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eLanka Newsletter – 3rd October 2021 – 1st Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia

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“FROM THE HART OF GINA” – By Des Kelly

PHOTO GALLERY of SPORT in Sri Lanka – by Dr Gamini Goonetilleke

Rapper Shan Vincent de Paul is fighting to claim space in Toronto’s music scene

Lankan crowned ‘Miss Teen International Botswana 2021’

The Pot Story to boost garden decor

LSUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY DURING COVID-19 – Sri Lanka Association Survey​

BARCLAY GORDON ‘BUDDY’ REID Elmo Rodrigopulle​

One Mediator​

Vaccines that protect us to survive-by Dr Harold Gunatillake

Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 73 01 10 2021​

Tangamale Bird sanctuary – haven for avifauna aficionados by Arundathie Abeysinghe

Decentralized Web: Consumer protector over oligarchy By Aditya Abeysinghe

T20 World Cup Winners List Year Wise

A Literary appreciation of the “Commando Regiment” – by Capt Elmo Jayawardena

Generation Gap – by Des Kelly

LIBRARY ACQUISITIONS – SEPTEMBER 2021

Chamari to play for Perth Scorchers-by Dhammika Ratnaweera

All rounder Moeen Ali retires from Test Cricket

Kerrigan La-Brooy – Nominated in the Australian Country Music People’s Choice Awards in 6 Categories

SUNNYSIDE Accountants

Yohani – Shiddat Title Track (Official Female Version) | Manan Bhardwaj

SEVEN SRI LANKAN CRICKETERS WHO REPRESENTED SRI LANKA IN ANOTHER SPORT

PRESS RELEASE Ryle J Moldrich ‘Shanthy’ the novel

‘Sri Dalada Maligawa’ ranked Number One in International Tourism-by Dr Harold Gunatillake

Beware of Dulla-by Rex Clementine

Lankan Angel Network & Angel Fund Appoint First Female Chairperson

STRINGHOPPER LUNCH FUNDRAISER & FOOD FAIR SUNDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER-by Denis Anthonisz

Silver Fawn Club – September/October 2021 Newsletter

Senior DIG AC Dep: a police legend

Historical origins of some English idioms

Ceylon tea, spices and cashew attract many visitors at World Food Istanbul trade fair

Women in Management, IFC launch 11th Professional and Career Women Awards, promoting resilient business leadership in Sri Lankan women

Old Ceylon – An Elegy

Swiss International Airlines to resume services from Nov. 4

Hambantota Port moving at speed despite gloomy market

Airborne survey begins for oil exploration

Sri Lanka captivates Chinese tourists

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