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eLanka Newsletter – 10th May 2023 – 3rd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Vale Mr Desmond Kelly – Condolences sent to eLanka AN INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2023 (MOTHER’S DAY) Remembering Deshamanya Professor Tony Furkhan On His First Death Anniversary – May 8, 2023 Holy Family Convent Dehiwala – Annual Dinner Dance at the Grand on Princes, Melbourne – Photos thanks to Trevine Rodrigo ABSC Inc. Launches EKONOMOS, Issue 4, 2023 at Annual Gala Dinner Eric Roles at Cricket in Perth: Rendering Service-by Michael Roberts Dansala’s -way side street cooked food stalls – By Dr harold Gunatillake Raising a hearty cuppa to gentle giant behind famed brew-By Yomal Senerath-Yapa Avijit Sarkar Feels honoured to be featured on “The Brand Called you”…. EPOCH OF POLONNARUWA – By Dr Tilak S. Fernando More on Nettasinghe All ...

May 11, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged Bernard VanCuylenburg, Dennis de Rosayro, Desmond Kelly, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, Dr. Tilak S.Fernando, eLanka Newsletter, Yomal Senerath-Yapa

Good News From Jayam May 15, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Swearing-In Ceremony of SLAASC President Niroshan Kahawatte SLASC President Michael Kurera and President Elect Niroshan Kahawatte before the ceremony SLAASC President Michael Kurera swears in New President Niroshan Kahawatte, while Founder President Jayam Rutnam looks on. The event was held in a beautiful Hall in West Covina, Ca. Part of the elegant crowd of 128 people watch the proceedings. Some of those present were Dr Lakshman Makandura, Dilip Niranjana, Nandasiri Jasentuliyana, the Consul General, Past President Kapila Wimalaratna, George Silva, Dr Amila Silva, Prabha Bamunuarachchi, Thusitha de Silva, Nandakumaran and many others including past and incoming committee members. The event was televised on Rupavahini Television in Sri Lanka. Founder President said the SLAASC is the first incorporated association of its kind in the US. Founded and Incorporated in 1973. He stated many firsts. It was the SLAASC that ...

May 10, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged Andy Samarasena, Anoma Rasaputra, City Cinema Mt Lavinia, Coffee shop, Desmond Kelly, Dilip Niranjana, Dr Nandasiri Jasentuliyana, Dr. Lakshman Makandura, Happy Vesak, Jayam Rutnam, Jayantha Somaratne, Jude R Senanayake, Kaleidoscope, King Charles III, Michael Kurera, Nandasiri Jasentuliyana, Niroshan Kahawatte, Panna Cota, Sam Samaradivakara, Sampath Bank, SLAASC, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka In Focus 2023, Sri Lankan Monks, The Sri Lanka Embassy in Beijing, University of California, VESAK, Vijay Amritraj, Wild Leopard

Desmond Kelly- by Daya Silva (Melbourne) Dear Neil, I am attaching a couple of photos on the memory lane with my condolences. The recent news of the passing of my dear friend Des Kelly brought me a heavy heart, the feeling of loss which put my mind on memory lane. My friendship with Des Kelly started in 1986. I was busy organizing my first concert in Melbourne with Indrani Perera, to be held at Bullen Town Hall. Des Kelly came to know about the show and contacted me. He was keen on contributing a song written by him about Sri Lanka. I had no hesitation in including his piece, which was named “Back on my lovely Island Home”. This was sung by him and Indrani to the tune of Dilhani twice on that night by popular demand. Our friendship began and we two were bonded as ‘music buddies’ in no time. Our ...

May 6, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Desmond Kelly

KELLY, Desmond Anthony Carl (02/07/1936 – 29/04/2023) Publication: Herald Sun Date Listed: 4/5/2023 Location: Hampton Park It is with deep sadness that we inform you, our beautiful dad, Desmond Kelly, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his children on Saturday, 29 April. A kind and caring father, grandfather and great grandfather who was totally devoted to his family. To our extended family, his friends and fans, thank you for the love and happiness you gave to him and for the treasure of memories you gifted. Dad, our family gatherings won’t be the same without you. The music you played, the stories you told, your knowledge and wisdom, your jokes and that laugh. We will miss you very much. Put the amp up loud in your heavenly abode, sing and strum that guitar to your heart’s content. You are free. Forever in our hearts. Rest in peace. We love you. ...

May 6, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Obituaries Tagged Desmond Kelly

Vale Mr Desmond Kelly – Condolences sent to eLanka KELLY, Desmond Anthony Carl (02/07/1936 – 29/04/2023) Publication: Herald Sun Date Listed: 4/5/2023 Location: Hampton Park It is with deep sadness that we inform you, our beautiful dad, Desmond Kelly, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his children on Saturday, 29 April. A kind and caring father, grandfather and great grandfather who was totally devoted to his family. To our extended family, his friends and fans, thank you for the love and happiness you gave to him and for the treasure of memories you gifted. Dad, our family gatherings won’t be the same without you. The music you played, the stories you told, your knowledge and wisdom, your jokes and that laugh. We will miss you very much. Put the amp up loud in your heavenly abode, sing and strum that guitar to your heart’s content. You are free. Forever in ...

May 5, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged Desmond Kelly, eLanka

A Resume of Des Kelly ( as supplied by his son) KELLY, Desmond Anthony Carl (Des), born July 2, 1936, Colombo, Ceylon. Early education 1941, at Convent of Our Lady of Victories, Moratuwa, Secondary education at St Peter’s College, Bambalapitiya, Colombo. At the age of 5 he sang his first solo on-stage for the Convent’s Annual Concert. At 10 years of age he met Wally Bastiensz, who taught him the art of singing baila. He won his first professional baila competition on-stage, although he hadn’t a clue as to what he was actually singing about. At St Peter’s College, he joined the Music, Art & Drama Society under Fr Noel Crusz, OMI. . He continued with both singing and acting in various roles and taught himself to play the ukulele. He started his own Christmas-Carol Party at Lorensz Road, Bambalapitiya. In 1950, an English circus troupe came to Ceylon under contract ...

Apr 30, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged baila, Ceylon, Colombo, Desmond Kelly, Sri Lanka

END OF AN ILLUSTRIOUS AND RICH CAREER – by Joe Van Langenberg It was with profound sorrow, that I learnt of the sad news of my good friend Desmond “Des” Kelly’s unexpected passing. My grief was palpable, raw, excruciating; rendering me speechless, given the fact it was only three days back, we spoke at length telephonically. And it was a tete-a tete embellished with his trademark humour and positive outlook on life. Des, as he was affectionately known to those privileged enough to have got up, close and personal with him, either on a personal or professional level, was one of the most likeable, and intelligent gentlemen ever. He became a very close friend of mine through our mutual love for music, which he happened to have an encyclopedic knowledge of, in addition to an eclectic taste for the same. Hence the enviable title of Mr Music. Des was additionally ...

Apr 29, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Joe Van Langenberg Tagged Desmond Kelly

Vale Mr Desmond Kelly (photos sent to eLanka by Trevine Rodrigo) It is with shock and deep sadness it was to Anne and I to be informed of the passing of our friend and father figure Des Kelly. In fact our families have all interacted with him and miss him dearly, after meeting him at our home when he visited often during the days he got around. Our interaction with him began with a phone call to me around 15 years ago. He wanted me to drop by for a conversation. It was about wanting me to contribute stories the the Lanka Times which he was the Editor of. Knowing of my commitment to another publication in Melbourne he put it subtly to me that he would be happy if I could forward stories not used in the other paper for the Lanka Times. That meeting with Anne and I ...

Apr 29, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Desmond Kelly

Vale Desmond – by Charles Schokman It is with deep sorrow I inform you of the death of Desmond Kelly (affectionally known as Des) my good friend and well known Sri Lankan. He passed away last night after a fall. He is sure to be missed. God in his mercy has taken him into His loving care. My thoughts are with the family and pray that the Good Lord will be their refuge & strenght at this time of their grief. Shall keep you informed of the funeral arrangements. Charles ...

Apr 29, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Desmond Kelly

Vale Desmond – by Perry Dear Neil & eLanka team, Yasmin & I learnt with great sadness the demise of your Lieutenant Des Kelly. We pray that the Merciful Lord will give and his Bereaved Family the strength to face this moment of grief very courageously. We shall remember him in our Prayers. May His Soul Rest In Peace. Stay Safe – Blessings – Perry & Yas ...

Apr 29, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Desmond Kelly, eLanka