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eLanka Newsletter – 18th September 2022 – 5th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “LANKAN DUTCH BURGHERS” – by Des Kelly All Blacks pulled off Houdini act in thriller – By Trevine Rodrigo in Melbourne SUNDAY CHOICE – In memory of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth11 (21.4.1926—8.9.2022) A Migrants Story – Part 5 The Magic of the Sixties in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) – BY RON PIERIS Director of Music at St John’s appointed as Organist and Master of Choristers at – Westminster Abbey ‘God Save The King’ Sung Officially for First Time VICTORIA UNIVERSITY PAYS TRIBUTE TO TIMOR-LESTE LEADER WITH HONORARY DEGREE Sri Lanka’s protest movement toppled a president. Then came the crackdown – By South Asia correspondent Avani Dias and Alex Barry Welcome home Our Lions! – By Airport & Aviation Services Sri Lanka KALASURI SRIYANI AMARASENA AUTOGRAPHED ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 14th September 2022 – 4th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “KING CHARLES lll” – by Des Kelly A little bit of Sri Lanka part 2, the theme at Springvale RSL – photos thanks to Trevine Rodrigo Watch the Asia Cup Final – Win for Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Highlights – Dubai, September 11, 2022, Sri Lanka creates history by winning two Asian titles A Queen of Hearts-BY PRAMOD DE SILVA Sri Lanka Day in 2022 on 11th Sept 2022 eLanka News 2022.08.29 – 2022.09.05 Dilshan century powers Sri Lanka Legends to a 38-run win vs Australia Legends Photo of Anton Swann (Hon. Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland) signing the Condolence book us ambassador town hall – queen elizabeth dies – british pm liz truss – migara guneratne esq – ranjan ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 11th September 2022 – 3rd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “PRECIOUS MEMORIES” – by Des Kelly The Queen is dead. Long Live the King – By Aubrey Joachim Maathra Musical in Sydney මාත්‍රා ‘Maathra’ Concert featuring Billy Fernando & Senaka Batagoda – photos thanks to RoyGrafix Obituary Notice: SRIPAL RANJAN RODRIGO (Royal College, class of 1955) Watch Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Cricket Highlights Asia Cup 2022 “KING CHARLES lll” – by Des Kelly SLF INT, USA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER LEGEND LATE DESMOND DE SILVA IS HONORED FOR HIS EXCELLENCE BEING AN ICONIC SRI LANKAN SINGER & ENTERTAINER & WAS KNOWN AS THE “KING OF BAILA” SUNDAY CHOICE Health & Views August 3rd issue 2022 – By Dr harold Gunatillake Judith Durham & The Seekers (2022) – Carry Me Supporting starvation in Sri Lanka ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 7th September 2022 – 2nd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “HOORAY FOR COORAY” – by Des Kelly Charity at Work Annual Dinner Dance – photos thanks to Trevine Rodrigo (Melbourne) Sri Lanka’s positive future- By Dr Harold Gunatillake Raveen Kariyawasam clinches Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford: First Sri Lankan in 54 years to do so Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor reveals the truth of crisis – in Sinhala Bandaranayake Mawatha: A Glimpse into its Glorious Past-By Tuan M. Zameer Careem Health & Views August 3rd issue 2022 – By Dr harold Gunatillake Connection Between Richness & Happiness – Are They Synonymous? – by Noor Rahim CandleAid Special Food Project – 2nd Interim Report School meal program in Sri Lanka-Rise Up Colombo’s trams Portrait of a portraitist from the mists of time-By Yomal Senerath-Yapa ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 4th September 2022 – 1st Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “ELVIS IN CONCERT” – by Des Kelly Sydney Peterites do it in style and with finesse! By Aubrey Joachim Dream of feeding by Dr harold Gunatillake SUNDAY CHOICE – HAPPY FATHER’S DAY Watch Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan – Asia Cup – Sharjah, September 03 2022 Father & Daughter Success – By Kerrigan La-Brooy SRI LANKA NEWS The Ceylon Society of Australia 25th Anniversary Celebrations by Adam Raffel (Photos thanks to Senanie De Silva, Earlson Forbes and Nihal Dias) GR RETURNS TO SRI LANKA – By JAMILA HUSAIN TREE OF LIFE (JESUS) – The Bride for Christ; “Shulamite”, finest Fruit of the tree of Life shall be the Faithful Church! – by Lakshman Navaratne HAPPY FATHER’S DAY – Dedicated to all Dads, both dead & ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 31st August 2022 – 9th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “LANKAN DUTCH BURGHERS” – by Des Kelly Dream of feeding by Dr harold Gunatillake Together they made it happen in Australia for the love of Sri Lanka – By Kumudini Hettiarachchi St Peter’s College OBU Sydney presents The SPC Centenary Winter Ball 27 Aug 2022 – a few clips! UNICEF & ROTARY to raise funds globally to procure medicines for Sri Lanka Watch Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka – Asia cup 2022 highlights August 2022 Good Girls go to heaven, Bad Girls lap up this epic Friday Mix from Surusinghe Visharada Nishamani Anuradha Nandasiri phenomenal vocalist, skilled music teacher, rendering aesthetic nourishment – by Sunil Thenabadu Photo highlights from the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards – By George Pimentel https://www.elanka.com.au/congratulations-to-the-new-peterite-melbourne-obu-committee-for-the-financial-year-2022-23/ ‘An epic drawn from real ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 28th August 2022 – 8th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “THE KISS” – by Des Kelly Good News From Jayam September 1, 2022 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Blue Ocean & Link Engineering continue to ascend with a strong focus on growth and diversification Australia provides more fuel to SLN BURGHERS – PRIDE OF THE POLICE – By S.Sivendran, Retired Senior Superintendant of Police The Sri Lanka vibe is changing – By Dr Harold Gunatillake SANGEETH NIPUN SITHARA MADUSHANI ACCOMPLISHED VOCALIST, PRESENTER, EXAMINER OF MUSIC A GRADE SINGER IN SLBC AND SLRC DELIVERING MUSIC SPLENDOUR – by Sunil Thenabadu Felicitation to a Learned & Generous Retiree.- By Noor Rahim Health & Views August 2nd issue 2022 – By Dr harold Gunatillake ‘Whether we like it or not, we have to deal with the IMF’ ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 24th August 2022 – 7th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “BETWEEN US OLDIES” – by Des Kelly Top Occupations for Australian Immigration in 2022 FELICITATION FOR DR. HAROLD GUNATILLAKE OAM ON 14TH OCTOBER 2022 Health & Views August 2nd issue 2022 – By Dr harold Gunatillake New Occupations – Australia’s Skilled Occupation List in 2022 Sri Lankan Madhu Feast in Sydney – 14th August 2022 – photos thanks to RoyGrafix Lanka to benefit from access to UK’s new trading scheme: HC Hulton After brilliant 45 years, Ian Chappell quits commentaries- by Rex Clementine That ‘1952’ School Cricket Season CEYLON’S SOLITARY SILVER MEDAL-by ECB Wijeyasinghe BATTING STROKE SELECTION – By Dr. Gnana Sankaralingam DE HAVILLAND COMET 1: THE FIRST JET AIRLINER FLIGHT TO CEYLON, IN 1952 CHITRAL SOMAPALA ENERGETIC SANS ILLUSIONS ,ROCK HEAVY METAL RENOWNED ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 21st August 2022 – 6th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS” – by Des Kelly “KEEP GOING” by Edgar A. Guest – by Des Kelly Loving you – A Tribute to Elvis Presley Sung by Lalith Paranavitana Three News Items on Sri Lanka’s Crisis in The Economist-by Michael Roberts More weekend luxury trains to destinations planned – Minister-by Nuwan Kodikara Batticaloa – By Dr Harold Gunatillake SUNDAY CHOICE – GOD’S ASSURANCE Isipathana undisputed Under 20 league rugby champions-by Chris Dhambarage “ORATORY AT IT’S BEST” – by Des Kelly HoW gOoD iS tHiS – KATCH – New Track on Spotify GIHAN FERNANDO AUTOGRAPHED AWARD WINNING STAGE, TELE, FILM ACTOR, PLAYWRIGHT CUM SINGER IN EFFERVERSCENT VOYAGE UNINTERUPPTED FOR THREE DECADES – by Sunil Thenabadu His Majesty’s Service – by Lakshman Navaratne Johann ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 17th August 2022 – 5th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “NUWARA ELIYA” – by Des Kelly Life luck and learning: Gracious Grigson gives back – By Marcus Uhe Skilled Visa Information for Australia – Department of Home Affairs Marvels of Sigiriya Rock Fortress in Sri Lanka-by Michael Roberts The disease that robs your memory – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Adieu! Olivia Newton-John …. Aussie Star known Worldwide-by Michael Roberts Appreciating Sri Lankan Musicians – “SERENDIB” A hailstorm at Dankotuwa – By GEORGE BRAINE School meal program in Sri Lanka-Rise Up Canada CKFM’s with Carl Banus Live – Patrick Ranasinghe Dr Ravindra Randeniya autographed eminent iconic actor conquered silver screen for over five decades – by Sunil Thenabadu India-Australia Free Trade Agreement: The 10-year wait was worth it (Opinion Piece From Bhutan to Sri Lanka: ...

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