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.
In the afternoon, the Ambassador of Thailand, Her Excellency Ms Arjaree Sriratanaban, arrived at Government House to stay.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a formal dinner in honour of the official visit to Tasmania by the Ambassador of Thailand.
In the morning at RACT House, Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, attended a morning tea to mark the centenary of the Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor hosted a Women’s Housing Working Meeting on behalf of the Hobart Women’s Shelter.
In the morning at Clarence Plains Child and Family Learning Centre, Clarendon Vale, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers visited the 26TEN Clarence Plains Community.
In the afternoon at the Domain Athletics Centre, Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the 2023 Relay for Life Hobart event on behalf of the Cancer Council Tasmania.
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 Conference of National Bishops of the Anglican Church of Australia.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to mark Harmony Week 2023 on behalf of the Multicultural Council of Tasmania.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, welcomed Mrs Frances Underwood and Ms Catherine Cretan to present children’s music classes on behalf of the Peter Underwood Centre.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception for members of the Royal Commonwealth Society ― Southern Tasmanian Branch and other Loyal Societies to mark Commonwealth Day 2023.
Photographs courtesy of Mrs Maureen Oates OAM
In the afternoon at St David’s Cathedral, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the Centenary of Legacy Commemorative Service.
In the morning at Snug Beach, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the 58th Scout Guide Regatta.
In the evening at the Theatre Royal, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended a performance of ‘Women of Troy’ presented by Archipelago Productions as part of the program of events of Ten Days on the Island.
In the afternoon at the Mövenpick Hotel, Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers delivered an address as guest speaker at the Roads Australia International Women’s Day Industry Luncheon.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to celebrate Tasmania Reads Week on behalf of Libraries Tasmania.
In the evening at Glen Albyn Estate, Taroona, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address at a dinner to mark the centenary of the Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania Ltd.
Later at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a visit by students from Swansea Primary School.
In the morning at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, participated in a facilitated conversation as guest speaker at the 2023 International Women’s Day Breakfast hosted by the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for Tasmanian staff and volunteers to mark the 60th anniversary of Lifeline Australia.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Professor Jocelyn McPhie, President, and Associate Professor Julie Rimes, Vice-President, of The Royal Society of Tasmania.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor attended the Tasmania Reads and UCTV Alive for Kids (Peter Underwood Centre) webinar: ‘Sea Country’ by Aunty Patsy Cameron.
