Notes on the program of the Governor of Victoria.
The Governor presided at a meeting of the Executive Council; and received a call from Mr David Down, President of the Genealogical Society of Victoria Inc. The Governor hosted a reception for new Sir John Monash Scholars and later, accompanied by Judge Howard, attended a performance of 'Ladies in Black' at the MTC.
The Governor received a call from Ms Janine Kirk AM, Chief Executive of The Prince's Charities Australia.
The Governor and Judge Howard visited Healesville Sanctuary and later toured the Howard Arkley Exhibition at TarraWarra Museum of Art.
The Governor received a call from Mr Justin Hanney, Lead Deputy Secretary and Mr Jay Meek, Deputy Secretary, Trade Victoria, Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources.
The Governor toured ANCA Pty Ltd and ANCA Motion Pty Ltd, in Bayswater, a recipient of the 2015 Governor of Victoria Export Awards.
The Governor received a call from The Honourable Gavin Jennings MP, Special Minister of State. In the evening, the Governor, accompanied by Judge Howard, delivered a public lecture at the State Library of Victoria as part of the Big Ideas Under the Dome series.
The Governor presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
The Governor presided at the Installation of Mr John Stanhope as the sixth Chancellor of Deakin University. In the evening, the Governor and Judge Howard hosted a dinner on the occasion of the visit of HE Mr John Berry, Ambassador of the USA and Mr Curtis Yee and The Hon Kevin Gover, Director of the National Museum of The American Indian and Mrs Anne Marie Gover.
The Governor received the salute at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
The Governor welcomed HE Menna Rawlings CMG, High Commissioner of the UK and Mr Mark Rawlings; HE Mr John Berry, Ambassador of the USA and Mr Curtis Yee; and also Mr Stephen Brady AO CVO , Ambassador to France and Mr Peter Stephens to Government House.