INTIMATION OF THE NEXT MEETING of the Ceylon Society of Australia – Wednesday 29th March 2023 – 5.30pm (Colombo, Sri Lanka event)
INTIMATION OF THE NEXT MEETING
of the
Ceylon Society of Australia
Colombo Chapter
Desamanya M.D.D. Pieris
Formerly of the Ceylon Civil Service and the Sri Lanka Administration Service
will speak on
“A Re-examination of the Public Service-Politician interface”
Questions and discussions will follow
On Wednesday 29th March 2023 @ 5.30pm
Venue :Organization of
Professor Stanley Wijesundera Mawatha, Off Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7
(the OPA is situated midway down Prof Stanley Wijesundera Mw, one end of which is near the army checkpoint close to General’s house down Bauddhaloka Mw and the other end, opposite the Colombo University grounds, between the newly refurbished Turf Club complex down Race Course Avenue and the Arts/Law Faculty of the Colombo University)
Desamanya M.D.D. Pieris (Dharmasiri Pieris) is one of Sri Lanka’s most pre-eminent civil servants who had a stellar career. He was Secretary to Sirima Bandaranaike during 1970-1977. Afterwards, he was Secretary to a number of Ministries such as Agriculture, Education and Higher Education, Food and Co-operatives, Home affairs to name a few. He wrote his memoirs in 2005 titled “In the Pursuit of Governance”.
His publication and many other books on Ceylon history will be available for sale at the meeting.
Asoka de Silva (President/) E-mail: desilvaasoka@yahoo.com
Avishka Senewiratne(Hony Secretary) E-mail: avishkamario@gmail.com
Tony Saldin (Hony Treasurer) Email saladinint@sltnet.lk
About the Ceylon Society of Australia (CSA)
The CSA is a non profit organization, incorporated in Australia. Its main objectives are to foster, promote, and develop interest in the cultural heritage of Sri Lanka, especially the post-medieval period when this country was first exposed to, what we now call, globalization. Apart from publishing the journal – The Ceylankanwhich has attracted much international appreciation, the Society holds meetings quarterly in Sydney, Melbourne and Colombo.
Most importantly, it is non-political and non partisan, and studiously steers clear of political and similar controversial issues. CSA is not a formal, high profile Society but, rather, a gathering of like-minded people, open to receiving and imparting new ideas, who would enjoy a quarterly meeting in reasonably modest and intimate surroundings.
While Sydney is home to the parent body and looks after the needs of the society in all of NSW and the ACT, the Melbourne Chapter covers members and others residing in and visitors to Victoria; the Colombo Chapter caters to CSA members in, and passing through Sri Lanka, and the Sri Lankan public. Members of the public with an interest in the study of Sri Lankan history, culture and heritage – the young members of the public are especially welcome! are invited to attend. Admission to these meetings is free, while donations to defray expenses are much appreciated.
