Government House

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Government House is the official residence of the Governor-General of Australia, located in the Canberra suburb of Yarralumla.

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Government House canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf heritage-listed building
official residence
alsoKnownAs Government House, Yarralumla
Yarralumla
architecturalStyle Interwar Mediterranean style (main house after alterations)
Victorian homestead (original core)
becameOfficialResidence 1931
city Canberra
constructionStart 1890s
coordinates 35.298°S 149.097°E
country Australia
function official residence of the Governor-General of Australia
venue for diplomatic functions
venue for investiture ceremonies
venue for official receptions
venue for state ceremonies
governingBody Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General
hasFeature ceremonial lawns
extensive gardens
formal reception rooms
gatehouse
private residential wing
service buildings
state dining room
swimming pool
tennis court
heritageStatus Commonwealth Heritage List
National heritage significance
locatedIn Yarralumla district
linked to: Yarralumla
locatedOn large landscaped estate
location Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory
linked to: Yarralumla
numberOfStoreys two
officialResidenceOf Governor-General of Australia
openToPublic limited public open days
originalCompletion 1891
originalFunction Yarralumla homestead
linked to: Yarralumla
overlooks Lake Burley Griffin
owner Commonwealth of Australia
region Australian Capital Territory
security protected by Australian Federal Police
usedBy Governor-General and spouse
official guests of the Governor-General
usedFor annual diplomatic corps reception
presentation of honours and awards
reception of foreign heads of state
swearing-in of ministers

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Yarralumla knownFor Government House
Australian state governors residenceType Government House