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POPULAR ENTERTAINER DESMOND DE SILVA NO MORE! (13 JULY 1944 – 09 JAN. 2022) – Iconic entertainer bids farewell – by Upali Obeyesekere It is with profound sadness we learn that popular entertainer Desmond de Silva succumbed to a heart attack whilst in Melbourne today. A living legend he was born in Matara but bred in Colombo. His versatility was limitless – singing in both English and Sinhala with relative ease and sometimes even in Tamil. Des was 77 at the time of his sudden demise. He was one of the greatest Sri Lankan entertainers of our time with a super stage presence. A resident of Sydney, Australia, Des was in Melbourne to perform at the New Year’s Eve dance on December 31st. Desmond Anaclitus Rajiva de Silva launched his music career in 1963 or 1964, as lead vocalist of FIREFLIES band led by Milroy de Silva with Darrell de ...

Jan 14, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Upali Obeyesekere Tagged , , , , , , , , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 7th Oct – 2nd edition – Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter THE HON JOSH FRYDENBERG MP – Treasurer – Speech – Budget 2020-2021 “THE BOSUN’S PIPE” – By Des Kelly PROFESSOR ABHAYA ATTANAYAKE “PETERITES AROUND THE WORLD” – Appointment of Desmond Kelly, an old Peterite, as Administrator on the Forum Changing Tracks: Reg and Melbourne grow up together – On Drive with Rafael Epstein Rugby star Bowala played for six ‘A’ Division clubs-by Althaf Nawaz Authentic Sri Lankan food at Hela Bojun Hala – By Arundathie Abeysinghe What does the Liver do for you- how can you prevent liver failure?-Dr Harold Gunatillake Webinar – Australia India Women in Business – Opportunities & Challenges during COVID-19 THE HON JOSH FRYDENBERG MP – Treasurer – Media Release – Tax relief to support hard working Australians and to ...

Oct 7, 2020 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 4th Oct – 1st edition – Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter A tribute to Peter Randolph Peiris – by Lawrence Machado “COUNTRY – COPS” – By Des Kelly A Redemption Narrative ft. Max Jeganathan “PETERITES AROUND THE WORLD” – Appointment of Desmond Kelly, an old Peterite, as Administrator on the Forum Dr Harold Gunatillake’s impromptu Speech at his 90th B’day celebrations – Brought to you by eLanka Nine Arch Bridge – spectacular architectural marvel in Ella – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Health & Views – October 1st Issue – by Harold Gunatillake “A TEA-PLUCKING PRODIGY” – By Des Kelly SRI LANKA NEWS – SEPTEMBER 2020 – By Victor Meldor Thorathuru First Edition with New additions Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo Ceylon then-Sri Lanka now-a Void so Wide – by Oscar E V Fernando Silverscene – Official Newsletter ...

Oct 5, 2020 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged ,
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