Daily Program

Saturday, 29 June 2024

On Saturday morning, Her Excellency the Governor departed for a visit to Port Lincoln, where she was met by Mr Anthony Peluso, Chief Executive and Executive Director, and Ms Kath Mainland CBE, Chair, Country Arts SA, before departing for Community House Port Lincoln, where she met Ms Linda Davies, Manager, Community House, and viewed the garden mosaic work and other artwork created by social support clients.

Afterwards, at Whait Reserve, the Governor met Ms Lavinia Richards, Barngala Artist, Ms Diana Mislov, Mayor, City of Port Lincoln, and Ms Gillian Steel, Arts and Cultural Facilitator, Country Arts SA, and viewed the recently installed Stolen Generation Memorial.

Later, at the Port Lincoln RSL, the Governor, accompanied by Mayor Mislov, met Mr Gary Clough, President, and Mr Lee Clayton, Secretary, Port Lincoln RSL, and toured the new art and cultural exhibits highlighting reconciliation within recognition of service and sacrifice.

Afterwards, at the Nautilus Arts Centre, the Governor officially opened the Saltbush Country art exhibition.

In the afternoon, the Governor returned to Adelaide.