Vice-Regal Notes

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, commenced a visit to Frankston City at Cash’s Awards and Promotion Solutions, where she met with Vincent Formosa, Managing Director, following a briefing the Governor toured the facility.

Continuing her visit to Frankston City, the Governor received a briefing on, and toured, Village 21 Moorumbina Mongurnallin, where she met with Sam Daley, Director Client Services South & Gippsland, Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency.

In the afternoon, the Governor met with Councillor Kristopher Bolam JP, Mayor, and Phil Cantillon, CEO, Frankston City Council, following the meeting the Governor toured the Council Chambers.

Concluding her visit to Frankston City, the Governor visited Peninsula Health’s Frankston Hospital where she met with Helen Cooper, Chief Executive, Peninsula Health, and other senior representatives, before touring the hospital redevelopment site and new Short Stay Unit.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.

Following this, the Governor received the call of Mary Nega, CEO, and Ali Al Lawati, Treasurer, Youth Affairs Council Victoria.

In the afternoon, the Governor, as Patron, hosted an afternoon tea to celebrate the 170th anniversary of the St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria, where she gave a speech to mark the occasion.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, hosted a lunch in honour of the visit to Melbourne of Congressman Trent Kelly, Chairman, Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, House Armed Services Committee, United States of America Congress,  and members of his delegation.

In the morning at Government House, graduates from the Victorian Public Service visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments and Kitchen Garden.

In the afternoon, members of the public visited for a guided twilight tour of the gardens.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, attended the Royal Australian Corps of Signals Parade and Commemorative Service at the Shrine of Remembrance, where she met with Lieutenant General Simon Stuart AO DSC, Chief of Army, Australian Army, Brigadier Deane Limmer CSM, Head of Corps, Royal Australian Corps of Signals and Colonel Catherine Carrigan, Deputy Chair, Shrine of Remembrance Trustees.

Then, the Governor received the Royal Salute, before inspecting the Divisions of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals and the Australian Army Band.

Following this, the Governor delivered an address to mark the occasion of the centenary of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals, before laying a wreath on behalf of the people of Victoria.

In the morning at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided tour of the gardens.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of Her Majesty Queen Mother Tseyring Pem Wanghuck, Her Royal Highness Princess Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck, Her Royal Highness Princess Kesang Chodren Wangchuck and His Excellency Ambassador Sonam Tobgay of the Kingdom of Bhutan.

Following this, the Governor hosted a dinner in honour of the visit to Victoria of Her Royal Highness Princess Kesang Chodren Wangchuck as Royal Patron of the Gross National Happiness Centre Bhutan.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, as Patron, received the call of Lucy O'Sullivan, President, and Melissa Goode, Deputy President, The Queen's Fund.

Then, the Governor received the call of The Right Honourable The Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Alistair King.

Following this, the Governor hosted a lunch in honour of The Right Honourable The Lord Mayor of the City of London, before farewelling him following his stay at Government House.

In the evening, the Governor, as an Honorary Member, attended the Alexandra Club Summer Cocktail Party, where she met with, Lauraine Luckock, President and Sean Moroney, General Manager and Club Secretary, The Alexandra Club.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, provided Royal Assent before presiding at a meeting of the Executive Council.

Following this, the Governor, as Patron, visited the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, where she met with Dr Sherene Devanesen AM, Board Chair, and Brendon Gardner, CEO, the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.

Then, the Governor received a briefing on gene therapy breakthroughs and the latest advances in cochlear implants, before participating in a demonstration of surgical training equipment and meeting with volunteers.

In the afternoon, the Governor received the call of Cindy Penrose, CEO, Yoorrook Justice Commission.

In the evening, Jonathan Burke, Official Secretary to the Governor, hosted the Pathways to Politics Program Lecture.

Following the lecture, the Governor hosted a reception to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Pathways to Politics Program, where she gave a speech to mark the occasion.

Major General David McLachlan AO AO (Mil) (Ret'd), representing the Governor, attended the Farewell Evensong for the Most Reverend Dr Philip Freier, Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne at St Paul’s Cathedral.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, as Patron, and Professor Glyn Davis AC, attended Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s Chinese New Year Concert at Hamer Hall, where they met with Dr David Li AM, Chair, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Board, and Angela Li.

Following the concert, the Governor and Professor Davis attended a post-event function, where the Governor gave a speech to mark the occasion.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, as Patron-in-Chief, visited the Odyssey House Victoria Lower Plenty Therapeutic Community, where she met with the Honourable Jenny Macklin AC, Chair, and Dr Stefan Gruenert, CEO, Odyssey Victoria.

Following this, the Governor received a tour of the centre and met with staff and residents.

In the evening, the Governor, and Professor Glyn Davis AC, hosted a dinner in honour of the Most Reverend Dr Philip Freier, Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne, and Joy Freier OAM, in recognition of his retirement as Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne, and service to the Victorian community.       

In the morning at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments and Kitchen Garden.