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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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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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