SS Lake Illawarra Memorial Service

In the afternoon at the Motor Yacht Club of Tasmania, Lindisfarne, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at a memorial service to mark the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the ship, SS Lake Illawarra, and the partial collapse of the Tasman Bridge. Later, the Governor participated in a wreath laying ceremony on board ML Egeria.

Latest Governor's News

The Australian 49ers Association Inc

In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception for delegates attending the annual conference of the Australian 49ers Association.

Read more

Royal Australian Air Force

In the evening at Anglesea Barracks Officers Mess, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended a reception hosted by No 29 (City of Hobart) Squadron to mark the 104th anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force.

Read more