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ST PETERS MELBOURNE 38 AGM 27/11/2020

ST PETERS MELBOURNE 38 AGM 27/11/2020 SPC Melbourne NfontvdltheSdrSmrdpoobernrsil r2oro9d,n 20ed20 · SPC OBSC Melbourne had its 38th Annual General Meeting on Friday 27 November 2020. Due to the current COVID restrictions the committee decided...

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DIGNITY IS NOT NEGOTIABLE – by Dr. Kamal Magdon-Ismail

DIGNITY IS NOT NEGOTIABLE – by Dr. Kamal Magdon-Ismail One morning at our Law College, when our new teacher for “Introduction to Rights” entered the classroom, the first thing he did was to ask the...

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‘I May Be the First, I Won’t Be Last’ – Kamala Harris-by Anwar A. Khan

‘I May Be the First, I Won’t Be Last’ – Kamala Harris-by Anwar A. Khan Kamala Harris was the best available choice for a few reasons Source:Srilankaguardian A smile is the light in the window...

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Sudath Sampath the Rugby Sevens specialist-by Althaf Nawaz

Sudath Sampath the Rugby Sevens specialist-by Althaf Nawaz Source:Dailynews One should maintain a good physique regularly to engage in a body contact sport like rugby while having extra ordinary skills to survive in a team....

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Lasith Malinga retires from franchise cricket

Lasith Malinga retires from franchise cricket Lasith Malinga Source:Dailynews Paceman Lasith Malinga has retired from franchise cricket, his Indian Premier League (IPL) Team Mumbai Indians revealed yesterday. The Sri Lankan speedster informed his decision to...

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National Pool formed for WI tour dissolved-by Althaf Nawaz

National Pool formed for WI tour dissolved-by Althaf Nawaz The nets at the Galle Stadium being sterilized Source:Dailynews The 15-member National Cricket Pool formed in preparation for the upcoming tour of the West Indies was...

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Will Vaccination hesitancy be a barrier to full population inoculation against COVID-19-by Dr Harold Gunatillake

Will Vaccination hesitancy be a barrier to full population inoculation against COVID-19-by Dr Harold Gunatillake Website:www.Doctorharold.com Transcript: Global number of COVID-19 cases is currently at over 95 million, and it can be difficult to remain...

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Stand-up comic Saikiran’s dissection of India’s obsession with fairness is not just skin-deep

Stand-up comic Saikiran’s dissection of India’s obsession with fairness is not just skin-deep...

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Injured in Sri Lanka – Local Family Look After Me.

Injured in Sri Lanka – Local Family Look After Me. Make us Sri Lankan Proud feel good story if you have the time to watch ...

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Rahane’s captaincy masterclass puts heat on Kohli

Rahane’s captaincy masterclass puts heat on Kohli Source:Dailynews New Delhi, Wednesday: Ajinkya Rahane’s calm and composed leadership of India in their stunning Test triumph over Australia earned widespread praise Wednesday — and increased pressure on...

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Root thanks England’s lone fan for devoted support

Root thanks England’s lone fan for devoted support England’s cricket fan Rob Lewis at the ramparts of the Galle Fort Source:Dailynews Galle, Monday: A lone England cricket fan who waited 10 months in Sri Lanka...

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Two cricketers tests COVID-19 positive

Two cricketers tests COVID-19 positive Source:Dailynews Binura Fernando and Chamika Karunaratne have tested positive for COVID-19. The National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak confirmed that the players have contracted COVID-19 quoting Sri Lanka...

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Prime Minister – Joint Media Release – Pfizer vaccine approved – Monday 25 January 2021

Prime Minister – Joint Media Release – Pfizer vaccine approved – Monday 25 January 2021 The Hon. Scott Morrison MP Prime Minister The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care ...

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Ceylon Cricketers in late fifties with the MCC

Ceylon Cricketers in late fifties with the MCC...

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SRI LANKA – ISLAND OF ISLANDS

SRI LANKA – ISLAND OF ISLANDS SRI LANKA: ISLAND OF ISLANDS new book published by the National Trust Sri Lanka, sponsored by Sail Lanka Authors: Shereen Amendra, Maneshka Borham, Shravasti Dhammika, Sarath Ekanayaka, George...

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Ranmasu Uyana – paradigm of garden architecture By Arundathie Abeysinghe

Ranmasu Uyana – paradigm of garden architecture By Arundathie Abeysinghe Parks were a prominent feature of city planning during Ancient Kingdoms even before Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka during the era of King...

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Audience Hall Kandy – location of a historic event By Arundathie Abeysinghe

Audience Hall Kandy – location of a historic event By Arundathie Abeysinghe Located between Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) and Royal Palace of Kandy, the Audience Hall also known as Magul Maduwa...

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Obituary – Sampath Ratnatunga (September 8, 1958 – January 15, 2021) – by Lawrence Machado

Obituary – Sampath Ratnatunga (September 8, 1958 – January 15, 2021) – by Lawrence Machado Vale dear friend and classmate Sampath Ratnatunga, whom I knew for more than 55 years, starting from our early days...

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Home or away; Sri Lanka remain useless -Rex Clementine at Galle Fort

Home or away; Sri Lanka remain useless -Rex Clementine at Galle Fort Source:Island The Sri Lankan cricket team is playing a brand of cricket that is alien to us and their reasoning is inexplicable. When...

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Sports Ministry allocates Rs. 30Mn for improving angampora

Sports Ministry allocates Rs. 30Mn for improving angampora Source:Ceylontoday The State Ministry of Rural and School Sports Infrastructure Improvement, alongside the Ministry of Youth and Sports, has set aside Rs. 30 Million to promote Angampora...

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Shukra Munawfer moves Lankans to tears- M. A. Kaleel, Kalmunai Corr

Shukra Munawfer moves Lankans to tears- M. A. Kaleel, Kalmunai Corr. Source:Island Shukra Munawfer, a 17-year-old student of Galle, Sudharma Vidyalaya, has emerged the winner of the popular knowledge quiz programme ‘Lakshapathi’ on Sirasa TV....

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QUEEN STREET, FORT, COLOMBO 1 IN THE 1960s – By Upali Obeyesekere

QUEEN STREET, FORT, COLOMBO 1 IN THE 1960s – By Upali Obeyesekere Chatham Street, intersected by Queens Street on the west and York Street further east were the main streets that housed both businesses and...

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76 herbal gardens completed under ‘Husma Dena Thuru’ tree planting programme

76 herbal gardens completed under ‘Husma Dena Thuru’ tree planting programme Picture Courtesy: Ministry of Environment Source:Dailynews The Ministry of Environment has launched a programme to plant 02 million saplings of all medicinal value in...

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Ashantha de Mel to quit as Sri Lanka Cricket Team Manager-Indika Welagedara

Ashantha de Mel to quit as Sri Lanka Cricket Team Manager-Indika Welagedara Source:Dailynews Sri Lanka Cricket Team Manager Ashantha de Mel will be resigning as the team manager after the second Test against England. Speaking...

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Sangakkara to join Rajasthan Royals as director of cricket

Sangakkara to join Rajasthan Royals as director of cricket Source:Dailynews Rajasthan Royals has roped in former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara as its director of cricket for the Indian Premier League 2021. On a day...

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Police to arrest Dhammika Bandara for attacking doctor

Police to arrest Dhammika Bandara for attacking doctor Source:Dailymirror Police have launched an investigation to arrest local anti-COVID-19 syrup manufacturer Dhammika Bandara for allegedly assaulting a doctor. A doctor has lodged a complaint with the...

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From Jaffna library to University – politics of identity-By Harim Peiris

From Jaffna library to University – politics of identity-By Harim Peiris Source:Island A centre of Tamil learning in Jaffna was attacked and destroyed. No, not last week, but 40 years ago, in 1981, the iconic...

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Eight Sri Lanka cricketers fail fitness tests-By Rex Clementine

Eight Sri Lanka cricketers fail fitness tests-By Rex Clementine Source:Island Sri Lanka Cricket has issued an ultimatum to its contracted players after eight of them failed a fitness test in Colombo. A pool of 20...

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eLanka Newsletter – 24 Jan 2021 – 7th edition – Sri Lankans in Australia

eLanka Newsletter – 24 Jan 2021 – 7th edition – Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Dilscoop Down Under: Sri Lanka legend’s quiet return...

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Charles Stanley Braine (1874-1944) – the Rajah of Mawatte By George Braine

Charles Stanley Braine (1874-1944) – the Rajah of Mawatte By George Braine The e-mail, with the question “Are you a Ceylon Braine?”, arrived out of the blue when I lived in Hong Kong. The...

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Maldives becomes first nation to receive COVID-19 vaccine from India

Maldives becomes first nation to receive COVID-19 vaccine from India Source:Ceylontoday Maldives will receive the Covid-19 vaccine (Covishield) on Wednesday becoming the first country to receive the vaccine from India. The source added the vaccine...

Jan 23, 2021 | No Comments

Media allowed to cover second Test?

Media allowed to cover second Test? Source:Dailynews Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) yesterday cleared the first hurdle in obtaining the clearance from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in accommodating Sri Lankan media personnel to...

Jan 23, 2021 | No Comments

Kavindu Udayanga outstanding weightlifter and powerlifter-Upananda Jayasundera

Kavindu Udayanga outstanding weightlifter and powerlifter-Upananda Jayasundera Kavindu Udayanga Ranasinghe Source:Dailynews Kavindu Udayanga Ranasinghe of Vijaya College,Matale is an outstanding Weightlifter and Powerlifter who has done extremely well to be adjudged Best Sportsman at the...

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Antonian Lasantha Wijesuriya was one of the finest ruggerites-by Althaf Nawaz

Antonian Lasantha Wijesuriya was one of the finest ruggerites-by Althaf Nawaz Lasantha Wijesuriya Source:Dailynews It is rare to find a person who excelled in sports in addition to leadership qualities. Lasantha Anthony Wijesuriya was one...

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Environmental group rings warning bells over Aussie Co. plan to mine limonite in Mannar Island-by Ifham Nizam

Environmental group rings warning bells over Aussie Co. plan to mine limonite in Mannar Island-by Ifham Nizam Source:Island There would be significant environmental damage to the Mannar Island if an Australian mining company was allowed...

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Kusal Mendis dropped from squad for second test

Kusal Mendis dropped from squad for second test Source:Ceylontoday According to Sri Lanka cricket Chairman of Selectors Ashantha de Mel, a number of Sri Lankan players have dropped from the squad for the second test...

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Will Vaccination hesitancy be a barrier to full population inoculation against COVID-19.-By Dr Harold Gunatillake

Will Vaccination hesitancy be a barrier to full population inoculation against COVID-19.-By Dr Harold Gunatillake Website:www.Doctorharold.com Transcript: Global number of COVID-19 cases is currently at over 95 million, and it can be difficult to...

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The Lives We Lead

The Lives We Lead In the midst of current events, people need to think about the lives we lead. Perhaps we need a better perspective: ...

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Invitation – 73rd Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka (Melbourne)

Invitation – 73rd Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka (Melbourne) You Tube Channel of Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Melbourne – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Wgi-fQqBYq8reYOm3KRqA/featured...

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A Noble Servant, Goes to His Redeemer’s Rest Bishop Victor Gnanapragasam OMI-by The Francis D’ Almeida

A Noble Servant, Goes to His Redeemer’s Rest Bishop Victor Gnanapragasam OMI-by The Francis D’ Almeida Source:Dailymirror Death came suddenly to Bishop Victor Gnanapragasam, the Apostolate Vicar of the city of Quetta, in the mountainous...

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DILEENI DANIEL SELVARATNAM – GOVERNOR OF ANGUILLA

DILEENI DANIEL SELVARATNAM – GOVERNOR OF ANGUILLA In 2020 the colonial powers still exists. An island of some 20,000 people have a new Governor appointed by her majesty the queen! A British Sri Lankan gets...

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The Sangakkaras Erudite & Charitable: At Home and Abroad

The Sangakkaras Erudite & Charitable: At Home and Abroad Source:Thuppahis An Accidental Encounter …. and An Illuminating Outcome When I was in Sri Lanka at some point in the late 1990s on research work, my...

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Lalan Rubbers targets rising global demand for latex gloves, boosts manufacturing using Kingslake solutions

Lalan Rubbers targets rising global demand for latex gloves, boosts manufacturing using Kingslake solutions Implements Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) system to increase throughput Gearing up for rapidly increasing demand for quality rubber gloves in...

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“WIN, LOSE, OR DRAW” – by Des Kelly

“WIN, LOSE, OR DRAW” – by Des Kelly After watching the 4th Cricket Test, held in Brisbane, recently, I have decided that there has been NO better Test...

Jan 23, 2021 | No Comments

Meet the refugee behind these memorable Sri Lankan cooking lessons-By Lee Tran Lam

Meet the refugee behind these memorable Sri Lankan cooking lessons-By Lee Tran Lam Nige Sithirasegaram learnt how to cook while in Australia’s detention centres. Now he’s sharing his culinary education with the community. Source:SBS Nige...

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A E Manoharan – Suranganita Maalu Genawa

A E Manoharan – Suranganita Maalu Genawa...

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Planning Australia’s 2021-22 Migration Program – Migration in Australia

Planning Australia’s 2021-22 Migration Program – Migration in Australia Download the PDF file . ...

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Mr Summa Navavaratnam – Founder / President – Royal Junior Rugby Academy

Mr Summa Navavaratnam – Founder / President – Royal Junior Rugby Academy...

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Sri Lanka Street Food – COLOMBO’S BEST STREET FOOD GUIDE! CRAZY Fish Market + Spicy Curry!

Sri Lanka Street Food – COLOMBO’S BEST STREET FOOD GUIDE! CRAZY Fish Market + Spicy Curry! HELLO from Sri Lanka and welcome to our NEW series across the entire island, eating STREET FOOD, local family...

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Leadership Advice for Biden: Restore a Sense of Calm by Dina Gerdeman

Leadership Advice for Biden: Restore a Sense of Calm by Dina Gerdeman Source:hbswk Harvard Business School faculty members share their expectations for a Biden presidency and offer advice to the commander in chief as...

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Colombo 21 – Sri Lankan Restaurant – Castle Hill (Sydney)

Colombo 21 – Sri Lankan Restaurant – Castle Hill (Sydney) Name: Colombo 21 Address: 6/3-9 Terminus St, Castle Hill 2154 Phone: 02 8677 4998 Chef: Ari and Madusha ...

Dec 12, 2020 | 1 Comment

RupeesExpress – Online Payment Services in Sri Lanka

RupeesExpress – Online Payment Services in Sri Lanka We cover all your bills and services | Family benefit and donations | Wagers and Salaries to your contractors | Business Operation and payments *We...

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Falcon Financial Services

Falcon Financial Services Calling Overseas qualified Accountants…. Contact Us for all the details….. Address: Paramatta – Suite 3, 383-385 Church St, NSW 2150 Email: info@falconhl.com.au Office Hours: 09:00am – 5:00pm Tel: 1300 034 479...

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eLanka Website Design Services

eLanka Website Design Services eLanka Website Designs will help you to set new business priorities, outline plans for growth, determine a product & internet roadmap with expert Business Analysis, Website Design and Project Management...

Oct 18, 2020 | No Comments

JCB Accounting Services

JCB Accounting Services Watch: Job Keeper 2 Interview with Nadee Weththasinghe FCPA CTA JCB Accounting Services Contact: Nadee Weththasinghe Business Phone Number: 03 9887 5160 Business Fax: 03 9887 5180 Mobile: 0425 700 315 Address: 17 Kalinya...

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Uma Panch – Speaker | Trainer | Coach | Lecturer (SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA)

READERS WELLNESS HUB UMA PANCH – The Mindset Alchemist Inside the Issue Meet the Mindset Alchemist! Hi, I’m Uma Panch and I’m a mindset alchemist. An alchemist is simply a person who transforms or...

Aug 31, 2020 | No Comments

Best & Less Travel – Cheapest Airfares Guaranteed

Best & Less Travel – Cheapest Airfares Guaranteed No matter where you want to go, Best & Less Travel promises to help you find the cheapest flight possible to suit your circumstances. Its reputation...

Aug 11, 2020 | No Comments

Stress Management Webinar – By Uma Panch (Sydney, Australia)

Stress Management Webinar – By Uma Panch (Sydney, Australia) MINDFULNESS: The Magic Pill for Stress Reduction ~ Peak Performance ~ Wellbeing If you missed out on this great interactive Webinar, you can watch it below....

Aug 4, 2020 | No Comments

Rosmead Place, Colombo, Sri Lanka by Thilanka

Rosmead Place by Thilanka VILLA DESCRIPTION 50% Off Until December 2020!! Call now and mention eLanka! Contact: Sanjeewa De Silva Contact no: +94 (0) 703 78 9789 Rosmead Place by Thilanka has 6 bedrooms/suites and...

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The Paddy Bungalow Sri Lanka, Southern Province

The Paddy Bungalow Sri Lanka, Southern Province Affordable lifestyle 2-bedroom homes for US$198,000.00 The Paddy Bungalow Sri Lanka, Southern Province An opportunity to own a home in one of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful areas, where...

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ACBT – Pioneer in Australian Higher Education in Sri Lanka

ACBT – Pioneer in Australian Higher Education in Sri Lanka ACBT is the pioneer in Australian Higher Education in Sri Lanka since 1998, and partnered by world renowned Navitas group, with 130 colleges around...

Jul 20, 2020 | No Comments

UNIQUE JEWELS – Colombo, Sri Lanka

UNIQUE JEWELS – Colombo, Sri Lanka UNIQUE JEWELS Unique Jewels is conveniently located on Duplication Road, at the Lauries Road Junction. Now with additional parking facilities and a spacious showroom, Unique Jewels offers their...

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Kosgoda Sri Lanka Beach Lagoon frontage land for SALE

Kosgoda Sri Lanka Beach & Lagoon Frontage 132 PERCHES FOR SALE River View & Sea View from the property. Kosgoda SriLanka Beach & Lagoon Frontage 132 Perches for SALE Beach & River frontage is approximately...

Jul 13, 2020 | No Comments

Capital TRUST Properties (Sri Lanka)

Capital TRUST Properties (Sri Lanka) Capital TRUST Residencies: My Story. My Home Please submit the following enquiry form with your enquiry and I will contact you. Current Projects ...

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Apartment for sale or rent – Duplex apartment in Bambalapitiya Colombo 04 Sri Lanka

Apartment for sale or rent – Duplex apartment in Bambalapitiya Colombo 04 Sri Lanka Apartment details are as follows: Size: Sq ft : 1350 Bed rooms : 03 Bath rooms : 03 Sitting and...

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Silver Aisle Gifting – An Exclusive Gifting Service for All Occasions

Silver Aisle Gifting – An Exclusive Gifting Service for All Occasions Launched in 2019 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Silver Aisle was first conceptualized as being purely an online Wedding Gift Registry. A few months since...

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SUNNYSIDE Accountants

SUNNYSIDE Accountants Disability Housing Between 14% – 18%pa Return on $658,000 Exceptional Investment Returns Call or email SUNNYSIDE ACCOUNTANTS Tel: 61 +2 8116 8408 Email: charitha@kmcapital.com.au ...

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CORE BUSINESS CONSULTING PTY LTD

CORE BUSINESS CONSULTING PTY LTD Contact CORE BUSINESS CONSULTING PTY LTD Tel: +61 2 8893 1252 Email: Tax@core-biz.com.au Address: Level 7, 91 Phillip Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150 ...

Jun 16, 2020 | No Comments

SRI LANKAN ASTROLOGY -DR STANLEY DHARMAKUMARA

SRI LANKAN ASTROLOGY DR STANLEY DHARMAKUMARA Australia’s First Professional Sri Lankan Accredited Astrologer and Ayurvedic Medicine Practitioner OVER 30 YEARS of EXPERIENCE ABN 65662128272 INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED ASTROLOGER. PROFESSIONAL MEMBER OF AAA(AUSTRALIA) PROFESSIONAL MEMBER...

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Guardian Insurance Brokers

Guardian Insurance Brokers ABOUT GUARDIAN INSURANCE BROKERS Incorporated on the 14th of February 2011, Guardian Insurance Brokers is a licensed insurance broking firm registered with the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka. The firm...

Jun 11, 2020 | No Comments