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SCATS NSW Celebrates the Silver Jubilee in Grand Scale! – By SCATS NSW Inc. – photos thanks to Robin Bosco SCATS NSW Celebrates the Silver Jubilee in Grand Scale! – By SCATS NSW Inc. – photos thanks to Robin Bosco The voluntary none profit social service association, SCATS NSW celebrated its Silver Jubilee on Saturday the 2nd of September 2023 at the Don Moore Community Centre in a grand scale. It was a “full house” function with a distinguished gathering. The function consisted of recognising its founder member for his services and the launch of its magazine to give the history of its eminent services to the society over twenty five years. The guests were well entertained and the fun filled ambience at the venue is depicted well in the pictures. for the full album please visit eLanka Facebook page – clcik here for the full album please visit eLanka ...

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Esric Jackson launches new CD, ‘Second Generation ‘, and did it, his way – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE For more photos, please visit elanka Facebook page “Ain’t no mountain high enough, Ain’t no valley low enough, Ain’t no river wide enough” was the lyrics of  a famous song by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell about courage and commitment to overcome the unsurmountable.  Esric Jackson is blessed with that rare mindset in his life as a musical icon and one that takes on and overcomes all barriers and obstacles in his path. But he has now been chartered into unfamiliar territory and surrendered to his biggest fans and the ultimate love of his life, his grand kids.  Two of Esric’s many CD’S  was dedicated to daughter Candice and hubby Toufic’s kids Mischa and Cruz. The first entitled “Kiss an angel good morning ” to Misha followed by “Counry Cruzing”  to ...

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Sri Lanka Association of NSW Inc The 50th Golden Jubilee Winter Ball 2023 – Photos thanks to RoyGrafix The Sri Lanka Association of NSW Inc celebrated its 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee Winter Ball on Saturday the 29th of July at the Ballroom of the Sofitel Wentworth Sydney in grand style in the presence of 300 guests, a veritable who’s who of the Sri Lankan community in Sydney. Messages wishing the Association for the occasion, were received from His Excellency the President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremasinghe, The Premier of New South Wales, Hon Chris Minns MP and the Federal Minister for Immigration, Citizenship & Multicultural Affairs Hon Andrew Giles MP. Special Guests who graced the occasion were the Minister for Multicultural affairs, Lands, Property, Business and Sports Hon Stephen Kamper MP representing the Premier of NSW Hon Chris Minns, and Mrs. Chitrangani Wagiswara High Commissioner for Sri Lanka in Australia ...

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Xmas in July for Old Girls of Ladies College and friends by OG Shanali Gomes and friends on 23rd July at Berowra Community Centre Oh what a fantastic effort  by Shanali Gomes ( nee Krishnaratne) The music by Lisa Crouch and Feeling Alright attracted the younger ones and the not so young on the floor .  On behalf of all the OGs in Sydney & ACT may I say a big Thank you to Shanali for her choice of the Band,Caterer and Venue. As for Decor , I was not surprised as I was aware it was her forte. In 1999 Shanali made the Uni if  NSW Round House a Wonderland for the SLA Winter Ball..But I will be failing in my duty if I don’t mention her friend Maureen who helped her with the decor for our Winter Wonderland. A special word of appreciation to the tireless Fran (Mrs ...

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Jet Travel and Cruise dinner dance at Springvale Town Hall – Photos by Trevine Rodrigo (Melbourne) Jet Travel and Cruise set the benchmark as usual for Melbourne events with a scintillating night of great music and delectable cuisine at their annual dinner dance. Romaine Ferdinands and her team delivered with aplomb producing an act hard to follow in an event which left no one disappointed. The annual charity event drew a sell out crowd and boosted its aim to generate funds for worthy charities in Sri Lanka. Misty from Sri Lanka set the standard with a truly professional performance that kept the dance floor packed to capacity. Rajitha Rupesinghe and the highly talented dance band were right up to their lofty standard that can compete with the best. DJ Ash filled the gap with his fantastic choice of favourites to continue the trend and Silverline Catering nailed the allround success ...

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