eLanka Newsletter: March 2019 5th edition: Sri Lankans in Australia – News, Photos, Events & Articles
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Prime Minister – Joint Media Release – BUSTING CONGESTION ACROSS SYDNEY AND THE CENTRAL COAST – Wednesday 27 March 2019
Motorists across Sydney and the Central Coast will be spending less time in traffic and more time doing what’s important to them after a $253.5 million congestion-busting funding boost………….
“Slaves built Galle Fort” – By Des Kelly
Something, that I am afraid, not too many of us would have ever known, but for the fact that we “live & learn” until we die. I have always considered myself to be an avid reader, from a very early age, and always having been interested in the history of the Land of my birth, always imagined that the Galle & Colombo Forts were built by the Dutch who “ruled” the Island from 1640-1796,………………
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Aloma Dias celebrates her 70th at the Grand Metropol in Clayton – photos thanks to Trevine Rodrigo
Sri Lanka’s triumphant Test match euphoria has quickly dissipated into the previously familiar role of eating humble pie as the South Africans exacted revenge for their embarrassment in the Tests by grinding their opponents into the dust leading 3-0 in the one-dayers in a relentless display of ferocity….
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HAVE A CHAT – 17 FEBRUARY 2019 (Brisbane)
A few days before the HAC Gerard the chairman, phoned and said the club was 10 short of 50 persons to have a successful HAC party. By the time of the function, the club had registered over 80 attendees. This was tremendous, as the committee had catered for this number and were eagerly looking forward to meeting all members and guests………
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Silver Fawn Club March/April 2019 Newsletter.(Brisbane Sri Lankan Community)
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BEING MARRIED TO A THOMIAN – “Thomians Hunt in Packs; Never Alone” – By Shamila Jayasinha
My journey through life with my Thomian began with this hunt. In an era when mobile phones, SMS, e-mails and Facebook were unheard of, the hunt was indeed a difficult task. Therefore, this hunt was meticulously planned out at a house located right opposite Bishop’s College (whoever designed it, bless his dear departed soul, certainly had the best interest of young Thomians in mind for it has a large balcony overlooking the grounds of Bishop’s College).
Date of the Hunt: 31st October 1981
Venue: Food Fair, Bishop’s College.
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GEORGE WALL – THE LION THAT ROARED – By Bernard VanCuylenburg
A few months ago I wrote an article titled “David and Goliath” which featured a young English tea planter Mark Anthony Bracegirdle, who rocked the colonial establishment when he sided with the workers and the unions, by demanding better living conditions for the estate labourers on the plantations. His colonial masters were dumbfounded and furious to find that it was “one of their own” who by the courage of his convictions, proved to be the proverbial thorn in their side…….
Eggs film-By Dr Harold Gunatillake
Variety is the spice of life in sensational Sri Lanka: Why Lonely Planet was right when it said the country is the best place to visit in 2019
Andrew and his wife Caroline thoroughly enjoyed a train ride from Kandy to Ella. The train climbs very slowly up 1,500m through mountains, jungle and tea plantations
We had swung by Kadugannawa on the way from Negombo – a forgettable transit town a short drive from Colombo airport – where we’d decided to spend one night after the journey to the island. …….
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eLanka Events – MELBOURNE
Dhamma Reflection by Most Ven. Ududumbara Kashyapa Nayaka Thero (Melbourne)
7th April 2019
Book Launch – A DIFFERENT KIND OF MADNESS – BY PAULINE SCHOKMAN
2nd May 2019
Sinhala & Tamil New Year Festival
7th April 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
Burgher Association Australia presents Buriyani Lunch
7th April 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
22nf 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
Sing-Along with Ranil Mallawarachchi
11th May 2019
SRI LANKA ASSOCIATION of NSW – MONTHLY SENIORS’ OPEN DAY FOR APRIL
2nd April 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
Lovers’ Quarrel – The annual cricket match between old boys of Richmond College and Mahinda College, Galle at Girraween Park
7th April 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
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eLanka Events – Brisbane
“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
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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
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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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