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30 April 2009 Thursday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, received Mr J Gifford, Reporter from ABC Radio. Following this, the Governor attended the Governor’s Bowls Side match at Gingin Bowling Club.
29 April 2009 Wednesday
On this day, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, officiated at the launch of the Australian Sustainable Development Institute at Curtin University of Technology. At Government House, Mrs Michael hosted a craft morning for her charity craft group. Late afternoon, the Governor received His Excellency Mr Y Dhakal, Ambassador of Nepal and Mr R P Dhugel, Attaché, Embassy of Nepal in Canberra.
28 April 2009 Tuesday
On this day, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, and Mrs Michael attended the West Australian Ballet’s performance “Giselle” at His Majesty’s Theatre.
25 April 2009 Saturday
On this day, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, and Mrs Michael attended the Returned & Services League of Australia (WA Branch) 2009 ANZAC Day Dawn Service. Later that morning, the Governor, accompanied by Mrs Michael, took the salute and addressed the Returned & Services League of Australia (WA Branch) 2009 ANZAC Day Parade and Commemorative Service. In the afternoon, the Governor and Mrs Michael attended the AFL match between Fremantle and Sydney at Subiaco Oval.
24 April 2009 Friday
On this day, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, attended the Jewish Community of WA Anzac Day Memorial Service and Wreath Laying Ceremony. In the afternoon, the Governor swore in Mr G Murphy, SC as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Western Australia.
23 April 2009 Thursday
On this day, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, accompanied by Mrs Michael, officiated at the St. George’s Cathedral/Army Museum WA Reunification of Lieutenant Clifford Sadlier VC and his Medal Group.
21 April 2009 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. In the evening, the Governor, accompanied by Mrs Michael, delivered an address at the Wanneroo Agricultural Society Centenary Gala Dinner.
20 April 2009 Monday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, received Mr P Conran, AM, Director General of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Following this, the Governor received Mr U Paet, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Estonia, accompanied by His Excellency Mr P Miller, Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia and Mrs A Van Hattam, Hon. Consul of the Republic of Estonia in WA. Following this, the Governor attended a Luncheon at Economic Regulation Authority. Late afternoon, the Governor received the Hon. C Barnett, MLA, Premier of Western Australia. Following this, the Governor and Mrs Michael attended the Government House Foundation of Western Australia Music on the Terrace 2009 Season Launch.
17 April 2009 Friday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, received Mr W Lawson, Chairman and Founding Director, Beacon Foundation.


16 April 2009 Thursday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, and Mrs Michael received His Excellency Dr M Witter, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, Mrs J Witter, and Mr W Hassell, Honorary Consul for the Republic of Germany in WA. In the afternoon, the Governor swore in Mr P O’Neal as a Judge of the District Court of Western Australia.
14 April 2009 Tuesday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, received Mr K Regenauer-Lieb, Mr M Rosser, Mr B Lake, Mr D Moffin and Mr G Allen. At noon, the Governor, accompanied by Mrs Michael, officiated at the Royal Agricultural Society of WA 2009 Agricultural Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon. Late afternoon, Mrs Michael attended the Government House Foundation of Western Australia council meeting.
9 April 2009 Thursday
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 Mr David Hood, Chairman, and Mr D Harland, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Green Infrastructure Council.
8 April 2009 Wednesday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, received Professor D Markwell, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education), The University of Western Australia and Mr G Donaldson, SC, Chairman, Australian Rhodes Scholar Association (WA). Mrs Michael attended Barnardos Australia’s 2009 WA Mother of the Year Awards Ceremony. In the afternoon, the Governor hosted an Afternoon Tea for the 2009 Rotary Group Study Exchange Team from Brazil. In the evening, the Governor and Mrs Michael attended the West Australian Symphony Orchestra – St. Mark’s Passion at Perth Concert Hall.
7 April 2009 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. In the evening, the Governor and Mrs Michael hosted a Dinner.
6 April 2009 Monday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, received Mr P Conran, AM, Director General of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Following this, the Governor attended the Governor’s Golf Tem match at Mosman Park Golf Club. In the afternoon, the Governor and Mrs Michael attended the Funeral Service of the late Lady Court, AM MBE. In the evening, the Governor attended the Future Directions International 2nd Annual Indo-Pacific Energy Security Round-Table Dinner.
5 April 2009 Sunday
On this day, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, officiated at the 2009 Rural Health West Doctors’ Service Awards Presentation Ceremony.
4 April 2009 Saturday
On this day, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, accompanied by Mrs Michael, officiated at St. John Ambulance Australia (WA) Inc. – The Order of St. John Investiture Ceremony.
3 April 2009 Friday
On this day, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, conducted an Investiture Ceremony for recipients of the 2009 Australia Day Honours.
1 April 2009 Wednesday
On this day, Mrs Michael attended the Variety WA Toy Bank Brunch. In the afternoon, at Government House, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, and Mrs Michael received Ms H Morse, Mr P English, Ms M Robinson and Ms K Cherry, Artistic Director of the Black Swan State Theatre Company.