In the morning, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AO QC, Governor of New South Wales, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.

Subsequently, the Governor, as Patron, received Chrissy Sharp, Chief Executive Officer, Sydney Writer’s Festival, at Government House. For further information visit: www.swf.org.au

Later in the morning, Her Excellency and Mr Dennis Wilson, received Mr Melih Karalar, Consul-General of the Republic of Turkey (NSW), accompanied by Mrs Aydeniz Karalar.

In the evening, the Governor, as Patron, accompanied by Mr Wilson, attended the Opening Night Performance of ‘Handel’s Anthems and Fireworks’ by the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, at the City Recital Hall, Sydney. For further information visit: www.brandenburg.com.au