HARRY DE SAYRAH REMEMBERED – by sunny perera AS THE FORUM AND ST JOSEPHS ACROSS A WIDE SPECTRUM OF JOSEPHIANS WHO KNEW HIM OR OF HIM GRIEVES THE LOSS OF A GIANT – HARRY DE SAYRAH FORMERLY OF BORELLA SRI LANKA, AND PRESENTLY SYDNEY AUSTRALIA, ENTREPRENEUR, PHILANTHROPIST, BENEFACTOR, AND MERITORIOUS HOLDER OF AUSTRALIA’S HIGHEST ORDER THE OAM AND BELOVED SON OF OUR ALMA MATER, HE MUST BE REMEMBERED AS SOMEONE WHO EMBODIED THE TITLE “A TRUE AND DEDICATED OLD JOSEPHIAN WHO CARRIED THE PRIVILEGE OF THE TITLE TO ITS GREATEST HEIGHTS BY LIVING THE PART OF THE COLLEGE MOTTO ” IN SCIENTIA ET VIRTUTE ” AND THE OPENING LINES OF THE COLLEGE ANTHEM “FRUITS OF VIRTUE AND OF VALOUR …..(Ad infinitum) ” THROUGHOUT HIS LIFE. NEVER UNDAUNTED DESPITE BEING IN IN HIS ’80S TO MOVE FORWARD IN A POSITIVE MANNER, MANY ARE THOSE WHO BENEFITED FROM HIS ENDEARING SPIRIT ESPECIALLY ...
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“Exploring the Fascinating World of Mushrooms: Nature’s Hidden Treasures“-by Kalani-eLanka Mushrooms, often overlooked in the world of culinary delights, are fascinating organisms that deserve more attention. These humble fungi belong to a kingdom of their own and play crucial roles in ecosystems, medicine, and even cuisine. In this article, we’ll dive into the intriguing world of mushrooms, exploring their diversity, ecological importance, and culinary potential. Mushrooms belong to the kingdom Fungi, a diverse group of organisms distinct from plants and animals. While they may appear unassuming, mushrooms come in a stunning array of shapes, sizes, and colors. From the iconic white button mushrooms in our salads to the enchanting fly agaric with its bright red cap, mushrooms showcase the incredible diversity of nature. ...
Hameedia continues to transform paradise by successfully concluding Wellawatte Beach upgrade 11th September 2023 – Colombo: Hameedia, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear brand synonymous with style and quality, has once again contributed towards ensuring environment protection in Sri Lanka by organising a beach cleanup project titled “Wella Beach Upgrade” at the Wellawatte Beach as part of the “Re-Build Sri Lanka” initiative. The event was spearheaded by Hameedia’s CSR arm Lifeworth together with partner organisations Sri Lanka Life Saving and Rainbow Swimming. The Wellawatte Beach is one of the most iconic beaches in Sri Lanka with its beautiful, blue water and golden sand. It is frequented by thousands of visitors including large families and groups, adventurous travelers, fitness enthusiasts and foreign tourists. The beach provides a number of useful amenities such as beach restaurants, changing rooms, showers, and bathrooms allowing the visitors to safely swim in the crystal clear waters or play ...
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Anne Lee Tzu Pheng Sip your Tea Nice and Slow No one Ever knows when it’s Time to Go, There’ll be no Time to enjoy the Glow, So sip your Tea Nice and Slow. Life is too Short but feels pretty Long, There’s too Much to do, so much going Wrong, And Most of the Time You Struggle to be Strong, Before it’s too Late and it’s time to Go, Sip your Tea Nice and Slow. Some Friends stay, others Go away, Loved ones are Cherished but not all will Stay. Kids will Grow up and Fly away. There’s really no Saying how Things will Go, So sip your Tea Nice and Slow. In the End it’s really all about understanding Love For this World and in the Stars above, Appreciate and Value who truly Cares, Smile and Breathe and let your Worries go, So Just Sip your ...
Obituary – Harold de Sayrah OAM It is with deep sadness we share the passing away of Harold de Sayrah OAM (fondly known as Harry to his friends and family), dearly beloved husband of Imelda, loving father of Dilhara and Shéhan and Father-in-Law of Paul, cherished grandfather of Caden and Rian, brother of Royston(dec), Anslem(dec), Maureen(dec), Frederick, Anotoinette(dec) and Anoma. A funeral mass will be held at St Agatha’s Catholic Church, Pennant Hills at 10.30am on Thursday 14th September. Cremation at Macquarie Park Crematorium at 12.15pm followed by a wake at Wallumatta Function Centre . ...
Sep 11, 2023
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Articles, Obituaries
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ASHA TENNAKOON ALREADY A SHINING SINGING STAR IN A SPARKLING VOYAGE WITH DEEP FOUNDATIONS LAID – by Sunil Thenabadu in Brisbane Asha Tennakoon though has no music intelligence through inherited affiliations certainly had been born with innate music talent. Asha is a native of Kegalle who’s parents are not living has only one elder sibling now a science teacher in a reputed school in Sri Lanka.Asha had been educated at St.Joseph’s College in Kegalle had followed music both singing and playing music instruments for ordinary levels even up to Visharada level having passed initial examinations of the Bhatkhande music University in Lucknow India. She had come second in the All Island school’s Ekala Kyal Ragadari music competition while in the ordinary level class in school.After her triumph she had been selected to the Sri Lanka Army music Band to sing but had not accepted the offer owing to her higher studies. Among ...
Sep 11, 2023
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Articles, Sunil Thenabadu
Tagged Anjeline Gunatilleke, Asha Tennakoon, Australian citizenship, Bhatkhande music University, Marketing Executive at Ms Tritel Services( Pvt) Ltd, Melbourne, Rohana Siriwardena, Ruwan Hettiarachchi, Shashika Nissansla and Nirosha Virajini and Yuresha Ravirari, Sri Lankan, Sunil Thenabadu, Tharaka Mallawarachchi, vocalist
eLanka Newsletter – 10th September 2023 – 3rd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Sri Lanka scramble into Asia Cup super fours but skipper Shanaka’s form slump is concerning. BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (Elanka Sports Editor) Sri Lankan Women’s Cricket Team trounce England in England-by Michael Roberts The British Council hosts a pre-departure briefing for Sri Lanka’s 11 selected Commonwealth Scholars MEDIA RELEASE – Premier congratulates Children’s Festival – on 25th anniversary Triumphant Sri Lanka grab a piece of history with first ever emphatic series win over England. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (Elanka Sports Editor) Esric Jackson launches new CD, ‘Second Generation ‘, and did it, his way – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE GLORIOUS PATH FOR THE G-RACE – By Lakshman Navaratne ජනසවියේ නියමුවාණන් දැයෙන් සමුගෙන දෙවසරක් සපිරේ . – By ආචාර්ය ගාමිණී කාරියවසම්. ...
Sep 10, 2023
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When the Ceylon Schoolboys Beat the Indian Schoolboys on Their Home Turfs in 1969-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Ranjan Anandappa, in Sunday Observer, 23 September 2007, with this title “1969 Schools Cricket Team – Best produced by Sri Lanka” CRICKET: Emphasis has been laid so much on qualified coaches and physios these days, but few knew that one of the most successful under 19 cricket teams ever to leave the shores of Sri Lanka which was undoubtedly the 1969 Sri Lanka Schools cricket team, then Ceylon, which toured India. The team was captained by former Ananda College cricketer Mithra Wettimuny [and] did not possess either a coach or a physio. It was manager A. D. Karunananda (Ananda) and assistant manager Angelo Rayer (St. Joseph’s) both strict disciplinarians who guided the boys through the one-and-a half month tour which ended in a highly successful note for [what was then known as ] “Ceylon”. The team played five ...
Sep 10, 2023
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Articles, Michael Roberts
Tagged Bandula Warnapura, Duleep Mendis, Jagath Fernando, Mithra Wettimuny, Ranjan Anandappa
