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eLanka Newsletter – 30th January 2022 – 9th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia

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“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 TV host, co presenter, phenomenal dancer at the summit of fame – by Sunil Thenabadu

“WORD-PLAY” – by Des Kelly

THOSE WONDEFUL DAYS CALLED PAY DAY – BY NOOR R. RAHIM

Active Super – A Top-Performing Super Fund

Chris Lawton Snr. – 90th Birthday Celebration

Thomians Class of 62 and O/L 70 Group celebrate 60 year nexus-by Rohan Mathes

Australian News in Sinhala 27 Jan: Australian of the year says the disabled representation in the country should increase

Mass for the 100th Anniversary of St Peter’s College, Colombo, Sri Lanka – Westminster Cathedral

Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 90 28 01 2022

Doctor my Pulse (heart rate) is Rapid- By Dr Harold Gunatillake

Diyatha Uyana – serenity amidst tree-lined boulevards By Arundathie Abeysinghe

OBA Carol Service – Saturday 18th December 2021

Memories of the “Battle of the Blues” in Australia By Claud Reid

Gina Rinehart recognised in Australia Day Honours for service to mining, community and sport

The Commonwealth bought the Aboriginal flag. Has it been ‘freed’ or colonised? By Dana Morse

‘He’s in a position to have a huge influence’: Mills praised after Australia Day honour By Roy Ward

Congratulations & Blessings Dr Harold Gunatillake – by Noor Rahim

Wendell Labrooy makes debut as ODI match referee

Peshala a maestro a brand doyen in Tabla at the pinnacle of celebrity – by Sunil Thenabadu

“A KELLY KLASSIC” – by Heidi Hague- “Some broken hearts never mend” – By Des Kelly

The Big Match By Anura Gunasekera

Lady in red: Mysterious painting hidden behind a prominent Lankan’s portrait

Tourist payments Three new regulations from Central Bank

The Begging Bowl Sri Lanka’s Dependency Syndrome By Rev. Fr. Leopold Ratnasekera OMI

John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB) – Sri Lanka – STOCK MARKET WEEKLY 28-01-2022John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB)

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List of OBA & OGA Associations – Australia

List of OBA & OGA Associations – UK

List of OBA & OGA Associations – Canada

Obituary Notices January

 

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