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eLanka Newsletter – 2nd February 2022 – 1st Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Life is a short Journey – by Des Kelly Desmond Anaclitus Rajiva De Silva – Farewell Service – Thursday 3rd February @ 12:30 pm AEDT Roar into the Year of the Tiger 2022- by Lindy Ung Message on the occasion of the 74th Anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka I volunteered in Sri Lanka after being retired in Australia: Sri Lankan doctor and the Order of Australia Award recipient says to SBS Sinhala SRI LANKA NEWS (JANUARY 2022)Compiled by Victor Melder. Multicultural Ambassador Dee Brock shares all about National Backyard Cricket Apostolic Confession by Lakshman Navaratne Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens – by Shankari Chandran Brisbane 4EB Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – February 2022 “THE LAND DOWN UNDER” – by Des ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 30th January 2022 – 9th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “SUCH IS LIFE” – by Des Kelly Paralympian and disability advocate Dylan Alcott has been named Australian of the Year By Akash Arora Deshan Walallavita expands his forte – emerges runner-up at IHC Art Awards – By Clifford Lazarus Multicultural Ambassador Dee Brock shares all about National Backyard Cricket Thomiana Newsletter – January 2022 – by the S. Thomas’ College Old Boys Association, Australia Branch Inc. Tribute to Joan Vyvette Atukorale (nee Arnolda) – by Alix and family Tribute Page for Russell Geddes at Tobin Brothers funeral on Saturday 29th of January at 2.00 PM Let us all be proud that we are ‘Sri Lankans’ by Harold Gunatillake Good News From Jayam February 1, 2022 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Sachini Nipunsala eminent ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 23rd January 2022 – 7th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “RETRIBUTION” – by Des Kelly Sri Lanka hammer Zimbabwe in 3rd ODI, seal series Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Getting tested for COVID-19 (in Sinhala & Tamil languages) Blue Ocean Group positioned financially, operationally and culturally to transform the construction and real estate industry Two More Weeks to Go Until National Backyard Cricket is Over – Watch Former Sri Lankan Cricketer and NBYC Cricketing Ambassador Russel Arnold to learn more about how you can get involved KALINDU POSSESS PHENOMINAL ACADEMIC SKILLS ALREADY IN ZENITH OF MUSICAL ARENA EMULATING FATHER DR ROHANA WEERASINGHE – by Sunil Thenabadu Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information for people who test positive for COVID-19 or are close contacts (in Sinhala & Tamil languages) A tribute Late Mr Turin Fonseka – By Dr ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 19th January 2022 – 6th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter NOT WHO, BUT WHY ? – by Des Kelly Corinne and Ian King on Casey Radio – a tribute to Desmond De Silva – produced by eLanka Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 1st ODI Cricket Highlights 16 January 2022 RAJ RAJARATNAM – SECOND INTERVIEW – Raj Rajaratnam 11 year after his trial Dr BHAGYA ABEYSINGHE pursued counselling Psychologist renders an impeccable overwhelming amenity to the impoverished – by Sunil Thenabadu Sundown Sunday Buffet – Pimarn Thai Restaurant (Sri Lankan & Thai Restaurant) – Sydney, Castle Hill – 30th January 2022 Veteran singer Neela Wickramasinghe passes away BY RAVI LADDUWAHETTY Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley joins Cricket officials for dinner at Upali’s in Melbourne – by Johann Dias Jayasinha Canadian Parliamentarians mark Thai Pongal and ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 16th January 2022 – 5th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter VALE’, DESMOND De SILVA – by Des Kelly Desmond De Silva – Keeping his memory alive the way he wanted us to! – By his wife Phyllis De Silva “GOLDEN GLORIES” – by Des Kelly Desmond De Silva….a rare gem of Sri Lanka music plucked away to another galaxy – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE A tribute to Desmond De Silva – යන්න ඔබ ගියා ඉන්න හඬ තියා ලස්සන ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ – cover by Yellow Beatz Music POPULAR ENTERTAINER DESMOND DE SILVA NO MORE! (13 JULY 1944 – 09 JAN. 2022) – Iconic entertainer bids farewell – by Upali Obeyesekere Milroy. R. Martyn J.P and Jacinta Ratnayake Celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on the 31st of Dec 2021 Match Highlights – Sri Lanka ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 12th January 2022 – 4th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter VALE’, DESMOND De SILVA – by Des Kelly Legendary singer Desmond de Silva passes away Farewell Desmond De Silva – by Phyllis De Silva (Wife of late Mr. Desmond De Silva) Desmond de Silva dancing with his mother singing Save the last dance for me MUSIC EXCELLENCE DESMOND DE SILVA PASSES AWAY – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Good News From Jayam January 15, 2022 Leaders of Ceylon Chamber, top economists speak out on forex crisis Thomian Choir heralds the Advent Season, Christmas Jubilation, A thought provoking yet poignant Christmas message SANJULA EXPERT ACCOMPLISHED EMINENT PHYSICAL TRAINING INSTRUCTRESS – by Sunil Thenabadu You Were Always On My Mind – by Lalith Paranavitana DUTCH GIRL SINGS SINHALESE – Manike Mage Hithe මැණිකේ මගේ හිතේ – ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 9th January 2022 – 3rd Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Heidi Hauge- “Skandinavian Queen Of Country Music” – by Des Kelly Felicia & Everard La Faber – 50th Wedding Anniversary Photos from Saturday Night Live – Musical Show on 11th December 2021 – Music by Vivo – at the Cherrybrook Community Centre Australian Computer Society names Awards finalists (Includes two finalists of Sri Lankan heritage – Dilan Jayasekara & Dr Mahendra Samarawickrama) – Finals event will be held on 23 February 2022 Pahan Tharu Rayak – Christmas Fiesta 2021 – by Clifford Lazarus Man catches cricket ball from 400 ft high drop to break world record By Sanj Atwal SUNDAY CHOICE – Help Me – Do you ever feel like crying? Kandy YMCA Annual Carol Service 2021 Loving you – By Lalith Paranavitana ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 5th January 2022 – 2nd Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter COLOMBO-CHETTY BUGGERS – by Des Kelly The Ceylon Society of Australia AGM and Social Sunday 19 December 2021 – By Adam Raffel (Photos thanks to Mahal Selvadurai) Jamie Mitchell’s dream was a baggy green cap, but a cricket tour from hell has left him searching for answers By Russell Jackson Queen’s baton reaches Sri Lanka By Chathura Ranasinghe Desmond Tutu, Our Generation’s Moral Conscience – By GEORGE BRAINE Great Things Sri Lanka Achieved in 2021 Alcohol what it does when consumed-By Dr Harold Gunatillake Homage to most unassertive noble musician Lakshman Wijesekera – by Sunil Thenabadu Health & Views December 3rd issue 2021 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake White kept India’s mighty Olympic hockey team at bay in first unofficial Test Elephants in ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 29th December 2021 – 9th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “THE LUCKY COUNTRY”??., (I THINK SO)!!. by Desmond Kelly. A Very Happy New Year to all eLanka Members, your Family and Friends! – Wishing a beautiful 2022! – Enjoy the Fireworks from Sydney Australia Moulin Rouge! The Musical Cast – Auld Lang Syne | Sydney New Year’s Eve 2021 – Delta Goodrem – Together We Are One & Jimmy Barnes – Working Class Man New Year Message By Anton Swan NSri Lanka Holidays – Calendar 2022 SLook back at Australia’s year 2021 – by SBS Sinhala Sequel “Ceylon Christmas Cheer” by Des Kelly – by Joe Paiva Brisbane 4EB Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – January 2022 Public Holidays Queensland and Sri Lanka Wishing you all a Happy & Safe New Year 2022 ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 29th December 2021 – 9th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Silent Night – the origin of the hymn – by Des Kelly Sri Lanka Export Brands Exhibition in Dubai CRoyal College Carol Service 2021 Alternate remedies to lower your blood cholesterol-By Dr Harold Gunatillake Gayan-cricket addict yelling ‘come on Sri Lanka’ visible at all international venues – by Sunil Thenabadu (eLanka sports editor) Sri Lanka Holidays – Calendar 2022 The Great Wall of India UNEVEN JUSTICE by Raj Rajaratnam NARADA BAKMEEWEWA EXUBERENT TELEVISION RADIO HOST, ACTOR DISPLAYING VITALITY PASSION AND SUPREME DEVOTION FOR TASKS ENTRUSTED – by Sunil Thenabadu Historical Places in Sri Lanka: The Top 10 List For Your Next Trip- by Madhumitha National Backyard Cricket is Back This Summer Gas Maaru Pethi Choru by Capt. Elmo Jayawardena Mohamed Ahilar a heartthrob ...

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