division and Honorary Member, United Service Club, visited the United Service Club (USC), Wickham Terrace, Brisbane, welcomed by NLA President Mr Harvey Greenfield and President, The Naval Officers' Club of Queensland , Captain Laurence Watson RAN (Rtd), to attend a dinner to commemorate the 206th Anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, where, in the presence of the Federal President, Naval League of Australia, Commander Graham Harris RAN (Rtd), NLA Queensland Division, NOCQ and USC members and guests, the Governor delivered the annual Trafalgar Day Address. Also, in the evening, Mr Stuart McCosker, Adjunct Professor, School of Veterinary Science, University of Queensland (UQ), attended a dinner at the Rooftop Terrace, Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane, to celebrate 75 Years of Veterinary Science at the University of Queensland (UQ), welcomed by UQ Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Michael Keniger.
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21 October 2011
In the morning, Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, received the Australian High Commissioner-designate to Canada, Ms Louise Hand PSM.
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14 October 2011
Her Excellency, Patron of the Queensland Rifle Association and Mr Stuart McCosker visited the Belmont Shooting Complex, Old Cleveland Road, Belmont, location of the 2011 World Long Range Championships of the International Confederation of Fullbore Rifle Associations (ICFRA), being held for the first time in Australia, hosted by the National Rifle Association of Australia (NRAA), welcomed by NRAA Chairman, Mr John Fitzgerald and President of the Queensland Rifle Association, Mr Rod Bickell, where Her Excellency inspected a Guard of Honour from the 136 Army Cadet Unit, Alexandra Hills, commanded by Captain Roland Heath, then joined ICFRA President, Mr Tony Loughnan and Secretary-General, Mr Colin Cheshire OBE, Chairman, ICFRA World Championships Committee, Mr Geoff Grosskreutz, NRAA and QRA members, interstate and international shooting teams, individual shooters and visitors for the Queen's Prize presentation ceremony, where the Governor delivered an address and presented a Badge and Trophy to the winner of the Queen's Prize and Badges to the winners of the A, B and C Grade and F Class Open and F Class Standard A and B competitions.
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14 October 2011
In the morning, Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC received the President of Carers Queensland (CQ), Ms Julene Gibson, Vice-President, Mr James Robertson and Board Members, Mrs Coralie Chetwynd, Mrs Jocelyn Katter, Mrs Gwen McLeod and Mrs Diane Vella and hosted a reception at Government House to celebrate the launch of Carers Week 2011, where, in the presence of Member for Brisbane Central, Ms Grace Grace MP, representing the Minister for Disability Services, Mental Health and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, the Honourable Curtis Pitt MP, the Shadow Minister for Child Safety, Disabilities and Mental Health, Member for Aspley, Ms Tracey Davis MP, the Lady Mayoress of Brisbane, Mrs Anne Quirk and the CEO, Partners for Liveable Communities Australia, Mr Richard Katter, the Chairman, Radio 4MBS Classic Fm, Mr Bill Yarrow AO and General Manager, Mr Gary Thorpe OAM, the Governor delivered an address, then joined the CQ Executive and staff, CQ members, volunteers and representatives of the Queensland carers community for morning tea.
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12 October 2011
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC visited the Cairns Colonial Club Resort Conference Centre, welcomed by the Mayor, Cairns Regional Council, Cr Val Schier, to attend the opening session of the 19th Floral Art Conference of the Floral Art Society of Queensland (FASQ), affiliated with the Australian Floral Art Association and the World Association of Flower Arrangers, greeted by FASQ President, Mrs Margaret Ferris, President, Australian Floral Art Association, Mrs Eileen Wenn, President, Far North Queensland Floral Art Designers, Mrs Angela Lewis and Conference Secretary, Mrs Helen Murray, where the Governor delivered an address and formally opened the Conference, then presented four awards: Championship, Best in Show, Best Use of Foliage and Best Creative Design, before joining FASQ members, delegates, interstate and overseas visitors, conference sponsors and guests for morning tea. Following the Governor viewed the floral exhibits, then attended a demonstration by International Floral Artist, Madame Marie Francoise Deprez.
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11 October 2011
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, hosted a reception for Secondary School students from Queensland and Northern New South Wales selected to participate in the 2012 National Youth Science Forum (NYSF), where the Governor delivered an address, then joined the students for a morning tea, with NYSF partner institutions, staff and student staff, sponsors and representatives of Rotary, as principal supporters of the program, including District Governor, District 9600, Mrs Carolyn Kreuger, District Governor, District 9630, Mrs Debbie James, District Governor, District 9640, Mr Graham Jones, Chairman, District 9640, Mrs Meredith Graham, Chairman, District 9600, Mr Derek Jones and Chairman, District 9630, Mr Paul Merry.
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5 October 2011
In the afternoon, Her Excellency received the High Commissioner for New Zealand to Australia, His Excellency, Major General (Ret'd) Martyn Dunne, accompanied by the New Zealand Consul-General for Queensland, based in Sydney, Mr Martin Welsh and Senior Policy Officer, Queensland and New South Wales, New Zealand Consulate-General, Sydney, Ms Merinda-Lee Hassall.
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5 October 2011
In the morning, Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Patron of the Scribblers writing group , received Scribblers President, Mrs Mary Anne Pidgeon and Vice-Presidents, Mrs Annie Slater and Mrs Jill McTaggart, then hosted a morning tea to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Scribblers, where the Governor delivered a welcome address to current and former Office-Bearers, Life Members and members of the club, Centenary Journal Editor, Mrs Helen Wood, Archivist, Mrs Margaret Robson and guests, then joined the President in cutting a Centenary cake.
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29 September 2011
Her Excellency, Patron of Artisan and Mr Stuart McCosker, visited the Artisan Gallery, Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, welcomed by Artisan Chairman, Mr Gavan Ranger, CEO, Ms Liana Heath, Curator, Ms Kirsten Fitzpatrick and Exhibitions Manager, Ms Simone Jones where, in the presence of Deputy Director-General, Arts Queensland, Ms Leigh Tabrett PSM, members of the Artisan Board of Directors, Corporate Patrons, sponsors and guests the Governor delivered an address and opened the Exhibition, "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor:100 Women, 100 Stories, 100 Brooches", presenting a collection of brooches by Australian contemporary women jewellers, in celebration of the achievements of Australian women and of the 100th anniversary, in 2011, of International Women's Day.
Following, the Governor and Mr McCosker met two Queensland designers featured in the exhibition, Ms Kathy Mclay and Ms Ari Athans, then viewed the jewellery exhibition and an accompanying exhibition, "Faramita", of works by Queensland ceramicist, Dai Li, opened earlier in the evening at the Crucible Gallery, within the Artisan Gallery, by Mr Bruce Heiser, Director, Heiser Gallery, Brisbane.
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26 September 2011
In the morning, Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Patron of the 5th World Congress of Conservation Agriculture (WCCA), officiated at the opening of the Congress and of the 3rd Farming Systems Design Conference at the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre, co-hosted by Foundation Sponsors, the Australian Centre for International Agriculture Research (ACIAR) and the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), greeted by ACIAR Chief Executive, Dr Nick Austin and GRDC Chairman, Mr Keith Perrett, where the Governor delivered an address and formally opened the Congress, then heard welcome remarks by the Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, The Honourable Dr Mike Kelly AM, MP and a keynote address by the Director General, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA), Dr Pedro Arreas. Following, the Governor greeted the Minister of Agriculture of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Mr Vilayvan Phomkhe and the Director of International Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture, Tunisian Republic, Ms Salwa Khiari, and other international delegates from Brazil, India and Syria, and visited the Congress exhibition booths and displays to meet and thank Congress sponsors and supporting organisations, including AUSAID, CSIRO, Landcare, Meat and Livestock Australia and the Crawford Fund, before joining delegates and members of the Congress local organising committee, including Co-Chairmen, Dr John Dixon (ACIAR) and Mr Stuart Kearns (GRDC), for morning tea.
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20 to 21 September 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC and Mr Stuart McCosker departed Brisbane for Townsville and an Official Visit to The Burdekin Shire.
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19 September 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, received Mr Andrew Craig, former Agent-General for Queensland in the UK and Queensland's Trade and Investment Commissioner for Europe, Russia and Sub-Saharan Africa.
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15 September 2011
The Governor, Patron of The Brisbane Club, and Mr Stuart McCosker were Guests of Honour at the Club's annual Governor's Dinner, at the Club premises, Adelaide Street, Brisbane, welcomed by Club President, Mr Michael Hawkins, Senior Vice-President, Mr Stephen Conry and General Manager, Mr Paul Wilsher, where the Governor delivered an address to Club Members and guests, including Commander, Headquarters, 1st Division, Gallipoli Barracks, Major-General Rick Burr DSC AM MVO, Honorary Consul for Sweden in Queensland, Mr Nigel Chamier OAM and Moderator, the Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod, Reverend Bruce Johnson.
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15 September 2011
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, received Ms Sarah Fraser O'Brien, Business Manager, The Sisters of the Good Samaritan Foundation, accompanied by Sister Pauline Coll, Sister of the Good Samaritan of the Order of St Benedict.
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14 September 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC greeted students and staff of the Mount Sylvia State School, Mount Sylvia, Lockyer Valley, visiting Government House for a guided tour and morning tea, following a visit by the Governor and Mr McCosker to the Mt Sylvia School and flood-affected communities in the Lockyer Valley in June, 2011.
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11 September 2011
Her Excellency, Dr Penelope Wensley AC, Official Visitor to the University of Queensland (UQ), attended the Centenary Year Founders' Day Service at the Emmanuel College Chapel, within The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane.
Following, the Governor, as Special Guest and Guest Speaker, and Adjunct Professor, Mr Stuart McCosker, Emmanuel College alumnus, attended a luncheon to celebrate Founders Day and the Centenary of the College, where Her Excellency delivered an address and joined Professor Stewart Gill in cutting a Centenary Cake.
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8 September 2011
Her Excellency, Patron of the Royal Historical Society of Queensland, Queensland Family History Society and Queensland Women's Historical Association, received Mrs Loretta Sullivan, President, Cooktown Re-enactment Association, Cooktown and Mrs Alberta Hornsby, Deputy Chairman, UMI Arts and Guugu Yimithirr Consultant, Cooktown.
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8 September 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, welcomed to Government House a group of international and interstate visitors, participating in a Spouse Program organised in association with the holding of the 2011 Pacific Rim Air Power Symposium in Brisbane and at Amberley, hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force.
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7 September 2011
The Governor attended the Australian Business Arts Foundation (ABaF) Awards 2011 in Queensland.
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7 September 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Patron of Queensland Water and Land Carers (QWaLC), hosted the 2011 Queensland Landcare Awards.
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6 September 2011
Her Excellency, State Chief Scout, hosted a ceremony at Government House for The Scout Association of Australia, Queensland Branch, for the annual presentation of Adult Recognition Awards and Youth Awards.
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5 September 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, received the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Australia, His Excellency, Mr Pedro Monzon Barata.
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1 September 2011
Her Excellency attended the 2011 Induction Dinner of the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame where the Governor delivered an address and presented the 2011 inductees with their awards.
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26 August 2011
Her Excellency received the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Seychelles, Mr Jean-Paul Adam, visiting Brisbane in conjunction with the State Visit to Australia, including Queensland, of the President of the Seychelles, His Excellency Mr James Michel.
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26 August 2011
Her Excellency received the Consul-General of the People's Republic of China in Queensland, Dr Sun Dali, accompanied by Consul for Political Affairs, Mr Zhang Tong and Vice-Consul, Mr Wei Guo.
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26 August 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, received the Chairman and Members of the Board of The Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition, Mr Ian Hanger AM QC, then hosted a reception in honour of contestants in the 2011 Competition, where Her Excellency delivered an address, then joined members of the late Professor Lev Vlassenko's family, the Chairman of the Jury and other Jury Members, contestants, sponsors and guests for morning tea.
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22 August 2011
Her Excellency, Patron of the Brisbane Club, and Mr Stuart McCosker, visited the Brisbane Club, welcomed by Club Concierge, Mr Peter Quinn and Food and Beverage Manager, Mr Charles O'Reilly, to attend the Annual Solidarity Luncheon for Queensland-based Members of the Order of the French Legion of Honour, Military Medal and National Order of Merit, welcomed by President of the Queensland Section and National Vice-President, Mr Sam Winston-Smith, where, in the presence of the Honorary Consul for France in Brisbane, Lady Jane Edwards AM, National President, Professor Ross Steele AM, Her Excellency, as Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit, delivered an address and formally conferred the order of Knight (Chevalier) of the National Order of Merit on Ms Tracey Harrip, on behalf of the President of the French Republic.
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22 August 2011
Her Excellency visited the Redland Performing Arts Centre, Cleveland, to attend, as Guest of Honour, the 30th Anniversary celebrations of the Horizon Foundation (HF), welcomed by Foundation President, Mr Graeme Lewis, Vice-President, Mr Albert Benfer OAM and CEO, Mr Joe Gamblin, where, in the presence of Parliamentary Secretary for Trade and Multicultural Affairs, Member for Capalaba, Mr Michael Choi MP, Shadow Minister for Main Roads, Fisheries and Marine Infrastructure, Member for Cleveland, Dr Mark Robinson MP, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Reconstruction, Member for Redlands, Mr Peter Dowling MP and Mayor, Redland City Council, Cr Melva Hobson PSM, the Governor delivered an address, witnessed the presentation of a Life Membership Plaque to HF Treasurer, Mr Hugh Greenway, viewed a video on the history of the Foundation and the placement of items in a Time Capsule, then joined Foundation Business Services client and staff member, Mr Chris Morris, in cutting an anniversary cake. Following, the Governor joined Official Guests, Board Members, Founding Member, Mr Merv Neil, HF Staff, Corporate and Community Partners, Sponsors and supporters, former and current Horizon Clients and their families at a celebratory reception.
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18-19 August 2011
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Patron of the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, and Mr Stuart McCosker visited Cairns to attend the annual Cairns Indigenous Art Fair.
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15 August 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, departed Brisbane for Toowoomba, to attend the 2011 Sister Cities Australia Conference and Youth Program, hosted by the Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) and Sister Cities Australia (SCA), at the Toowoomba City Golf Club, South Street, Toowoomba, welcomed by TRC Mayor, Cr Peter Taylor and TRC Manager, Sister Cities Relations, Ms Dyan Currie, where the Governor joined Mayor Taylor and SCA President, Alderman Bill Wilson, Devonport City Council, Tasmania, in welcoming delegates, then delivered the Opening Keynote Address and formally opened the Conference. Following, Her Excellency attended a Mayoral Reception at the Panorama Room, Picnic Point, Toowoomba, hosted by TRC Mayor, Cr Peter Taylor and TRC Councillors, in honour of international delegates and cultural performance groups attending the SCA Conference, from Japan, New Zealand and the Republic of Korea, representing the Toowoomba Sister Cities of Takatsuki, Paju City and Wanganui, led by Takatsuki Mayor, The Honourable Takashi Hamada, Wanganui Mayor, Ms Annette Main and Paju Deputy Mayor, Mr Chung Sik Cho.
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12 August 2011
Her Excellency, Chairman of the Queensland Rhodes Scholarship Selection Committee, received Dr Donald Markwell, Warden of Rhodes House, Oxford and Fellow of Trinity College, Oxford accompanied by the General Secretary, Rhodes Scholarships in Australia, Professor Graham Hutchinson AM and the Honorary Secretary to the Queensland Rhodes Scholarship Selection Committee, Ms Linda Bird.
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12 August 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, received the Treasurer and Minister for State Development and Trade and Member for Mt Coot-tha, The Honourable Andrew Fraser MP, then hosted a morning tea to acknowledge and thank members of the community who played a significant role in the local area, responding to the 2011 Brisbane floods.
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10 August 2011
Her Excellency, Patron of the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA), hosted an afternoon tea for the 2011 Queensland Country Life Miss Showgirl Award finalists, with the Chairman, Showgirl Awards and Director, Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies (QCAS), Mrs Lorraine Crothers and QCAS Committee Members, Mr Gavin Smith, Mrs Jill Temple and Mrs Elizabeth Wilson and special guests, Queensland Country Life Miss Showgirl 2010, Ms Christie Menzies and the Land Sydney Royal Showgirl 2011, Ms Hilary Scott.
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8 August 2011
Her Excellency, accompanied by Deputy Official Secretary, Office of the Governor, Ms Cecily Pearson and Ms Judith Anderson, Senior Adviser, Office of the Governor, received Professor Dr Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol of Thailand, accompanied by His Excellency Dr Kriangsak Kittichaisaree, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Australia and, Associate Professor Dr Khunying Mathuros Ruchirawat, Vice President, Research and Academic Affairs, Chulabhorn Research Institute, Bangkok.
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5 August 2011
Her Excellency welcomed the outgoing National Chairman of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, Dr Barry Appleton OAM, Trust Patron , Mr Bill Park CBE AM and incoming National Chairman, Chairman of the Queensland Regional Committee of the Trust, The Honorable Justice Margaret White AC and hosted an awards ceremony for Queensland recipients of the 2011 Churchill Fellowships, where the Governor presented certificates and badges to the 2011 Fellows and delivered an address, then hosted a reception for members of the Queensland Regional Committee, Trust sponsors, award recipients, their families and guests.
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3 August 2011
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC departed Brisbane for Kilcoy, welcomed on arrival at the Kilcoy Memorial Hall by Somerset Regional Council (SRC) Mayor, Cr Graeme Lehmann and Mrs Judy Lehmann, for a community tribute to Mrs Kay Avery OAM (d'cd), prior to the Official Opening of the 'Kay Avery Place' community centre and new Somerset Region Library and Service Centre, Kennedy Street, Kilcoy, where the Governor delivered an address, then joined SRC Mayor, Cr Graeme Lehmann in unveiling a plaque and opening Kay Avery Place. Following, the Governor visited the new community space and viewed a display presented by the Kilcoy Historical Society, then, accompanied by Mayor Lehmann, unveiled a plaque and formally opened, then tourerd the new Library, greeted by Somerset Regional Library Manager, Ms Anita Aurisch and SRC Library Administrator, Ms Shirley Paff. In the afternoon, Her Excellency viewed a dance display at the Kilcoy Memorial Hall, then joined the Mayor, SRC Councillors, members of Mrs Avery's family, friends and community members for luncheon before departing Kilcoy for Brisbane.
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2 August 2011
The Governor greeted members of a group from BallyCara Retirement Village, Scarborough, Redcliffe Peninsula, visiting for a guided tour and morning tea.
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2 August 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Patron of "Hear and Say" Queensland and the Creche and Kindergarten Association (C and K), Queensland, visited the Hear and Say Centre, Auchenflower, Brisbane, welcomed by Hear and Say Managing Director and Founder, Dr Dimity Dornan AM and General Manager, Mr Chris McCarthy, where Her Excellency met children and families attending the weekly Play Group, members of the Hear and Say Board, corporate partners, long-term donors and supporters, staff and volunteers. Following, the Governor delivered an address, in the presence of Ms Saxon Rice, representing Federal Member for Ryan, Ms Jane Prentice MP, Assistant Director-General, Department of Communities, Mr Michael Hogan, Director, Healthy Hearing Program, Queensland Health, Ms Shirley Glennon, Executive Director, Infrastructure Program Management Branch, Department of Education and Training, Mr Craig Robinson, Vice-Patron, Hear and Say, Mr Wally Lewis, C and K General Manager, Ms Melissa Comeford and CEO, Mr Barry Elvish and special speaker, Hear and Say graduate, Ms Katie Douglass, then joined Dr Dornan in cutting a cake to celebrate the announcement of future plans for Hear and Say, including the establishment of an ‘Early Childhood Centre of Excellence' and the launch of a new logo for the organisation.
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1 August 2011
Her Excellency received the Consul-General of Japan in Queensland, Mr Junzo Fujita and Deputy Consul-General, Mr Ryosaku Tamura.
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29 June 2011
The Governor greeted residents of Aveo Clayfield Retirement Village, Albion, visiting Government House for a guided tour and morning tea, as part of the Village's 10th Anniversary celebrations.
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16 June 2011
Her Excellency, Patron of the United Nations Association of Australia, Queensland Branch and of the Australian Institute of International Affairs, Queensland Branch and Mr Stuart McCosker welcomed to Government House a group of Ambassadors and Permanent Representatives to the United Nations, New York: His Excellency (H.E.) Mr Abulkalam Abdul Momen of the People's Republic of Bangladesh; H.E. Mr Tekeda Alemu of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia; H.E. Mr Ken Kanda of the Republic of Ghana; H.E. Mr Gyan Chandra Acharya of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal; H.E. Mr Aboubacar Ibrahim Abani of the Republic of Niger; H.E. Mr Libran Cabactulan of the Republic of the Philippines and H.E. Mr Elmi Ahmed Duale of the Somali Republic, visiting Queensland as part of an Official Visit to Australia, at the invitation of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, focused on peacekeeping, peace building and disaster management and hosted a reception in their honour, joined by the Honorary Consul-General of Nepal in Queensland, Mr Michael Wille OAM, Honorary Consul-General of the Philippines in Queensland, Mr Alan Grummitt, Director, Queensland State Office, DFAT, Mr John Michell, Deputy Director, Ms Danielle Morris and a number of Canberra-based DFAT officials.
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14 June 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Patron of the Endeavour Foundation, hosted a reception to mark the 60th Anniversary of the organisation's establishment in Queensland, where, in the presence of Queensland Anti-Discrimination Commissioner, Mr Kevin Cocks AM, Director, Department of Communities, Ms Ann Downey and senior representatives of other not-for-profit organisations working in the disability sector, the Governor delivered an address, launched the Official history of the organisation, "An Ordinary Life" by Queensland writer and historian Helen Gregory and presented copies of the book to Mrs Anne Barry and Ms Beth Wilson, descendants of the organisation's Founding Parents. Following, the Governor joined Foundation Deputy Chairman, Mr Shane Charles and CEO, Dr David Barbagello, in cutting an anniversary cake, then joined members, clients and supporters of the Foundation for morning tea.
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10 June 2011
Her Excellency, received the Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of The Independent State of Samoa, The Honourable Mr Tuila'epa Lupesoli'ai Sa'ilele Malielegaoi MP and Mrs Gillian Malielegaoi, accompanied by The Honourable Tolofuaivelelei Falemoe Leiataua MP, Minister of Women, Community and Social Development, His Excellency Mr Lemalu Samau Tate Simi, High Commissioner of Samoa in Australia and His Excellency, Dr Stephen Henningham, Australian High Commissioner to Samoa and hosted an afternoon tea in honour of the Prime Minister and Mrs Malielegaoi and official party, on the occasion of the Prime Minister's Official visit to Australia and to Queensland.
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8 June 2011
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, visited Brisbane Boys College (BBC), Kensington Terrace, Toowong, for the Official Opening of the new College Hall, welcomed on arrival by BBC School Captain, Tom Law and Vice-Captain, Ryan Drake, then by Headmaster Mr Graeme McDonald, Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA) Chairman, Mr Des Robinson, Moderator, Presbyterian Church of Queensland, The Right Reverend John Langbridge, Moderator, Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod, The Reverend Bruce Johnson and BBC Council Chairman, Mrs Jackie McPherson, where Her Excellency delivered an address and joined the Headmaster in unveiling a plaque marking the opening of the new complex, in the presence of students, current and former staff members, parents and other supporters of the school and contributors to the College Hall project, including President of the BBC Old Collegians Association, Mr Peter Dunn, Chairman of the College Foundation, Mr Andrew McCarthur and fellow Foundation Directors, President of the Parents and Friends Association, Mr Jonathan Grassby and Principal of BBC's Sister School, Somerville House, Mrs Flo Kearney. Following, the Governor visited the Phil Bisset Gallery and Captain's Room on the upper level of the new Hall, then joined students, staff, and guests for morning tea.
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5 June 2011
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC and Mr Stuart McCosker welcomed members of the public to an "Open Day" at Government House in celebration of Queensland Day, with guided tours of Government House and gardens, presentations and displays by the Office of the Governor, a "Community Fair" featuring Queensland historical and community associations and societies and organisations of which the Governor is Patron, and entertainment by the Australian Army Band, Brisbane, the Queensland Police Pipes and Drums and School and community music groups and choirs.
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2 June 2011
The Governor received the Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, New York of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe and Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Mr Ovidio Manuel Barbosa Pequeno, accompanied by Director of External Policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sao Tome and Principe, Mr Urbino Jose Goncalves Botelho and Director-General of International Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sao Tome and Principe, Mr Carlos Ferreira de Castro.
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2 June 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, received the High Commissioner for the Republic of Botswana to Australia, His Excellency Mr Molosiwa Selepeng, accompanied by First Secretary (Economic), Ms Omphile Sethunya Sedimo of the High Commission for Botswana, Canberra and Honorary Consul for Botswana in Queensland, Mr Peter Dowling AM.
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31 May 2011
The Governor received the High Commissioner to Australia for the Republic of South Africa, Her Excellency, Ms Koleka Mqulwana, accompanied by Mr Elias Masango, First Secretary, South African High Commission, Canberra.
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31 May 2011
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, as Patron of Cancer Council Queensland (CCQ), received CCQ Chairman, The Honourable Justice Richard Chesterman RFD, Chairman of the Viertel Foundation, Mr George Curphey OAM and CCQ CEO, Professor Jeff Dunn and hosted a morning tea at Government House in support of the Council's 2011 campaign for " Australia's Biggest Morning Tea' and CCQ's 50th Anniversary Celebrations in 2011, where, in the presence of the Chief Justice of Queensland and former Chairman of the Queensland Cancer Fund, The Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, the Member for Gaven, Dr Alexander Douglas MP, representing the Leader of the Opposition, Mr Jeff Seeney MP, the Director-General, Queensland Health, Mr Mick Reid, CCQ Board Members and staff, key donors, supporters and volunteers, the Governor delivered an address, then joined the Chairman in cutting a 50th Anniversary cake.
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30 May 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, received the President of Quota International (QI), Dr Gwenn Jackson, of Monroe, Louisiana, accompanied by Mr Charles Jackson 111 and hosted a morning tea for Queensland QI members, South Pacific Area Liaison Officer and former International President, Ms Beris Pritchard OAM, South Pacific Area Director, Ms Karen Murphy, Governor, District 30, Ms Shelly Brown, former Governor, District 30, Mrs Robyn Brydon and Secretary and Treasurer, District 30, Ms Faith Soilleux.
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24 May 2011
Her Excellency, as Patron of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Queensland, now MS Australia-Queensland, hosted a function to mark World MS Day 2011 (25 May) and MS Awareness Week ( 25 May-5 June), and to honour and thank the Society's 2011 "Charcot Champions', donors, sponsors, volunteers, staff members and supporters of MS Australia-Queensland, where, in the presence of President, MS Australia Board of Directors, Mr Robert Hubbard, MS Australia-Queensland Chairman, Mr Jonathan Loraine, Executive Director Mr Trevor Farrell, Mrs Janet Pisasale, representing Ipswich City Council Mayor, Cr Paul Pisasale, Her Excellency delivered an address and presented the inaugural "MS Heroes" Awards, then hosted a reception for MS Australia-Queensland members, supporters and guests.
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24 May 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, as Patron of the Queensland Library Foundation and Cancer Council Queensland, visited the State Library of Queensland (SLQ), South Brisbane. welcomed by State Librarian, Ms Lea Giles-Peters, Chairman, Queensland State Library Board, Emeritus Professor Roland Sussex, Acting President, Queensland Library Foundation, Mr David Little and the CEO of Cancer Council Queensland Professor Jeff Dunn for a function to launch the ‘Tea and Me' community outreach project, a collaboration between the SLQ and Cancer Council, in partnership with ‘Australia's Biggest Morning Tea', where the Governor delivered an address and officiated at the launch, then joined Professor Sussex and members of the State Library Board, the Acting President and Members of the Library Foundation, SLQ and Cancer Council members, supporters and guests for morning tea.
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18 May 2011
Her Excellency, as Patron of the Royal United Service Institute of Queensland (RUSI), visited RUSI Queensland headquarters at RUSI Hall, Victoria Barracks, Petrie Terrace, Brisbane welcomed by RUSI Queensland President, Air Commodore Peter Growder (Ret'd), Vice-President (Operations), Group Captain Graeme Crombie MBE (Ret'd) and Vice-President (Administration), Air Commodore Andy Kilgour AM, where the Governor attended a luncheon with RUSI Queensland members and guests, including Brigadier Bill Mellor DSC, AM (Ret'), Major General Kevin Cooke AO (Ret'd) and Mrs Anne Cooke, former Federal Senator, Dr David MacGibbon, Ms Margaret Goody, Chairman, Queensland Committee, Defence Reserve Support Council, and Director, Australian Defence Force Cadets, Air Vice Marshal David Dunlop, CSC, then attended a lecture on "Reserve Force Operations in the Australian Defence Force", presented by Major General Paul Brereton AM RFD, Head, Cadet, Reserve and Employer Support Division, ADF Headquarters, Canberra.
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18 May 2011
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, received the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Australia, His Excellency Mr Mouayed Saleh, accompanied by the Counsellor of the Embassy of Iraq, Canberra, Dr Ahmed Salih.
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22 April 2011
On Good Friday, in the morning, Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, as Patron of the Queensland Cruising Yacht Club (QCYC), and Mr Stuart McCosker, attended the Official Start of the 63rd Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race, welcomed on arrival at the QCYC Marina, Shorncliffe by State Member for Sandgate, Ms Vicki Darling MP, QCYC Commodore, Mr Philip Lazzarini and QCYC Race Director, Mr Herb Prendergast. Following, the Governor and Mr McCosker boarded the Official Start Vessel, "South Pacific II", skippered by Mr Ron Jenyns, to travel to the start area in Moreton Bay, joined by Gladstone Regional Council Mayor, Cr Gail Sellers, QCYC General Manager, Mr Nigel Statham, QCYC Race Director, Mr Herb Prendergast, Yachting Queensland CEO, Mr Denis Cook, race sponsors and guests, where Mr McCosker fired the five minute warning signal and Her Excellency fired the Official Start Signal, launching the race at midday. Following, the "South Pacific II" followed the fleet up the Redcliffe Peninsula foreshore, before returning, in the afternoon, to the QCYC Marina.
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20 April 2011
The Governor received Professor Ian Frazer, former Director, University of Queensland Diamantina Institute and CEO-designate of the Translational Research Institute (TRI), Brisbane
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20 April 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, received at Government House His Excellency the Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Australia, Mr Nelson Ramon Davila-Lameda.
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9 April 2011
Her Excellency and Mr McCosker, as Guests of Honour, attended a Gala Dinner and Disaster Fundraising Ball in the Great Hall, Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre, organised and co-hosted by the National Australia Bank (NAB) and JBWere, Queensland in aid of the Queensland State Emergency Services (SES), to assist recovery efforts following the 2010-11 rains, floods and Cyclone events in Queensland, welcomed by NAB State General Manager, Mr Richard Kennerley and Executive Director, JBWere Queensland, Ms Toni Thornton.
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9 April 2011
Her Excellency and Mr Stuart McCosker, as Guests of Honour, attended a Queensland Raceways function, "Tribute to the Originals", at Lakeside Park (formerly Lakeside International Raceway), Lakeside Road, Kurwongbah to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Lakeside International Raceway, welcomed by the Chairman, Queensland Raceways, Mr John Tetley, General Manager, Mr Keith Lewis and Special Events Manager, Ms Robyn Blakey, where, in the presence of the State Member for Kallangur, Ms Mary-Anne O'Neill MP, the Mayor of Moreton Bay Regional Council, (MBRC), Cr Allan Sutherland, other MBRC Councillors and guests, the Governor delivered an address, cut the official ‘ opening ribbon' and lowered the flag for a "Tribute Race' for pre-1969 racing cars and drivers who competed in the early years.
Following, the Governor viewed an anniversary display at the Lakeside Function Centre, presented commemorative plaques to 24 ‘Original' drivers and officials and Trophies to the Tribute Race winners, then joined guests at a Golden Anniversary celebration luncheon at the Lakeside Function Centre, hosted by Queensland Raceways Chairman, Mr John Tetley and viewed a Grand Parade of cars and bikes, as a ‘Tribute to the Originals".
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9 April 2011
Her Excellency received at Government House, His Excellency Mr Jia Qinglin, Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Member of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, member of the CPC Political Bureau and member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Mr Qian Yunlu, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, People's Republic of China, Mr Song Tao, accompanied by His Excellency the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Australia, Mr Chen Yuming and the Consul-General of the People's Republic of China in Queensland, Mr Sun Dali.
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8 April 2011
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, as Queensland Patron of the Royal Humane Society of Australasia (RHSA), hosted at Government House a ceremony to present Bravery Awards of the Society made to residents of Queensland in 2009/2010. In the presence of the Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Emergency Services, the Honourable Neil Roberts MP, Queensland Police Service Commissioner and Honorary Correspondent of the RHSA in Queensland, Mr Bob Atkinson, APM, Queensland Ambulance Service Commissioner, Mr David Melville, APM and RHSA National President, Mr Ross Campbell, Her Excellency presented Medals and Certificates to 16 Awardees, delivered an address, then hosted a reception for awardees, their families and guests.
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7 April 2011
Members of the Holland Park Bowls Club visited Government House for a guided tour and morning tea and were greeted by Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Patron of Bowls Queensland
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6 April 2011
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley, AC, as Patron of the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, Queensland, attended a function to launch the 2011 Appeal, at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane, welcomed by Commissioner James Condon, Salvation Army Territorial Commander, Australia Eastern Territory and Major Mark Campbell, Divisional Commander, South Queensland, where, in the presence of the Minister for Community Services and Housing and Minister for Women, the Honourable Karen Struthers MP, representing the Premier and Minister for Reconstruction, the Honourable Anna Bligh MP and the Acting Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Councillor Graham Quirk, Her Excellency addressed guests and formally launched the 2011 Appeal.
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4 April 2011
Her Excellency received the call of His Excellency Dr Hannes Porias, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to Australia.
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4 April 2011
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, received His Excellency Dr Brendan Nelson, Ambassador of Australia to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the European Union (EU), accompanied by the Director, Queensland State Office, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr John Michell.
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31 March 2011
Her Excellency, as Honorary Air Commodore of No 23 (City of Brisbane) Squadron , Patron of the No. 23 Squadron Association (Qld) RAAF and of the Royal United Services Institute of Australia (RUSI), Queensland Chapter and Mr Stuart McCosker, attended, as Principal Guests of Honour, a reception at the RAAF Amberley Combined Mess Facility, RAAF Base, Amberley, to mark Air Force Week 2011 and to celebrate the 90th Birthday of the Royal Australian Air Force, welcomed by Air Commodore Chris Sawade, CSC, Commander, Combat Support Group, RAAF Base, Amberley and Commanding Officer, No 23 (City of Brisbane) Squadron, Wing Commander Clive Wells.
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31 March 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, received at Government House His Excellency Mr Michael Small, High Commissioner for Canada to Australia, accompanied by the Senior Trade Commissioner and Commercial Counsellor, Canadian High Commission, Canberra, Mr Robert Coleman.
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29 March 2011
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC and Mr Stuart McCosker departed Brisbane for an Official Visit to the Goondiwindi Region, welcomed on arrival in Goondiwindi by the Mayor, Goondiwindi Regional Council (GRC), Cr Graeme Scheu, where the Governor and Mr McCosker joined the Mayor, GRC Council staff members, Emergency Management Queensland personnel, Police, Queensland Ambulance Service representatives and members of the Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) at a morning tea and briefing on the impact of the 2011 rains and floods on the region and on local response and recovery efforts.
Following, the Governor and Mr McCosker, accompanied by the Mayor, travelled to Yelarbon to meet members of the local State Emergency Services (SES) group at their headquarters, welcomed by Emergency Management Queensland (EMQ), Area Director, Mr Chris Artiemiew, then to Inglewood to meet the local State Emergency Services (SES) group at the Inglewood Civic Centre, welcomed by Emergency Management Queensland (EMQ), Area Director, Mr Chris Artiemiew and SES Controller, Ms Ann McGlashan.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Mr McCosker, accompanied by the Mayor, attended a luncheon with members of the Inglewood Chamber of Commerce (ICC), welcomed by ICC President, Mr Geoff Lyons, at the Rosa Bella Nursery, Inglewood, where Her Excellency and Mr McCosker were briefed on the impacts of the floods on business in Inglewood and on future plans for Coolmunda Dam as a tourist attraction.
Following, the Governor and Mr McCosker, accompanied by the Mayor, visited the Coolmunda Dam, then travelled to Texas to the Community Health Centre, greeted by Director of Nursing, Texas, where the Governor and Mr McCosker toured the centre and met residents and staff, prior to attending meeting with the Texas Multi Purpose Health Service Community Advisory Network (CAN) at the Community Health Centre, welcomed by CAN Chairman and Queensland Police Sergeant, Greg Moore, where the Governor and Mr McCosker were briefed on the Network's activities and response to issues relating to the recent floods and on-going impacts in the region.
Later, the Governor and Mr McCosker met local farmers and community members, Mr Ron Teese and Mr Darryl Cleeve, who were affected by the recent floods, prior to travelling to Glenarbon to view flood-affected areas of the region and flood-damaged roads and infrastructure.
In the evening, Her Excellency as Patron of Bowls Queensland, the Creche and Kindergarten Association, Girl Guides Australia (Queensland), Queensland Meals on Wheels Services Association, Queensland Water and Landcarers (QWaLC) and as State Chief Scout, Scout Association of Australia, and Mr McCosker were Guests of Honour at a community BBQ, at the Goondiwindi Natural Heritage Water Park, attended by representatives of these and other community service organisations, hosted by the Goondiwindi Regional Council and catered for by the Rotary Club of Goondiwindi.
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24 March 2011
Her Excellency and Mr Stuart McCosker departed Brisbane for an Official Visit to the North Burnett Region (NBR), welcomed on arrival in Gayndah by the Mayor, North Burnett Regional Council, Cr Joy Jensen.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Mr McCosker joined the Mayor, NBR Council staff members, State Emergency Service personnel, Police and members of the Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) at an afternoon tea and were briefed on the impact of the 2010-11 rains and floods in the North Burnett Region and on local response and recovery efforts.
In the evening, Her Excellency, as Patron of Bowls Queensland, and Mr Stuart McCosker were Guests of Honour at a dinner with BRC Councillors and regional bowls club members, at the Gayndah Bowls Club, co-hosted by Mayor, Cr Joy Jensen and Queensland Bowls Ladies District President, Mrs Helen Walker.
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22 March 2011
Her Excellency, as Patron of National Parks Association of Queensland and of Queensland Water and Land Carers and Mr McCosker travelled to Bargara, to the ‘Mon Repos' Conservation Park, Bargara welcomed by Bundaberg North Burnett Tourism Chairman, Mr Greg Barnes where the Governor and Mr McCosker visited the turtle rookery, accompanied by Head Ranger, Mr Shane O'Connor and Mr Duncan Limpus.
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22 March 2011
Her Excellency, as Patron of the National Trust of Queensland and the Royal Historical Society of Queensland, and Mr McCosker attended a ceremony at the Bundaberg Waterworks, Sussex Street for the conferral of a National Engineering Heritage Award on the Waterworks, including the East Water Tower, welcomed by former National President, Engineers Australia (EA), Professor Doug Hargreaves, EA Queensland Chairman, Mr Andrew Barnes and President, Mr Dennis Wogan, EA Burnett Local Group Chairman, Mr Adam Johnston, where, in the presence of Bundaberg Regional Council (BRC) Mayor, Cr Lorraine Pyefinch, Deputy Mayor Tony Ricciardi, Councillors Batt, Barnes, Bush, Forgan, Honor, Peters, Sommerfeld and Wilkinson, BRC senior staff, EA members and guests, Her Excellency delivered an address, then joined BRC Mayor, Cr Lorraine Pyefinch and EA Burnett Local Group Chairman, Mr Adam Johnson in unveiling a plaque proclaiming the Bundaberg Waterworks 1902 as an Engineering Heritage Marker.
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22 March 2011
In the morning, in Bundaberg, Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC and Mr Stuart McCosker re-visited a number of Bundaberg businesses affected by the January 2011 floods to assess progress with their recovery: the Midtown Marina, Targo Street, welcomed by Principal, Mr Ray Foley and General Manager, Ms Jan Douglas; Bundaberg Slipways, Agnes Street, North Bundaberg, welcomed by Co-owners Mr Russell Hausler and Ms Lorraine Price; and ASP Holdings, Quay Street, welcomed by owner Mr Seth Parker.
In the afternoon, Her Excellency, as Patron of the National Trust of Queensland and the Royal Historical Society of Queensland, and Mr McCosker attended a ceremony at the Bundaberg Waterworks, Sussex Street for the conferral of a National Engineering Heritage Award on the Waterworks, including the East Water Tower, welcomed by former National President, Engineers Australia (EA), Professor Doug Hargreaves, EA Queensland Chairman, Mr Andrew Barnes and President, Mr Dennis Wogan, EA Burnett Local Group Chairman, Mr Adam Johnston, where, in the presence of Bundaberg Regional Council (BRC) Mayor, Cr Lorraine Pyefinch, Deputy Mayor Tony Ricciardi, Councillors Batt, Barnes, Bush, Forgan, Honor, Peters, Sommerfeld and Wilkinson, BRC senior staff, EA members and guests, Her Excellency delivered an address, then joined BRC Mayor, Cr Lorraine Pyefinch and EA Burnett Local Group Chairman, Mr Adam Johnson in unveiling a plaque proclaiming the Bundaberg Waterworks 1902 as an Engineering Heritage Marker.
In the evening, Her Excellency, as Patron of National Parks Association of Queensland and of Queensland Water and Land Carers and Mr McCosker travelled to Bargara, to the ‘Mon Repos' Conservation Park, Bargara welcomed by Bundaberg North Burnett Tourism Chairman, Mr Greg Barnes where the Governor and Mr McCosker visited the turtle rookery, accompanied by Head Ranger, Mr Shane O'Connor and Mr Duncan Limpus.
21 March 2011
The Governor and Mr McCosker departed Brisbane, for Bundaberg welcomed by the Mayor of Bundaberg Regional Council (BRC), Cr Lorraine Pyefinch, Cr David Batt and CEO, Mr Peter Byrne.
Following, the Governor and Mr McCosker accompanied by the Mayor, Cr Batt and CEO travelled to Childers, where they visited the Soldiers' Memorial Hall and Isis Memorial Precinct, then the Childers Regional Gallery Palace Memorial Building, welcomed by Deputy Mayor, Cr Tony Ricciardi, for a morning tea to meet and thank members of the business community and local police, emergency services personnel and representatives of service organisations who assisted with the response to the 2010-11 floods in Childers.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Mr McCosker, accompanied by the Mayor, Cr Batt and CEO, travelled to Gin Gin via Booyal Crossing to attend a community luncheon at the Gin Gin Showgrounds Community Hall, welcomed by Councillor Wayne Honor, where the Governor and Mr McCosker met local police, emergency services personnel and representatives of service organisations who assisted flood affected members of the community and travellers stranded by the 2011 floods.
Following the Governor and Mr McCosker, accompanied by the Mayor, Cr Batt and CEO, viewed flood damage in the Gin Gin and Bundaberg area, then returned to Bundaberg.
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21 March 2011
His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales KG, departed Government House to travel to Victoria, concluding his Official Visit to Queensland, farewelled by Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC and Mr Stuart McCosker.
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20 March 2011
Her Excellency and Mr McCosker joined the Premier of Queensland and Minister for Reconstruction, the Honourable Anna Bligh MP and Mr Greg Withers and Senator the Honourable Jan McLucas, representing the Prime Minister, the Honourable Julia Gillard MP, in welcoming His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales KG, as Guest of Honour at a fund-raising function for the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Southbank.
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16 March 2011
The Governor, as Patron of MontroseAccess, hosted a function at Government House for the organisation and its supporters, where, in the presence of Parliamentary Secretary for Health, Member for Mount Ommaney, Ms Julie Attwood MP, the Governor launched a book, "MontroseAccess: A History", by Queensland historian and author, Helen Gregory, celebrating 75 years of MontroseAccess service to Queensland children and young people with disabilities, then welcomed MontroseAccess President, Mr Jack Bryce, former President Mr Mark Greenup, Members of the Board of Directors, CEO Darrel Bourke, MontroseAccess sponsors, staff members and volunteers to a reception.
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16 March 2011
The Governor greeted students from Runcorn State Primary School, Sunnybank, Brisbane, visiting Government House for lunch and a guided tour.
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16 March 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, received the Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to Australia, His Excellency Mr Rubem Correa Barbosa accompanied by the Honorary Consul for Brazil in Queensland, Ms Sallyanne Atkinson AO.
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15 March 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, as Patron of the Queensland Overseas Foundation (QOF) officiated at the Annual Award Ceremony for the presentation of QOF Scholarships, at the Premiers' Hall, Parliament House, Brisbane, welcomed by QOF Chairman, Mr Peter Costantini and Secretary, Mr Merv Walton, where Her Excellency presented certificates to the 2010 scholarship winners, Geordan Bauer, Aimee Kahl, Benjamin Lowrey, Nicholas Petridis and Megan Todd and delivered a congratulatory address, then joined members of the QOF Board of Governors, QOF Sponsors, business and industry supporters, Awardees, their families and guests for morning tea.
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14 March 2011
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, as Patron of the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS), Queensland and of the Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship, Queensland, attended the annual Commonwealth Day Multi-Faith Observance at St. John's Cathedral, Ann Street, Brisbane, welcomed by RCS Qld President, Dr John Roulston AM, Victoria League, Qld, Chairman, Ms Ellen Morton CBE and the Dean of St John's Cathedral, The Very Reverend Dr Peter Catt, where Her Excellency delivered the Commonwealth Day Message from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia and Head of the Commonwealth of Nations.
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11 March 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC and Mr Stuart McCosker departed Brisbane for an Official Visit to the Somerset Region, welcomed on arrival, at Fernvale, by the Mayor, Somerset Regional Council (SRC), Cr Graeme Lehmann and SRC Operations Manager, Mr Tony Jacobs.
Following, the Governor and Mr McCosker, accompanied by the Mayor and Mr Jacobs, visited the Fernvale State School, greeted by Principal, Mr David Raine and school student leaders, where the Governor was briefed on the impact of the 2010-11 floods on Fernvale, including the school, and met students and staff affected by the flood.
Following, the Governor and Mr McCosker, accompanied by the Mayor and Mr Jacobs, travelled to Esk via Wivenhoe Dam, for a meeting and morning tea with Councillors, Council staff and members of the Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG), at the Somerset Council Chambers, where the Governor was briefed more broadly on the impact of the rains and floods on the Somerset Region and on local response and recovery efforts.
Following, the Governor and Mr McCosker visited the Esk Fire Station, welcomed by Fire Fighter, Urban Fire Brigade, First Officer, Rural Fire Brigade and SES Volunteer, Mr Jeff Campbell and colleagues. In the afternoon, the Governor, Patron of Bowls Queensland, and Mr McCosker visited the Esk Bowling Club for a luncheon with the Mayor, Councillors, Council staff, LDMG members, representatives of service organisations and community members who were affected by the floods and who assisted with the response and recovery effort.
Following, the Governor and Mr McCosker viewed areas of Esk and infrastructure damaged by the floods, then travelled to Lowood, where they visited the Patrick East State School, welcomed by Principal, Ms Liz Bailey, for a briefing on the impact of the floods on the school and to meet students and staff , then viewed affected residences and properties in the Lowood and Fernvale area prior to departing Fernvale to return to Brisbane.
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10 March 2011
Her Excellency received the Consul-General of Japan in Queensland, Mr Makoto Hinei, on a farewell call, accompanied by the Deputy Consul-General of Japan in Queensland, Mr Ryosaku Tamura.
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10 March 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, received the Ambassador of Portugal to Australia, His Excellency Mr Rui Quartin-Santos, accompanied by the Honorary Consul for Portugal in Queensland, Mr Joao Cima Velosa.
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9 March 2011
Members of the Delamore Retirement Community, Kenmore, Brisbane visited Government House for a guided tour and morning tea, greeted by Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC.
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5 March 2011
In Goomeri, the Governor and Mr Stuart McCosker, accompanied by Goomeri Lions Club President, Mr Ken Sippel and Mrs Margaret Sippel visited the Goomeri Hall of Memory, then the historic Boonara Homestead, outside Goomeri, welcomed by owner Ms Lorraine Goodchild.
In the afternoon, Her Excellency, Patron of Bowls Queensland and Mr McCosker, visited the Goomeri Bowls Club, to attend, as Guests of Honour, an Official Luncheon to celebrate Goomeri's Centenary, welcomed by the Mayor, Gympie Regional Council, Cr Ron Dyne and Chairman, Goomeri Centenary Committee, Mr Harvy Dascombe, where the Governor met senior residents.
Following, Her Excellency, Patron of the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA), and Mr McCosker visited the Goomeri Showgrounds, for the official opening of the Goomeri Centenary Celebrations, welcomed by Chairman, Centenary Committee, Mr Harvy Dascombe, where the Governor, as Guest of Honour, in the presence of Federal Member for Wide Bay, The Honourable Warren Truss MP, State Member for Callide, Leader of Opposition Business and Shadow Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy, Mr Jeff Seeney MP, Gympie Regional Council Mayor, Cr Ron Dyne and Deputy Mayor, Cr Tony Perrett and Councillor, Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council, Cr Bert Button, delivered an address and formally opened the Centenary celebrations, then viewed a re-enactment of the 1911 ‘Great Land Sale' and a public auction of blocks made available by the Gympie Regional Council. (click for speech)
Following, the Governor and Mr McCosker joined other official guests, Goomeri residents and community members at the Goomeri Lions Park , where Her Excellency delivered an address and, with senior Goomeri resident, Mr Alec McIntosh, unveiled a Memorial Stone and Commemorative Wall, built by local volunteers and tradesmen to mark the Centenary. (click for speech)
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10 February 2011
The Governor received at Government House a group of National Youth Leaders from the countries participating in the 23rd Ship for World Youth (SWY 23) program and the Brisbane Port of Call visit by the M.S. Fuji Maru, accompanied by the Consul-General of Japan in Queensland, Mr Makoto Hinei; SWY23 Administrator, Mr Hiroki Matsubayashi and Director, Office for Youth, Queensland Department of Communities, Mr Michael Tansky.
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28 and 29 January 2011
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC and Mr Stuart McCosker departed Brisbane for an Official Visit to Rockhampton.
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27 January 2011
Her Excellency, as Patron of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Queensland (RSPCA), and Mr McCosker welcomed RSPCA Queensland President, Ms Eileen Thumpkin and other senior RSPCA Queensland staff and members to Government House and hosted a ceremony for the presentation of the 2010 RSPCA Humane Award to Mr Jeffrey Moss.
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26 January 2011
At Government House, the Governor and Mr McCosker welcomed members of the public to an "Open Day" to celebrate Australia Day, where visitors were invited to contribute funds for the Queensland Government's Flood Appeal.
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26 January 2011
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AC and Mr Stuart McCosker attended the 2011 Australia Day Flag Raising Ceremony, at the Kangaroo Point Park, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, greeted by Brigadier Paul McLachlan ADC, Commander, Headquarters 7th Brigade, where the Governor delivered an Australia day message, then joined the Premier of Queensland and Minister for the Arts, the Honourable Anna Bligh MP, the Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Minister for the Arts and Multicultural Affairs, Mr John-Paul Langbroek, Turrbal Elder and Songwoman, Maroochy Barambah, Torres Strait Islander Elder, Mr Thomas Sebasio, the Right Honourable, the Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Cr Campbell Newman, Queensland Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson APM, senior representatives of the Armed Services and other dignitaries, in observing the raising of the Australian, Queensland, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags by Australian Defence Force personnel.
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17 January 2011
Her Excellency, Patron of the Naval Association of Australia, Queensland Section and the Navy League of Australia, Queensland Division, received Commander Lachlan King, RAN, incoming Commanding Officer, Navy Headquarters, South Queensland
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January 2011
Link to flood related images during the Queensland flood crisis.
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Wednesday, 1 December 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO received at Government House the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland in Australia, His Excellency Mr Andrzej Jaroszynski, accompanied by the Honorary Consul for the Republic of Poland in Queensland, Mr Brian Kilmartin.
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Sunday, 28 November 2010
The Governor and Mr Stuart McCosker hosted a luncheon in honour of Monsieur Jules Laude, the Mayor of Bullecourt, France (site of the WW1 Battle of Bullecourt and location of the Digger Memorial and Australian Memorial Park) and Mrs Jules Laude.
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Wednesday, 24 November 2010
The Governor, as Patron of Diabetes Australia-Queensland (DA-Q) and Mr McCosker, received DA-Q Chairman, Ms Rose-Anne Kelso and CEO, Ms Michelle Trute and hosted a reception at Government House to mark World Diabetes Day 2010, where Her Excellency addressed guests, then presented the Millennium Research Award, sponsored by Diabetes Australia-Queensland and the ‘Angels for Diabetes' Awards to recognise Queenslanders who have made an exceptional contribution to the diabetes community.
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Wednesday, 24 November 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO received the President, Youth Without Borders (Queensland) and 2010 Young Queenslander of the Year, Ms Yassmin Abel-Magied.
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Tuesday, 23 November 2010
Her Excellency received the Founding President of the Australian Alumni Association (AAA) India, Mr George Cherian and AAA India Brisbane Chapter Coordinator, Ms Nisha Pinto.
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Tuesday, 23 November 2010
Her Excellency received the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Australia, His Excellency Mr Ali Nasser Al Nuaimi, accompanied by Mr Mohammed Al Manei, Second Secretary of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Canberra.
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Saturday, 6 November 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of the Royal Horticultural Society of Queensland and the Queensland Council of Garden Clubs, attended the 2010 Annual Show of the Floral Art Society of Queensland (FASQ), marking the 40th Anniversary of the Society, at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha, welcomed by FASQ President, Mrs Margaret Ferris, Honorary Secretary, Mrs Alexia Loader and Society Patron and Curator-in-Charge, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mr Ross McKinnon AM, where Her Excellency addressed guests and officially opened the Show, then presented a number of awards before joining exhibitors, Society Members, judges and guests for morning tea.
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Wednesday, 3 November 2010
Her Excellency, as Patron of the Royal United Service Institute of Queensland (RUSI Qld), and Mr Stuart McCosker received RUSI Qld President, Air Commodore Peter Growder (Ret'd), Vice-Presidents Group Captain Graeme Crombie MBE (Ret'd) and Air Commodore Andrew Kilgour AM (Ret'd) at Government House and hosted a reception for members of the Institute, attended by senior representatives of the Australian Defence Force in Queensland, including Commander, Navy Headquarters, South Queensland, Commander Geoffrey Fiedler RAN; Regimental Colonel, Royal Queensland Regiment, Major General Mick Fairweather AM, RFD; Commander, Combat Support Group, Air Commodore Noddy Sawade CSC; Wing Commander Clive Wells, Commanding Officer, no. 23, City of Brisbane, Squadron, and by Deputy Commissioner, Specialist Operations, Queensland Police Service, Mr Ross Barnett, representing Police Commissioner, Mr Bob Atkinson APM.
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Wednesday, 3 November 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, received His Excellency Mr Chen Yuming, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Australia, accompanied by the Consul-General of the People's Republic of China for Queensland, Mr Ren Gongping and Mr Chen Jiliang Third Secretary, PRC Embassy in Canberra.
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Tuesday, 2 November 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of the Playgroup Association of Queensland (PAQ), visited the Albany Creek Community Centre, Albany Creek to view a Community Playgroup session and observe the PAQ's PlayConnect Early Intervention Program, welcomed by PAQ Chairman, Mr Phillip Marriott and CEO, Ms Jennifer Mobbs, where Her Excellency met families involved with the PlayConnect Playgroup, then joined PAQ Staff, Playgroup parents and children for morning tea.
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Friday, 29 October 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of Brisbane Legacy, attended, as Guest of Honour, a Legacy Care Groups Luncheon at the Kedron Wavell Services Club, Chermside, welcomed by Brisbane Legacy President, Mr Tony Ralph; President of the Kedron Wavell Care Group, Mrs Marie Natt and Brisbane Legacy CEO, Mr Steven Blinkhorn, where the Governor met the Presidents and members of the participating Legacy Care and Laurel Groups from Brisbane's Northern and Bayside suburbs, delivered an address, then joined Care and Laurel Group members, Legacy officials, Legatees and guests, including the Deputy Commissioner (Queensland), Commonwealth Department of Veterans Affairs, Ms Alison Stanley, at luncheon.
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Thursday, 28 October 2010
Her Excellency, as Honorary Colonel of the Royal Queensland Regiment (RQR) and Mr Stuart McCosker received RQR Regimental Colonel, Major General Mick Fairweather AM, RFD and hosted a dinner in honour of Members of the RQR Council.
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Thursday, 28 October 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, attended the 2010 National Conference of the Construction Materials Industry (CMIC), at Jupiter's Hotel and Casino, Broadbeach, co-hosted by Cement, Concrete and Aggregates Australia (CCAA) and the Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA), welcomed by CCAA Chairman, Mr Peter James and CEO, Mr Ken Slattery, IQA President, Mr David Cilento and Deputy President and Chairman of the CMIC 2010 Committee, Mr Wayne Scott, where Her Excellency delivered an address of welcome and formally opened the Conference.
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Wednesday, 27 October 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO received at Government House the call of Australian Ambassador-Designate to the Republic of Turkey, Mr Ian Biggs.
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Tuesday, 26 October 2010
Her Excellency, as Patron of the Queensland Country Women's Association (QCWA), attended the QCWA 2010 Annual State Conference Gala Dinner and presentation of the 2010 Queensland Country Woman of the Year Award and Fundraiser of the Year Award, and announcement of the winners of the annual State Cookery contest and Knitting and Crochet competitions at the Kedron-Wavell Services Club, Chermside, welcomed by QCWA State President, Ms Marian Mudra, State Vice-Presidents, Mrs Maureen Hanrahan (Central Region), Mrs Jennie Hill (Southern Region), Mrs Robyn McFarlane (Northern Region) and QCWA State International Officer, Mrs Christine King.
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Monday, 25 October 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO attended the 16th Annual Presidents' and Past Presidents' Luncheon of the Probus Association of Queensland (PAQ), at the Bramble Bay Bowls Club, Woody Point, welcomed by PAQ President Mr Bill Buhmann, and Host Club President, Redcliffe City Mixed Probus Club, Ms Denise Gould, where the Governor delivered an introductory address, then joined the Mayor, Moreton Bay Regional Council, Cr Allan Sutherland, Guest Speaker Ms Noeline Brown, Ambassador for Ageing, Commonwealth Government Department of Health and Ageing, and Principal Sponsor, Mr Fred Huckerby, Director of Retirement Living, Blue Care and PAQ Presidents and Past Presidents at luncheon.
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Friday, 22 October 2010
In support of Export Week 2010, Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO received the Managing Director, Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ), Mr Rob Whiddon, Queensland Special Trade representatives, Mr Jeremy Blockey, Mr Loftus Harris AM and Mr Bob Quinn, TIQ Commissioners for Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific and members of the Queensland business community at a morning tea at Government House in honour of Queensland's export promoters and achievers and the winners and finalists of the Premier's Export Awards 2010.
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Thursday, 21 October 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of Suited to Success, Brisbane, affiliated with Dress for Success Worldwide, visited the organisation's headquarters and Dress for Success Boutique (DFSB), Anderson Street, Fortitude Valley, welcomed by DFSB President, Ms Prue Leggoe, Vice-President, Ms Pam Hartwell and Executive Manager, Ms Lana Gishkariany, where Her Excellency toured the facilities, accompanied by Member for Brisbane Central, Ms Grace Grace, MP, then joined DFSB staff, volunteers, business supporters, donors, clients and representatives of referral agencies and employment services at a morning tea, where indigenous elder, Ms Delmae Barton presented a poem and song performance and members of the All Hallows Alumni presented a cheque, the result of a recent fund-raising effort in support of DFSB.
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Wednesday, 20 October 2010
Her Excellency officiated at the opening of the Twelfth Biennial National Conference of the National Association of Childbirth Educators (NACE), and Fourth Australasian Midwifery Expo, at The River Room, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Bank, welcomed by NACE National President, Ms Sarah Moulton, State President, NACE Queensland, Mrs Jeannie Lynch and Conference Co-convenor, Director, C & N Project People, Ms Sharon Neo, where Her Excellency formally opened the conference, then joined members of the NACE National Executive Committee, Keynote speakers, Conference sponsors, delegates and guests for afternoon tea.
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Wednesday, 20 October 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO received the Ambassador of Greece to Australia, His Excellency Mr Alexios Christopoulos, Mrs Tenia Christopoulou and the Honorary Consul for Greece in Queensland, Mr James Raptis OBE.
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Friday, 15 October 2010
In the morning, in Kingaroy Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of Queensland Water and Land Carers, and Mr Stuart McCosker attended a function at the Kingaroy Town Hall, to celebrate the 21st Anniversary of Landcare in Queensland, welcomed by Chairman, Landcare Queensland, Mr Geoff Penton, where in the presence of the Mayor, South Burnett Regional Council, Cr David Carter, Deputy Mayor, Gympie Regional Council, Cr Tony Perrett and Chairman, Kingaroy Landcare Group, Mr Peter Gemmell and Secretary, Mr Ian Crosthwaite, the Governor delivered an address and launched the Landcare 21 Plan, then joined Landcare members and guests for morning tea.
Following, Her Excellency, as Patron of the Queensland Country Women's Association and Mr McCosker attended a function to celebrate World Rural Women's Day 2010, Wooroolin Community Town Hall, Wooroolin, welcomed by the Joint State President and Board Member, Queensland Rural Women's Network (QRWN), Mrs Georgie Somerset, Manager, Centacare South Burnett, Ms Louise Judge and President, QRWN, Barambah Branch, Ms Karen Sieler. In the presence of the Member for Nanango, Ms Dorothy Pratt MP, Mayor, South Burnett Regional Council, Cr David Carter, Councillors, South Burnett Regional Council, Cr Kathy Duff and Cheryl Dalton, Her Excellency delivered an address and joined guests for luncheon.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Mr McCosker visited the South Burnett Renal Unit, Kingaroy Hospital, welcomed at the Renal Unit, by Medical Superintendent, Kingaroy Hospital, Dr Casim Makada and President, Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary, Dr Julian Mullins OAM, MBE, and Queensland Health, District Chief Executive Officer, Darling Downs-West Moreton Health Service District, Ms Pam Lane, then joined the Member for Nanango, Ms Dorothy Pratt MP, Mayor, South Burnett Regional Council, Cr David Carter, Councillor, South Burnett Regional Council, Cr Keith Campbell and Lady Flo Bjelke-Petersen and guests for afternoon tea to celebrate one year of operation at the Unit.
Following, Her Excellency and Mr McCosker returned to Brisbane from Kingaroy.
Thursday, 14 October 2010
The Governor and Mr Stuart McCosker departed Brisbane for Kingaroy and an Official Visit to the South Burnett Shire, welcomed by the Mayor, South Burnett Regional Council, Cr David Carter.
In the evening, Her Excellency and McCosker were Guests of Honour at the Fifty-Third Annual Speech Night Dinner at the Kingaroy State High School (KSHS), welcomed by KSHS Principal, Mr David Ballin and Deputy Principal, Ms Helen Maudsley.
Following, the Governor and Mr McCosker joined the KSHS school community at the Fifty-Third Annual Speech Night at the Kingaroy Town Hall, welcomed by Parents and Citizens Association Chairman, Mrs Debbie Jackson, where, in the presence of the Member for Nanango, Ms Dorothy Pratt MP, Mayor, South Burnett Regional Council, Cr. David Carter and other senior South Burnett representatives, the Governor delivered an address and presented a number of Special Awards, then joined teachers, students and guests at a reception.
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Monday, 11 October 2010
The Governor received the U.S. Consul-General, US Consulate-General, Sydney, with jurisdiction for Queensland, Mr R. Niels Marquardt, accompanied by Mr Reggie Singh, Political and Economic Officer, US Consulate-General, Sydney.
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Thursday, 7 October 2010
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO received His Excellency, the Ambassador of the Republic of Chile to Australia, Mr Pedro Pablo Diaz Herrera, accompanied by the Consul (Commercial) for Chile, based in Sydney, Mrs Silvana Gattini and the Honorary Consul for the Republic of Chile in Queensland, Mrs Kathryn Hermosilla-Silva.
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Wednesday, 6 October 2010
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of the Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences (QAAS), and Mr Stuart McCosker attended a dinner to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the founding of the Academy, at the Wisden Room, Queensland Cricketer's Club, Woolloongabba, welcomed by QAAS President, Dr Peter Rothlisberg, QAAS Founder and Inaugural President, Dr John O'Hagan and Guest Speaker, Professor Peter Doherty AC.
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Tuesday, 5 October 2010
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO and Mr Stuart McCosker departed Brisbane for Townsville for an official visit to Burdekin Shire, welcomed by Burdekin Shire Council Mayor, Cr Lyn McLaughlin.
Following a tour of Ayr, in the afternoon, Her Excellency and Mr McCosker attended a ceremony at Home Hill to mark the recognition of The Burdekin River Bridge as an Engineering Heritage National Landmark, an award conferred by Engineering Heritage Australia (EHA), welcomed by EHA National Chairman, Mr Owen Peake, President, Engineers Australia, Queensland, Mr Mike Brady and Chairman, Townsville Local Group, Engineers Australia, Ms Jan Ballard, where, in the presence of the Member for Burdekin, Mrs Rosemary Menkens MP and Burdekin Shire Council Mayor, Cr Lyn McLaughlin, Her Excellency delivered an address, then, with Regional Director, Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, Mr David Atkinson, unveiled a plaque and replica Interpretive Panel, marking the National Landmark Award.
Following, the Governor and Mr McCosker joined official guests, members of the Queensland engineering community, relatives of engineers and others associated with the design and construction of the Bridge, and members of the Lower Burdekin Bridge Society for afternoon tea, hosted by the Townsville Local Group, Engineers Australia.
Following, the Governor and Mr McCosker, accompanied by Burdekin Shire Council Mayor, Cr Lyn McLaughlin, visited the Silver Links Interpretive Centre and Zaro Cultural Gallery in Home Hill, prior to visiting a cane farm at Mona Park, welcomed by owner, Mr David Cox, where the Governor and Mr McCosker toured the farm and viewed current harvesting operations.
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Monday, 4 October 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of the Queensland Theatre Company (QTC), officiated at the Company's 2011 Season Launch at the Company's Workshop, Montague Road, South Brisbane, welcomed by QTC General Manager, Ms Libby Anstis and outgoing Artistic Director, Mr Michael Gow.
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Sunday, 3 October 2010
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO and Mr Stuart McCosker hosted a reception at Government House in honour of the National Ballet Company of the Republic of Cuba and in celebration of the Company's visit to Queensland, presented by Queensland Events and the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) as part of the 2010 Brisbane Festival and of QPAC's 25th anniversary celebrations.
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Friday, 1 October 2010
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO attended, as Guest of Honour and Key-note Speaker, the 2010 Awards Dinner of the Women Lawyers Association of Queensland (WLAQ), to celebrate the achievements of Queensland's women lawyers, at the River Room, Southbank, Brisbane, welcomed by Association Vice President, Ms Kathryn Finlayson and Secretary, Ms Jodi Gardner, where the finalists and winners of the Awards for the Emergent Woman Lawyer of the Year, the Regional Woman Lawyer of the Year and the Woman Lawyer of the Year, and the recipient of the Agnes McWhinney Award were announced and the Governor presented the Award to the Woman Lawyer of the Year.
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Thursday, 30 September 2010
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of the Spinal Injuries Association of Queensland (SIA), hosted an afternoon tea to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Association, where, in the presence of the Minister for Disability Services and Multicultural Affairs, the Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk MP, the Governor thanked members, supporters and sponsors for their support for the Association, then joined SIAQ President, Mr David Riley, in cutting a 50th Anniversary Cake.
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Wednesday, 29 September 2010
The Governor received His Excellency Mr Boštjan Žekš, Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, responsible for Slovenians Abroad and Mrs Ana Žekš, accompanied by Mr Vladimir Langersek, President of the Slovenian Association of Queensland and members of the Slovenian community in Queensland.
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Tuesday, 28 September 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, Patron of the Children's Book Council of Australia (Queensland Branch), of Book Links Queensland and of the Queensland Library Foundation, attended the 2010 Joint Conference of the School Library Association of Queensland (SLAQ) and the International Association of School Librarianship (IASL), incorporating the 14th International Forum on Research in School Librarianship, at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane, welcomed by Conference Convenor and SLAQ President, Mrs Christine Kahl and IASL President, Mr James Henri, where Her Excellency formally opened the Conference, visited the Conference Trade Exhibition and joined delegates for morning tea.
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Friday, 24 September 2010
Her Excellency Ms Peneloped Wensley AO received at Government House, the Chief Executive of the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association, Mr Simon Walker.
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Thursday, 23 September 2010
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO received at Government House, the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Australia, His Excellency Mr Primo Alui Joelianto, accompanied by Consul-General, Mr Gary Rachman Makmun Jusuf, Consul for Social and Cultural Affairs, Mr Kiki Koesparabowo and Third Secretary-Consular Affairs, Mr Dhani Eko.
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Friday, 17 September 2010
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO, Mr Stuart McCosker, Ms Averill Edwards and members of staff of the Office of the Governor visited the Toowong Cemetery for a guided tour, ‘The Governors Past Walk", conducted by the President, Friends of Toowong Cemetery Association (FTCA), Ms Hilda Maclean and FTCA Committee Member, Ms Prue Firth.
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Thursday, 16 September 2010
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of Queensland Water and Land Carers (QWaLC), departed attended the 2010 Landcare Queensland annual conference, welcomed by Chairman, Landcare Queensland (LCQ), Mr Geoff Penton and QWaLC Chairman, Mrs Esma Armstrong OAM, where the Governor delivered an address then joined delegates and guests for afternoon tea.
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Saturday, 11 September 2010
His Excellency the Honourable Chief Justice Paul de Jersey AC, Acting Governor of Queensland, as Patron of the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, and Mrs de Jersey visited the Squadron at the Manly Boat Harbour, welcomed by Squadron Flag Officer, Commodore Russell McCart, where His Excellency inspected the sailing fleet and officially opened the 126th Sailing Season during the Opening Day Ceremony
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Thursday, 9 September 2010
His Excellency the Honourable Chief Justice Paul de Jersey AC, Acting Governor of Queensland, as Patron of the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) Queensland, attended the 2010 IPAA Queensland Public Sector Excellence Awards at the Sofitel Brisbane Central, Brisbane, welcomed by President of IPAA Queensland, Ms Margaret Allison, where His Excellency addressed guests and presented the Patron's Award for Excellence in the Public Sector.
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Monday, 6 September 2010
The Acting Governor, His Excellency the Honourable Chief Justice Paul de Jersey AC officially opened the 25th International Mineral Processing Congress (IMPC 2010) at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, welcomed by IMPC President, Professor Robin Batterham and IMPC Chairman, Dr Ralph Holmes.
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Thursday, 2 September - Sunday, 5 September 2010
His Excellency The Honourable Chief Justice Paul de Jersey AC, Acting Governor, and Mrs Kaye de Jersey attended the Cairns Amateurs Racing Carnival.
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Thursday, 26 August 2010
His Excellency The Honourable Chief Justice Paul de Jersey AC, Acting Governor attended the National Trust of Queensland, Bendigo Bank Heritage Awards 2010, at Old Government House, Brisbane, welcomed by President of the Trust, Mr Stephen Sheaffe and Vice-President, Mrs Ann Garms OAM, where His Excellency addressed guests and presented the Governor's Heritage Awards prior to joining members, sponsors and guests for refreshments.
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Saturday, 14 August 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Honorary Colonel of the Royal Queensland Regiment (RQR), attended a Family function at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, welcomed by Commander 2nd Division, Major General Craig Williams AM; RQR Regimental Colonel, Major General Mick Fairweather AM, RFD and Commander 11th Brigade, Brigadier Peter Jeffrey CSC, RFD to farewell 11th Brigade troops to be deployed to East Timor as part of the Timor Leste Task Group 2, Op Astute, where the Governor presented Service Medallions, Promotion Commissions and Certificates to members of the contingent.
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Friday, 13 August 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO received at Government House His Excellency, Mr Mihai Stefan Stuparu, Ambassador of Romania to Australia and Mrs Cristina Stuparu, Deputy Head of Mission and Counsellor, Embassy of Romania, Canberra.
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Thursday, 12 August 2010
Her Excellency, as Patron of the Brisbane Club, and Mr Stuart McCosker, were Guests of Honour at the Annual Governor's Dinner, held at the Club premises, Adelaide Street, Brisbane, welcomed by Club President, Mr Paul Clauson, Senior Vice-President, Mr Michael Hawkins and Vice-President, Mr Stephen Conry.
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Friday, 6 August 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, received at Government House His Excellency, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (ROK) to Australia, Dr Woo Sang Kim, accompanied by Counsellor, ROK Embassy, Canberra, Mr Jong Han Kim.
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Wednesday, 4 August 2010
The Governor and Mr Stuart McCosker attended the Opening Night and World Premiere Performance of Soul Music - Souls Entwined, presented by the Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts (ACPA), at the Cremorne Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), welcomed by Chairman, ACPA, Ms Sheryl Sandy and Director of Corporate Services, QPAC, Mr Kieron Roost.
Following, the Governor and Mr McCosker joined ACPA Board Members, staff and supporters, members of the cast, production crew, and guests at a post-performance reception, hosted by QPAC and welcomed by ACPA CEO, Mr Milos Miladinovic and Associate Artistic Director, Ms Penny Mullen, where, in the presence of Ms Di Farmer MP, Member for Bulimba, representing the Premier and Minister for the Arts, The Honourable Anna Bligh MP, the Governor delivered an address and recognised ACPA's contribution to the arts and culture of Queensland .
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Wednesday, 4 August 2010
Her Excellency, as Patron of the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA), received Chairman, Showgirl Awards and Director, Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies, Ms Lorraine Crothers and hosted an afternoon tea for the Finalists in the 2010 Queensland Country Life Miss Showgirl Awards.
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Wednesday, 4 August 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, visited Southside Education, Lister Road, Sunnybank, welcomed by Acting Principal, Ms Lorraine Ward; Business Manager, Ms Liz Walsh and senior indigenous teacher, Ms Nicole Williams, where Her Excellency viewed a performance by the School's Ginibi Dance group and a presentation of poems and songs by the students, prior to joining teachers and students for morning tea, then touring the classrooms and school facilities.
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Tuesday, 3 August 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, received the Ambassador of Finland to Australia, Her Excellency, Ms Maija Lähteenmäki and Dr Nestor Vargas-Gomez, accompanied by the Honorary Consul for Finland in Queensland and Dean of the Consular Corps of Queensland, Mr Tom Ruonala.
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Monday, 2 August 2010
The Governor and Ms Jane McCosker welcomed Mr Anthony and Mrs Pamela Boyd to Government House for afternoon tea.
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Monday, 2 August 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, officiated at the opening of the 19th World Congress of Soil Science, at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, welcomed by the President, International Union of Soil Science (IUSS) and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Veterinary Science, University of Queensland, Professor Roger Swift, where in the presence of Mr Michael Choi, representing the Queensland Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy and Trade, The Honourable Stephen Robertson MP and Dr Dov Jaron, of the International Council for Science, (ICSU), the Governor formally welcomed national and international delegates to Queensland, delivered an address, then officially opened the Congress.
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Wednesday, 28 July 2010
Her Excellency and Mr Stuart McCosker, as Guests of Honour, attended the Annual Governor's Dinner of the Brisbane Polo Club, Naldham House, Brisbane, welcomed by Club President, Mr Paul Tavuzzi; General Manager, Mr Paul Grainger and members of the 2009/10 Club Management Committee, where the Governor addressed guests and extended congratulations on the Club's 20th Anniversary.
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Wednesday, 28 July 2010
The Governor received Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Baroness Valerie Amos, British High Commissioner to Australia and United Nations Under-Secretary-General Designate for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief, accompanied by Head of Post, British Consulate in Queensland, Mr Rob Zacharin.
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Wednesday, 28 July 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, attended the Official Launch of Catholic Education Week 2010, at the Mary MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School, Birkdale, hosted by the Queensland Catholic Education Commission, welcomed by Commission Chairman, Emeritus Professor Peter Sheehan AO, Principal, Mary MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School, Mr John Carroll and School Leaders, Jordan Adam and Jannica Cornelissen, where the Governor presented the 2010 Spirit of Catholic Education Awards and delivered an address, then joined the Archbishop of Brisbane, The Most Reverend John Bathersby AO, DD and members of the catholic education community, including Award recipients and their families, for morning tea.
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Monday, 26 July 2010
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of the National Parks Association of Queensland and the National Trust, Queensland, Mr Stuart McCosker and Ms Louise Ahern, Senior Adviser, Office of the Governor, departed Brisbane for Raby Bay, Cleveland, to visit Peel Island, hosted by Acting Regional Manager, Heritage Parks Unit, Moreton Bay Region, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) Mr John Esdaile. At Peel Island, the Governor and Mr McCosker, accompanied by the President of the Friends of Peel Island Association (FOPIA), Mr Peter Hubbert, FOPIA Life Member, Mr Peter Ludlow and Member, Ms Rhonda Bryce and Mr Joe Eggmolesse, visited the site of the former Peel Island Lazaret, accompanied by QPWS Ranger in Charge, Heritage Parks Unit, Moreton Bay Region, including Teerk Roo Ra-Peel Island National Park, Mr Roland Dowling.
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Saturday, 24 July 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA), and Mr Stuart McCosker departed Brisbane to attend the 50th Annual Texas Show, welcomed by Member for Southern Downs, Mr Lawrence Springborg MP; Mayor, Goondiwindi Regional Council, Cr Graeme Scheu; President of the Texas Show Society, Mr Daryl Cleeve and Vice-President and General Manager of Oakey Holdings, Whyalla Feedlot, Mr Christopher Fenwicke, where Her Excellency and Mr McCosker visited the Whyalla Feedlot and then viewed a display of memorabilia at the Texas Regional Art Gallery depicting 50 years of show life in the Texas district.
Following, Her Excellency and Mr McCosker viewed the grand parade prior to Her Excellency officially opening the show.
Following the official opening, the Governor and Mr McCosker joined guests and members of the Texas Show Society at a Reunion Luncheon to mark the 50th year anniversary of the Texas Show.
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Thursday, 22 July 2010
Her Excellency and Mr Stuart McCosker received LTCOL Andrew Overall (retd) and Mrs Dianne Overall.
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Thursday, 15 July 2010
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO received the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Australia, Her Excellency, Mrs Siren Gjerme Eriksen.
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Tuesday, 13 July 2010
In the morning Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO and Mr Stuart McCosker departed Rockhampton for Mount Morgan to visit the Mount Morgan Mine, met by Regional Director, Queensland Mine and Energy, Mr Russell Dan, where the Governor and Mr McCosker were briefed on the mine site Rehabilitation Program, and had morning tea with staff before touring the site.
Following, Her Excellency and Mr McCosker visited Gracemere to view the Gracemere Saleyards, accompanied by Mr Peter Priem, Project Manager, Economic Development and Tourism, Rockhampton Regional Council.
Following, the Governor and Mr McCosker visited Paradise Lagoons, west of Rockhampton, welcomed by owners, Mr Graeme and Mrs Jennie Acton, where, following a tour of the Campdrafting Complex, they were guests of honour at a luncheon.
In the afternoon, Her Excellency and Mr McCosker returned to Brisbane.
Monday, 12 July 2010
On arrival in Rockhampton, welcomed by the Mayor, Rockhampton Regional Council, Cr Brad Carter, Her Excellency travelled to Yeppoon to attend the 2010 Sister Cities Australia National Conference and Youth Program at the Rydges Capricorn Resort, welcomed by the President of Sister Cities Australia (SCA), Alderman Bill Wilson, where the Governor delivered the Opening Keynote address then joined delegates and international guests for morning tea.
Following, Her Excellency and Mr McCosker, accompanied by Mayor, Brad Carter, visited the Rockhampton Heritage Village, welcomed by Manager, Mr Bruce Linteel and guide, Ms Norelle Shuker. Following a tour of the Village, joined members of the 'Friends of the Village' for luncheon.
In the afternoon, Her Excellency and Mr McCosker visited the Archer Park Railway Station and Steam Train Museum, welcomed by Operations Coordinator, Mr Dennis Sheehan.
Following, Her Excellency and Mr McCosker visited the Walter Reid Cultural Centre, welcomed by General Manager, Heritage Collection, Rockhampton Regional Council, Mr Tom Upton.
Following the Governor and Mr McCosker visited the Rockhampton Regional Council Art Gallery, met by Operations Manager, Arts and Cultural Centre, Rockhampton Regional Council, Ms Sue Smith, where the Governor and Mr McCosker viewed gallery artworks, then joined members of the Gallery Trust and Volunteers for afternoon tea.
In the evening, Her Excellency and Mr McCosker, as guests of honour, attended a Civic Reception, hosted by the Mayor of Rockhampton Regional Council, Cr Brad Carter.
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Sunday, 4 July 2010
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of Guide Dogs Queensland, and Mr Stuart McCosker attended the organisation's 2010 Open Day at the Guide Dogs Breeding and Training Centre, Bald Hills, coinciding with celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Guide Dogs Queensland, welcomed by Guide Dogs Queensland President, Mr Richard Anderson OAM, and CEO, Ms Chris Laine, where Her Excellency and Mr McCosker visited the Breeding Centre and Kennels, viewed Orientation and Mobility displays and training demonstrations and joined Board Members and guests at a morning tea.
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Saturday, 3 July 2010
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of the Teneriffe Festival, and Mr Stuart McCosker attended the Inaugural Teneriffe Festival to acknowledge and celebrate Teneriffe's re-designation as a suburb of Brisbane, welcomed by State Member for Brisbane Central, Ms Grace Grace MP; Brisbane City Councillor, Central Ward, Festival Convenor, Cr David Hinchliffe; Festival Committee Chairman, Mr Richard Bodley; Festival Coordinator, Ms Nicole Ogilvie and President, New Farm and Districts Historical Society, Mr Ross Garnett. At Catalina Park, New Farm, Her Excellency unveiled one of four plaques detailing the history of the area, then joined a group of local children for a sheep muster, evoking Teneriffe's historic connection with the wool industry in Queensland and the former role of the Teneriffe Wool Stores and wharves, before Officially opening the Festival and viewing the displays and community stalls celebrating Teneriffe's heritage, history and cultural diversity.
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Friday, 2 July 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO and Mr Stuart McCosker hosted a reception at Government House in honour of Freemasons Queensland and to welcome members of the Masonic community of Australia and New Zealand visiting Brisbane to attend the Installation on 3 July of Mr Adrian Burton, Deputy Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland (UGL), as the 27th UGL Grand Master, successor of Grand Master, Mr Graeme Ewin.
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Thursday, 1 July 2010
Her Excellency received the Executive Director of the Suncorp Board and CEO of Suncorp, Mr Patrick Snowball.
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Wednesday, 30 June 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of Queensland Water and Land Carers (QWaLC), attended a function to celebrate the 21st Anniversary of Landcare in Queensland, at the Noosa Sheraton Hotel, Hastings St., Noosa, welcomed by Chairman, Landcare Queensland (LCQ), Mr Geoff Penton and LCQ Manager, Mrs Chloe Popa, where, in the presence of QWaLC Chairman, Mrs Esma Armstrong OAM; Chairman, Queensland Conservation Council, Ms Samantha Morris; National Landcare Facilitator, Mr Brett De Hayr; Deputy Chairman, SEQ Catchments, Mr Jim Dale and Mr Phillip Moran, Natural Resource Manager, Noosa and District Landcare Group, the Governor delivered an address and launched the draft Landcare21 Plan, then joined members of community landcare groups from South East Queensland at a reception in honour of local Landcare "Champions", key partners, sponsors and organisations involved with natural resource management and supporting Landcare Queensland.
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Tuesday, 29 June 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO received the Ambassador of Japan to Australia, His Excellency, Mr Takaaki Kojima, accompanied by the Consul-General for Japan in Queensland, Mr Makoto Hinei.
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Friday, 25 June 2010 to Monday, 28 June 2010
Her Excellency and Mr Stuart McCosker undertook a regional tour of Mount Isa.
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Thursday, 24 June 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, received His Excellency Dr Kriangsak Kittichaisaree, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand in Australia, accompanied by the Honorary Consul-General for Thailand in Queensland, Mr William Dunn.
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Thursday, 17 June 2010
Her Excellency received the High Commissioner of Kenya in Australia, His Excellency Mr Stephen Kipkiyeny Taru and First Secretary, Ms Beatrice Muthigani.
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Thursday, 17 June 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of The Embroiderers' Guild Queensland, visited the Guild Rooms in Brunswick St., Fortitude Valley, Brisbane to view the Guild's 2010 Biennial Exhibition ‘Everything Old is New Again', welcomed by President Ms Jenny Stephens and Vice President and Exhibition Convenor, Mrs Heather Hardy.
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Saturday, 12 June 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO and Mr Stuart McCosker attended the 25th Annual North Queensland Conference of the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists, Tropical Division and the Australasian College of Tropical Medicine (ACTM), ‘Celebrating 100 Years of Tropical Medicine in Townsville', at the Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre, welcomed by Associate Professor David Porter, incoming ACTM President, where Her Excellency formally opened and delivered the Opening Address of the Conference.
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Friday, 11 June 2010
Her Excellency, as Patron of the North Queensland Club, and Mr McCosker attended a dinner at the Club, Denham Street, Townsville, welcomed by Club President, Mr Brad Tait, where the Governor addressed members and guests and officiated at the presentation of a plaque to commemorate the 125th Anniversary of the Club's founding.
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Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Her Excellency received the call of Mr Arun Sharma, President of the Australia India Business Council (Queensland Chapter).
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Tuesday, 8 June 2010
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO and Mr Stuart McCosker attended a ceremony at The Spit, Somerset Dam, to mark the recognition of Somerset Dam as a National Engineering Heritage Landmark, an award conferred by Engineering Heritage Australia (EHA), welcomed by the National President, Engineers Australia, Professor Doug Hargreaves, National EHA President, Mr Owen Peake, President, Engineers Australia, Queensland Division (EAQD), Mr Mike Brady, Chairman, EHA-Queensland, Mr Andrew Barnes and Chairman, SEQWater, Mr Phil Hennessy, where, in the presence of the Mayor, Somerset Regional Council, Cr Graeme Lehmann, senior staff of SEQWater and invited guests, including members of the Queensland engineering community, relatives and families of engineers and others associated with the design, construction and operation of Somerset Dam, Her Excellency delivered an address and unveiled a replica of an Interpretive Panel, marking the Landmark Award.
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Sunday, 6 June 2010
In the morning Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO and Mr Stuart McCosker welcomed members of the public to an "Open Day" at Government House in celebration of Queensland Day and of the Centenary in 2010 of "Fernberg" serving as a Vice-Regal Residence, featuring guided tours of Government House and gardens, presentations and displays by Queensland historical and community associations and entertainment by the Australian Army Band, Brisbane, the Queensland Police Pipes and Drums and School and community music groups and choirs. In the afternoon, as part of Open Day, Her Excellency officiated at a rose planting ceremony to acknowledge the 15 Governors of Queensland who have resided at "Fernberg", with former Governor Ms Leneen Forde AC (1992-1997) and Mr Wallace Campbell, representing former Governor, the Honourable Sir Walter Campbell AC, QC (1985-1992).
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Saturday, 5 June 2010
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO, Mr Stuart McCosker and Dr Sarah McCosker received Dr Christine Dudgeon and Professor Thomas Suddendorf and family for morning tea at Government House.
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Friday, 4 June 2010
The Governor received the President of Brisbane Legacy, Mr Tony Ralph and CEO Mr Stephen Blinkhorn.
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Friday, 4 June 2010
Participants in the 2010 Indigenous Youth Leadership Program visited Government House for a tour and a morning tea hosted by Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO.
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Thursday, 3 June 2010
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO received the Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to Australia, His Excellency, Mr Noureddine Hached, accompanied by First Counsellor and Deputy Chief of Mission, Mr Kais Darragi.
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Wednesday, 2 June 2010
Her Excellency received the Chairman of the Chinere Club of Queensland, Mr Michael Chan, Deputy Chairman, Mr Maurice Mee Lee and Club Directors, at an afternoon tea in honour of Honorary Secretary of the Club, Dr Eddie Liu OBE, OAM.
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Tuesday, 1 June 2010
Hdr Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO received Australia's Ambassador-Designate to Italy and San Marino, Mr David Ritchie AO.
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Saturday, 29 May 2010
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA), and Mr Stuart McCosker attended the 103rd Lowood Annual Show, welcomed by the President, Lowood Show Society, Mr Noel Kammholz, where Her Excellency and Mr McCosker attended a luncheon with the President and members of the Lowood Show Society Management Committee, President of West Moreton and Brisbane Valley Sub-Chamber of Agricultural Show Societies, Mrs Estelle Drynan; State Member for Ipswich West, Mr Wayne Wendt MP; Federal Member for Dickson, The Hon Peter Dutton MP; Federal Member for Blair, Mr Shayne Neumann MP and Mayor, Somerset Regional Council, Cr Graeme Lehmann. Following, the Governor and Mr McCosker visited the Show Pavilions before Her Excellency formally opened the Show and viewed the Grand Parade.
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Friday, 28 May 2010
Her Excellency, as Patron of Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ), received The Honourable Phil Reeves MP, Minister for Child Safety and Minister for Sport, National CEO, Surf Life Saving Australia; Mr Brett Williamson OAM and SLSQ President, Mr Ken Bird OAM, and hosted an afternoon tea to acknowledge members of the "Circle of Friends" established by the Surf Life Saving Foundation.
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Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of The Lady Musgrave Trust, visited the Parkside Grove accommodation units operated by The Trust at Nundah, welcomed by Trust President, Miss Pixie Annat MBE OAM; Vice-President, Mr Trevor Rigby and Directors of the Trust.
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Thursday, 20 May 2010
Her Excellency and Mr Stuart McCosker were guests of honour at the 2010 Governor's Dinner of The Moreton Club at ‘Bertholme', Moray Street, New Farm, Brisbane, welcomed by Club President, Mrs Helen Gregory and Vice-President Mrs Elizabeth Teeland.
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Thursday, 20 May 2010
The Governor, as Patron of Mulitcap Queensland, visited the Monte Lupo (Multicap) Pottery Exhibition in the Parliamentary Annexe Foyer, accompanied by Ms Annemarie Groth, Community Liaison Officer, Queensland Parliamentary Service.
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Monday, 17 May 2010
Her Excellency received His Excellency, the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Australia, Mr Oguz Ozge, accompanied by the Honorary Consul for Turkey in Queensland, Mr Turgut Allahmanli.
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Wednesday, 12 May 2010
The Governor received Her Excellency Sra. Beatriz Lopez Gargallo, Ambassador of Mexico to Australia, and the Honorary Consul of Mexico in Queensland, Mr Derry Weis.
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Tuesday, 11 May 2010
Her Excellency and Ms Jane McCosker attended a Commemoration Service at Tolga, to mark the 20th Anniversary of the Mt Emerald Air Disaster, greeted by the Mayor of the Tablelands Regional Council, Cr Tom Gilmore.
In the presence of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Cr Chris Adams, TRC Councillors, CEO, Mr Ian Church, Regional Director, State Emergency Service, Mr Wayne Coutts and families, friends and colleagues of those affected by the tragedy, Her Excellency addressed guests and unveiled a commemorative plaque.
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Tuesday, 11 May 2010
The Governor and Ms Jane McCosker visited the Barrine Masonic Lodge, Yungaburra, greeted by Right Worshipful Brother Carl Richardson and W.Br. Alan Marcic.
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Tuesday, 11 May 2010
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of the Royal Historical Society of Queensland and the Queensland Family History Society, accompanied by Ms Jane McCosker, visited the headquarters of the Eacham Historical Society, Malanda, welcomed by Mr Daniel Donoghue, where Her Excellency was briefed on the history of the local area and had morning tea with EHS members.
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Friday, 7 May 2010
Her Excellency and Ms Jane McCosker attended the opening of a photographic Exhibition DETOURS - Stories from the Street at the TCB Building, Chinatown, Fortitude Valley, presented by the 139 Club, welcomed by Mr Rod Kelly, Manager of the 139 Club in Brunswick St, New Farm, for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, where, in the presence of Brisbane City Councillor and sponsor of the exhibition, Mr David Hinchliffe, Councillors Milton Dick and Ms Victoria Newton, the Governor addressed guests and formally opened the Exhibition.
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Sunday, 2 May 2010
Her Excellency received the Director-General of UNESCO, Mrs Irina Bokova, at Government House.
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Saturday, 1 May 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of the Queensland Merino Stud Sheepbreeders' Association (QMSSA) and of the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA), and Mr Stuart McCosker travelled to Goondiwindi, to attend the Queensland State Sheep Show at the 134th Annual Goondiwindi Pastoral and Agricultural Show, welcomed by QMSSA President, Mr Duncan Ferguson and Goondiwindi Show Society President, Mrs Sandie Henderson, where the Governor and Mr McCosker toured the Sheep Judging Pavilion, Sheep shearing and Wool displays prior to attending luncheon with Cr Graeme Scheu, Mayor, Goondiwindi Regional Council, QMSSA President and Members, Goondiwindi Show Society President, Patrons and members. Following, the Governor officiated at the QMSSA Trophies presentation.
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Thursday, 29 April 2010
Her Excellency, as Patron of Multicap Queensland, received the President of the Multicap Board of Management, Professor John McAuliffe AM and CEO, Ms Joanne Jessop, and hosted an afternoon tea for Board Members, staff, clients and supporters of Multicap
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Thursday, 22 April 2010
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO, received the Chairman, Foundation of the Peoples of the South Pacific International (FSPI), Mr Lelei LeLaulu, FSPI, Executive Director, Mr Rex Horoi and Mr Gary Frost, Operations Coordinator, Pacific Leadership Program.
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Friday, 16 April 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Visitor to the University of Queensland (UQ), and Mr Stuart McCosker, attended the Annual 50+ Graduates Reunion Luncheon at the University at the UQ Centre, St Lucia, welcomed by Chancellor, Mr John Story and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Paul Greenfield AO, where the Governor joined the Chancellor, and 50+ Alumni birthday celebrants, Mr Thomas Searle, Mr Gerald Page-Hanify, Mr Bernie Homan and Mr Jack Laracy in a cake cutting ceremony to mark the 100th Anniversary of the formal establishment of the University.
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Wednesday, 14 April 2010
The Governor and Mr Stuart McCosker hosted a dinner in honour of Mr and Mrs Robert O'Donovan and Mrs Denise Hedstrom.
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Wednesday, 14 April 2010
Her Excellency received His Excellency Dr Daniel Woker, Ambassador to Australia of the Swiss Confederation, accompanied by the Honorary Consul for Switzerland in Queensland, Mr Daniel Gschwind.
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Wednesday, 14 April 2010
Her Excellency the Governor received His Excellency Mr Hoang Vinh Thanh, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Australia, accompanied by Minister-Counsellor, Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Australia, Dr Nguyen Anh Tuan.
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Wednesday, 14 April 2010
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Queensland Patron of the Royal Humane Society (RHS) of Australasia, conducted at Government House the annual Ceremony to present RHS Bravery Awards to Queensland residents. In the presence of RHS Honorary Secretary, Mr Colin Bannister, OAM, Commissioner, Queensland Police Service and Honorary Correspondent of the Royal Humane Society of Australasia in Queensland, Mr Bob Atkinson, APM, Commissioner, Queensland Ambulance Service, Mr David Melville, APM and Chief Superintendent, Director, Regional Operations, Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS), Mr Bruce Byatt, AFSM, representing QFRS Commissioner, Mr Lee Johnson, AFSM, presented the awards and delivered an address, then hosted a morning tea for awardees, their families and guests.
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Tuesday, 13 April 2010
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO received at Government House the National President of VIEW Clubs of Australia, Ms Heather Isemonger, National Manager, Ms Maryanne Maher and General Manger, The Smith Family, Mr Damian Foley and hosted a morning tea to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of VIEW Clubs in Australia and the achievements of VIEW in Queensland, attended by former National Presidents, current and former National Vice-Presidents, National Councillors for Queensland, Zone Councillors, VIEW Club Presidents and Members, where the Governor addressed guests and joined National President, Ms Heather Isemonger in cutting an Anniversary Cake, marking the 50th Birthday of VIEW in Australia and the 24th Birthday of the Surfers Paradise VIEW Club, the first to be established in Queensland.
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Friday, 9 April 2010
Her Excellency, as Patron of Girl Guides Australia (Queensland), officiated at the 2010 Annual Awards Ceremony of Girl Guides Queensland at Government House, attended by State Commissioner, Ms Sue Van Eyk, Assistant State Commissioner, Ms Keryn Macdonald and Girl Guides Queensland Region and District Leaders. Following, the Governor hosted a reception in honour of the 6 Queen's Guide Youth awardees, 2 Olave Baden-Powell awardees and 16 Adult Member Service to Guiding awardees, their families and guests and to celebrate 2010 as the ‘Year of the Girl Guide' and the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Girl Guides Association
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Thursday, 8 April 2010
Her Excellency attended the Annual Awards Function of the Queensland Nursing Council (QNC) at the Emporium Hotel, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, welcomed by QNC Executive Officer, Mr Ross MacDonald, where, in the presence of the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and State Member for Everton, Mr Murray Watt MP, the Chief Nursing Officer, Queensland Health, Ms Pauline Ross and the Chairman and Executive Director, Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses (CATSIN), Ms Sally Goold OAM, the Governor addressed guests and presented a number of the 2010 Research Grants Awards, prior to joining award recipients and guests at a reception hosted by QNC Chairman, Ms Anne Copeland.
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Tuesday, 6 April 2010 to Wednesday, 7 April 2010
Her Excellency and Mr McCosker undertook a regional visit to Bundaberg.
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Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of the Queensland Council of Garden Clubs (QCGC), and Mr Stuart McCosker attended the "Presidents' Morning Tea" at the Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha, welcomed by QCGC President Mr Noel Prior, Life President and Curator of the Brisbane Botanic Garden, Mr Ross McKinnon AM, QCGC Secretary, Mrs Anne Baster and Garden Clubs Ambassador, Mrs Kath Stumer, where Her Excellency addressed Council members and Garden Club Presidents and representatives, prior to joining them for morning tea.
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Tuesday, 30 March 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of The Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Queensland Branch, received at Government House CBCA National President, Ms Marjorie Kirkland and CBCA Queensland Branch President, Ms Tina Cavanough, prior to hosting a reception for the Formal Announcement of the Shortlist for the 2010 CBCA Book of the Year Awards and the Crichton Award for Emerging Illustrators.
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Friday, 26 March 2010
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Queensland, received the President of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Queensland, Mr Jonathan Loraine and Executive Director, Mr Trevor Farrell.
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Thursday, 25 March 2010
Her Excellency received the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Republic of South Africa, Dr Zweli Mkhize, accompanied by His Excellency Mr Lenin Magigwane Shope, High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa for Australia and a delegation of senior parliamentary representatives from KwaZulu-Natal, on an official visit to Queensland to renew the 2007 formal Cooperation Arrangement between the Province of KwaZulu and the State of Queensland.
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Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Her Excellency, as Patron of the National Trust Brisbane City Hall Appeal and Mr Stuart McCosker visited City Hall, King George Square, Brisbane, welcomed by The Right Honourable, The Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Councillor Campbell Newman and Mr Nigel Chamier, Chairman, City Hall Restoration Project Executive Group, for a briefing on the restoration project and a tour of City Hall.
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Thursday, 18 March 2010
Her Excellency, as Patron of the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA), received RNA President, Dr Vivian Edwards OAM, and Chief Executive, Mr Jonathan Tunny.
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Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO received the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Colombia, His Excellency, Mr Jaime Bermúdez Merizalde, accompanied by the Ambassador of Colombia to Australia, His Excellency, Mr Diego Betancur.
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Tuesday, 16 March 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO received Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Baroness Valerie Amos, British High Commissioner to Australia, accompanied by Head of Post, British Consulate in Queensland, Mr Rob Zacharin.
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Friday, 12 March 2010
Her Excellency received the Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to Australia, His Excellency, Dr Hannes Porias and the Honorary Consul-General of Austria in Queensland, Mr David Henderson.
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Monday, 8 March 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of the Royal Commonwealth Society of Queensland (RCS Qld) and of the Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship in Queensland, attended a Multi-Faith Commonwealth Day Observance Service at the Old Legislative Council, Parliament House, Brisbane, co-hosted by the Royal Commonwealth Society, Queensland and the Victoria League, Queensland, where Her Excellency read the Commonwealth Day Message from Her Majesty the Queen, Head of the Commonwealth.
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Thursday, 4 March 2010
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO, attended the 21st annual UNIFEM Brisbane International Women's Day (IWD) Breakfast at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane, welcomed by Ms May Lamont, Chairman, Brisbane UNIFEM Committee, where Her Excellency joined the Premier, the Honourable Anna Bligh MP, the Lord Mayor of Brisbane, the Honourable Campbell Newman and Ms Marney O'Dea, Ranger and Leader, Guides Queensland in delivering IWD Greetings to participants.
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Wednesday, 3 March 2010
Her Excellency received the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Australia, His Excellency Mr Omar Metwally Mohamed Tawfic Metwally.
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Wednesday, 3 March 2010
Her Excellency, as Patron of "Suited to Success", formerly "Fitted for Work" (Brisbane), received Suited to Success President, Ms Prue Leggoe, Vice-Presidents, Ms Pam Davidson and Ms Pam Hartwell and hosted a morning tea for supporters of Suited to Success, where the Governor addressed guests and presented certificates of appreciation to volunteers and Queensland business community representatives to recognise their contribution to the organisation.
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Wednesday, 3 March 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, received the Ambassador of the United States of America to Australia, His Excellency, Mr Jeffrey L. Bleich, accompanied by Mr Reggie Singh, Political/Economic Officer, US Consulate-General, Sydney.
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Tuesday, 2 March 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO attended the National Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance for the Australian Hospital Ship, The Centaur at St John's Cathedral, Ann Street, Brisbane, welcomed by the Archbishop of Brisbane, His Grace, The Most Reverend Dr Phillip Aspinall, where, in the presence of the Governor-General of Australia, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC, the Prime Minister of Australia, The Honourable Kevin Rudd MP, the Premier of Queensland, The Honourable Anna Bligh MP, Senator for Queensland, Mr George Brandis, representing the leader of the Federal Opposition, the leader of the Opposition in Queensland, Mr Jean-Paul Langbroek MP, Senior representatives of the Armed Services and Centaur survivor, Mr Martin Pash, Her Excellency delivered a Reading and laid a wreath to honour the 268 men and women lost at sea in AHS Centaur and the 64 survivors.
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Friday, 26 February 2010 to Sunday, 28 February 2010
Her Excellency and Mr McCosker undertook a regional visit to Stanthorpe.
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Thursday, 25 February 2010
Her Excellency received at Government House the Head of the ruling body of the French Polynesian Assembly and Mayor of Pirae, French Polynesia, Mme Beatrice Vernaudon, visiting Queensland under the Federal Government's Special Visits Program (SVP).
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Wednesday, 24 February 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO received at Government House His Excellency the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Australia, Mr Cornelis Wilhelmus Andreae and Mrs Christine Gervoson de Sierven, accompanied by the Honorary Consul of the Netherlands in Queensland, Mr Kasper Kuiper.
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Tuesday, 16 February 2010
Her Excellency attended the official Launch of Caritas Australia's annual Project Compassion Campaign, at the Australian Catholic University (ACU) Brisbane Campus, Banyo, welcomed by The Archbishop of Brisbane, His Grace, The Most Reverend John Bathersby DD AO, Chancellor ACU, Brother Julian McDonald CFC AO, Vice-Chancellor ACU, Professor Greg Craven, Associate Vice-Chancellor ACU, Brisbane, Professor John Devereux and Chief Executive Officer, Caritas Australia, Mr John de Groot, where Her Excellency addressed guests and formally launched the Campaign.
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Tuesday, 16 February 2010
Her Excellency received a delegation of Tourism Representatives from the United States of America, visiting Brisbane to participate in a Travel EXPO, accompanied by Ms Monique Roos, Commercial Specialist - Tourism, US Consulate General, Sydney.
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Sunday, 14 February 2010
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO attended a service at St Mary's Anglican Church, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, welcomed by Rector, Father Stephen Redhead, to mark the 45th anniversary of the HMAS Voyager disaster, where Her Excellency joined Commander Geoff Fiedler, RAN, Commander Naval Headquarters, South Queensland and Naval Associations to lay wreaths in memory of those whose lives were lost in Australia's greatest peacetime military tragedy.
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Friday, 12 February 2010
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO was keynote speaker at the first monthly luncheon for 2010 of The Rural Press Club, Queensland (RPC) held at the United Services Club, Wickham Terrace, Brisbane, welcomed by RPCQ President, Ms Genevieve McAulay and Vice-President Ms Lisa Palu where the Governor addressed the subject "The Road Ahead for Queensland Farmers", announced the winner and runner up of the 2010 Excellence in Rural Journalism Awards and presented awards to the recipients.
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Wednesday, 10 February 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, Visitor to the University of Queensland (UQ), visited the UQ Institute of Molecular Bioscience (IMB), Queensland Bioscience precinct, St Lucia, welcomed by Vice-Chancellor, Professor Paul Greenfield AO, IMB Director, Professor Brandon Wainwright and Chairman, Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF), Mr Tom Dery, for the Official Opening of the Australian Cancer Research Foundation Cancer Biology Imaging Facility. Following an address to guests, the Governor unveiled a plaque marking the opening of the new facility, then undertook a tour of the facility, conducted by IMB Deputy Director, Research, Professor Jennifer Stow, accompanied by UQ Chancellor John Story and ACRF Trustees Lady Sonia McMahon and Mr Tim Crommelin. Following, the Governor joined senior UQ personnel, IMB staff and guests for morning tea.
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Tuesday, 2 February 2010
The Governor visited Wheller on the Park Retirement Community, Chermside, welcomed by Mr Peter Syde, Director of Residential Aged Care, Wesley Mission, Ms Chris Haines, Manager of the Wheller on the Park complex and Mrs Lorna Anderson, President of Wheller on the Park Social Committee, where Her Excellency viewed a model display of the Retirement Village, met and addressed residents and guests at an afternoon tea, then undertook a tour of the Village and its facilities.
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Monday, 1 February 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO received at Government House, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister for Foreign Affairs, United Arab Emirates, making his first official visit to Queensland and Australia, accompanied by Assistant Minister for Economic Affairs, His Excellency Mr Khalid Al Ghaith, Director of European and American Department, His Excellency Abdul Hamid Kazim, United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Ambassador Saeed Al Shamsi and Australian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Mr Doug Trappett.
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Thursday, 28 January 2010
Her Excellency received at Government House, Mr Ian Kemish AM, High Commissioner-designate of Australia to Papua New Guinea.
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Tuesday, 26 January 2010
Her Excellency and Mr McCosker hosted an "Open Day" in celebration of Australia Day 2010, featuring guided tours of Government House and gardens, presentations and displays by Queensland historical and community associations and entertainment by the Australian Army Band, Brisbane, the Queensland Police Pipes and Drums, the Marist Brothers Saxophone Quartet, the Brisbane Grammar School Choir, the Royal Queensland Regiment and the Queensland Mounted Infantry Historical Troop.
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Tuesday, 26 January 2010
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, and Mr Stuart McCosker, attended the 2010 Australia Day Flag Raising Ceremony, coordinated by the Queensland Government, at the Cultural Forecourt, South Bank Parklands, welcomed by Air Commodore Christopher Sawade CSC, Commander Combat Support, Royal Australian Airforce, Amberley. In the presence of the Premier of Queensland and Minister for the Arts, the Honourable Anna Bligh MP, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland, the Honourable John Mickel MP and the Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Minister for the Arts, Mr John-Paul Langbroek MP, Her Excellency received the formal salute from the Australian Defence Force Triservice Honour Guard, inspected the Guard and Royal Australian Artillery Band and delivered an address.
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Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Her Excellency, as Patron of Cancer Council Queensland, received Parliamentary Secretary for Health, Mr Murray Watt MP, CEO of Cancer Council Australia, Professor Ian Olver and CEO of Cancer Council Queensland, Professor Jeff Dunn and hosted an afternoon tea to mark the visit to Queensland by Ms Laurence Verhagen, Head, Conference and Meetings, International Union Against Cancer (UICC), to discuss the biennial World Cancer Congress.
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Friday, 11 December 2009
The Governor received Mr Peter Forrest and Mrs Sheila Forrest, co-authors of the book " All for Queensland - The Governors and the People", commissioned by the Office of the Governor for Queensland's Sesqui-centenary.
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Thursday, 10 December 2009
In the morning, Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, and Mr Stuart McCosker attended a Ceremony to Commemorate Proclamation Day in the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens, welcomed by Commander, 1st Division Deployable Joint Force, Major General Mick Slater DSC, AM, CSC and Director of Q150 celebrations, Mr Graeme Potter. The Governor viewed a re-enactment of the arrival by boat, of Queensland's first Governor Sir George Bowen and Lady Diamantina Bowen, accompanied by a flotilla of river craft and welcomed by a Cannon Salute.
Following, Her Excellency joined the Premier, the Leader of the Opposition, Chief Justice of Queensland, Lord Mayor of Brisbane and other dignitaries for the Commemoration Ceremony, where her Excellency received the Royal Salute from the Australian Federal Guard, and inspected the Guard and the Australian Army Band Brisbane, before delivering an address.
Following, Her Excellency and Mr McCosker joined the Q150 Proclamation Day Parade through the City of Brisbane to St John's Cathedral, welcomed by His Grace, The Most Reverend Dr Phillip Aspinall, Anglican Archbishop of Brisbane, for a Celebration Service of Thanksgiving, where Her Excellency delivered an address.
Following, the Governor and Mr McCosker joined the Premier, the Chief Justice, His Grace, the Most Reverend John Bathersby AO,DD. Catholic Archbishop of Brisbane, Q150 Chairman Professor Peter Coaldrake and other dignitaries for a luncheon at the Cathedral, hosted by His Grace, Archbishop Aspinall.
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Wednesday, 9 December 2009
In the evening, Her Excellency, as Guest of Honour, and Mr Stuart McCosker attended the annual Christmas Dinner of the Consular Corps of Queensland, at the Queensland Club, George Street, Brisbane, welcomed by Dean of the Corps, Mr Alan Grummitt. where Her Excellency addressed the Corps and invited guests, including the Minister for Disability Services and Multicultural Affairs, the Honourable Annastacia Palaszckuk MP, representing the Premier and Minister for the Arts, the Honourable Anna Bligh MP, the Leader of the Opposition and Liberal National Party in Queensland, Mr Jean-Paul Langbroek MP and Queensland Commissioner of Police, Commissioner Bob Atkinson APM.
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Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of the Queensland Overseas Foundation (QOF) attended the Foundation's 2009 Scholarship Award Ceremony, at the Premiers Hall, Parliament House Brisbane, welcomed by QOF Chairman, Mr Peter Costantini and Secretary, Mr Merv Walton, where Her Excellency addressed guests, presented certificates to the scholarship winners and gifts of appreciation to retiring QOF Governors, Mr Barry Read and Mr Will Siganto.
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Saturday, 5 December 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Foundation, Mr Stuart McCosker and Ms Jane McCosker, attended the City of Brisbane's Annual " Carols in the City" community event at the Brisbane Riverstage, hosted by the Right Honourable, the Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Councillor Campbell Newman, in partnership with the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Foundation, in support of the Foundation's Christmas Appeal.
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Friday, 4 December 2009
The Governor travelled to Dalby, to the Western Downs Regional Council Centre and Dalby Regional Art Gallery, welcomed by Mayor Councillor Ray Brown, Gallery Director, Mrs Kath Langton, President of the Bell & District Art Group, Mrs Dorothy McPhee and Secretary, Mrs Ruth Storey, where Her Excellency opened the Art Group's Annual exhibition "Collective Works" , featuring a themed section " Strictly Queensland'" to commemorate Queensland's Sesqui-centenary.
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Thursday, 3 December 2009
Her Excellency received at Government House the Assistant Chief of the Defence Force Reserves and Head of the Cadet, Employer and Support Division for the Australian Defence Force, Major General Greg Melick AM, RFD, SC, the National Chairman of the Defence Reserve Support Council, Mr Jack Smorgan AO and Group Captain Tony Behm, State Chairman, Defence Reserve Support Council.
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Sunday, 29 November 2009 and Monday, 30 November 2009
On Sunday, the Governor and Mr Stuart McCosker departed Government House for Toowoomba, where they attended a Luncheon at the Empire Theatre, Neil Street, Toowoomba, welcomed by Chairman, Empire Theatres Pty Ltd, Professor Peter Swannell AM and General Manager, Ms Ann-Marie Ryan.
Following, Her Excellency and Mr McCosker as Guests of Honour, attended a Piano Recital by Mr David Helfgott, welcomed by Recital Director, Mr Andrew McKinnon.
On Monday, Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, visited the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), welcomed by USQ Chancellor, Mrs Bobbie Brazil and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bill Lovegrove, where the Governor met Senior Faculty members, toured the campus, visited the Japanese Garden, for a morning tea with University Council members and was briefed on key areas of USQ education including the Centres for: Sustainable Business and Development; Sustainable Catchments; Distance and E-learning; Creative Arts.
In the afternoon, Her Excellency visited the Toowoomba City Hall, welcomed by Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) Mayor, Cr Peter Taylor and CEO, Mr Ken Gouldthorp where the Governor attended a working luncheon with Councillors, Council Staff and members of the Toowoomba Regional Council Economic Development Board and was briefed on major local projects and regional developments, including the Surat Basin, Charlton Wellcamp Industrial Development, Toowoomba Bypass and Toowoomba Airport projects.
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Friday, 27 November 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO and Mr Stuart McCosker travelled to Southport to attend the Annual Speech Day of The Southport School (TSS), welcomed by School Council Chairman, Mr Derek Murphy and Headmaster, Mr Greg Wain. In the presence of His Grace, the Most Reverend Dr Phillip Aspinall, Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia and Archbishop of Brisbane, State Member for Gaven, Dr Alex Douglas, State Member for Coomera, Mr Michael Crandon and Gold Coast Councillor, Cr Susie Douglas, Her Excellency addressed guests and presented prizes to the students.
Following, the Governor unveiled the Foundation Stone of the new Library, The Trevor R Wood Library, of the TSS Preparatory School prior to it being blessed by the Archbishop of Brisbane.
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Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Her Excellency and Mr McCosker visited The Rockhampton Grammar School, welcomed by Chairman of the School Board, Mr Mike Duggan and School Principal, Mr Islay Lee where Her Excellency opened Officially the School's new Islay Lee Learning Centre, and attended a celebration luncheon with staff, students, members of the Board of Trustees and invited guests.
Following, Her Excellency and Mr McCosker visited the Rockhampton Regional Council, welcomed by Deputy Mayor, Cr Rose Swadling, Cr Sandra O'Brien and Cr Tony Williams, where the Governor and Mr McCosker were briefed on the recent bushfires, prior to visiting the residence of Mr Alan and Mrs Ruth Goerg situated in the bushfire-affected area.
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Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, received at Government House, Mr John Michell, State Director, Queensland State Office, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
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Saturday, 21 November 2009
Her Excellency, the Governor, and Mr Stuart McCosker attended the 6th Annual ‘Cream of the Crop' Droughtmaster Cattle Sale at Coolabunia, welcomed by State Member for Nanango, Ms Dorothy Pratt MP and Mayor, South Burnett Regional Council, Cr David Carter, where following an inspection of the cattle sale lots, the Governor Opened Officially the sale.
Following, Her Excellency and Mr McCosker attended a morning tea with members of the local community at the South Burnett Regional Council offices, hosted by Mayor Cr David Carter.
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Monday, 19 October 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, received the Dean of the Consular Corps in Queensland and Honorary Consul General for the Philippines, Mr Alan Grummitt.
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Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Her Excellency, as Patron of the Queensland Orchestra, attended and addressed guests at the Orchestra's 2010 Season Launch at Suncorp Piazza, South Bank Parklands, welcomed by Orchestra Chairman Mr Greg Wanchap and CEO Mr Patrick Pickett.
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Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Her Excellency received at Government House, His Excellency Mr Peter Tesch, Australia's Ambassador-designate to the Federal Republic of Germany and non-resident Ambassador-designate to Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
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Tuesday, 13 October 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, attended the Brisbane City Council Founding Families Celebrations at City Hall, Brisbane, to mark the 150th anniversary of the first Brisbane Council election and the first Sitting of the Council, on 13th October, 1859 welcomed by the Right Honourable, The Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Cr Campbell Newman and State Member for Brisbane Central, Ms Grace Grace MP, representing the Premier and Minister for the Arts, the Honourable Anna Bligh MP. In the presence of descendants of the founding families who signed the petition for the Town of Brisbane to become a Municipality, Her Excellency viewed a re-enactment, addressed guests and read a congratulatory message to the Councillors and residents of the City of Brisbane from Her Majesty the Queen.
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Friday, 9 October 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO received the Speaker of the Parliament, the Honourable John Mickel, the Acting Clerk of the Parliament, Mr Michael Ries, and the Sergeant-at Arms, Mr Kevin Jones and members of Parliament at Government House, for the presentation of the Address-in Reply, in response to the Governor's Opening Speech at the Official Opening of the 53rd Parliament of Queensland on 21 April, 2009, following the formal adoption of the Address-in-Reply motion by the House on 20 August, 2009, moved by Ms Mandy Johnstone MP, Member for Townsville and seconded by Mr Curtis Pitt MP, Member for Mulgrave.
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Tuesday, 6 October 2009
Her Excellency attended a meeting of members of the Alliance of Girls' Schools, Australasia, at St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School, Corinda, welcomed by St Aidan's Principal and President of the Alliance of Girls' Schools, Australasia, Mrs Karen Spiller and Principal of All Hallows' School, Dr Lee-Anne Perry, where Her Excellency addressed guests, then joined Alliance members and guests at a reception.
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Tuesday, 6 October 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, and Mr Stuart McCosker, farewelled the Governor-General of New Zealand, His Excellency, The Honourable Sir Anand Satyanand GNZM, QSO and Her Excellency Lady Satyanand on their departure from Government House for New Zealand.
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Monday, 5 October 2009
Her Excellency received His Excellency Archbishop Giuseppe Lazzarotto, Apostolic Nuncio to Australia, accompanied by His Grace the Most Reverend John Bathersby AO.
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Monday, 5 October 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, welcomed to Government House Mr Geoffrey Burchfield, Director, National Youth Science Forum and Mr Derek Jones, Chairman, Rotary District 9600 and hosted a morning tea in honour of Queensland students selected to participate in the 2010 National Youth Science Forum.
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Thursday, 1 October 2009
Her Excellency received His Honour, the Administrator of Norfolk Island, Mr Owen Walsh.
Later in the evening, Her Excellency and Mr McCosker hosted a dinner at Government House for His Honour, the Administrator of Norfolk Island, Mr Owen Walsh and Mrs Bianca Walsh.
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Thursday, 1 October 2009
Her Excellency received His Excellency Mr Máirtín Pádraig Ó Fainín, Ambassador of Ireland to Australia.
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Monday, 28 September 2009
Her Excellency received at Government House the new Senior Executive Director, Japan Coal Energy Centre (JCOAL), Tokyo, Dr Shigeki Sakurai (formerly Director-General, Technical Strategy and Planning Department, Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOMEC), Director, Coal Division and Director, Technical Cooperation Division, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Tokyo).
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Friday, 25 September 2009
Her Excellency presided at an Investiture Ceremony in Townsville at the Perc Tucker Gallery for Mr Tate Adams, AM, a North Queensland recipient of Honours and Awards within the Order of Australia, announced on Queens Birthday 2009. In the presence of Townsville City Councillors, Cr Jenny Lane and Cr Tony Parsons, the Governor presented Mr Tate's Award then attended a reception in his honour with family members and friends, hosted by the Director of Perc Tucker Gallery, Ms Frances Thomson.
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Friday, 18 September 2009
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of the Royal Horticultural Society of Queensland, and Mr Stuart McCosker, with Government House Horticultural Coordinator, Mr Richard Symmonds, received the Secretary of the Bribie Island Orchid Society, Mrs Lynnette Hauck and Society Member Mr Mel Wheeler, Registrar of Judges for the Sub Tropical Orchid Council of Queensland, who presented Government House with a new orchid propagated by Mr Wheeler to commemorate Queensland's Sesquicentenary, the "Dtps Bribie Q150" orchid, registered with the UK Royal Horticultural Society as the International Registration Authority for orchid hybrids.
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Monday, 14 September 2009
Her Excellency, as Patron of the Cerebral Palsy League (CPL) of Queensland, attended a Corporate Luncheon at the premises of Minter Ellison Lawyers, Eagle Street, Brisbane, welcomed by CPL Director and Treasurer Ms Susan Rix and CEO, Ms Angela Tillmans, where Her Excellency addressed guests and presented a plaque to Minter Ellison Partner, Mr Bruce Crowley, in recognition of the support that Minter Ellison has provided to CPL Queensland for over 60 years.
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Tuesday, 7 September 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, attended and opened officially the 2009 National Conference of the Institute of Foresters of Australia (IFA) at the Events Centre, Caloundra, welcomed by IFA National President, Dr Peter Volker and IFA Executive Director, Mr Adrian O'Loughlin.
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Sunday, 6 September 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, and Mr Stuart McCosker attended a Brisbane City Council Community Event, Brisbane 150 "Come Celebrate", in the City Botanical Gardens, welcomed by The Right Honourable The Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Cr Campbell Newman and the Premier of Queensland and Minister for the Arts, The Honourable Anna Bligh MP, where Her Excellency delivered a message from Her Majesty the Queen of Australia.
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Friday, 14 August 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, attended the 2009 National Pharmacy Women's Congress at the Marriot Resort Hotel, Surfers Paradise, welcomed by Director, Queensland Branch, Pharmacy Guild of Australia (PGA), Ms Robyn Ede, and Chairman, PGA Women and Young Pharmacists' Committee, Ms Judy Liauw, where Her Excellency delivered a keynote address before officially opening the 2009 Congress.
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Thursday, 13 August 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, received the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Peabody Energy, Mr Greg Boyce, accompanied by Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Mr Eric Ford, Senior Vice President, Government Relations, Mr Fred Palmer, Managing Director, Mr Julian Thornton and General Manager, External Affairs, Ms Jennifer Morgans.
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Tuesday, 11 August 2009
Her Excellency received at Government House the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, the Honourable John Mickel MP, the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, Mr Neil Laurie and the Sgt-at-Arms of the Legislative Assembly, Mr Kevin Jones for the presentation and signing of Bills for Assent.
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Monday, 10 August 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of the National Parks Association of Queensland, of the Queensland Museum Foundation and of the Royal Historical Society of Queensland, visited the Fort Lytton National Park and Museum, at South Street, Lytton welcomed by President of the Fort Lytton Historical Association (FLHA), Mr Maurice McGuire OAM and Mr Roland Dowling, Head Ranger, National Parks and Wildlife Services, Queensland, where Her Excellency undertook a guided tour of the Fort and Museum, escorted by Mr Daniel Hunter OAM, Founding Member of FLHA and current FLHA Secretary and Guide, prior to meeting FLHA founding members, members, volunteers, guides and their families at a morning tea.
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Sunday, 9 August 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, and Mr Stuart McCosker hosted a reception at Government House, in honour of the Commonwealth Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr Kamalesh Sharma.
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Wednesday, 5 August 2009
Her Excellency as Patron of the Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland, hosted afternoon tea for the Queensland Country Life 2009 Miss Showgirl Finalists.
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Tuesday, 4 August 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as a Fellow of King's College, attended The Annual Dr David Williams Dinner and Lecture at King's College, University of Queensland, welcomed by Master, King's College, Mr Greg Eddy, where Her Excellency delivered the Annual Williams Lecture.
Following, the Master of King's College, Mr Greg Eddy presented Her Excellency with a King's College Fellowship in recognition of Her Excellency's outstanding professional and personal achievements, marked by the presentation of a Certificate of Fellowship and King's College Stoll.
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Thursday, 30 July 2009
Her Excellency, as Patron of Dancenorth, attended a Dancenorth performance at the Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm, as part of the Queensland Music Festival, welcomed by Chairman Dancenorth, Mike Butler and General Manager, Joanne Fisher.
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Thursday, 30 July 2009
Her Excellency, as Patron of Bowls Queensland, attended the 2009 Queensland Open Championships at the Bribie Island Bowls Club, welcomed by Chairman, Bribie Island Bowls Club, Mr Stanley Coomber, where the Governor viewed some of the final matches of the Men's and Women's Triples Competitions and presented medals to the Ladies Triples Winners and Runners-up.
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Thursday, 30 July 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, received Rear Admiral Landolt United States Navy, Commander, Amphibious Forces, US 7th Fleet, accompanied by US Consul-General, Ms Judith Fergin, and senior representatives of the US Navy and US Marine Corp.
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Wednesday, 29 July 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, attended the official launch of Catholic Education Week 2009, at St James College, Spring Hill, hosted by the Queensland Catholic Education Commission, welcomed by Commission Chairman, Emeritus Professor Peter Sheehan AO, where Her Excellency addressed guests and presented the 2009 Spirit of Catholic Education Awards to recognize outstanding contributions by individuals within the catholic education community.
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Tuesday, 28 July 2009
Her Excellency hosted a reception at Government House for the Queensland Community Foundation (QCF) where Her Excellency welcomed QCF Patron, Mr Mike Ahern AO, Chairman Mr John De Groot, Board Members and supporters of the Foundation and presented the 2009 program grants to selected community organisations, active in rural, regional and remote areas of Queensland.
Queensland Community Foundation website
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Monday, 27 July 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, visited the Diamantina Institute for Cancer, Immunology and Metabolic Medicine at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, received by Director, Professor Ian Frazer and by Professor David Thiele Snr, District Chief Executive Officer of the PA Hospital.
Diamantina Institute website
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Friday, 24 July 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, received the Australian Ambassador to Kuwait, Mr Glenn Miles.
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Friday, 24 July 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Official Visitor of the University of Queensland (UQ), attended and spoke at a ceremony at the UQ Ipswich Campus to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the establishment of the Campus, and mark the introduction of Medical Studies, welcomed by UQ Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor Alan Rix, UQ Ipswich Campus, Deputy Executive Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, Professor Helen Chenery and Head of the School of Medicine, Professor David Wilkinson.
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Friday, 17 July 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, received Australia's Ambassador to the Philippines, Mr Rod Smith PSM.
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Friday, 17 July 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, received the Head of the Tourism Division, Federal Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism, Ms Jane Madden.
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Wednesday, 15 July 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, attended and addressed guests at the annual Morning Tea organized by the Mater Adult Hospital Auxiliary, at the Tattersalls Club Brisbane, welcomed by Auxiliary Member, Mrs Betty McGrath OAM, Chief Executive Officer of Mater Hospitals, Dr John O' Donnell and, Executive Director of the Mater Hospitals' Foundation, Mr Nigel Harris.
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Tuesday, 14 July 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, attended and addressed guests at a Bastille Day Business Breakfast hosted by the French-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Queensland (FACCI), at the Brisbane Club, welcomed by FACCI Queensland President, Mr Philippe Reboul.
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Friday, 10 July 2009
Her Excellency, as Patron of St John Ambulance, Queensland and Deputy Prior of the Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, conducted the annual St John Ambulance Investiture Ceremony at Government House, after which the Governor and Mr Stuart McCosker hosted a reception for the award recipients, their families and senior members of St John Ambulance Australia and Queensland.
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Friday, 10 July 2009
Her Excellency received the Ambassador of Israel in Australia, His Excellency, Mr Yuval Rotem.
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Friday, 10 July 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, received the British High Commissioner to Australia, Her Excellency, The Rt. Hon. Helen Liddell, making her farewell visit to Queensland, accompanied by Head of Post and Director of Trade and Investment of Queensland, British Consulate, Brisbane, Mr Robert Zacharin.
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Thursday, 9 July 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, officiated at the Opening of the new East Wing at The Wesley Hospital, Auchenflower, welcomed by General Manager, The Wesley Hospital, Mr Gerard Wyvill, where Her Excellency addressed guests and unveiled the Foundation Stone of the building.
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Sunday, 5 July 2009
The Governor, as Patron of the Queensland Ballet, and Mr Stuart McCosker hosted a reception at Government House in honour of the Administrator and members of the Paris Opera Ballet Company and in celebration of the Company's visit to Queensland
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Monday, 22 June 2009 to Friday, 26 June 2009
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO, and Mr Stuart McCosker undertook an Official Visit to the United Kingdom.
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Saturday, 13 June 2009
The Acting Governor of Queensland, His Excellency, the Honourable Chief Justice Paul de Jersey, AC, and Mrs Kaye de Jersey departed Government House for Cloncurry, welcomed by Cloncurry Mayor, Mr Andrew Daniels and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Craig Turnour prior to His Excellency and Mrs de Jersey attending the 2009 Cloncurry and District Show, where His Excellency addressed the audience, officially opening the show and crowning the 2009 Cloncurry and District Showgirl.
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Thursday, 28 May 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, received His Excellency, the Ambassador of Italy in Australia, Mr Gian Ludovico de Martino di Montegiordano, accompanied by the Honorary Consul for Italy in Queensland, Mr Francesco Capecchi .
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Tuesday, 26 May 2009
Her Excellency, as Patron of the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation, hosted a luncheon at Government House in honour of the Alice Pratt Brown Curator of American Painting and Sculpture, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York and co-curator of the Exhibition "American Impressionism and Realism", to be opened this week in Brisbane, Dr Barbara Weinberg and husband, Mr Michael Weinberg, attended by Mr Tony Ellwood, Director of the Queensland Art Gallery (QAG) and senior QAG managers and directors
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Thursday, 21 May 2009
Her Excellency received Mrs Eugenie Pinto, of the Australian Literature Studies Faculty, University of Madras, India and member of the Tamil Nadu State Commission for Women, and Mr Denver Pinto at Government House
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Wednesday, 13 May 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, received the call of His Excellency Mr Sven-Olof Petersson, Ambassador of Sweden in Australia and Mr Nigel Chamier OAM, Honorary Consul of Sweden in Queensland.
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Friday, 8 May 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of the National Trust of Queensland and the Queensland Museum Foundation attended the Launch of the 2009 Heritage Festival ‘The Making of Queensland', at the Workshops Rail Museum, Ipswich, welcomed by President of the National Trust of Queensland, Dr John Jackson and Director of the Workshops Rail Museum, Mr Andrew Moritz, where Her Excellency addressed guests and officially launched the festival.
National Trust of Queensland website
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Wednesday, 29 April 2009
Her Excellency, as Patron of Guide Dogs Queensland (GDQ), and Mr Stuart McCosker, attended the 2009 Guide Dog Team Graduation Ceremony on International Guide Dog Day, at the GDQ Breeding and Training Centre, Bald Hills, welcomed by GDQ President, Mr Richard Anderson OAM and Chief Executive Officer, Ms Chris Laine, where Her Excellency addressed guests and presented medallions to graduates.
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Tuesday, 28 April 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, attended the 16th Annual Ecumenical Service of Worship of the Probus Association of Queensland (PAQ) at the St Andrew's Uniting Church, Ann Street, Brisbane, welcomed by PAQ President, Mr Bill Buhmann and the Reverend Ray Herrmann, Minister of St Andrew's.
Following, Her Excellency attended a morning tea with officiating clergy, Members of the Organising Committee, Office Bearers and Probians, including members of the Probus Chorale.
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Wednesday, 22 April 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of the Lady Bowen Trust, visited Roma House, Brisbane, welcomed by the Chairman of the Lady Bowen Trust, Mr Darryl Seccombe and State Director, Mission Australia, Mr Tony Stevenson.
Following a tour and briefing on the services provided by Roma House and Mission Australia to assist and support the homeless, accompanied by the Public Trustee of Queensland, Mr Peter Carne, Her Excellency joined Members of the Board of Advice of the Trust, Mission Australia representatives and staff and clients of Roma House for a morning tea, provided by Trust supporters, Julie and Con Clifford of Queenie's Tea House, where the Governor addressed guests and presented a $20,000 cheque as a Grant from the Lady Bowen Trust to Mission Australia.
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Monday, 20 April 2009
In the morning, Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, and Mr Stuart McCosker visited the Springfield City development project, welcomed by Chairman, Springfield Land Corporation, Mr Maha Sinnathamby and Managing Director, Mr Bob Sharpless.
Following a tour of the Greater Springfield area and visit to the Model Room, Her Excellency and Mr McCosker attended a working lunch with Springfield Land Corporation Executives, Vice Chancellor of the University of Southern Queensland, Mr Bill Lovegrove and Principal of St Peters Lutheran College, Springfield, Ms Jill Lange-Mohr and were briefed on education, health and technology aspects of the Springfield Project.
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Friday, 17 April 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, received the Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of Slovenia in Australia, Mr Gregor Kozovinc.
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Wednesday, 15 April 2009
Her Excellency, as Patron of the Royal Humane Society of Australasia in Queensland, presented awards to Queensland recipients of the Society's Annual Bravery Awards and hosted a morning tea for awardees, their families and guests.
The Royal Humane Society of Australasia website
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Wednesday, 15 April 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, received His Royal Highness The Crown Prince Tupouto'a Lavaka, High Commissioner for the Kingdom of Tonga in Australia and Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess Nanasipau'u Tuku'aho.
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Wednesday, 8 April 2009
In the morning, Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, accompanied by Acting Official Secretary, Ms Cecily Pearson and Government House Senior Adviser, Mr Jeremy Webb visited the Queensland State Archives (QSA), at Runcorn, welcomed by Director and State Archivist, Ms Janet Prowse, and Manager of Archival Collections, Ms Fiona Gaske, where Her Excellency visited the expanded facility and archival collection and was briefed on QSA's program of activities and exhibitions, including the two major Q150 touring exhibitions: ‘Queensland Firsts - 50 milestones that shaped the State" and ‘Top 150 - Documenting Queensland" .
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Tuesday, 7 April 2009
Her Excellency received His Excellency Mr Lenin Shope, High Commissioner for the Republic of South Africa in Australia and Counsellor, Mr Elias Masango.
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Sunday, 5 April 2009
Her Excellency and Mr McCosker visited the State Library of Queensland in South Bank, Brisbane where Her Excellency addressed guests at the 75th Anniversary celebrations of the John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland, welcomed by State Librarian Ms Lea Giles-Peters and Chairman of the Library Board of Queensland, Ms Jane Bertelsen.
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Wednesday, 3 April 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley, AO, as Patron of the Royal Children's Hospital Foundation, visited the Wonder Factory Broadcast and Entertainment Centre, an entertainment facility provided by the Foundation for inpatients, siblings and families during children's treatment at the hospital. Her Excellency toured the Centre with Foundation Chief Executive Officer, Ms Karenlee Spillane and General Manager, Hospital Services, Ms Heather Rapkins and met staff and children in the Wonder Factory.
Royal Children's Hospital Foundation website
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Thursday, 2 April 2009
Her Excellency, as Patron of the Royal Historical Society of Queensland, visited the Society's Headquarters, the Commissariat Store and Museum, William Street, Brisbane, welcomed by President, Dr Denver Beanland.
Royal Historical Society of Queensland website
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Tuesday, 31 March 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of The Children's Book Council of Australia (Queensland Branch) Incorporated, hosted the 2009 Children's Book Council of Australia, Book of the Year Shortlist Announcement, with National President, Ms Marjorie Kirkland and Queensland President, Ms Michelle Witheyman-Crump.
Children's Book Council of Australia website
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Monday, 30 March 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley, AO, as Patron of the Brisbane Youth Service (BYS), hosted a morning tea at Government House for National Youth Week, to recognise the work of the Brisbane Youth Service and express appreciation to its supporters and partners in the Brisbane community.
Brisbane Youth Service website
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Friday, 27 March 2009
Her Excellency visited Milne Bay Military Museum in Toowoomba, welcomed by Life Member, Mr Errol Jorgensen, OAM, MM, and President, Mr Peter Flexman.
Milne Bay Military Museum website
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Tuesday, 24 March 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of Guides Queensland, received State Commissioner, Ms Susan Van Eyk. Following, the State Commissioner conducted a formal investiture ceremony at Government House to invest Her Excellency as a Guide.
Girl Guides Australia, Queensland website
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Wednesday, 18 March 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, addressed guests at a Commemorative Morning tea to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Burnie Brae Centre, Chermside, welcomed by the President of the Chermside and District Senior Citizens Centre, Mr Al Fielding, OAM and the Burnie Brae Centre Manager, Mr Kevin Rouse.
Burnie Brae Centre website
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Monday, 16 March 2009
Her Excellency received the call of Ms Margot Rayner.
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Monday, 9 March 2009
Her Excellency hosted a reception at Government House for International Women's Day (IWD), celebrating the IWD 2009 theme for Queensland: "Our Women, Our State".
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Monday, 9 March 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, attended a Multi-Faith Observance Service at St Stephen's Cathedral, Brisbane, to mark Commonwealth Day, welcomed by the President of the Royal Commonwealth Society, Queensland and where Her Excellency read the Commonwealth Day Message from Her Majesty The Queen.
Cathedral of St Stephen website
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Friday, 6 March 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, addressed guests and presented the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) Resources Awards for Women at the QRC International Women's Day Breakfast, welcomed by President, Ms Nicole Hollows, and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Michael Roche, at the Sofitel Hotel, Brisbane
Queensland Resources Council website
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Thursday, 5 March 2009
Her Excellency received His Excellency Mr Jambaldorj Tserendorj, Ambassador of Mongolia in Australia and Counsellor Mr Sereejav Jigjee.
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Monday, 2 March 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, and Mr Stuart McCosker were invested as Dame of Grace and Knight of Grace of The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem by the Lord Prior of the Order, Professor Anthony Mellows OBE TD, in the presence of Chancellor of the Order of St John in Australia, Dr Neil Conn AO, and senior members of the Order in Queensland, at a ceremony at Government House.
St John Ambulance Australia (Queensland) website
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Saturday, 28 February 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO attended the Oxfam Sisters on the Planet Launch at the State Library of Queensland, hosted by Ms Jessie Wells, Chair, Oxfam Australia Queensland State Committee, where Her Excellency delivered the keynote address.
Oxfam Australia Queensland website
State Library of Queensland website
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Thursday, 26 February 2009
Her Excellency visited the Ipswich Girls' Grammar School, welcomed by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Mr Peter Phillips, and School Principal, Mrs Florence Kearney. Her Excellency addressed students and guests and opened officially two new school buildings, the Peter Phillips Senior School Complex and the Mavis Parkinson Junior School Centre.
Ipswich Girls' Grammar School website
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Wednesday, 25 February 2009
Her Excellency received His Excellency, Mr Abelardo Curbelo Padron, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba.
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Friday, 20 February 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of the Brisbane Women's Club, addressed guests at a morning tea to celebrate the Club's 101st Birthday, hosted by President, Ms Jacki Keys, at the Club's premises in Mary Street, Brisbane.
Brisbane Women's Club website
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Tuesday, 10 February 2009
Her Excellency, as Patron of the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) Foundation, visited the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the Neurology Department, and the UQ Centre for Clinical Research, welcomed by Chairman of the RBWH Foundation Board, Dr John Herron, to meet researchers and discuss medical research initiatives being undertaken at the Hospital.
Following, Her Excellency addressed guests and presented the Strategic Research Initiative Grants, Nursing Initiative Grants, and Special Purpose Grant at the Foundation's 2009 Research Grant Awards at the RBWH, Herston.
RBWH Foundation's website
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Monday, 9 February 2009
Her Excellency, accompanied by Mr McCosker, presented the Royal Australian Navy Governor's Cup to HMAS CAIRNS Ships Company, the annual winner of the Governor's Cup, awarded to the Naval establishment or regional Navy Headquarters judged to be the most effective and efficient, in the presence of Commander Australian Navy Systems Command, Rear Admiral Stephen Gilmore AM, CSC, RAN, and Commanding Officer HMAS CAIRNS, Commander Bob Heffey, CSM, RAN, at the HMAS CAIRNS Naval establishment.
HMAS Cairns website
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Sunday, 8 February 2009
Her Excellency and Mr McCosker, accompanied by Regional Director, Northern Region, Emergency Management Queensland, Mr Warren Bridson, travelled to Ingham, where they were welcomed by His Worship the Mayor of Hinchinbrook Shire Council, Councillor Pino Giandominico, and briefed on the North Queensland flood damage, emergency response activities and disaster recovery efforts.
Following, Her Excellency and Mr McCosker visited the Emergency Management Queensland Ingham Coordination Centre, Recovery Centre, and flood affected areas, to meet affected members of the community and emergency workers providing assistance to the region.
In the evening, Her Excellency, as Patron of the North Queensland Ensembles Inc., accompanied by Mr McCosker, attended and addressed guests at the launch of the Great Barrier Reef Orchestra's 2009 Concert Program, at the Riverway Arts Centre, Townsville.
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Friday, 6 February 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, hosted a morning tea at Government House for members of Quota International 30th District, to mark the 90th Anniversary, of the first international women's service organisation.
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Thursday, 5 February 2009
Her Excellency as Patron of artisan, attended the opening of the Exhibition "2009 Unleashed - Hand Made Strange" at the artisan Gallery, Fortitude Valley.
artisan's website
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Thursday, 5 February 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, received Dr Sheel Nuna, Director, South Asia and Mr Scott Sheppard, Deputy Vice Chancellor (International and Development), Queensland University of Technology.
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Monday 2 February 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, and Mr Stuart McCosker received Mr Cassam Gooljarry and Mrs Grace Gooljarry for luncheon at Government House.
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Friday, 30 January 2009
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO was welcomed by Her Worship the Mayor of Paroo Shire Council, Councillor Jo Sheppard, then visited the Paroo Shire Council offices for a briefing on local issues and development activities, prior to undertaking a tour of local indigenous housing areas.
Following, Her Excellency, accompanied by Councillor Sheppard, visited the Cunnamulla Fella Centre, the Cunnamulla Heritage Museum and the Artesian Time Tunnel, prior to visiting an organic wheat farm near Cunnamulla, hosted by owner Councillor Don Dunsdon.
In the evening, Her Excellency visited the Cunnamulla Regional Art Gallery, hosted by Councillor Sheppard as Mayor and Chairman of the Paroo Shire Regional Arts Development Committee, to open an art exhibition of local emerging artists, the first to be funded under the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).
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Friday, 23 January 2009
Her Excellency and Mr McCosker hosted a Reception to celebrate the commencement of Queensland's Sesqui-centennial year, in the presence of The Honourable Anna Bligh MP, Premier of Queensland and The Honourable Kevin Rudd MP, Prime Minister of Australia, at Government House.
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Sunday, 18 January 2009 to Wednesday, 21 January 2009
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, and Mr Stuart McCosker commenced an Official Visit to the United States of America, to represent Queensland at the G'Day USA Australia Week 2009 campaign.
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Friday, 19 December 2008
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, officially opened the Maranoa Balonne Landcare and Catchment Office, as Patron of Queensland Water and Land Carers Inc., hosted by Councillor Peter Blundell, Chairman of the Queensland Murray Darling Committee (QMDC), Mr Dennis Sommerfield, Chairman of the Maranoa Balonne Catchment Management Association, the Honourable Bruce Scott MP, Federal Member for Maranoa and Councillor Tom Hartley, Deputy Mayor of Roma Regional Council.
Following, Her Excellency attended a briefing given by the Queensland Murray Darling Committee, on local QMDC Projects, hosted by Mr Geoff Penton, Chief Executive Officer.
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Friday, 5 December 2008
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO visited the Queensland Institute of Medical Research.
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Friday, 5 December 2008
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO received His Excellency Dr Hannes Porias, Ambassador for Austria.
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Wednesday, 3 December 2008
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO received His Excellency Mr Senaka Walgampaya PC, High Commissioner of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Mrs Dilrukshi Walgampaya.
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Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Her Excellency and Mr Stuart McCosker hosted a dinner for His Excellency the Ambassador of France to Australia, Mr Michel Filhol and Mrs Catherine Filhol, at Government House, on the occasion of the Ambassador's first official visit to Queensland.
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Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of the Queensland Women's Historical Association, visited the heritage-listed premises of the Association, "Miegunyah" in Bowen Hills, welcomed by President, Mrs Gloria Tehan, and members of the Association.
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Saturday, 22 November 2008
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Chief Scout of Queensland, attended the re-presentation of the historic King's Colours Royal Standard Replica, awarded to the 1st Gympie Scout Troop, to the Gympie Scout Community, at the Gympie Civic Centre.
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Thursday, 20 November 2008
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, attended the 2008 National Conference of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and addressed delegates at a Welcome Breakfast hosted by the Women in Finance Association, and Chief Executive Officer, Ms Jo-Anne Bloch, at the Gold Coast Convention Centre.
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Wednesday, 19 November 2008
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, travelled to the Gold Coast Campus of Griffith University to open the refurbished library of the Campus, welcomed by Chancellor Ms Leneen Forde AC and Vice Chancellor and President Professor Ian O'Connor.
Following, Her Excellency viewed the new library facilities, accompanied by Ms Linda O'Brien, Pro Vice Chancellor (Information Services) and Mr Con Graves, Director (Information Services), prior to visiting the Institute for Glycomics and to be briefed on the research activities of this unique Institute - the only one of its kind in Australia - by Institute Executive Director, Professor Mark von Itzstein.
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Thursday, 13 November 2008 to Tuesday, 18 November 2008
Her Excellency and Mr McCosker conducted a regional visit, covering Longreach, Charters Towers, Mount Isa and Winton.
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Wednesday, 12 November 2008
Her Excellency, as Chairman, hosted the Rhodes Scholarship Selection Committee at Government House and conducted interviews of the short listed Rhodes Scholarship candidates, prior to announcing the winner of the Scholarship in the afternoon at a function at Government House.
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Tuesday, 11 November 2008
Government House Queensland flew the national flag at half mast at 11.00 am to remember the sacrifice of those who have died for Australia in wars and conflicts.
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Friday, 7 November to Monday, 10 November 2008
Her Excellency and Mr McCosker toured the Townsville region.
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Monday, 3 November 2008
Her Excellency, as Chief Scout of Queensland, hosted a Scouts Awards Investiture Ceremony at Government House, attended by Chief Commissioner of Scouts Queensland, Mr Maurice Law AM, followed by a reception in honour of award recipients.
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Saturday, 1 November to Sunday, 2 November 2008
Her Excellency and Mr Stuart McCosker visited Birdsville.
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Saturday, 1 November 2008
Her Excellency, as Patron of The Boys' Brigade Australia, Queensland, and the Girls' Brigade Queensland, hosted the Annual Brigades' Parade and Presentation of Queen's Awards.
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Tuesday, 28 October to Friday, 31 October 2008
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO and Mr Stuart McCosker toured the Cairns region.
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Monday, 27 October 2008
Her Excellency was invested as Chief Scout of Scouts Queensland by Mr Maurice Law AM, Chief Commissioner.
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Friday, 24 October 2008
Her Excellency hosted a reception at Government House for Queensland and interstate members of the Australian Women of the Year Association (AWOYA).
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Friday, 24 October 2008
Her Excellency, as Patron of the Queensland Cancer Council, delivered the keynote address at the Pink Lady Luncheon, held to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, at the University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba.
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Friday, 24 October 2008
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of the Queensland Museum Foundation, visited Cobb & Co Museum, Toowoomba, welcomed by Dr Dennis Campbell, Chairman, Cobb & Co Advisory Committee, and Mrs Deborah Tranter OAM, Director, Cobb & Co. Museum.
Cobb and Co Museum website
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Wednesday, 22 October 2008
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron of the Queensland Museum Foundation, visited The Workshops Rail Museum, Ipswich, guided by Dr Ian Galloway, Director and Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Museum, and Mr Andrew Moritz, Director, The Workshops Rail Museum.
The Workshops Rail Museum website
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Friday, 17 October 2008
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, Governor of Queensland flew the United Nations Flag above Government House Queensland in honour of United Nations Day.
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Friday, 17 October 2008
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO received Mr Maha Sinnathamby, Chairman, Springfield Land Corporation; Mr Hajime Sasaki, Chairman of the Board, NEC and Mr Wataru Takeuchi, Managing Director, NEC Australia.
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Thursday, 16 October 2008
In the afternoon, Her Excellency hosted the Queensland Youth Alliance Awards for Excellence at Government House, where Her Excellency addressed guests and presented awards to recipients in recognition of their commitment to young people in the areas of leadership, community service and inspiration.
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Tuesday, 14 October to Wednesday, 15 October 2008
Her Excellency and Mr Stuart McCosker visited the Mitchell area.
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Friday, 10 October 2008
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, delivered the 2008 Peace and Understanding Lecture at International House, the University of Queensland, hosted by Mr Bill MacMillan, President of the Board of Management, and Dr Carla Tromans, Director.
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Thursday, 9 October 2008
Her Excellency received His Excellency Mr Mahmoud Movahhedi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Australia, accompanied by Mrs Iran Movahhedi and Mr Homayon Bozorg Nia, First Secretary of the Embassy.
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Wednesday, 8 October 2008
In the morning, Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, visited the new School of Creative Arts at the James Cook University, Townsville, accompanied by Professor Sandra Harding, Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Robin Woellner, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Law, Business and the Creative Arts, and Professor Ryan Daniel, Head of School of Creative Arts. Following, Her Excellency formally opened the building at an official ceremony attended by Chancellor Lt Gen John Grey AC and distinguished guests from the JCU and Townsville community.
In the afternoon, Her Excellency visited the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) and was briefed on its work by Dr Lyndon Llewellyn, Research Manager, Mr David Mead, General Manager, and staff of the Institute, prior to departing Townsville for Brisbane.
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Monday, 6 October 2008
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO hosted a function in honour of Queensland Year 11 students chosen to attend the National Youth Science Forum to be held in Canberra in January 2009. In addition to the students, Her Excellency received senior National Youth Science Forum Officials and Rotary representatives, who support this program to encourage students to consider careers in science, engineering and technology.
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Thursday, 25 September 2008
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO received the call of Mr Vrinda (Vijay) Kumar Ret'd, Former Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
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Tuesday, 23 September 2008
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO attended an Executive Luncheon to build trade and economic links between China and Australia and to promote Queensland-China ties, hosted by MacDonnells Law and KPMG at the Hilton Hotel Brisbane. The guest speaker was Mr Long Yongtu, Secretary-General, Boao Forum for Asia.
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Saturday, 20 September 2008
In the morning, Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO travelled to Toowoomba to attend the Official Opening of the 2008 Carnival of Flowers, preceded by the annual Garden Reception, hosted by His Worship, the Mayor of Toowoomba Regional Council, Councillor Peter Taylor.
Following, Her Excellency launched the Grand Central Floral Parade of the 59th Carnival of Flowers.
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Friday, 19 September 2008
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO received Commander Forbes Peters, ADC, RAN, Commanding Officer of Navy Headquarters, South Queensland, Commander Allison Norris, RAN, Commanding Officer, HMAS Melbourne and Commander Fiona Smith, RAN, Commanding Officer, HMAS Leeuwin.
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Thursday, 11 September 2008 to Tuesday, 16 September 2008
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO and Mr Stuart McCosker visited the Cairns region.
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Wednesday, 10 September 2008
His Excellency Mr Juraj Chmiel, Ambassador of the Czech Republic in Australia called on Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO, Governor of Queensland at Government House.
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Monday, 8 September 2008
Her Excellency received The Honourable Mike Reynolds AM MP, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland and Member for Townsville, Mr Neil Laurie, The Clerk of the Parliament and Mr Kevin Jones, Sergeant-at-Arms, for the presentation of Bills for assent.
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Friday, 5 September 2008
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO presented Australian Honours and Awards at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House, Brisbane on Friday, 5 September 2008 at 3.00 pm.
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Wednesday, 3 September 2008
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO presented Australian Honours and Awards at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House, Brisbane on Wednesday, 3 September 2008 at 10.00 am.
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Wednesday, 3 September 2008
Government House, Queensland flew the National Flag of Australia to commemorate Australian National Flag Day.
Australian National Flag Day was proclaimed on 28 August 1996 to mark the occasion in 1901 when the flag that became the Australian National Flag was first flown.
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Thursday, 28 August 2008
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron, addressed guests and presented the 2008 Queensland Heritage Awards at the Conrad Treasury Hotel, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by award recipients to the conservation of Queensland's heritage.
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Saturday, 23 August 2008
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as Patron, and Mr Stuart McCosker attended The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Queensland's 125th birthday celebrations at the RSPCA Fairfield Shelter, Fairfield. Her Excellency officially opened the day's proceedings.
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Tuesday, 19 August 2008
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO attended the Discovering Landcare Community Dinner at Goondiwindi.
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Wednesday, 6 August 2008
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO met with the Queensland Country Life Miss Showgirl finalists.
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Wednesday, 30 July 2008
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO hosted a media conference at Government House.
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Tuesday, 29 July 2008
Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO was sworn in as the 25th Governor of Queensland at Parliament House, Brisbane.
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