United States Coast Guard

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Captain William Woityra, Commanding Officer, USCGC Polar Star, together with Commander Tobias Reid, Coast Guard Attaché, US Embassy, Canberra, and Rear Admiral (Retd) Steve Gilmore, Defence Advocate.

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Tasmanian Canoe Club

In the afternoon at Don Heads, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address at a ceremony to officially open a new watercraft launch platform hosted by the Tasmanian Canoe Club.

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Tasmania Fire Service

In the morning at the Penguin Surf Lifesaving Club, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, presented recipients with National Medals at a ceremony hosted by the North-

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