Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia

Later, the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley, and Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley arrived at Government House to stay.

Later, the Governor-General invested the Governor as a Companion of the Order of Australia and as Deputy Prior for Tasmania in the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem.

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A Message from Her Excellency the Governor

Today we reflect on the devastating events that took place in Port Arthur thirty years ago. On behalf of all Tasmanians, our thoughts remain with everyone affected by the tragedy including those who lost their lives and those whose lives were forever changed. We think of all their families and loved ones, as well as the first responders and the communities of the Tasman Peninsula.
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South African Rainbow Nation Association of Tasmania Inc

In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for members of the South African Rainbow Nation Association of Tasmania to mark South African Freedom Day.

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