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		<title>Governor McCusker appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to His Excellency Governor Malcolm McCusker on being appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia, the highest honour possible in the Australia Day Honours list. The award was in recognition for his service to the people of Western Australia, particularly in the provision of equitable legal representation and as an advocate for sustainable [...]]]></description>
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		<title>GHF Christmas Function</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:59:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On the 11th December The Friends of Government House had a Christmas function to officially welcome His Excellency Malcolm McCusker and the new President of the Government House Foundation of WA Mrs Tonya McCusker. Guests were treated to music by sax quartet &#8216;Just Sax&#8217; as they mingled outside the Supper Room. The event concluded with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New book: &#8216;Government House: and Western Australian Society 1829-2010&#8242; by Jeremy C. Martens</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:36:08 +0000</pubDate>
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With a lineage stretching back to 1829, Government House and its grounds are among Perth’s most important and iconic historic monuments; well-deserving of this first, full-length historical study.
This social history of Government House published by UWA Press uncovers life stories of the scores of people who have lived and worked in this grand Victorian mansion and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Government House Open Day Sun 13 Nov 11am-4pm</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:47:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Government House will be having its Open Day on the 13 November from 11am &#8211; 4pm as part of Heritage Week. Come and explore this truly fascinating historical building and enjoy a stroll through the beautiful gardens. There will be free guided tours of the House and grounds as well as fabulous free entertainment for all [...]]]></description>
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		<title>CHOGM 2011 &amp; the Commonwealth Festival</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:20:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) will be held in Perth from 28 to 30 October 2011. It will bring together leaders from up to 53 Commonwealth nations and up to 3,000 delegates. There will also be a Commonwealth Festival (23 to 30 October) full of family fun, art and culture featuring events showcasing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Swearing-in ceremony for Governor McCusker</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 03:20:15 +0000</pubDate>
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His Excellency Mr Malcolm McCusker and Mrs Tonya McCusker

On the 1st July 2011, Malcolm McCusker, AO, QC, became the 31st Governor of Western Australia at a swearing-in ceremony held in the magnificent Ballroom of Government House. Amongst the many dignitaries in attendance were His Excellency Wayne Martin (Lieutenant-Governor), the Hon. Colin Barnett, Premier of Western [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Keyed Up! Gala Concert &amp; Cocktail Party featuring pianist Nikolai Demidenko</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 06:31:52 +0000</pubDate>
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Pianist Nikolai Demidenko. Photo by Kirill Bachkirov.

The UWA School of Music and The Government House Foundation, in association with Snadens in their 90th year, are proud to present Nikolai Demidenko. Nikolai’s passionate pianism is in demand worldwide. Russian born and trained, he has steadily built an international career of the highest calibre, playing concertos with many [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ingrid Fliter piano recital review</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 03:13:42 +0000</pubDate>
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Neville Cohn, music critic for The West, described Argentine pianist Ingrid Fliter&#8217;s performance of Chopin&#8217;s Ballade in F minor as &#8220;a model of its kind, yielding some of the most profoundly meaningful playing of the work I&#8217;ve encountered since listening to Solomon play it more than 60 years ago. The same composer&#8217;s rarely heard Nocturne [...]]]></description>
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		<title>&#8216;Four Seasons&#8217; receives critical acclaim</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 02:49:11 +0000</pubDate>
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Paul Wright (far left) with the string ensemble and Stewart Smith on harpsichord

American soprano Julianne Baird
Neville Cohn of  The West Australian has written a glowing review of the recent &#8216;Four Seasons&#8217; concert:
&#8220;In the most meaningful account of Vivaldi&#8217;s Four Seasons I&#8217;ve heard in Perth since Felix Ayo was soloist in the mid-1980s, violinist Paul Wright [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Official farewell to His Excellency Dr Ken Michael &amp; Mrs Michael</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 07:31:46 +0000</pubDate>
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On the 2nd May in glorious weather His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia, and Mrs Michael were farewelled by the Tri-Service Guard of Honour as they officially left Government House. In attendance were Wing Commander Russell J. Page, Royal Australian Air Force, Brigadier Stephen Cain, Commander 13th Brigade, Captain Brett Wolski, Commanding Officer of the Royal Australian [...]]]></description>
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