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| 30 Oct 2008 |
Thursday
On Thursday, 30 October 2008 at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia received Professor S Yasmeen, Director, Centre for Muslim States and Societies, Political Science and International Relations, The University of Western Australia and Professor J Trevelyan. Late afternoon, the Governor presided over a meeting of the Executive Council. In the evening, the Governor and Mrs Michael hosted a Dinner for the WA Rhodes Scholarship Committee Members and Candidates.
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| 29 Oct 2008 |
Wednesday
On Wednesday, 29 October 2008 His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia officiated at the launch of the Corruption and Crime Commission of WA Initiative – first of a series of education forums for public sector leaders. Late afternoon, the Governor attended the Governor’s Tennis Team Match at Mount Lawley Tennis Club. |
| 28 Oct 2008 |
Tuesday
On Tuesday, 28 October 2008 His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia and Mrs Michael received Mr Evan Maloney, Chief Executive Officer and representatives of the Ngarluma Yindjibarndi Foundation. At noon, the Governor received Mr J Hanley. In the afternoon, the Governor received Mr S Roth, General Manager and Mr I Cavallari, Artistic Director of the West Australian Ballet. In the evening, the Governor and Mrs Michael attended the WA Opera’s opening night performance of “Aida” at His Majesty’s Theatre
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| 27 Oct 2008 |
Monday
On Monday, 27 October 2008 His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia and Mrs Michael attended the 2008 Girls’ Brigade WA and Boys’ Brigade WA Presentation Ceremony.
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| 24 Oct 2008 |
Friday
On Friday, 24 October 2008 His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, accompanied by Mrs Michael, officiated at the opening of Cervantes Primary School gazebo area. Following this, the Governor and Mrs Michael visited Emu Downs Wind Farm. In the evening, the Governor, accompanied by Mrs Michael, officiated at the opening of Cervantes Arts Festival. |
| 23 Oct 2008 |
Thursday
His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, officiated at the opening of the Cancer Council Western Australia 6th State Conference. In the evening, the Governor, accompanied by Mrs Michael, addressed the Cervantes Women’s Forum. |
| 22 Oct 2008 |
Wednesday
On Wednesday, 22 October 2008 Mrs Michael attended Meerilinga Young Children’s Foundation Inc. 2008 Children’s Week Awards of Recognition Ceremony. In the afternoon, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, attended the Vista Public Lecture. In the evening, the Governor and Mrs Michael hosted a Reception at Government House. |
| 21 Oct 2008 |
Tuesday
His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia and Mrs Michael attended the Proclamation Day Citizens’ Breakfast. Following this, the Governor presided over a meeting of the Executive Council. In the evening, the Governor, accompanied by Mrs Michael, addressed the Main Roads WA - 86th Road Engineering Association of Asia and Australasia Governing Council Meeting Welcome Reception. |
| 20 Oct 2008 |
Monday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, received Mr M Wauchope, Director General of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. At noon, the Governor, accompanied by Mrs Michael, officiated at the opening of W A Week at the Constitutional Centre of Western Australia. In the evening, the Governor attended the annual Geoffrey Bolton Lecture hosted by the Department of Culture and the Arts and State Records Office of WA. |
| 17 Oct 2008 |
Friday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, received His Excellency Dr G Raby, Australian Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China. In the evening, the Governor and Mrs Michael attended the West Australian Symphony Orchestra – Australia’s Leading Ladies at Perth Concert Hall. |
| 16 Oct 2008 |
Thursday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, received Dr P A Bland, Reader in Planetary Science; Royal Society URF – Department of Earth Science and Engineering, Imperial College London and Professor L Beazley. Following this, the Governor received Mr J Donaldson, General Manager and Ms S Magadza, Artistic Director of UWA Perth International Arts Festival. Late afternoon, the Governor delivered an address at the Independent Living Centre of WA Inc. 2008 Presentation to the Public. Following this, the Governor attended the Palliative Care WA 2008 St. Luke Day’s Service. |
| 15 Oct 2008 |
Wednesday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, hosted a Morning Tea for the 2008 Rotary Group Study Exchange Team from Texas. In the evening, the Governor, accompanied by Mrs Michael, officiated at the United Way Tribute Dinner – 2008 Award for Outstanding Philanthropy. |
| 14 Oct 2008 |
Tuesday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, received representatives from Engineers without Borders. In the afternoon, the Governor and Mrs Michael hosted a Luncheon. In the evening, the Governor and Mrs Michael attended the Perth Male Voice Choir and the Spirits of the Street Choirs Concert at Perth Concert Hall. |
| 13 Oct 2008 |
Monday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, received Mr C Ford, Acting President of the Rotary Club of Western Endeavour and Ms A Wheeler, Chief Executive Officer of Lifeline WA. Following this, the Governor received Mr P Fitzpatrick, AM, Chairman and Ms J Young, Director, Celebrate WA. In the afternoon, the Governor received Ms T McGlade, Secretary, WA Rhodes Scholarship Selection Committee. In the evening, the Governor and Mrs Michael attended the City of Stirling Reception Dinner. |
| 12 Oct 2008 |
Sunday
His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, and Mrs Michael attended Music on the Terrace performed by Ms Jane Rutter and Mr M Coughlan, presented by Friends of the Government House Foundation of Western Australia in Government House Ballroom. Following this, the Governor delivered a Welcome Address at the 46th Australia-Japan Joint Business Conference Reception. |
| 11 Oct 2008 |
Saturday
His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, accompanied by Mrs Michael, officiated at the opening of the Rotary District 9470 Annual Conference. Following this, the Governor and Mrs Michael attended Rocky Bay’s 70th Birthday Luncheon. |
| 10 Oct 2008 |
Friday
His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, participated in the Governor’s Golf Team match at Wanneroo Golf Club. In the evening, the Governor attended the Royal Perth Golf Club 2008 Member’s Annual Dinner. |
| 9 Oct 2008 |
Thursday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, received Mr C Youens, Chairman of the Government House Foundation of Western Australia. Following this, the Governor received Mr M Bin Bakar, WA Australian of the Year, accompanied by Mrs T Bin Bakar and Mr G Patridge, Executive Director, Australia Day Council of Western Australia. At noon, the Governor hosted the Governor’s Science Forum Luncheon. In the evening, the Governor and Mrs Michael attended a Musical Recital hosted by Dr K Chern, Consul General of the United States of America and Mrs R Chern. |
| 7 Oct 2008 |
Tuesday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, received Mr M Wauchope, Director General of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Following this, the Governor presided over a meeting of the Executive Council. Later that morning, the Governor received Mr C Beauchamp, AM JP, President, Mr P Timms, JP, Registrar and Mr P McMahon, JP of the Royal Association of Justices of Western Australia. In the afternoon, the Governor and Mrs Michael hosted an Afternoon Tea for the Arthritis Foundation of WA in recognition of World Arthritis Day. Following this, the Governor presided over a meeting of the Executive Council. In the evening, the Governor and Mrs Michael attended the Perth International Arts Festival – Angela Hewitt performs Bach’s The Well Tempered Clavier, Book II at the Perth Concert Hall. |
| 4 Oct 2008 |
Saturday
The Hon. David Malcolm, AC QC, Lieutenant Governor and deputy of the Governor officiated at the Royal Agricultural Society of WA “Governor’s Cup” Presentation and Luncheon. |
| 1 Oct 2008 |
Wednesday
at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, received Major General G Melick, AM RFD SC, Assistant Chief of Defence Force (Reserves) and Brigadier D Warren, AM RFD, Chairman of the Defence Reserves Support Council (WA Committee). Following this, the Governor received Professor L Beazley. At noon, the Governor and Mrs Michael hosted a Luncheon. |
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