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Tour of St Peters College, Colombo, April 2023 – by Joe Paiva Medical Project conducted in Batticaloa Sri Lanka (sent by Siva Sivagnanam) Rubbish Collection System Adelaide, Australia – by Joe Paiva Rugby in 20th Century Sri Lanka & Havelocks Sports Club 2023 – by Joe Paiva

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Tour of St Peters College, Colombo, April 2023 – by Joe Paiva “A week before I left Sri Lanka in mid April 2023, I met with the St. Peters College, Colombo, President Old Boys Union ( OBU), Ravika de Silva as pre-arranged at the Dutch Burgher Union (DBU) cafe in Colombo. One thing led to another, and Ravika was gracious enough to offer to take me on a tour of College. The students were on holidays and there couldn’t have been a better time. Normally access to the complex is restricted, unless permitted by Rev Fr Rector. The whole complex from Galle Road (west), to the east including the grounds at the rear is overseen by security personnel at all times for good reasons. My first attempt to look around College in February failed, as I was not aware of the protocol. Following is my real life impression of 20th ...

May 19, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Joe Paiva Tagged , , , , ,
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Medical Project conducted in Batticaloa  Sri Lanka (sent by Siva Sivagnanam) This project was carried out in mid April 2023 in Batticaloa. Major donors were Mr Jude De Silva, Lions Club of Wantirna and Lions Club of Lysterfield. Medical Personnel in Sri Lanka provided free service, while the donations helped the patients to purchase their medicines. The project was coordinated by Siva Sivagnanam, President,  Lions  Club of Wantirna. Thanks, ...

Apr 23, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Joe Paiva Tagged
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Rubbish Collection System Adelaide, Australia – by Joe Paiva Note 3 Bins provided Free of Charge by Local Council. Green for Green Organic materials only. Red for hard materials ( glass bottles, tins, Non recyclable materials Yellow for cardboard, paper only . There is a specific predetermined day for pick – up of respective bins. One truck with Driver only. Driver does not get out his truck. All mrechanised operations done by Driver. No Bin, No pick up policy. Pick up once a week only  Green waste is shredded and converted to Mulch / Compost Cardboard, paper is shredded and turned into recycled Card board boxes, paper etc. Hard materials I am not aware of what happens. In Colombo people need to be Educated by PR programs TV, Press, Radio, Social media. Children in all Schools should be taught about Waste Management at home / school/ public places. Waste Bins should ...

Apr 20, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Joe Paiva Tagged , , ,
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Rugby in 20th Century Sri Lanka & Havelocks Sports Club 2023 – by Joe Paiva   I spent some time at both CR & FC & Havelocks Club room recently. Anecdotal information indicates  Club rugby is on the slow decline. While School & College Rugby has a greater appeal and following in the wider community.  Club rugby is highly commercialised and players are chasing money. Hopping clubs from time to time. The loyalty, passion and tradition no longer exists. Unlike the 40s 50s, & 60s  In the 50s and 60s players purchased their boots and  attire. Not any more The clubs during the weekends and public holidays switches into unofficial Pub, Sports bar  ( Watering Hole ) for members only. Sadly the Clifford Cup has lost its luster Note, the humble brown timber caravan, on wheels, the original club rooms in 1930/40s. I presume. Havelocks in terms of facilities pales ...

Apr 10, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Joe Paiva Tagged , , ,
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eLanka’s new logo in the recent newsletter – By Joe Paiva Dear Readers of Elanka, Australia & all over the world. I wonder if you noted eLanka’s new logo in the recent newsletter. Excellent design. I applaud eLanka’s project team for creating the poignant image. Oil Lamp in the Centre flanked by the two respective national flags. Symbolic of a Bridge, assimilation, fellowship, two cultures , one a rich very ancient traditional South Asian culture and the other relatively new. Lighting the the World, a gentle caring touch of the minds  and hearts of all Sri Lankans & Australians. One of serving humanity without  premeditated expectations. Instantly  Capt Elmo ( Blue Skies) Jayewardene,’s  ethos came to mind. Quote ” Far better to light a candle, rather than curse the darkness” Elmo’s Candle is somewhat similar to eLanka’s Oil Lamp, except the word ‘Poor’. PS CandleAid: A shining light for those ...

Apr 8, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Joe Paiva Tagged ,
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Augo Paiva The Legend of CR & FC, Longden Pace, Colombo 7 – Photos thanks to Joe Paiva “Photos of CR stalwarts, Silva brothers, Ashley Cader, Augo Paiva, Bola Phillips, Summa Naveratnam, Jeff Wiemann, Lionel Almeida, Rodrigo bros, Tyrell Muthaiya etc carried me back in time  to the 50s, 60s for long while. I lost sense of time until my sister reminded me that it was time to return home. However the grounds and surroundings in 2023, is very much commercialised  with big bill boards,  PR advertisements of big Bussiness houses. Nevertheless grounds, clubroom, beautifully landscaped outer area looks great”. Joe Paiva ...

Mar 19, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Joe Paiva Tagged ,
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He comes from Pitigala not Jaffna – by Joe Paiva The  ALBORADA ART HOME in Matugama opened its doors on 25 February 2023 with the screening of the film ‘Hansavila’ directed by Dharmasiri Bandaranayaka  first screened  in 1998. The home was filled beyond capacity, followed by simple light dinner.   However the Art Home at present  is at an embryonic stage and expects to develop progressively. Some time in March children from schools in the area will be actively involved in a session of  creative art, such as dance, drama, music, poetry etc Matugama is in the Southern Province, of Sri Lanka,  approximately 90 minutes drive from Pitigala in the Southern Province. Matugama is a semi urban town surrounded by low undulating Hills. The small rural town of Pitigala is on the border of the Western ( Colombo) and Southern Provinces (Galle, Hikkaduwa, Bentota, Pitigala, Matugame, Matara, Kataragamme, Aluthgamme). Very much  ...

Mar 11, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Joe Paiva Tagged , , , , , ,
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Christmas cake: the traditional Sri Lankan treat uniting an island and its diaspora – by Joe Paiva This resonates very poignantly with me and I am sure all my cousin brothers of the same vintage. I am a very proud PAIVA. My grandfather, Jerominus Nazeraine Paiva of the famous XP Paiva and Sons of 77 Main Street, Pettah, Colombo. During the Xmas festive season, did a booming business. This in the mid 1950s. Xmas Cake recepie Cake ingredients ( imported from Spain, Portugal, Italy, France) Xmas Cakes for sale ( Homemade) The Bambalapitiya, Colpity, Wellewatte, Dehiwella, Thimbirikasaya, Kirillapone, Nugegoda folks ( mainly Burghurs ) flocked to Main St. In Bambalapitiya, Renown Bakery ( within close proximity to the junction/ Police Station baked the many trays of raw cake mixture. CTB public transport to Pettah, Main St, premier festive shopping precinct during December. Toys, Xmas cards, decorations, music etc. I can ...

Dec 27, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Joe Paiva Tagged , , ,
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Pint of Beer – by Joe Paiva To produce  1 pint of liquid Amber It takes 4 litres of Precious Drinking water. 1 Pint vs 4 Litres Latest Research has dropped it by 50% ( 9 Evening News 26 Dec) This revelation is going to shake the world. Climate Change ! Think again Who is responsible ? 20th Century lifestyle ? Joe ...

Dec 27, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Joe Paiva Tagged
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