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30 April 2008 Wednesday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, received The Very Reverend Dr John Shepherd, Dean of Perth. In the evening, the Governor and Mrs Michael hosted a Reception for the be active wa Ambassadors and Representatives of the Premier’s Physical Activity Taskforce.
29 April 2008 Tuesday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, received Mr David Bussau, 2008 Senior Australian of the Year, accompanied by Ms Marina Valmadre, Deputy Chairman, and Mr Trevor Ruland, Executive Director of the Australia Day Council of Western Australia. Following this, the Governor and Mrs Michael received His Excellency Dr Badre Eddine Allali, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco, and Mrs Mariame Allali. In the afternoon, the Governor received Ms Suzanne Barton, Media and Communications Officer, Heritage Council of Western Australia.
26 April 2008 Saturday
His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, and Mrs Michael attended the Perth Racing 2008 Diggers’ Cup Race Meeting at Ascot Racecourse.
25 April 2008 Friday
His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, and Mrs Michael attended the Returned & Services League of Australia's 2008 ANZAC Day Dawn Service. Following this, the Governor laid a wreath at the Jewish Community Council of Western Australia's ANZAC Day Wreath Laying Ceremony. Later that morning, the Governor, accompanied by Mrs Michael, took the salute and addressed the Returned & Services League of Australia's 2008 ANZAC Day Parade and Commemorative Service.
23 April 2008 Wednesday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, received Ms Leonie Dobrowolski. In the afternoon, the Governor and Mrs Michael received Mr John Gilmour.
22 April 2008 Tuesday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, presided over a meeting of the Executive Council. Following this, the Governor received His Excellency Mr Martin Lutz, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, accompanied by Mr William Hassell, Honorary Consul for the Federal Republic of Germany in Western Australia.
21 April 2008 Monday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, received Mr Mal Wauchope, Director General of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Following this, the Governor attended the Governor’s Golf Team match at Mount Lawley Golf Club.
20 April 2008 Sunday
His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, and Mrs Michael attended the AFL match between the West Coast Eagles and Port Adelaide at Subiaco Oval.
18 April 2008 Friday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, received Mr W Fernie, Manager, The Rare Coin Company. Following this, the Governor and Mrs Michael hosted a Morning Tea for the 2008 Rotary Group Study Exchange Team from South Africa. At Noon, the Governor attended The Lord’s Taverners WA Branch Annual Junior Taverners Luncheon. In the evening, the Governor officiated at the Australian Navy Cadets Parade and Presentation Ceremony.
16 April 2008 Wednesday
His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, participated in an interview with Mr E Cameron on 720 ABC Radio Perth. Mrs Michael hosted a Morning Tea at Government House. Later that morning, the Governor, accompanied by Mrs Michael, officiated at the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia “Agricultural Hall of Fame” Induction Ceremony.
15 April 2008 Tuesday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, and Mrs Michael received Mr Gus Irdi, Chairman, Youth Focus, and Mrs A Irdi. Following this, the Governor received Professor D Watts, Chairman, Woodside Valley Foundation and Mr P Woods, Proprietor, Woodside Valley Estate Pty Ltd. In the evening, the Governor and Mrs Michael attended The University of Western Australia “Faculty of Education/Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics” Graduation Ceremony at Winthrop Hall.
14 April 2008 Monday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, and Mrs Michael received Mr Peter Fitzpatrick, AM Chief Executive Officer, Motor Trade Association of Western Australia, and Mrs Kathy Fitzpatrick.
10 April 2008 Thursday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, received Mrs J Warn, AM, Director of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Following this, the Governor received Wing Commander T Spiro, AAFC (Rtd), President of the Australian American Association (WA Division). In the afternoon, the Governor received His Excellency Mr C Muhlethaler, Ambassador of Switzerland and Mr E J Weber, Honorary Consul for Switzerland in WA. In the evening, the Governor and Mrs Michael attended the Carbine Club of Western Australia's 20th Anniversary Dinner.
9 April 2008 Wednesday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, swore in Mr A Derrick, Mr M Herron and Ms W Buckley as Commissioners of the District Court of Western Australia. Mrs Michael attended Anglicare Western Australian Women in Reflection High Tea. In the afternoon, the Governor visited the Perth Seawater Desalination Plant at Kwinana.
8 April 2008 Tuesday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, presided over a meeting of the Executive Council. Following this, the Governor and Mrs Michael received His Excellency Mr H T Nazer, Ambassador of the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, and Mrs A Masoud. At noon, the Governor and Mrs Michael attended the Australian Pig Breeders Association Ltd (WA Branch) Luncheon. Late afternoon, Mrs Michael attended the Government House Foundation of WA council meeting.
7 April 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. Following this, the Governor and Mrs Michael hosted a Morning Tea for Save the Children Australia – Presentation of the Inaugural “White Flame Award” in Western Australia. In the afternoon, the Governor attended the Governor’s Bowls Side match at Osborne Park Bowling Club.
6 April 2008 Sunday
His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, accompanied by Mrs Michael, officiated at the 2008 UBD Australian Surf Life Saving Championships Closing Ceremony.
5 April 2008 Saturday
His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, accompanied by Mrs Michael, officiated at St. John Ambulance Australia (WA) Inc. Annual Investiture of the Order in Western Australia. Late afternoon, the Governor and Mrs Michael attended the AFL match between West Coast Eagles and Fremantle at Subiaco Oval.
4 April 2008 Friday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, officiated at the Investiture Ceremony for recipients of the 2008 Australia Day Honours. Late afternoon, the Governor and Mrs Michael received Mr K Taraslias, Vice-Mayor for Finance, City of Rhodes and delegation. In the evening, the Governor and Mrs Michael attended the West Australian Symphony Orchestra – The Bach Project at St. George’s Cathedral.
3 April 2008 Thursday
Mrs Michael attended the Redkite 2008 Fashion Parade. Late afternoon, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, and Mrs Michael received Mr M Maloney, Vice Chairman of Trustees of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, Mrs G Maloney, accompanied by Dr K Collins, AM, Past Rotary International Director, and Mrs D Collins.
2 April 2008 Wednesday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, and Mrs Michael hosted a Reception for the 2008 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships.
1 April 2008 Tuesday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, conducted a private Investiture Ceremony for Mr J Bennison, AM OBE. Mrs Michael attended the Mothers’ Union Perth Diocesan Festival Church Service. Following this, Mrs Michael attended the Mosman Park Golf Club Alzheimer’s Fund Raising Event.