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Tuesday 21 May 2013
In the morning at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood will host a morning tea to mark the 25th anniversary of the Clarence Ladies' Probus Club.
In the afternoon the Governor will receive the incoming President of the Legislative Council.
Wednesday 22 May 2013
In the morning Mrs Frances Underwood will attend a meeting of the Calvary Community Council.
Later at Rosny the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, will give an address and officially turn the first sod on construction of the new aged care facility at Fairway Rise Village on behalf of Southern Cross Care (Tas) Inc.
In the evening at Government House the Governor and Mrs Underwood will host a reception to mark the 175th anniversary of the dedication of St George's Anglican Church, Battery Point.
Thursday 23 May 2013
In the morning at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, will receive and be briefed on the budget by the Secretary of the Department of Treasury and Finance, Mr Martin Wallace.
In the evening at the Stanley Burbury Theatre, University of Tasmania, the Governor will chair the seventh Richard Selby Smith Oration on behalf of the Australian College of Educators.
Friday 24 May 2013
In the afternoon at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, will receive the Clerk of the Executive Council.
In the evening the Governor and Mrs Underwood will host a student musical recital in recognition of the work of the Tasmanian Music Teachers' Association.
Saturday 25 May 2013
In the afternoon at the Hobart Cenotaph the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, will attend the wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the Battle of Crete.
In the evening at the Federation Concert Hall the Governor will attend and Mrs Underwood will perform with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Chorus' production of Mozart's Coronation Mass.
Sunday 26 May 2013
In the morning at Battery Point, the Governor and Mrs Underwood will attend the service to mark the 175th anniversary of St George's Anglican Church.
Monday 27 May 2013
In the afternoon at the Executive Building the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, will preside at a meeting of the Executive Council.
Tuesday 28 May 2013
In the morning at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood will receive Mr Nelson File, Principal, and Mr Steve McQueeney, Development and Community Relations Manager, of The Friends' School.
In the afternoon at the Emmanuel Christian School, Rokeby, the Governor and Mrs Underwood will attend a private viewing of the Heart of Art Community Art Exhibition.
In the evening at The Hutchins School, Sandy Bay, the Governor will attend the annual Webber Lecture which will be presented this year by General Peter Cosgrove, former Chief of the Defence Force.
Wednesday 29 May 2013
In the evening at the Emmanuel Christian School, Rokeby, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood will give a joint address and officially open the Heart of Art Community Art Exhibition.
Thursday 30 May 2013
In the morning the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood will receive students from the South George Town Primary School on an educational visit to Government House.
Saturday 1 June 2013
In the afternoon at Campbell Town the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, to be accompanied by Mrs Underwood, will give an address, officially open and then present trophies to the major prize-winners at the 175th Campbell Town Show.
Monday 3 June 2013
In the afternoon at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood will receive the UK Consul-General, Mr Gareth Hoar, for lunch.
Later, the Governor will receive the President and Clerk of the Legislative Council who will present Bills for the Royal Assent.
In the evening at the Hobart Town Hall, the Governor and Mrs Underwood will attend a performance by the Tokyo String Quartet as part of the programme of events to be presented by Musica Viva Tasmania.
Tuesday 4 June 2013
In the morning the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood will receive members of the Rosny Senior Citizens' Fellowship on an educational visit to Government House.
In the afternoon at the UTAS Law School the Governor will conduct a workshop with Law School students attending the annual Australian Law Student Association Conference.
Wednesday 5 June 2013
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood will host a reception for delegates attending the Biennial Session of The Order of the Eastern Star.
Thursday 6 June 2013
In the morning at the UTAS Law School the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, will conduct a second workshop with Law School students attending the annual Australian Law Student Association Conference.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Mrs Underwood will host a reception featuring a performance by the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Chorus to mark the Birthday of Her Majesty The Queen.
Friday 7 June 2013
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood will host a second reception featuring a performance by the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Chorus to mark the Birthday of Her Majesty The Queen.
Past Events
Sunday 19 May 2013
In the morning at New Town the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, attended the Eucharist service to mark the 175th anniversary of the consecration of St John's Anglican Church.
Friday 17 May 2013
In the morning the Ambassador of Japan, His Excellency Mr Yoshitaka Akimoto, and Mrs Kumiko Akimoto departed Government House.
In the afternoon the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, received the Clerk of the Executive Council.
In the evening the Governor of Tasmania and Mrs Underwood hosted a reception to mark the 20th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Salamanca.
Thursday 16 May 2013
In the morning at the Hobart Function and Conference Centre, Elizabeth St Pier, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, gave an address and officially launched the 2013 Vinnies' Winter Appeal on behalf of the St Vincent de Paul Society (Tas).
In the evening at Government House the Governor and Mrs Underwood held a dinner in honour of the visit by the Ambassador of Japan and Mrs Akimoto attended by Mr Andrew Gibson and Mrs Mary Margaret Gibson; Lieutenant Colonel Neil Grierson and Mrs Rebecca Grierson; Mr Colin Jackson and Mrs Dianne Jackson; Mr Robert Jarman and Ms Susan Williams; Mr Corey Peterson and Mr Cameron McShane; Mr Timothy Reid and Mrs Debra Reid; Mr Andrew Thompson and Mrs Sue Thompson.
Wednesday 15 May 2013
In the morning at Launceston the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, gave an address and officially opened the Launceston General Hospital's Sesquicentenary Medical History and Research Seminar series.
In the afternoon the Ambassador of Japan, His Excellency Mr Yoshitaka Akimoto, and Mrs Kumiko Akimoto arrived at Government House to stay.
In the evening the Governor and Mrs Underwood hosted a reception for delegates to the Alzheimer's Australia National Conference.
Monday 13 May 2013
In the morning at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood hosted a morning tea and study tour for members of the Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society.
In the afternoon at the Executive Building the Governor presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
Later at Government House the Governor received the Deputy President and Clerk of the Legislative Council who presented Bills for the Royal Assent.
In the evening the Governor and Mrs Underwood hosted a reception to launch Opus House - a group of elite young musicians, whose aim is to reinvigorate live instrumental music performance in Tasmania, by taking music to the people in various accessible performance spaces around Hobart.
Saturday 11 May 2013
In the afternoon at the Hobart Cenotaph the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, attended the commemorative wreath laying service to mark the 71st anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea.
Friday 10 May 2013
In the afternoon at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, received the Clerk of the Executive Council.
Later the Governor and Mrs Underwood hosted a presentation of Queen's Scout and Guide Awards.
Thursday 9 May 2013
In the morning the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood received a group from the Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre on an educational visit to Government House.
Wednesday 8 May 2013
In the evening at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood hosted a reception to mark the 85th anniversary of The Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Tuesday 7 May 2013
In the evening at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, presented certificates to the recipients of the 2013 Governor's Environment Scholarships.
Sunday 5 May 2013
In the afternoon at Holy Trinity Church, Cressy, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood attended the Anglican Parish of Cressy's "The Magic of Mozart at Cressy Concert".
Friday 3 May 2013
In the morning at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, received the High Commissioner for New Zealand, His Excellency Major General (Rtd) Martyn Dunne.
In the afternoon the Governor held an Investiture for recipients of honours which were announced in the 2013 Australia Day Honours List and Australian Bravery Decorations.
In the evening at Anglesea Barracks the Governor attended the annual dinner of the Royal Australian Infantry Corps.
Wednesday 1 May 2013
In the morning at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, hosted the 2013 Joint Meeting of Universities Australia and the University Chancellors' Council.
Tuesday 30 April 2013
In the afternoon at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, hosted the 2013 meeting of the University Chancellors' Council.
Monday 29 April 2013
In the afternoon at the Executive Building the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
Friday 26 April 2013
In the afternoon at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, received the Clerk of the Executive Council.
Thursday 25 April 2013
In the morning at the Hobart Cenotaph the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, attended the Anzac Day Dawn Service.
Later at the Hobart Town Hall the Governor and Mrs Underwood attended the Lord Mayor's Anzac Day Morning Tea, following which the Governor took the Salute for the Anzac Day Parade. The Governor and Mrs Underwood then attended the Anzac Day Service at the Hobart Cenotaph where the Governor placed a wreath and delivered the Anzac Day Address.
Wednesday 24 April 2013
In the morning at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood received Mr Jabra Latham, Opus House, and Ms Magdalena Lane, Creative Partnerships Australia.
Later at St David's Cathedral the Governor attended the War Widows' Guild Dedication Service for the Annual Field of Remembrance and placed a cross in the grounds.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Mrs Underwood received Mr Tim Wonnacott and Mrs Helen Wonnacott, after which the visitors viewed the Government House furnishings.
Tuesday 23 April 2013
In the morning at Nyrstar the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, accompanied by Mrs Underwood, gave an address and unveiled an Engineering Heritage Marker and Interpretation Panel awarded by Engineers Australia.
In the afternoon at the Supreme Court the Governor conducted a workshop for trainee legal practitioners enrolled in the Legal Practice Course.
Friday 19 April 2013
In the morning at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, received Mr Alastair Douglas, retiring Chairman of the Australian Three Peaks Race Inc.
Later at the Domain Athletics Centre the Governor, accompanied by Mrs Underwood, gave an address and fired the starter's gun to officially start the 2013 Kennerley 48 Hour Charity Relay Run.
In the evening at Bellerive Mrs Frances Underwood gave an address and officially launched the new name and logo for Vivace – Young Voices Together.
Thursday 18 April 2013
In the morning the Ambassador of Indonesia, His Excellency Mr Nadjib Riphat Kesoema, departed Government House.
In the evening at Fullers Bookshop, Hobart, Mrs Frances Underwood gave an address and officially launched the new fundraising cookbook Inspired Cooking on behalf of the Hobart Mums' Network and the Hobart City Mission's 'Small Steps' program.
Wednesday 17 April 2013
The Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood hosted a Master Class at Government House for young opera singers from all over Australia, presented by The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden under the direction of David Gowland, Artistic Director of the Young Artists Program to which the public were invited to attend.
Later the Governor received the President and Clerk of the Legislative Council who presented Bills for the Royal Assent.
In the evening the Governor and Mrs Underwood hosted a reception for delegates attending the Corrective Services Administrators' Council Meeting.
Tuesday 16 April 2013
In the afternoon at Parliament House Mrs Frances Underwood attended a performance by the Choir of High Hopes Hobart.
Later at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, presided at a Special Meeting of the Executive Council.
Later at the Supreme Court the Governor conducted a workshop for trainee legal practitioners enrolled in the Legal Practice Course.
Monday 15 April 2013
In the afternoon at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, received the Clerk of the Executive Council.
In the afternoon the Ambassador of Indonesia, His Excellency Mr Nadjib Riphat Kesoema, and Mrs Nino Nadjib Riphat arrived at Government House to stay.
In the evening the Governor and Mrs Underwood held a dinner in honour of the visit of the Ambassador of Indonesia and Mrs Riphat attended by Dr Alison Alexander and Mr James Alexander; Mrs Bobby Court; The Honourable Justice Stephen Estcourt and Mrs Mary Estcourt; Mr Michael Field and Ms Janette Field; Mr Nicholas Heyward and Ms Allanah Dopson; Mr Marcus Laycock; Mr Chris Mulcahy and Mrs Elizabeth Mulcahy; Mr Colin von Bibra and Mrs Joan von Bibra.
Sunday 14 April 2013
In the afternoon at the Theatre Royal the Governor and Mrs Underwood attended a performance by The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden of L'Isola Disabitata as part of the programme of events of Hobart Baroque.
Saturday 13 April 2013
In the morning at the Jordan River School Farm, Brighton, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, accompanied by Mrs Underwood, gave an address and officially opened the school's inaugural "Big Woolly Day Out".
In the evening at the Theatre Royal the Governor and Mrs Underwood attended a recital by David Hansen as part of the programme of events of Hobart Baroque.
Friday 12 April 2013
In the evening at Eskleigh Home, Perth, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, accompanied by Mrs Underwood, gave an address and officially opened the 2013 Tasmanian Art Award. The Governor then presented the awards to this year's recipients.
Thursday 11 April 2013
In the morning the Ambassador of France, His Excellency Mr Stéphane Romatet, departed Government House.
Later the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, received the Australian Ambassador designate to Denmark, Norway and Iceland, Mr Damien Miller.
In the afternoon the Governor received Mr Steve Knight, Chairman of The Australian Wooden Boat Festival Inc and Mr Paul Cullen, General Manager.
In the evening the Governor and Mrs Underwood hosted a reception featuring a performance by Mr Michael Kieran Harvey to mark the inaugural Hobart Baroque Festival.
Wednesday 10 April 2013
In the evening at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood held a dinner in honour of the visit of the Ambassador of France attended by The Honourable Chief Justice Alan Blow and Mrs Margaret Blow; Mrs Dianne Bye and Captain Nicholas Bye; Councillor Bertrand Cadart and Ms Catherine Fouquet; Dr Lyndsay Farrall and Dr Stephanie Farrall; Councillor Deirdre Flint; Mrs Caroline Jackson and Mr Gerald Morford-Waite; Mr Colin Jackson and Mrs Dianne Jackson; Mr Mark Littler and Mrs Rachelle Littler.
Tuesday 9 April 2013
In the afternoon the Ambassador of France, His Excellency Mr Stéphane Romatet arrived at Government House to stay.
Monday 8 April 2013
In the morning at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, presided at the swearing-in of the Honourable Justice Alan Blow as Chief Justice of Tasmania and Lieutenant-Governor of Tasmania and Mr Stephen Estcourt as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Tasmania.
Later at the Supreme Court the Governor attended the ceremonial sitting for the Honourable Chief Justice Alan Blow, immediately followed by the ceremonial sitting for the Honourable Justice Stephen Estcourt.
Sunday 7 April 2013
On Sunday 7th April 2013 the Honourable Ewan Crawford reached the statutory retirement age for Judges of the Supreme Court of Tasmania and retired from the Offices of Chief Justice and Lieutenant-Governor.
In the evening the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood returned to Tasmania and the Governor resumed the administration of the Government of the State.
Saturday 6 April 2013
In the evening at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania the Lieutenant-Governor, the Honourable Ewan Crawford, accompanied by Mrs Crawford, attended the Three Peaks Race Presentation Dinner at which the Lieutenant-Governor presented trophies to the major prize winners.
Friday 5 April 2013
In the morning the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood departed Tasmania.
The Lieutenant-Governor, the Honourable Ewan Crawford, assumed the administration of the Government of the State.
In the evening at Anglesea Barracks the Lieutenant-Governor, accompanied by Mrs Crawford, attended a reception and delivered the keynote address to mark the 92nd Anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force.
Thursday 4 April 2013
In the afternoon at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, received the Clerk of the Executive Council.
Wednesday 3 April 2013
In the afternoon at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood hosted an afternoon tea for Guilford Young College senior secondary students at which the Governor presented their 2012 Tasmanian Qualifications Authority's Outstanding Achievement Awards.
Friday 29 March 2013
In the afternoon at Beauty Point the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, officially started the 2013 Three Peaks Race.
Thursday 28 March 2013
In the afternoon at the Supreme Court the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood attended the ceremonial sitting to mark the retirement of the Honourable Chief Justice Ewan Crawford.
Wednesday 27 March 2013
In the morning at Acanthe Park, Lenah Valley, Mrs Frances Underwood gave an address and officially launched the new biography The Ambitions of Jane Franklin: Victorian Lady Adventurer by Dr Alison Alexander.
In the evening at Lebrina Restaurant, New Town, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood and Mrs Underwood attended a dinner to mark the retirement of the Honourable Chief Justice Ewan Crawford.
Tuesday 26 March 2013
In the afternoon in Hobart Mrs Frances Underwood chaired a meeting of the Tasmanian Antarctic Gateway Committee.
Later at the Hotel Grand Chancellor the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, delivered the welcome address at the 2013 Annual Conferring Ceremony of the Australasian College of Phlebology.
Monday 25 March 2013
In the evening at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood hosted a reception for delegates to the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian College of Phlebology.
Saturday 23 March 2013
In the afternoon at the Dial Regional Sports Complex Athletic Track, Penguin, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, gave an address, participated in the "Motorcycling Against Cancer" event and officially opened the Cancer Council's Relay for Life.
In the evening at the Burnie Arts and Function Centre the Governor attended a dinner at which he gave an address to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Burnie Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Friday 22 March 2013
In the morning at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, received a delegation of senior monks from Wat Thepsirintarawas in Thailand.
Later at Triabunna the Governor, to be accompanied by Mrs Underwood, gave an address and officially opened the Seafest Marine Festival 2013.
In the evening at Government House the Governor and Mrs Underwood hosted a reception to mark the centenary of the Old Hobartian Association.
Thursday 21 March 2013
In the late afternoon at Government House the Governor and Mrs Underwood held a small reception for Honourary Aides-de-Camp Lieutenant Shona Muir and Lieutenant Chris Sykes at which the Governor awarded Lieutenant Muir with her long service medal and presented Lieutenant Sykes with his Commission as an Officer in the Royal Australian Navy
Later at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood hosted a reception for delegates to the Australian 49ers Conference.
Later at the Theatre Royal the Governor and Mrs Underwood attended a performance of Dame Kiri Te Kanawa in Recital.
Wednesday 20 March 2013
In the morning the Ambassador of Denmark, His Excellency Mr Borge Petersen, and Mrs Jytte Petersen departed Government House.
In the afternoon at Newnham Mrs Frances Underwood attended the War Widow's Guild of Australia (Tas Branch) State Branch Annual Luncheon.
In the evening at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood hosted a reception to mark the 90th Anniversary of the Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania.
Tuesday 19 March 2013
In the morning at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood hosted a morning tea for members of the Rotary Club of Moonah and Rotary Group Exchange visitors from Denmark.
In the evening the Governor and Mrs Underwood held a dinner in honour of the visit of the Ambassador of Denmark and Mrs Petersen attended by The Honourable Justice Ewan Crawford and Mrs Robyn Crawford; Mr Damian Bugg and Mrs Jenny Bugg; Ms Judy Benson and Mr Roy Swan; Mr Robert Clifford and Ms Kerry Sturmey; The Honourable William Cox and Mrs Jocelyn Cox; Mrs Jenny Gouldthorpe and Mr Peter Gouldthorpe; Mr Tony Harrison and Mrs Ingrid Harrison; Mr Simon Overland and Ms Barbara Hingston; Dr Tony Press and Ms Camilla Hughes; Mr Anthony Stacey and Mrs Jeanette Stacey.
Monday 18 March 2013
In the morning the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood received members of the Probus Club of Jordan on an educational visit to Government House.
In the afternoon at the Executive Building the Governor presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
Later the Ambassador of Denmark, His Excellency Mr Borge Petersen and Mrs Jytte Petersen arrived at Government House to stay.
Friday 15 March 2013
In the morning at St Stephen's Anglican Church, Sandy Bay the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, was represented at the funeral of the late Dorothy Pearce by his Official Secretary, Mr David Owen.
Later at Government House the Governor and Mrs Underwood received a delegation of politicians from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
In the evening at the Theatre Royal the Governor and Mrs Underwood attended a performance of The Select (The Sun also Rises).
Thursday 14 March 2013
In the morning at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood received Ms Airlie Ward, Journalist – ABC TV.
In the evening at the Plenary Hall, Wrest Point the Governor attended the second Tasmanian Polytechnic Southern Region graduation ceremony at which he gave an address and presented Advanced Diploma Certificates.
Wednesday 13 March 2013
In the morning at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, received Lieutenant Colonel Neil Grierson, incoming Australian Army Representative in Tasmania and Brigadier John Withers.
In the evening at the Plenary Hall, Wrest Point the Governor attended the Tasmanian Polytechnic Southern Region graduation ceremony at which he gave an address and presented Advanced Diploma Certificates.
Tuesday 12 March 2013
In the morning the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood and Mrs Underwood received students from Dunalley Primary School on an educational visit to Government House.
Saturday 9 March 2013
In the morning at Snug Beach the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood gave an address and officially opened the 2013 Scout Guide Regatta.
In the evening at the Theatre Royal the Governor and Mrs Underwood attended a performance of As We Forgive: Three morality tales for an Amoral Age.
Friday 8 March 2013
In the morning at Wrest Point Convention Centre the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood gave an address and officially opened the 10th Annual Scientific Meeting of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy.
Wednesday 6 March 2013
In the evening at Launceston the Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Justice Ewan Crawford, and Mrs Crawford attended a dinner at The Launceston Club at which the Lieutenant Governor gave an address to members.
Monday 4 March 2013
In the afternoon at the Executive Building the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
Friday 1 March 2013
In the afternoon at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, received the Clerk of the Executive Council.
In the evening at St Helens Mrs Frances Underwood gave an address and officially opened the RSL Women's Auxiliary Annual Conference.
Wednesday 27 February 2013
The Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, who was due to attend the Launceston Cup today, was forced to cancel his visit as he had contracted shingles and his medical advice was that it would be unwise for him to mingle with large crowds.
Tuesday 26 February 2013
In the afternoon at Launceston the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, gave an address and officially opened the new Cancer Support Centre on behalf of the Cancer Council Tasmania.
Monday 25 February 2013
In the evening at the University of Tasmania the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood attended the Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society lecture Like Mother, Like Son: the lives and works of Suzanne Valadon (1865 – 1938) and Maurice Utrillo (1883 – 1955), presented by Ann Clements BA FRSA – NADFAS.
Saturday 23 February 2013
In the morning at Bisdee Tier the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, accompanied by Mrs Underwood, gave an address and officially opened the new Optical Observatory for the School of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Tasmania.
Wednesday 20 February 2013
In the morning the Ambassador of Spain, His Excellency Mr Enrique Viguera, and Mrs Marta Altolaguirre departed Government House.
Later at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, presided at a meeting of the Rhodes Scholarship Selection Committee.
In the afternoon the Governor and Mrs Underwood received students from Aarhus Business College and Hobart College on an educational visit to Government House.
Thursday 10 January 2013
Tuesday 8 January 2013
A message to all Tasmanians from Her Excellency Penelope Wensley AC the Governor of Queensland.
Monday 7 January 2013
A message from the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood AC, to all Tasmanians.
In the morning at the studios of ABC Radio the Governor of Tasmania, His Excellency the Honourable Peter Underwood AC, discussed the bushfire crisis with ABC Presenter Sarah Gillman. He then attended a formal briefing on the crisis at the headquarters of the Tasmanian Fire Service in Hobart. Later he visited the Sorell Community Fire Refuge Centre.
Thursday 8 November 2012
In the morning at Hobart Airport the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood welcomed Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall
In the afternoon Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall arrived at Government House.
Later Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall departed Government House to visit Salamanca Place.
Later at the Federation Concert Hall, the Governor and Mrs Underwood will attend a performance of "Teddy Sings Brahms and Mahler".
Later at Prince's Wharf No 1 the Governor and Mrs Underwood attended the Premier's reception for Their Royal Highnesses.
Later at Hobart Airport the Governor and Mrs Underwood farewelled Their Royal Highnesses.
Monday 24 September 2012
In the afternoon the Governor and Mrs Underwood received the Premier, the Honourable Lara Giddings who announced that Her Majesty the Queen had approved an extension of His Excellency's term in the Office of Governor for another 3 years to expire on 2nd Apri 2016.
Sunday 5 February 2012
Today His Excellency the Governor and Mrs Underwood opened Government House and its gardens to the public between 11am and 4 pm. Everyone was welcome. Many brought a picnic lunch or bought refreshments from the Rotary Club to eat in the gardens and enjoyed the music.
This was a celebration to mark the Diamond Jubilee Anniversary of the reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second.
Music Programme.
11.15 am - Noon Australian Army Band Tasmania
12.15 pm -12.45 pm Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Chorus
12.45pm – 1.15 pm Tasmania Police Pipe Band
1.15 pm - 2.00 pm Clarence Swing Band
2.00 pm – 2.30 pm Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Chorus
2.45 pm - 3.45 pm Hobart City Wind Band
What a great day it was too. The weather turned out to be kind to us and around of 5,000 people visited Government House to join in the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Many thanks go to all the people who helped make the day a success; the bands and singers, Rotary, Red Cross, St John and many others as well as the staff and honorary Aides at Goverment House all of whom pitched in.
Friday 13 May 2011
Later the Governor later appointed and swore to office the following Ministers: The Honourable Nick McKim as Minister for Education and Skills and Minister for Sustainable Transport; The Honourable David O’Byrne as Minister for Police and Emergency Management; The Honourable Michelle O’Byrne as Minister for Children and Minister for Sport and Recreation; Mr Scott Bacon as Minister for Tourism, Minister for Hospitality and Minister for Veterans' Affairs and as a member of the Executive Council; The Honourable Cassy O’Connor as Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Minister for Climate Change; and The Honourable Brian Wightman as Attorney-General and Minister for Justice.
The Governor then presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
Tuesday 8 June 2010
In the afternoon, at Parliament House, the Governor officially opened the 47th Parliament of Tasmania.
Monday 10 May 2010
In the evening His Excellency the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood and Mrs Underwood held a dinner at Government House for members of Cabinet attended by the Honourable David Bartlett and Mrs Larissa Bartlett; The Honourable Michael Aird; The Honourable Lara Giddings; The Honourable Bryan Green and Mrs Mary Green; The Honourable Nick McKim; The Honourable David O’Byrne and Ms Tonia Robinson; Ms Michelle O’Byrne and Mr Priam Arumugam; Ms Cassy O’Connor; The Honourable Doug Parkinson and Mrs Desley Parkinson; The Honourable Lin Thorp and Mr Toby Thorp.