We remember Shaan Ching (Chang Sweing Ching) Former STCOBANSW/ACT Committee Member Dear Fellow Thomians We remember Shaan Ching (Chang Sweing Ching) Former STCOBANSW/ACT Committee Member March 26, 1954 – September 11, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of fellow Thomian, Shaan Ching who left us on 11 September 2023, surrounded by family. He was a steadfast member of the STCOBANSW/ACT for a long period and a committed member of the OBA committee 2013/14, making a significant contribution in many ways specially as a keen Cricketer of the Thomian cricket team. His achievements on the field are memorable, clinching an individual award every time he represented the team. The STCOBANSW/ACT Committee wish to extend its deepest sympathies to Shaan’s beloved wife Pou, and his family, during this difficult time. We remember Shaan as a person with a generous heart, sense of inimitable humour and compassion. May his soul ...
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My STC Book Website Is Now Live Thomia by Richard Simon is scheduled for publication in early 2025 Source:Shoutout Greetings. You’re receiving this rather impersonal communication from me because you helped me in some way with the research for my forthcoming history of STC and Sri Lanka, Thomia. I thank you – and shall acknowledge your help in the book itself, which I hope will be published in early 2025. Meanwhile, to introduce and promote Thomia and to build up a mailing list of prospective customers, I’ve set up a website, www.thomia.com. Please take a look at the site – and if you feel like it, tell me what you think, using this reply address. There’s plenty of interesting stuff in there, including extracts from the book, a detailed table of contents, reviews by pre-publication readers and more. ...
Noel News Welcome to our September Newsletter It’s been another busy month and the good news is that the Reserve Bank did not increase interest rates at its monthly meeting on 5 September. I do think we’re getting near the top of the interest-rate cycle, but I can’t guarantee there will be no more rate rises. The problem is that so much inflation appears to be entrenched with big backlogs in the construction industry. Increasing rates won’t fix that. The estate planning book is moving along but taking longer than I thought due to the vast amount of research needed. I do thank you all for the fantastic anecdotes you have sent me. I’m now working through these and I think they’ll be of immense benefit to the readers of that book. We’re still hoping for release in time for Christmas. ...
Media Alert The 25th anniversary children’s festival 15th September 2023 The 25th anniversary children’s festival will be celebrated on Sunday, September 17, in Western Sydney. The day’s programme will run from 11am to 5pm and will feature a colourful on-stage showcase of performances from over twenty community-based groups along with a lively Children’s Costume Parade, outdoor fun activities, competitions, community stalls, food stalls and food trucks. The Premier of NSW, Chris Minns, has congratulated the Children’s Festival Organization on its achievements over a quarter of a century: “By providing a platform for children and their families to come together, share experiences and celebrate their diverse backgrounds, the festival serves as a powerful force in strengthening our society”, he said. Founding President of the Festival, Mr Thuat Nguyen AM says: “We believe that children are a starting point in building social cohesion and therefore this festival is one of the best ...
Sep 14, 2023
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Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 175 14 09 2023 We’re on a rooftop today! And we’re indulging in running rivers and pilgrims, chat about the magical isle of Serendib, meet an optimistic economist, drop by the world’s largest icy park though not too close to volcanic eruptions, check out some economic vignettes & find out the name of the third Musk! Have a great weekend ahead. Savithri ...
Sep 14, 2023
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Dinuth Wellelage announces his entry to the big time in fruitless performance against India – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports Editor) Cricketing prodigy Dinuth Wellelage was a Lone Ranger in Sri Lanka’s fruitless effort to upset economic heroes India, as the home team showed spark with the ball, then slumped to a competitive 41- run defeat in Colombo. The Lankans first loss, after a record breaking 13 consecutive wins, clouded what could have been a memorable upset if the batsmen acknowledged a stirling performance by an undermanned Sri Lanka attack who found two unlikely heroes. Dinuth Wellelage and Charith Asalanka combined to bamboozle a strong Indian batting line-up restrict them to 213 all our in 49.1 overs. That was another unusual record the Lankans established in 14 games, bowling the opposition out in this format. But it was Wellelage who announced himself to the big time, grabbing 5 ...
Sep 13, 2023
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eLanka Newsletter – 13th September 2023 – 4th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Sri Lanka dare to dream with comfortable win over Bangladesh – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (Elanka Sports Editor) When the Ceylon Schoolboys Beat the Indian Schoolboys on Their Home Turfs in 1969-by Michael Roberts Obituary – Harold de Sayrah OAM ASHA TENNAKOON ALREADY A SHINING SINGING STAR IN A SPARKLING VOYAGE WITH DEEP FOUNDATIONS LAID – by Sunil Thenabadu in Brisbane Visit by the Royal Flying Doctor Service Leadership to the North Central Hub of the CDF Charity. HARRY DE SAYRAH REMEMBERED – by sunny perera RIP HIRAN ADHIHETTY – by Upali Obeyesekere මහා විජයබාහු නිරිදුන් සිහසුනෙහි රැන්දූ – බුදල්නා සෙනවි – By ආචාර්ය ගාමිණී කාරියවසම්. Anuradhapura City – A Timeless Oasis of History and Serenity – By Bhanuka Nuwan – eLanka “Exploring ...
Sep 13, 2023
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“The Extra Mile” – The dramatic Story of an Eminent Surgeon’s Experience across 40 years Venturing Far Beyond the Call of Duty to Service in Theatres of War ...
APPRECIATION – A calm, generous, unique, philanthropist with humane virtues – Kirinelis Samararatne Mudalali – by Sunil Thenabadu in Brisbane Kirinelis Samararatne Mudalali expired at the age of eighty seven years on the 8th September after been treated in the ICU of Durdans hospital on Friday and cremated at the Galkissa cemetery on Monday the 11th amidst a huge gathering of mourners. As many successful businessmen Samararatne Mudalali too hailed from down south in Hakmana came to the capital Colombo to pursue a career as a businessman. He has had intentions to be a ‘builder’ having travelled to Colombo with a ‘saw’ and just a few rupees to work in a building site.It not had taken much time for him to grasp the work to fulfil his intentions of becoming a building contractor. He registered his ‘Samararatne builders” small company which in no time had grown in stature with an able ‘Liyana Mahattaya’ having his own office.He was ...
Sep 13, 2023
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Walli yak Mangalaya – By L.B.Senaratne (The above photograph removed over forty years ago was the original ‘Walli Yak’ mask which was a hereditary mask of the dancer. After he died the son took over, he is alleged to have sold the mask. It is believed that this mask is now in a European country, but safe and sound ) Who said that the Kandy Esala ritual concludes with the ” Day Perahera ” or procession. A ritual is enacted to ward off the evil eye of the Nilames, dancers, drummers and above all the elephants who paaded the streets of Kandy causing no harm to anyone. Perhpahs this is the only ritual where people and animals mingle together without harm. The ritual enacefd was once a a secret ritual but now it is followed by devotees that this ritual brings them protection. The ritual is enacted at Sri Maha Vishnu Devale or the abode of God Vishnu.. ...
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