Sunday, 10 May
While on an Official Visit to China, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, departed Hong Kong for Nanjing.
Upon arrival in Nanjing, the Governor visited the Nanjing City Wall, hosted by representatives from the Jiangau Provincial Government.
In the evening, the Governor was the guest of honour at a dinner hosted by Madam Zhang Yizhen, Chairwoman of Jiangsu Provincial Political Consultative Conference.
Saturday, 9 May
While on an Official Visit to China, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received a briefing from Victoria’s Commissioner to Greater China, Mr Leigh Howard.
Following this, the Governor attended a breakfast hosted by the Asia Society, where she gave an address.
Following this, the Governor met with The Honourable Chan Kwok-ki, Chief Secretary for Administration of Hong Kong and Mr Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of Hong Kong.
In the afternoon, the Governor received a briefing from Gareth Williams, Australian Consul-General to Hong Kong and Macau.
Later, the Governor met with Beau Kuok, Chairman, Kerry Group.
In the evening, the Governor attended an Alumni Reception, where she addressed an audience of business stakeholders, alumni, and members of the Australian and Victorian community in Hong Kong.
In Victoria, the Lieutenant-Governor, Professor James Angus AO, representing the Governor, attended the 125th anniversary of the Opening of Federal Parliament of Australia, hosted by Museum’s Victoria at the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne.
Friday, 8 May
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, departed Victoria on an Official Visit to China.
In the morning at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided tour of the gardens.
Thursday, 7 May
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the welcome call of Katherine Bennell-Pegg, Director of Space Technology, Australian Space Agency and 2026 Australian of the Year.
In the afternoon, the Governor conducted an investiture ceremony for recipients of honours and awards in the Order of Australia where she gave an address to mark the occasion.
Wednesday, 6 May
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, conducted an investiture ceremony for recipients of honours and awards in the Order of Australia where she gave an address to mark the occasion.
In the evening, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Glyn Davis AC, hosted a dinner for Melbourne-based Rhodes alumni in honour of the visit of Professor Sir Rick Trainor KBE, Interim Warden of Rhodes House and Chief Executive Officer, Rhodes Trust, and Professor Marguerite Dupree.
Tuesday, 5 May
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
Later, the Governor conducted an investiture ceremony for recipients of honours and awards in the Order of Australia where she gave an address to mark the occasion.
In the morning, the Lieutenant-Governor, Professor James Angus AO, accompanied by Squadron Leader Leonie Auld, represented the Governor at the Melbourne Legacy 94th Annual Commemoration Ceremony for Students where he gave an address to mark the occasion.
Monday, 4 May
In the morning at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments with the National Trust.
Friday, 1 May
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, as Honorary Air Commodore of the No 21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, attended the No. 21 (City Of Melbourne) Squadron’s 90th Birthday Dining-In Night where she delivered an address to mark the occasion.
In the morning at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments and Kitchen Garden.
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