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"ALPHABETICALLY YOURS" SERIES 8 (H) – By Des Kelly Extremely clever lyrics, if one listens closely, and how can you...

"ALPHABETICALLY YOURS" SERIES 7. (G) – By Des Kelly   He was reputed to be the BEST accompanist on guitar,...

ALPHABETICALLY YOURS" SERIES 6. (F)– By Des Kelly   Songs often remind us of times in our own lives, that...

"ALPHABETICALLY YOURS" SERIES 5 (E)-– By Des Kelly James Travis (Jim) Reeves, born on the 20th of August, 1923- 31st...

"ALPHABETICALLY YOURS" SERIES 4 (D) – By Des Kelly   "Don't you ever get tired, of hurting me"?, a common...

Indian President highlights growth and opportunities and calls on Australian businesses to 'hop, skip and jump' and invest in India...

Asha De Vos at number 23 on BBC 100 Women 2018 Source: Pulse The BBC 100 Women is a multi-format...

eLanka Newsletter: November 2018 4th edition: Sri Lankans in Australia - News, Photos, Events & Articles   Please click here...

 Health & Views – November 2018 – 3rd edition -  by Dr Harold Harold Gunatillake   https://www.elanka.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Health-Views-November-2018-3rd-issue.pdf

Over 50s Team Sri Lanka Welcome Dinner – by Chitran Duraisamy (Photos by RoyGrafix) (Please scroll down to view the...

"RE-EMERGENCE OF IMMIGRATION" - By Des Kelly The subject is very much in the news again. When the Kellys' &...

"MAXIE'S MEMORIES" – By Des Kelly I take this chance to introduce Maxwell (Maxie) Gerreyn to our eLanka website, with...

"INSECTS IN MUSIC" – By Des Kelly There are billions or trillions of insects around, so what is so special...

ALPHABETICALLY YOURS" (SERIES) 2 She was one of the prettiest "song-stars" to ever grace a stage, Linda Ronstadt features in...

"I'M GLAD FOR YOUR SAKE" (But sorry for mine) – By Des Kelly Where would you ever find song-titles like...

"ALPHABETICALLY YOURS" (Especially for eLanka) – By Des Kelly This is a very special "Series" of musical-memories for all eLankan...

Donation A$ 2200.00 from the Sri Lanka Sports Association of Qld to Foundation of Goodness for Development of Junior Cricket...

Royal College OBA NSW & ACT - Bollywood Nite - Photos thanks to Thanuja Wijesekara Please click here or on...

eLanka Newsletter: November 2018 3rd edition: Sri Lankans in Australia - News, Photos, Events & Articles   Click here or...

"DEAR JOHN" - By Des Kelly   Continuing my "Stories- in-Song" (Country-style), this is one that references the past Korean...

Miss South Asia Australia Pageant 2018: Story: Marie Pietersz, Melbourne; Pics: courtesy Hiru Photography Story: Marie Pietersz, Melbourne Pics: courtesy...

Melbourne Cup fever at Ruwanal and Philo's place in Keysborough - Photos thanks to Trevine Rodrigo Click here or on...

Photo of Anton Swan: Hon Consul for Sri Lanka Queensland Presenting  a Donation of $3100 to the Premier of Qld:...

Colombo No.7 (London Dry Gin) – A TASTE LIKE NO OTHER Story and pics: Marie Pietersz, Melbourne For the second...

SHAANDAAR TELSTRA DIWALI CELEBRATIONS WITH CRICKET LEGENDS AND CRICKET IN 4K   From cricket in 4K on Foxtel from Telstra...

THE WORLD WEEPS" (While Pariahs Prosper) - by Des Kelly Armistice day, 2018. One hundred years since the guns of...

"HUNG UP"(On you) – By Des Kelly   Don't "hang-up" on me, folks. Not just yet, anyway. Here is a...

"ANOTHER DAWN" – by Des Kelly   There has to be something about THIS particular name! Talking about "Dawn", the...

eLanka Newsletter: November 2018 2nd edition: Sri Lankans in Australia - News, Photos, Events & Articles Click here or on...

Diwali Celebrations at Lyceum Kurunegala  Diwali is perhaps the most important festival celebrated by Hindus all around the world and...

Another Golf Day success for Old Josephians - Photos thanks to George Rupesinghe Click here or on the photos below...

“Aiyho, what to do men"? – By Des Kelly Nothing, really. Although this this "exclamation" is most popularly used in...

Fat that is Visceral Makes your heart miserable https://www.elanka.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Fat-that-is-Visceral.pdf

Fantastic performance by Desmond De Silva, Lulu and Rajiv and the Clan at Beson centre in Burwood. Music and dance...

Country and Western night with No Limit at Gaelic Park in Keysborough, Melbourne organized by Bertie Ekanaike Photos thanks to...

Eric Harmon's 75th surprise birthday bash at the Walawwa in Melbourne. Photos thanks to Trevine Rodrigo   Click here or...

Cherry Rodrigo's 87th birthday and daughter Bernadine's 60th - Photos thanks to Trevine Rodrigo   Click here or on the...

REPORT ON THE HAVE A CHAT & FOOD FAIR - 21ST OCTOBER A group of eighty comprising members and guests...

ANNUAL FAMILY CAMP 2018 28th September to 1St October 2018 This year’s Camp was held again at Lake Perseverance Recreation...

REPORT ON SATURDAY NITE FEVER DINNER DANCE - 8TH SEPTEMBER It was a stylish and full of energy function we...

Letters to the Committee May I begin by firstly expressing my sincerest and most heartfelt gratitude for your efforts and contributions...

President's Message How time has flown! It was only the other day we were planning the functions for the year and...

Silver Fawn Club Newsletter https://www.elanka.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/November-December-2018-Newsletter-1.pdf

"GAMBLING CHAMPIONS" (You bet!!) - By Des Kelly Nearly twenty four billion dollars annually (you bet), makes Australians. including, sadly,...

Alcohol what it does when consumed   Few weeks back I wrote an article on the beneficial effect of alcohol...

"HAVE FAITH IN PERCY" – By Des Kelly "If music be the food of love, play on". What an extraordinarily...

All Saints Church, Borella: Where the carillon chimes       Source: Sunday Observer, November 4, 2018 The residents around Campbell...

Global Entertainer in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 - Alston Koch - His Speech in ADA Derana SriLankan of the Year

Sri Lanka Australia Malay Association 20th anniversary Celebrations - video produced by Dr. Harold Gunatillake Sri Lanka Australia Malay Association...

"HAVE FAITH IN PERCY" – By Des Kelly "If music be the food of love, play on". What an extraordinarily...