In the morning, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council, at Government House.

Afterwards, the Governor, as Patron, received Dr Susan Pond AM, President, and Mr Bruce Ramage, Secretary of The Royal Society of New South Wales. For further information, visit: royalsoc.org.au

In the afternoon, Her Excellency, as Patron, accompanied by Mr Dennis Wilson, delivered an address and placed the first wreath at the inaugural Australian War Widows Day Commemorative Service at the ANZAC Memorial, Hyde Park. For further information, visit: warwidowsnsw.com.au

Subsequently, the Governor, as Patron of Vasey Communities, accompanied by Mr Wilson, delivered an address and unveiled the plaque to open the Kokoda Residences at Waitara. For further information, visit: vasey.com.au