eLanka Newsletter – 9th July 2023 – 3rd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Sri Lanka win by 8 wickets against the West Indies at the cricket World Cup Qualifier games Dr Palitha Ganewatta has launched his latest two books in Russian Cultural Centre, Colombo Alan Border an Australian legendary cricketer & Patron of the ‘Alan Border Medal’ with & Sri Lankan icon Alston Koch ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 | Sri Lanka | Match Fixtures Chamari Athapaththu Makes History as First Sri Lankan to Lead Women’s ODI Rankings – By eLanka Live in Concert in Kandy Chandraleka, Rookantha and Raini 1st June 2023 Oakray Regency Hotel Kandy. – By Dr harold Gunatillake SUNDAY CHOICE – NO NEVER ALONE – by Charles Schokman Save the last dance for me-By Capt Elmo Jayawardena Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 165 6 ...

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53rd Anniversary Lunch – By Denis Anthonisz Source :Silverscene Official Newsletter of the Silver Fawn Club Inc. – July / August 2023 A couple of weeks from the due date for numbers, we as a Committee put our heads together to try and resuscitate the Anniversary Lunch. It seemed that a change of date and multiple clashes made for few celebrants of our 53rd Anniversary. Everyone pitched in with phone calls to members and this ploy plus two emails saw a healthy 67 members and guests celebrate together at the Everton Park Bowls Club on June 11. Teamwork makes the DREAM WORK! The Committee’s efforts were matched by the generosity of heart of our members in the manner in which they responded to our plea. Fifty three years old and still going strong! And what a special afternoon it was! The venue was resplendent in black and orange, crowned by ...

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Gala Anniversary Night of Nights Source : Silverscene Official Newsletter And finally…. Our fiftieth anniversary celebration came to fruition on our third attempt….and in our 52nd year. “Figs on Sylvan” was beautifully decked out in the theme of black and orange on the tables and lanterns, with a splash of gold bathing the venue in fairy lights and sashes. President Laurensz lauded the past Presidents, Executive and Committee members of the last 52 years as the cement which held together a club that has achieved so much in friendship and fellowship. Our special guest, Anton Swan OAM, spoke of the easy relationship Silver Fawn enjoyed in affiliation with other Sri Lankan Associations and with his role as Sri Lankan Consul. Denis Anthonisz led us on an entertaining romp through our history, highlighting our life members and the life of the club which has focussed on dances, picnics, camps, Have-a-Chats and various ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 3rd October 2021 – 1st Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “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 ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 29th September 2021 – 8th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “MUSIC HATH CHARMS” – By Des Kelly Rukshan Fernando – Independent Journalism, Racism and Hypocrisy – Matt Wong eLanka Cartoons by Max Gerreyn Buddhilini De Soyza’s Interview with Peter Overton for Wildlife Photographer ‘Highly Commended’ Image Good News From Jayam STRINGHOPPER LUNCH FUNDRAISER & FOOD FAIR SUNDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER-by Denis Anthonisz September 2021 issue – Thomiana published by the S. Thomas’ College Old Boys Association – Australia An Urgent Appeal to Help COVID situation in Sri Lanka – Our Fourth Project Kerrigan La-Brooy – Nominated in the Australian Country Music People’s Choice Awards in 6 Categories Health & Views September 3rd issue 2021 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 72 24 09 2021 Pidurangala Rock – steeped in history and ...

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