Governor's News

Governor's News lists the details of the Governor's Vice-Regal program.

They are published regularly here and keep you up-to-date on the activities of the Governor across the State and highlight the broad range of people and organisations with which Her Excellency is engaged.

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26TEN Week 2021

In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark 26TEN Week 2021 in support of raising adult literacy and numeracy.

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Rhodes Scholarship in Tasmania

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, chaired a meeting of the Selection Committee for the 2022 Rhodes Scholarship for Tasmania.

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University of Tasmania - Governor's Environment Scholarships 2021

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted the presentation of the 2021 Governor’s Environment Scholarships on behalf of the University of Tasmania.

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Executive Council

In the morning at the Executive Building, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.

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Rhodes Scholarship in Tasmania

In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a dinner for candidates and the Selection Committee for the 2022 Rhodes Scholarship for Tasmania.

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Executive Council

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received the Clerk of the Executive Council.

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Australian Army

In the afternoon the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Brigadier Graham Goodwin, Commander of 9th Brigade, Australian Army, and Joint Task Group 629.4 (SA), together with Colonel David Hughes, Commander Joint Task Group 629.5 (TAS).

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Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania - 2021 Royal Hobart Show

In the morning at the Royal Hobart Showgrounds, Glenorchy, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the 2021 Royal Hobart Show

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Motor Yacht Club of Tasmania - ML Egeria

the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at a reception to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the launching of the Motor Yacht Club of Tasmania Flagship, ML Egeria.

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Returned & Services League of Australia (Tasmania Branch)

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Mr Barry Quinn, State President, and Ms Noeleen Lincoln

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Government House Bowling Green

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, welcomed guests to play lawn bowls on the Government House Bowling Green.

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TFGA Kids to Farms - Herdman's Cove Primary School

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, hosted a visit by students from Herdsman’s Cove Primary School participating in the Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association Kids to Farms project.

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Reconciliation Tasmania Youth Speakout 2021

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea to mark the State Final of the 2021 Reconciliation Tasmania Youth Speakout program.

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Richmond Fellowship Tasmania Inc

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a picnic to mark the 35th anniversary of the Richmond Fellowship Tasmania Inc.

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Executive Council

In the morning at the Executive Building, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.

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Saturday 9 October 2021

In the morning at The Lea Scout Centre, Kingston, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, was invested as Chief Scout in Tasmania

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Friday 8 October 2021

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received the Clerk of the Executive Council. Later, the Governor participated in an online meeting with the United States Consul General in Melbourne, Ms Kathleen Lively.

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Wednesday 6 October 2021

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, hosted a visit by Australian Air Force Cadets from No 5 Wing Tasmania.

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Tuesday 5 October 2021

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception for Australian Red Cross, Tasmanian Division.

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Monday 4 October 2021

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted an investiture for recipients of awards which were announced in the 2021 Midwinter’s Day Honours list.

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