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.

Howrah Primary School 18-11-25

Howrah Primary School

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Grade 5 students from Howrah Primary School.

Welcoming young people to Government House and helping them to learn more about our system of Government is always an enjoyable part of the Governor’s program.

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Howrah Primary School 17-11-25

Howrah Primary School

In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a visit by Grade 5 students from Howrah Primary School.

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House view from Quarry Pond Garden

No 29 (City of Hobart) Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Wing Commander Nicholas Fairweather, outgoing Commanding Officer, together with Wing Commander David Stary, incoming Commanding Officer, No 29 (City of Hobart) Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force.

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Australian Army Cadets, Tasmania Battalion 16-11-25

Australian Army Cadets, Tasmania Battalion

In the morning at Youngtown Barracks, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, formally inspected and delivered an address as Reviewing Officer at the end of year parade hosted by Alpha Company, Australian Army Cadets, Tasmania Battalion.

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Girls' Brigade Tasmania

In the evening at Southern Presbyterian Church, Glenorchy, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, presented Queen’s Awards at a ceremony hosted by the Girls’ Brigade Tasmania.

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Hobart Orpheus Choir

On Saturday afternoon at St Mary’s Cathedral, Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended a concert performance of Fauré Requiem Op.48 in D minor and other works presented by the Hobart Orpheus Choir.

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