Hornsby Shire’s Australia Day events wowed the crowd! DATE: 27 January 2022 Hornsby Shire’s Australia Day events wowed the crowd! A capacity crowd of 950 people enjoyed Hornsby Shire Council’s combined 2022 Australia Day Celebrations and Citizenship Ceremony in near-perfect weather and amid beautiful parkland surrounds, yesterday (Wednesday 26 January). Council presented its outdoor Australia Day celebrations at historic Hornsby Park, treating audiences to music, dance, roaming entertainment, and inflatable swimming-pool fun at the adjacent Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre. Council earlier hosted an Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony at the park, welcoming 40 new Citizens from 15 countries, including Bangladesh, the Channel Islands, China, India, Malaysia, Nepal, New Zealand, The Philippines, Singapore, Uganda, the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe among others. “Hornsby Park features some beautiful heritage gardens under magnificent native trees, close to nearby bushwalks into Old Man’s Valley,” said Hornsby Shire Mayor, Philip Ruddock. “You simply couldn’t get a ...
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“A KELLY KLASSIC” – by Heidi Hague- “Some broken hearts never mend” – By Des Kelly Another great song from this Skandinavian Country Queen that I now love. Had never seen her before, but now I cannot seem to get over her singing, her accent, and the songs she sings, plus the fact that she is beautiful as well. HEIDI HAGUE will make an appearance on e’Lanka on my KELLY KLASSICS more often, as I feel that our Members will be only too happy to see her. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. ...
Imagine | Music Travel Love & Friends (John Lennon Cover) This is a reminder that music can be a bridge to anywhere and we still have many lessons to learn from music. Lean On Me – Music Travel Love (Iligan City, Philippines) Bill Withers Cover ...
Reflection “THAT’S LIFE”‘ – by Des Kelly That’s what all the people say, think I saw this last April, up it comes again in May, yet this “post” is so good, I would think it quite rude, not to reiterate this advice so good, once it’s all understood, so thank you again, both Keith & Charmaine. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. Most of us are now in the last quarter of our life and should read this interesting piece of advice This is one of the nicest and most gentle articles I’ve read in a while: no politics, no religion and no racial issues – just food for thought. You know …… time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years. It seems just yesterday that I was young and embarking on my new life. Yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and ...
THOSE WONDEFUL DAYS CALLED PAY DAY – BY NOOR R. RAHIM ...
Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 90 28 01 2022 Here’s our powerpacked Prime Group Kaleidoscope this week – a champion bodybuilding professor plus lots of bubbly, talk on volcanos, trash, logistics, cutting hair & an appeal on Paynter’s murals. ...
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Sachini Nipunsala eminent TV host, co presenter, phenomenal dancer at the summit of fame – by Sunil Thenabadu Source:viber.com Any traditional Television broadcaster should possess characteristic attributes with excellent communication skills,which includes the ability to speak on-camera communicate well in a team environment. Communication skills required in a television broadcast both in front and behind the camera.Another vital area is passion as the contemporary viewing public could spot a ‘pseudo’ presenter effortlessly. Sachini Nipunsla is such a competent presenter is genuinely aware what needs to be done forming a network with the audience. A decent announcer like Sachini possesses solid researching skills to have the ability to reach the bottom of a story with applicable information. Another vital aspect is the aptitude to cope with pressure been able to meet deadlines. Of course, an ideal presenter should have leadership qualities to lead television anchor ever willing to help, guide and ...
Jan 27, 2022
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Thomian Ball – 4th June 2022 – Melbourne event Melbourne’s Hottest Dance Bands To Entertain You Next Generation & Redemption Gents in Black Tie or Formal Wear & Ladies in Cocktail or Evening Wear Three Course Meal with Premium Spirits, Beer & Wine Book your Dance tikets – $145 peneeth 0404213166 Chris 0407630351 Date: June 04th 2022 Place: SOFITEL MELBOURN 25 COLLIN STREET MELBOURN Time: 6:30 ...
The Big Match By Anura Gunasekera Source:Thomiana Newsletter Obviously, I am writing about the Royal –Thomian as that was the first and, in my view- quite likely to be shared by many others of the Royal -Thomian tribethe only one which merits the title. I do not think it necessary to apologize to our many friends from other schools for this seemingly arrogant assumption. They would be sensible enough to understand accept reality. A couple of years ago I contributed a short article titled, “ A Hallowed Event”, to the Dilmah, History of Ceylon Tea website. The writing was built around a request for leave from Gamini Salgado, then a young SD ( Assistant manager) on Houpe Estate, Kahawatte, trying to obtain his release for the Royal-Thomian weekend. His British PD, Ian Tait, brusquely denied the request and Salgado missed the match for the first time in twelve years. The ...
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Reflection of a Thomian Legend Source:Thomiana Newsletter During the past 100+ years at Mount, the distinguished ‘School by the Sea’ produced Prime Ministers, Sri Lankan Cricket Captains, Rugby Champions, Politicians, Businessmen, Professionals, Academics, amongst many other professions. This article, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Australia STC OBA, is in memory of a true Thomian legend whose love for our alma mater is reflected in every aspect of his life. Frankie David had an outstanding career in Rugby, both as a player and coach. But his exemplary character and inspiration to all those fortunate enough to know him made him a true Thomian Legend. Early Childhood Desmond Frank (Frankie) David was born on January 11, 1940, to Deutrom and Tommy and was the oldest of four siblings with sisters Jeanne, Roseanna and Pamela. Some years later, he gained entry to S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, where his father (Mr D.F ...
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