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Thursday 17 May 2012
In the morning at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood will receive the Secretary of the Department of Treasury and Finance, Mr Martin Wallace.
In the evening the Governor and Mrs Underwood will hold a reception for members of The Australiana Fund.
Later at the Farrall Centre the Governor and Mrs Underwood will attend a concert by the Hobart Orpheus Choir.
Friday 18 May 2012
In the morning at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, will receive the Clerk of the Executive Council.
In the afternoon the Governor will receive Commander Michael Turner of HMAS Warramunga and Commander Chris Churcher, Commanding Officer Navy Headquarters Tasmania.
Saturday 19 May 2012
In the morning at the Hobart Cenotaph the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, will attend a wreath-laying ceremony to mark the Battle of Crete.
In the evening at the Old Woolstore the Governor and Mrs Underwood will attend and the Governor will address a dinner held by The Order of the British Empire Association to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen.
Monday 21 May 2012
In the morning at the Hotel Grand Chancellor the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, will give an address and open the Annual Congress of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.
In the evening at the Hotel Grand Chancellor the Governor will attend the Annual College Ceremony of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.
Tuesday 22 May 2012
In the morning at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood will receive the Norwood Combined Probus Club on an educational visit to Government House.
Later at Guilford Young College the Governor will launch the St Vincent de Paul Society's 2012 Tasmanian Winter Appeal.
In the evening at the Stanley Burbury Theatre the Governor and Mrs Underwood will attend and the Governor will chair the 6th Richard Selby Smith Oration which will be presented by Mark Treadwell on Emergent Schooling for the 21st Century.
Wednesday 23 May 2012
In the morning at the Bridgewater LINC the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood will participate in the National Simultaneous Storytime Programme.
In the afternoon at Government House the Governor will receive Commander Glen Miles of HMAS Farncomb and Commander Chris Churcher, Commanding Officer Navy Headquarters Tasmania.
Thursday 24 May 2012
In the evening at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood will hold a reception to mark the 10th anniversary of the formation of the Tasmanian Classical Ballet Company.
Friday 25 May 2012
In the afternoon at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, will receive Commander Timothy Watson of HMAS Tobruk and Commander Chris Churcher, Commanding Officer Navy Headquarters Tasmania.
In the evening at the Hotel Grand Chancellor the Governor will give an address and open the Rotary District 9830 State Conference
Saturday 26 May 2012
On Saturday evening at Anglesea Barracks the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, will attend the annual dinner of the Royal Australian Infantry Corps.
Wednesday 30 May 2012
In the evening at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood will hold a reception to mark World MS Day.
Thursday 31 May 2012
in the evening at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood will hold a reception to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen.
Friday 1 June 2012
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 held a second reception to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen.
Past Events
Tuesday 15 May 2012
In the morning the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood and Mrs Underwood received the Probus Club of Clarence for an educational visit to Government House.
Sunday 13 May 2012
In the afternoon at the Friends' School Farrall Centre the Governor and Mrs Underwood attended an ensemble concert by the Tasmanian Youth Orchestra.
Saturday 12 May 2012
In the morning at the Hobart Cenotaph the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood attended the Battle of the Coral Sea Wreath-Laying Service.
In the evening at the Tailrace Centre Launceston the Governor addressed the 40th Anniversary Dinner of the Rotary Club of Launceston West.
Friday 11 May 2012
In the evening at the Theatre Royal House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood attended the opening night of the 2012 Uni Revue "Moonah Foma".
Thursday 10 May 2012
In the evening at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood held a reception to mark the AUSVEG Annual Conference.
Wednesday 9 May 2012
In the evening at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood held a dinner in honour of the High Commissioner for Canada and Dr Denise Jacques attended by The Honourable Lara Giddings; Mr Robert Dick; Mr Michael and Mrs Debbie Grainger; Mr Michael Hill; Mr Colin and Mrs Dianne Jackson; Wing Commander Andrew Layton and Mrs Rosie Layton; Mrs Jill Maclaurin-Hudspeth and Mr Andrew Hudspeth; Mr Michael and Mrs Tammy O'Brien; and Mr Conor and Mrs Heidi van der Reest.
Tuesday 8 May 2012
Today Mr Michael Small, High Commissioner for Canada, and his wife, Ms Denise Jacques arrived at Government House to stay.
In the afternoon the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, received the President and the Clerk of the Legislative Council presented Bills for the Royal Assent.
Monday 7 May 2012
In the morning at the Hotel Grand Chancellor the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, gave an address and opened the 8th International Abalone Symposium.
In the evening the Governor and Mrs Underwood held a reception to mark the Abalone Symposium.
Friday 4 May 2012
In the afternoon at Government House the Governor of Tasmania received the Clerk of the Executive Council.
Later he received the President and the Clerk of the Legislative Council who presented Bills for the Royal Assent.
Later the Governor held an Investiture for recipients of honours in the Order of Australia.
Thursday 3 May 2012
In the afternoon at Government House Mrs Underwood received Ms Colleen McIntyre and Mrs Sheila Knowlton for luncheon.
In the evening at Government House the Governor and Mrs Underwood held a reception to mark the National Chapter of the Grand Priory of Australia's meeting of the Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem.
Wednesday 2 May 2012
In the afternoon at Bridport Mrs Underwood attended the 60th birthday luncheon of the Scottsdale Hospital Auxiliary.
Tuesday 1 May 2012
In the afternoon at the Supreme Court the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, will conduct a workshop with the Professional Legal Training Programme.
Saturday 28 April 2012
In the morning at St Michael's Collegiate School Mrs Frances Underwood gave an address to participants at the Inspiring Women Conference.
In the evening at Tattersall's Park Function Centre the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, attended the Rowing Tasmania Centenary Gala Dinner where he gave an address, presented awards and announced the Tasmanian rowers selected for inclusion in the Australian London Olympic team.
And in the evening at the Albert Hall Launceston Mrs Underwood took part in a performance of "Last Night at the Proms" by the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.
Thursday 26 April 2012
In the morning at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, received the Honourable Lara Giddings, Premier of Tasmania.
In the afternoon His Excellency attended the funeral of The Honourable Kenneth Lowrie OBE OAM
In the evening at the Federation Concert Hall the Governor attended, and Mrs Underwood performed in, a performance of "Last Night at the Proms" by the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.
Wednesday 25 April 2012
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.
In the afternoon at Government House the Governor and Mrs Underwood held a luncheon attended by Dr Bruce Scates and Professor Rae Frances, Mrs Robyn Kronenberg and Mr David Kronenberg.
Tuesday 24 April 2012
In the morning at St David's Cathedral the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood attended the War Widows' Guild Dedication Service for the Annual Field of Remembrance and the Governor placed a Cross in the grounds.
In the afternoon the Governor received Commander John Cowan, HMAS Choules, Commander Brian Schlegel, HMAS Darwin and Commander Chris Churcher, Commanding Officer, Navy Headquarters Tasmania.
Later at the Supreme Court the Governor conducted a Workshop with the Professional Legal Training Programme.
In the evening at Government House the Governor gave an address and presented certificates to the recipients of Governor's Environment Scholarships.
Monday 23 April 2012
In the afternoon at the Executive Building the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
In the afternoon at Government House the Governor held an afternoon tea for Turkish exchange students from Istanbul Lisesi, their host families and staff members from Hutchins and Collegiate schools.
In the evening at the Hobart Town Hall the Governor attended a Musica Viva concert featuring the St Lawrence String Quartet.
Saturday 21 April 2012
On Saturday morning at the Domain Athletics Track the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, gave an address and opened the 2012 Australian Little Athletic Championships.
Friday 20 April 2012
In the evening at Ut Si Cafe Gallery, Perth, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood attended a dinner with the judging panel of the Tasmanian Art Award and later at Eskleigh the Governor gave an address and opened the event.
Thursday 19 April 2012
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 the Earl Arts Centre Launceston the Governor attended the opening night performance of Amadeus by the Launceston Players.
Wednesday 18 April 2012
In the morning at the Hobart Function Centre the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, gave an address and opened the 2012 Super Science Fellows Symposium.
Later the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany and his wife and daughter departed Government House.
Later in the morning the Governor received the Speaker and the Clerk of the House of Assembly.
In the afternoon the Governor received the President and the Clerk of the Legislative Council who presented Bills for the Royal Assent.
Later the Governor and Mrs Underwood held a luncheon for the Ambassador of the Netherlands, Mr Cornelis Wilhelmus Andreae
In the evening the Governor held a reception for delegates attending the Super Science Fellows Symposium.
Monday 16 April 2012
Today the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, Dr Christoph Mueller, Mrs Christine Mueller, and Miss Eva Mueller arrived at Government House to stay. In the evening the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood held a dinner in their honour attended by Mr John and Mrs Mrs Sarah Boulous; Mrs Dianne Bye and Dr Howard Bye; Mr Neil and Mrs Dot Herbert; Mr Anton Holzner and Ms Yaquin Liu; The Honourable Justice Stephen Holt and Mrs Vanessa Holt; Dr Peter Jarvis and Ms Johanna van Heijster; Mr Paul Kuchinke; and Mr Neil MacKinnon and Ms Jacqui Nicolson.
Sunday 15 April 2012
In the afternoon the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood and Mrs Underwood returned to the State of Tasmania and the Governor resumed the administration of the Government.
Friday 13 April 2012
In the afternoon the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood departed Tasmania
The Lieutenant-Governor, The Honourable Justice Ewan Crawford, then assumed the administration of the Government of the State.
Thursday 12 April 2012
In the afternoon His Excellency received Commander Jonathan Beadsmoor, RNZN, Commander Keith Robb, RNZN and Commander D.N. Hedgley, RNZN (NZ Naval Adviser to Australia)
Tuesday 10 April 2012
In the evening at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood will hold a reception to mark the AUSVEG Annual Conference.
Wednesday 4 April 2012
In the evening at the Royal Hobart Yacht Club, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, gave an address and launched the 2012 Southern Football League Season.
Monday 2 April 2012
In the morning at the Executive Building the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, presided at a Meeting of the Executive Council.
Saturday 31 March 2012
In the evening the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, returned to Tasmania and resumed the administration of the government of the State.
Thursday 29 March 2012
In the morning at Government House the Governor of Tasmania received the Clerk of the Executive Council.
In the afternoon the Governor left the State of Tasmania and the Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Justice Ewan Crawford, assumed the administration of the government of the State.
Wednesday 28 March 2012
Later the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Anne Parker, the Official Secretary received at a luncheon the Consul-General of the United States of America, Mr Frank Urbanic, Ms Sue Shultz Public Affairs Officer and Mr Gearoid O’Leary, Political/Economic Assistant.
Tuesday 27 March 2012
In the afternoon at the Supreme Court of Tasmania the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, conducted a workshop in the Professional Legal Training Programme.
Monday 26 March 2012
In the afternoon the Ambassador of Serbia, Ms Neda Maletic, arrived at Government House to stay and in the evening the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood held a dinner in the Ambassador's honour attended by Associate Professor Natasha Cica; Ms Sheralee Davies and Ms Amy Russell; The Honourable Ruth J. Forrest; Mr Bob Gordon and Dr Dianne Snowden; Mr Andrew Holman; Professor Sir Ian Kennedy; Mr Cedric Manen and Mr Stephen Hisgrove; Alderman Steve Martin and Mrs Susanne Martin; Mr Colin and Mrs Rina Pettit; Mr Tony Reidy; Mr Brian Ritchie and Dr Varuni Kulasekera; and Dr Terry Whitebeach.
Sunday 25 March 2012
Today at South Arm the Governor attended a luncheon and gave an address to mark the 60th Anniversary of the South Arm RSLA Sub-Branch.
Saturday 24 March 2012
In the evening at St David's Cathedral the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood attended a performance of "Play of Daniel".
Thursday 22 March 2012
In the morning at the Centre for Legal Studies the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, conducted a workshop in the Professional Legal Training Programme.
Later at the University of Tasmania Law School the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, attended a lecture by Sir Ian Kennedy.
In the evening at Government House the Governor and Mrs Underwood held a reception for the Australian Guardianship and Administration Council.
Later at the Theatre Royal the Governor attended a performance of Ruben Guthrie, directed by Robert Jarman.
Wednesday 21 March 2012
Today at Launceston Mrs Frances Underwood attended the annual luncheon of The War Widows' Guild.
In the afternoon at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, received the Counsul - General of Japan, Mr Hidenobu Sobashima and his wife Mrs Chikako Sobashima, accompanied by Mr Hiroaki, Vice-Consul and Mr Peter Shelley Honorary Consul-General of Japan in Tasmania.
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Tuesday 20 March 2012
In the afternoon at the Supreme Court of Tasmania the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, conducted a workshop in the Professional Legal Training Programme.
Monday 19 March 2012
In the morning at the Executive Building the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, presided at a Meeting of the Executive Council.
Saturday 17 March 2012
Today the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, attended and opened the 2012 Bream Creek Show.
Friday 16 March 2012
In the afternoon at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, received the Clerk of the Executive Council.
Later the Governor held an Investiture in the Most Venerable Order of St John of Jerusalem.
Tuesday 13 March 2012
In the afternoon at the Supreme Court of Tasmania the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, conducted a workshop in the Professional Legal Training Programme.
Saturday 10 March 2012
On Saturday morning at Snug the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, opened the 49th Scout Guide Regatta.
Friday 9 March 2012
Today in Burnie the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood visited the Emu Valley Rhododendron Gardens and later attened a Commonwealth Day Luncheon for the Victoria League Club of Burnie where the Governor gave an address.
Later at Government House the Governor and Mrs Underwood received the Ambassador of Norway, Mrs Siren Eriksen and the Honourary Norwegian Consul in Tasmania, Mr Simon Fitzgerald and Mrs Fitzgerald.
In the evening at Government House the Governor and Mrs Underwood held a reception to mark the Conference of the International Polar Heritage Committee at which the Governor presented Awards to winners of the Amundsen Challenge.
Thursday 8 March 2012
In the morning at the University of Tasmania the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, gave an address and opened the Environmental Defenders Office Conference.
In the the afternoon at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, received the Clerk of the Executive Council.
Tuesday 6 March 2012
In the evening at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, and Mrs Underwood held a reception to mark the 175th Anniversary of the first performance held at the Theatre Royal at which Maria Lurighi accompanied by Andrew Legg gave a performance.
Monday 5 March 2012
In the afternoon at the Executive Building the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
In the evening at the University of Tasmania the Governor and Mrs Underwood attended a lecture by Emeritus Professor Heath Lees, held by the Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society.
Saturday 3 March 2012
Today at the Hutchins School Mrs Frances Underwood gave an address and opened the Tasmanian Music Teachers' Association Annual Conference
Friday 2 March 2012
In the afternoon at Government House the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood, received the Clerk of the Executive Council.
Thursday 1 March 2012
In the afternoon at the Derwent Entertainment Centre the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood and Mrs Underwood attended, and the Governor gave an address and launched the 2012 Season of the Tasmanian Ballet Company.
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.
We have posted some great phtographs of the day on the Home Page.
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.