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.

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Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts

In the morning in Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers undertook a tour of the Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts.

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26TEN Week 2023

In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to mark 26TEN Week 2023 in support of raising adult literacy and numeracy.

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National Conference of Regulatory Officers

In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for delegates attending the National Conference of Regulatory Officers.

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Hobart Fire Brigade

In the afternoon at the Hobart Fire Brigade Club Rooms, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, presented recipients with National Emergency Medals and Long Service Medals on behalf of the Tasmania Fire Service on the occasion of the celebration of the 140th anniversary of the Hobart Fire Brigade.

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Florence Nightingale Grants and Awards 2023

Florence Nightingale Grants and Awards Committee 2023

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted the presentation of the 2023 scholarships on behalf of the Florence Nightingale Grants and Awards Committee.

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Tasmanian Chamber Music Festival 2023

In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a performance by the Orava Quartet as the opening night of the Tasmanian Chamber Music Festival 2023.

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MV Blythe Star 50th Anniversary

50th Anniversary of the sinking of the MV Blythe Star

In the afternoon at Constitution Dock, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address and officiated at the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the ship, MV Blythe Star.

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