THE SPC OBSC 2022 CHRISTMAS PARTY Source : ST PETER’S COLLEGE OBSC Melbourne Summer Newsletter – 2023 / 2023 The Xmas Party was hosted at “No 90” In Oakleigh…..A great evening of festive cheer with thanks to Jerome Chandrasekera for Organising the Carol Group and Santa for making an appearance. The Christmas cake was done with loving care and late nights by Valentino and Gina Pereira……The event was a great team effort by the 2022/23 Committee and I apologies if I have not mentioned everyone who contributed by name… Festive fare was provided by the venue with DJ Pio keeping the party going A BIG Thank you to all who attended. ...
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“MR MUSIC’S” GLITTERING ACHIEVEMENT- By Joe Van Langenberg Desmond “Des” Kelly has covered himself in glory. His dream has finally been realised. Des has reached numerous milestones in his long career as a multi-faceted musician; having a plethora of chart-topping original hits to his credit, in addition to accomplishing himself as a versatile instrumentalist in his own right. “Dreamworld” which was composed for his childhood sweetheart Maureen “Neliya” Hingert, has however been the icing on the cake for Des, not to mention the fact, that it has amazingly over the decades, maintained its popularity and magic, despite music’s rapidly evolving trends. And that in itself, has been a significant plus. But now, the song has been given a vital shot in the arm and the recognition it rightly deserves. “Dreamworld” which has warmed the cockles of many a heart, has been according to reliable sources, been unanimously nominated a “PERENNIAL ...
Mar 6, 2023
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A KELLY-KLASSIC – “Perry Como And I love You So Live 1994 – by Des Kelly A KELLY-KLASSIC. One of the great voices of the Century, singing Solo, at 82 years of age. Still looks good and sounds good, a very good lesson for all the wanna-be singers around today… Enjoy. Desmond Kelly. (Mr.Music). (Editor-in-Chief)… e’Lanka. ...
An Inspirational Message for Lent– March 2023 – by Charles Schokman He could hear the crowds screaming “crucify” “crucify”…He could hear the hatred in their voices, these were His chosen people. He loved them, and they were going to crucify Him. He was beaten; bleeding and weakened… His heart was broken, But still He walked. He could see the crowd as He came from the palace. He knew each of the faces so well. He had created them. He knew every smile, laugh, and shed tear, but now they were contorted with rage and anger…His heart broke, But still He walked. Was He scared? You and I would have been. So His humanness would have mandated that He was. He felt alone. His disciples had left, denied, and even betrayed Him. He searched the crowd for a loving face and He saw very few. Then He turned his eyes to ...
eLanka Newsletter – 5th March 2023 – 2nd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter A Kelly Klassic – “Robert Stolz – Op.216 Wien Wird Bei Nacht Erst Schön Song [Sterk] (1915)” – by Des Kelly Honoring the LEGEND – Desmond de Silva – By Mariazelle Goonetilleke Nepal triumph in Asia Qualifier to seal spot at ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 Anton Swan – From Wickrama Weerasooriya’s Book (former High Commissioner Dr. Wickrama Weerasooriya). Cricket – Big Mathes in Sri Lanka – to be played in 2023 Hot Hot Cricket News from Sri Lanka-by Michael Roberts SINHALA DICTIONARY BY BUDDHADASA HEWAGE – By Dr Tilak S. Fernando Health & Views – February 3rd issue 2023 – By Dr harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 147 03 03 23 Samanabedda Cave Temple – abode for meditating monks – ...
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Avani Dias – the aspiring journalist-by ISURU THAMBAWITA Source:Sundayobserver Journalism is not alien to her because she was born in a journalistic atmosphere. Her mother Muditha Dias, a journalist who made a commendable contribution to Sri Lanka’s flagship English Language newspaper ‘The Sunday Observer’. Her grandfather S. Piyasena was also a veteran journalist who was a vibrant ray of light to Lake House. He retired as the press secretary to President J.R. Jayewardena. She is none other than aspiring journalist Avani Dias. Born on November 15, 1991 in Wattle Grove, New South Wales, Avani did her degree at the University of Sydney. At present, Avani Dias is a Sri Lankan-Australian Journalist and radio presenter. It is noteworthy to mention that Avani has been appointed as the correspondent of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). She will be based in New Delhi from January 2022. ...
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lakes in canada – By Malsha – eLanka Canada has thousands of lakes, many of which are considered among the most beautiful in the world. Here are some of the most notable lakes in Canada: Lake Superior Great Slave Lake Lake Huron Great Bear Lake Lake Erie Lake Winnipeg Reindeer Lake Lake Ontario Lake Athabasca Lake Nipigon Lake Manitoba Quesnel Lake Lake of the Woods Wollaston Lake Okanagan Lake Lake Simcoe Lesser Slave Lake Lake Temagami Lake Cowichan Lake Louise These are just a few of the many lakes in Canada, and each one has its own unique features and attractions. Lake Superior Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes of North America and is shared by Canada and the United States. It is located in the northern part of North America, bordered by the provinces of Ontario to the north and west, and by the states of ...
Mar 5, 2023
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2nd XI Cricket: Thomians win Mini Battle by an Innings and 38 Runs Source : stcmloba The Thomian 2nd XI Cricket Team stunned the Royalists by winning the Mini Battle by an Innings and 38 runs and claiming the Reid-Gunesekera Shield for the first time since it was introduced in 2019. The Thomians were caretakers of the shield by dafault, being the team to have last won the Mini Battle under Ishan Perera in 2016. The Mini battle is being played after a hiatus of 2 years and as a result, only Thomian Skipper Dhiren de Silva had prior experience of having played a Mini Battle. He lead the team of 10 freshers admirably, to claim the coveted shield. On this occassion, it was Ashen Perera who was the tormentor in chief for the Thomians, claiming a match bag of 9 for 58 and scoring 55* with the bat. He follows ...
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Santin Gunawardena – Small-made giant on the stage-Jack of Many Trades – by Sunil Thenabadu One of the utmost universal qualities of successful professional working actors is that they play well with others and they’re able to make genuine acquaintances with everyone on set. They’re truly good people, passionate, purpose-driven and dedicated sans ego. They always handle themselves with grace and dignity and they dare to bring their personalities to every role entrusted. One such inimitable actor who had conquered the stage, mini and silver screen with consummate luxury for over a half a century is celebrated actor Santin Gunawardena. Santin possessed an authoritative vision for his future in store after he was selected for the first stage play Janelaya in 1962. His commitment to work towards that vision every day, the belief that it’s possible, putting service above self with creativity. Hunuwataye Kathawa (Caucasian Circle) was staged initially in 1967; the ...
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