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eLanka Newsletter – 6th August 2023 – 2nd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Up to 100,000 temporary election jobs available [SEC=OFFICIAL] Veteran journalist Srimal Abeyewardene passes away Sri Lanka, Australia New Zealand Business Council holds AGM A recap of RCOBA NSW and ACT organised and supported events over the past few months Kingslake inspires manufacturing industry with 2023 Empower Conference එදවස කොළොම්පුරේ ශ්‍රියා – By ආචාර්ය ගාමිණී කාරියවසම් Between chicken and meat, what is the preference? – By Dr harold Gunatillake Orient Finance PLC Celebrates 42nd Anniversary with a Greener Vision: 6000 Trees for a Sustainable Future Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 169 3 08 2023 The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-8-5 Seeking sustainability for the aged care sector: SBS Sinhala explainer on 04 August – By Athini Amarasiri, Soofia Tariq SUNDAY CHOICE – LOVE HAS ...

Aug 6, 2023 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , ,
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BOOK LAUNCH IN MELBOURNE Source:Island FRUITS OF VIRTUE. An early history of St Joseph’s College, Colombo. Joint Authors: Dr Srilal Fernando and Avishka Mario Senewiratne, Colombo 2022.Printed and published by Aitken Spence Printing and Packaging(Pvt Ltd). Dec 2022. Limited Edition of 400 copies. A cold wintry afternoon did not deter the many members of The Ceylon Society of Australia, old boys of St Josephs College, Colombo, and other aficionados of educational history of Sri Lanka from attending a very interesting presentation by the joint authors. While Dr Srilal Fernando was there in person to provide the audience with some interesting aspects of the early history of the school, Avishka unable to be present, made ample amends by participating through a zoom projection of his comments from Colombo. Dr Srilal Fernando dealt with some detail the motivation and the creative links of the original “Principal Benefactors of the College” some 34 ...

Jun 5, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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The long and steady journey of St. Joseph’s College-by Dr.Mario Gomez Source:Dailymirror An Early History of St. Joseph’s College by Avishka Mario Senewiratne and Dr. Srilal Fernando In this book, Avishka Senewiratne and Srilal Fernando explore the early history of St Joseph’s College. The book locates the beginnings of the College in the social and political milieu of late 19th and early 20th Century Ceylon, and discusses some key events and personalities associated with St Joseph’s from 1892 to 1936. What started initially as an article on the principal benefactors of the school has now evolved into a book with text and pictures that look in detail at some of the events leading to the establishment of what is now a leading Catholic educational institution. Following the release of Archbishop Bonjean’s pastoral letter on education a group of wealthy Catholics gathered in Colombo on April 2, 1892 and pledged contributions for ...

Jan 21, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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St. Joseph’s College in Colombo: Its Early History-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Following up on Till the Mountains Disappear, Dr. Srilal Fernando (Melbourne) and Avishka Mario Seneviratne have authored a new book Fruits of Virtue: An Early History of St. Joseph’s College.The book contains the events of the early years of the College where both the clergy and laymen took an active part in establishing the College. It contains a detailed description on the founder benefactors, the story of the initial property and the College land in Darley Road, the benefactors and tales of the Buildings of the College, the achievements in studies and sports, and the works of selected Old Boys. This publication is highly illustrated (over 300 photographs) and printed by Aitken Spence Printing.   ...

Jan 8, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged , ,
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Fruits of Virtue: The latest book on St. Joseph’s College Dear all, *New Release!* Following up on Till the Mountains Disappear, Dr. Srilal Fernando (Melbourne) and I have authored a new book Fruits of Virtue: An Early History of St. Joseph’s College. The book contains the events of the early years of the College where both the clergy and laymen took an active part in establishing the College. It contains a detailed description on the founder benefactors, the Story of the initial property and the College land in Darley Road, the benefactors and tales of the Buildings of the College, achievements of studies and sports, and the works of selected Old Boys. This publication is highly illustrated (over 300 photo graphs)and printed by Aitken Spence Printing.  The book is a collector’s edition limited to only 400 copies, each of them numbered. Here is your chance to reserve your own piece ...

Jan 7, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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THE HOMES IN WARD PLACE IN ITS EARLY DAYS, WHEN IT WAS KNOWN AS THE HARLEY STREET OF COLOMBO – by Hugh Karunanayake, Dr Srilal Fernando, and Avinder Paul    ENTRANCE TO WARD PLACE/ EYE HOSPITAL                       Ward Place in the heart of Cinnamon Gardens is a roadway linking the epi centre of the Colombo Municipality with the eastern area of metropolitan Colombo. Two centuries ago, there was no roadway in the area, which was part of cinnamon plantations established during the Dutch period of occupation of the maritime areas of Ceylon. When a  road to the area was first built in the nineteenth century it was named Borella Road, later to be named Ward Place.  Arunachalam Ponnambalam was a man of foresight and great acumen. Originating from the village of Manipay in the north of the island, he sought opportunities for work ...

May 28, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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