27 April

On Thursday, in the morning, at Government House, His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC greeted members of the Probus Club of Sandgate visiting Government House for morning tea and a guided tour of the House and gardens.

Following, at 1 William Street, Brisbane, the Governor presided over a meeting of the Executive Council of Queensland.

In the evening, the Governor and Mrs Kaye de Jersey hosted a formal dinner in support of outstanding Queensland contributors. Guests included: the Honourable Justice Walter Sofronoff & Ms Margaret Hoch; the Honourable Justice Anthe Philippides; Mr Everald Compton AM & Mrs Helen Compton; Professor Ian O'Connor & Ms Anna Reynolds; Professor Alan Mackay-Sim & Ms Lisa Peine; the Very Reverend Dr Peter Catt & the Reverend Dr Ann Solari; Mr Ric Barton & Mrs Sue Barton; Ms Madonna King & Mr David Fagan; Mr Trevor Lee & Ms Keri Craig Lee; Air Commodore Mark Gower OAM & Mrs Julie Gower; and Commander Peter Tedman DSM OAM RAN.