eLanka Newsletter: April 2019 2nd edition: Sri Lankans in Australia -Wishing all our eLanka members a very Happy Sinhala & Tamil New Year!

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Welcome to eLanka News – for the Sri Lankan Down Under!
Wishing all our eLanka members
a very Happy Sinhala & Tamil New Year!

Traditional Sinhala & Tamil Avurudhu celebration in Sydney – held at the Showgrounds in Castle Hill, on 13th April 2019 (Filmed by Dr harold Gunatillake)

“A PICTURE SPEAKS A 1000 WORDS” – By Des Kelly
Sent to me, by a good friend, Errol Lynch, are a bunch of truly fascinating photographs of both famous and infamous people. Especially for the members & readers of eLanka, with the compliments of both Errol & myself, here they are, folks. If these “pictures” do not conjure up some precious memories, I really do not know, what will…………….
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Prime Minister – Transcript – Press Conference – Thursday, 11 April 2019 (Australian election to be held on the 18th of May 2019)
IPRIME MINISTER: Good morning everyone. Earlier this morning, I visited the Governor-General here in Canberra and he accepted my advice for an election to be held on the 18th of May. ………

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Proud Sri Lankans celebrate New Year miles away from home
With Sinhala and Hindu New Year just around the corner, @WorldRemit found out how the thousands of Sri Lankans across Australia are preparing to celebrate the occasion with their loved ones, both at home and overseas. Click to read more http://bit.ly/WRSLNY
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A Conversation on Conservation – BY Kalani Kumarasinghe
Efforts aimed to reverse environmental damage and help people reconnect with nature, are all part of a growing global consciousness of caring for the world we live in……….

Ven. Rahula’s Sathyodaya – Truth Awakening: “May The Buddha Sāsana Glow” – By Niranjan Selvadurai
“May the Buddha Sasana Glow!” (Budhu Sasuna Babalewa!), I remember seeing this message written on the back of a lorry when I was a boy. That was more than fifty years ago, back in Colombo. Those words fascinated me then. I recall watching the Vesak pandals with my parents. ………………………….

Rugby: HSBC/Cathay Pacific World Series Hong Kong Sevens 2019 – Photos and write up by Marie Pietersz (Melbourne)
It’s that time of the year again for Rugby Week in Hong Kong when rugby fans all over the world converge on Hong Kong to play (and party) at the HSBC/Cathay Pacific World Series Hong Kong Sevens 2019. Hong Kong had much to live up to its self-anointed claim as Asia’s and put on wow with its high quality facilities..

Health and Views: April 2019 – 1st Issue – By Dr Harold Gunatillake

Thora Paan Party 2019 – Video thanks to MC Duke

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eLanka Events – MELBOURNE

Wild Harvest is celebrating Mother’s Day Eve (11th May 2019) : Melbourne event
11th May 2019

Book Launch – A DIFFERENT KIND OF MADNESS – BY PAULINE SCHOKMAN
2nd May 2019

The VOC Heritage in Asia – Dutch Burghers of Ceylon Exhibition
9th June 2019

Sinhala & Tmail new Year Celebrations & Multicultural Day
14th April 2019

39 th Annual dinner Dance 2019 St Benedict’s Collage OBU Vic INC
4th May 2019

PRESBYTERIAN GIRLS SCHOOL,DEHIWALA-PAST PUPILS ASSOCIATIONS(AUSTRALIAN BRANCH) – Curry Night
15th June 2019

Burgher Association Australia presents – Yummy Rotti & Pittu Lunch
23rd June 2019

Sandra Jackson Tribute Night
29th June 2019

The Peterite annual Dinner Dance “A Night in Paris”
27th April 2019

The Ex Royal Ceylon Air Force Club Inc.Melbourne Presents – Eagles Night
22nd June 2019

The Voluntary Outreach Club presents “Fill a Bowl” (Melbourne event)
31st August 2019

The Voluntary Outreach Club together with The Grand on Cathies presents – Happy Mother’s Day – Sunday 12th May 2019 (Melbourne event)
12th May 2019

eLanka Events – SYDNEY

The Bellbirds Club Inc Presents Glitz & Glamour – 1st June 2019 (Sydney event)
1st June 2019

Black & Gold of NSW-DS.Senanayake College OBA – Sydney Chapter, Presents 2019 Black & Gold Masquerade Ball
25th May 2019

“Kandula” in Sydney – An Extraordinary musical extravaganza (20th July 2019) – at Concourse Auditorium Chatswood
20th July 2019

Royal College OBA NSW/ACT & Trinity College Old Boys-NSW presents – 75th Bradby Shield Match Live and Party (Sydney event) – 11th May 2019
11th May 2019

Old Josephians Association of New South Wales Peerless Pearl – 30th Anniversary Ball
16th November 2019

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK – SYDNEY – CDF Patient Transport Annual Ball 2019
24th August 2019

Special Mother’s Day Lunch – Blue Elephant Caterers (Sydney event) – Sunday 12th May 2019
12th May 2019

Friendship Cup – 2019, the cricket carnival of teams of old boys of major cricket playing schools in Sri Lanka
25th April 2019

Wesley College(Colombo) OBA(NSW) Inc Presents Double Blue Spring Ball
28th September 2019

STC OBA NSW-ACT presents BLACK – Dance party (Sydney event)
15th June 2019

The Pereras Marriage (Sydney event) – 28th April 2019
28th April 2019

Ceylon Society of Australia – 2nd Public Meeting 26th April 2019
26th April 2019

eLanka Events – Brisbane / Canberra

“Have a Chat’ – (Brisbane event) – 19th May 2019
19th May 2019

2019 SILVER FAWN CLUB FAMILY CAMP AT LAKE PERSEVERANCE – 854 Perseverance Dam Rd, Crows Nest QLD
JOIN IN THE FUN THIS YEAR FOR EASTER IN APRIL 2019………….
Option 2: 18 – 22 April or
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Priya & Athma in concert (Canberra Event)
16th June 2019

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The Burgher Association of Australia Centre is available for private hire
Burgher Association (Australia)
358 Haughton Road, Clayton VIC 3168
The Burgher Association of Australia Centre is available for private hire (Dances, Birthday parties,
Anniversaries etc). The BAA Centre is located within a short walk from Clayton railway station. The hall
is licensed to hold 150 people. Tables and chairs for this number of attendees are provided. There is
usually plenty of parking across the road and a few spaces on the property. Disabled access via ramps
is available to both the front and rear doors and a disabled parking space is available. There is also a
‘horseshoe’ driveway permitting the dropping off of attendees under cover.

Westminster College – Study in Sydney, Australia

Blue Ocean Group of Companies

TOP GUN DISCO – DJ’S JOHAN AND RON (Melbourne)
Johan and I provide the best music for any function on the night, with the best variety of music required by the clients.
We cater for all Club Functions, Birthdays, engagements, weddings, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day and Christmas functions and any function that client may require , we are versatile. Additionally we have the best quality powered EV Speakers , mid range and Top , additionally we have special effects lightning and a smoke machine, which provides excellent settings and atmosphere for the occasion.We have many very satisfied customers on our records and can provide references if needed. Should you require more information please feel free to contact by email or my Mobile 0419807486 Ron
Warm regards, Ron

Regional Workforce Management (RWM) are Hiring Now – Labourers, Packers, Knifehands

Personal Leadership & Lifeskills Program for Youth

Ceylon Exchange – Send Money to Sri Lanka
Your one stop shop for all your foreign exchange & money transfer needs

MowTown Grass – Grass Cutting & Garden Maintenance Specialists
(Melbourne)

Properties For Sale

The Castle Residence – Superlative Properties – Colombo, Sri Lanka

123 perch land with a 3 story house in Kelaniya – Sri Lanka
123 perch land with a 3-story house
Spaces 5-bedroom house with a 123.5 perch land located in Kelaniya
100-year-old clean title to the land
3 phase electricity / water and telephone connection.
Land ideal for residential or commercial purposes
Travel
– Access to Kandy road, Colombo Katunayake Highway and Negambo road in less than 5 mins
– Less than 30 minutes to the Katunayaka airport
– 20 minutes to Colombo Fort
– Less than 20 minutes to Colombo 7
– Road access to heavy vehicles thought Kandy and Negambo road
– 5 minute walk to the railway station
Contact
Name: Sanjeewa Edirisinghe
Number : +61 430 591 272
Email: andi.s.edirisinghe@gmail.com

Catalina – Exclusive “Second Home, Back Home” residential country club

Nuwera Eliya, Sri Lanka – Prime Land & House, 174 Perches, Fenced and Gated
Nuwera Eliya
Prime Land, 174 Perches, Fenced and Gated.
There is a house, security room, tube well, walking distance to Town. Beautiful view of Nuwera Eliya town. Clear deed, U.D.A. approved Property Plan, Clear Title Report, Fertile soil for cultivation too, 10×10 water tank on top of land. Ideal for holiday home or circuit bungalow.
Please contact by email or phone.
Email: mahintha2014@gmail.com
Phone: 61 409 909095 or US 323-327-8903

Willows Real Estate – Bella Vista, Sydney, NSW

4 adjacent sub-divided plots with serviced water and electricity – Located on Tewatte Road in Ragama
1 plot, 14.6 perches (369.27 square metres). @ 6 lakhs per perch (LKR 8, 760, 000) (AUD 74,871), with small house.
3 plots, 12 .4 perches (313.633 square metres). @ 6 lakhs per perch (LKR 7,440,000 each) (AUD 63,589 each). House with 5 bedrooms
Call Paul on 0419 034 855 (or +61 419 034 855 from overseas) to discuss in more depth.

Blue Ocean Group of Companies

IVY Residencies – Mt’Lavinia, Sri Lanka –
Home away from home in paradise

Benefit Property Group

House for Sale in Ja Ela
Fully furnished 3 bed bungalow – Rs 7,200,000

7 Perch land extent.
3 Bedrooms
Fully fitted pantry/kitchen equipped with 4 burner gas cooker/oven, Fridge-Freezer,
Microwave, Kettle and Utensils
Shower Cubical with Hot Water
Metal Grills on all windows, fanlights, front and back doors, for added security
In built concrete pillars for easy upstairs conversion
Brick construction
Off street parking for two cars
Well maintained throughout
24 Hr Security
Access to Swimming Pool
Clear title deeds
10 mins to Colombo-Katunayake Highway
Sold with all furniture and appliances.
Will consider unfurnished sales.
Contact: Jude

Email: njude1@gmail.com

Tel: +44 7990 530442

GREAT INVESTMENT
in a Teak Plantation at Vanathavilluwa on Puttlam District Sri Lanka
A beautiful Teak Plantation located in Vanathavilluwa on Puttlam District for sale. Its located just 158 Km away from Colombo

TRILLIUM APARTMENT IN COLOMBO 8 FOR SALE
A large fully furnished & tenanted 3 bedroom apartment in the 4th floor of the park wing facing the swimming pool & the children’s park for sale.
– Area: 1,800 Sq Ft (largest size/corner)
– 3 Bedrooms/ 2 Bathrooms
– Separate Maid’s quarters
– Fully Furnished
– Walking distance to British School in Colombo
– Able to sell with or without tenants
Sale Price: Rs. 55 Million (or equivalent in AUD)
Contact – +94 77 1061451/ +94 77 1061328
Email: sale.trillium@gmail.com

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LOVE & FRESH AIR – By Des Kelly

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How Great Thou art – by Desmond Kelly
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Only in Sri Lanka – By Gloria Meltzer
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My latest book, titled ‘ONLY IN SRI LANKA’, was published by Jojo Publishing in September this year. This story is based on my introduction to Sri Lankan life, its culture & customs, as experienced by my Singhalese daughter-in-law, my Australian son, and my three Aussie/Sri Lankan grandsons. It’s the story of village life, the time of the civil war and the tsunami. It’s the story of coming to terms with losing my family to another culture and another country.

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eLanka Newsletter: April 2019 2nd edition: Sri Lankans in Australia -Wishing all our eLanka members a very Happy Sinhala & Tamil New Year!

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