eLanka Newsletter – 22nd February 2023 – 7th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “THE GUITAR” – by Des Kelly Valentine’s day at the Grand on Princes – By Trevine Rodrigo Sri Lanka’s revival – By Dr harold Gunatillake Abhisheka Vocalist, Play- back Singer, Lyricist, Author Cum Entrepreneur – by Sunil Thenabadu Pearlyn Wanigatunga (96) Passed Away on February 2, 2023 in Sacramento, Ca. – By Jayam Rutnam Carmel and Damayanthi – “I grieve at the loss of family. I grieve at the loss of friends” – by Charmaine Candappa Honouring The Legend Desmond De Silva Tribute Concert & Dinner Dance – Photos thanks to Roy Grafix Upul Dharmadasa Appointed as the New Chairman of Hotel Developers (Lanka) PLC., Which Operates the Hilton Hotel, Colombo. – By Jayam Rutnam Women’s World Cup in South Africa – Sri Lanka ...

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I Love You More & More Everyday  Sung By Gehan Gunasekera Happy Anniversary Corrine & Ian King – by Gehan Gunasekera Today the 16th of March 2022, marks a very very special day for two people who mean the world to me and Judy. I hope you will allow me to crash your celebrations today, with my tribute to the two of you – This is an Al Martino hit from 1964, a beautiful ballad, I Love You More & More Everyday Happy Anniversary Corrine & Ian, and may you cherish and enjoy many many more loving years together! Corrine & Ian King. We met Corrine & Ian on flying visit we made to Melbourne some years ago, and have been friends ever since. These two are a loving and devoted couple, who do so much for the Ceylonese/Sri Lankan community, and have a huge listening audience for their fabulous ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 19th September 2021 – 6th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “BAMBALAPITIYA BEAUTIES” – By Des Kelly Sri Lankan-born Dr. Ashani Weeraratna appointed to US National Cancer Advisory Board Sri lanka Association of NSW Inc Invites you to the Virtual Sundown Gathering (Weekly On Friday – 5.30pm to 7.30pm) (Sydney time) Celebratory Mass For Old Joe Mario Pieris in Los Angeles, Ca. JETLINERS Bass guitarist Felix Fernando – by Patrick Ranasinghe Lulu Hypermarkets in Saudi Arabia host Sri Lanka product promotion week Royal College Old Boys in Australia Association – FLOREAT MAGAZINE – September 2021 2FORTY2 BAJAWWA – 25th September 2021 at 08:00 PM – (AEST) – Online event Contours for a new Constitution with a difference, for the future, not for the past By Raj Gonsalkorale SYDNEY BENS St.Benedict’s College Old Boys Association ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 12th September 2021 – 4th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “LEGS ELEVEN” – by Des Kelly Sri Lanka Day 2021 – Cultural show organised by the Sri Lanka Foundation (US) K see – by Krishantha Cooray – Silver linings in the dark clouds of Covid 19 Watch Cricket Highlights – Sri Lanka vs South Africa T20 Series – September 2021 Vale Marlon Fernando …. You will be missed Kerrigan La-Brooy – Nominated in the Australian Country Music People’s Choice Awards in 6 Categories eLanka Cartoons by Max Gerreyn Sunil Perera – Perhaps his last video? Can you BELIEVE this is Sri Lanka? ‘Pretty Woman’ Cast Reunites 25 Years Later | TODAY As a Sri Lankan New Zealander, I know my adopted country can find compassion amid terror-by Himali McInnes Sri Lanka’s Wire Communication ...

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When You Are Gone – by Gehan Gunasekera For all those Jim Reeves fans, here’s a song that was released in 1963, in the album A Touch of Sadness. Written by Reeves with Dean Manuel, the single looks at the sadness in a relationship when the other has left.   I found this song to be quite emotional, as one’s mind keeps trying to ease the heartache (My heart won’t believe all these stores I tell!!)   Hope you will enjoy this upload, and would be delighted for you to share it with all your friends and family   Vocals: Gehan Gunasekera   Recorded and Produced at Banora Studios, Banora Point NSW 2486   Song: When You Are Gone Artist: Tony Wall Album: Tony Wall Remembers Jim Reeves ...

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Happy Father’s Day – by Gehan Gunasekera – That Silver Haired Daddy of Mine This day dawns another “Father’s Day”, which seems to say, perhaps we only think of our fathers on this day. I am sure nothing, but nothing can be further from the truth. For most of us, who are or were blessed with loving, caring and kind fathers, we think of them almost daily. This is how it is with me. As I get older, my love and respect for this man, who sadly is no longer with us, grows and grows. Each year, I sing this song in honour of the man that gave me all I have that I consider the most valuable, kindness, a sound sense of what’s right and a love for all God’s creations. Thank you Dad. This song is an absolutely soulful song:- Released by Jim Reeves in 1961, the song ...

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I’m Beginning To Forget You (A Jim Reeves Cover) Sung By Gehan Gunasekera   Firstly, I’m glad to be back to entertain you all, and hope you remember some of the songs and memories I brought to you over the years. I have had a few “Events” in my life over the past 6 to 8 months, and recently had to dismantle my recording studio due to flood damage. I still have not rebuilt the studio, so the songs I am uploading for the moment, are songs I had recorded previously, which I hope you will enjoy. As you all know, the 31st of July is the anniversary of us losing that talented singer Jim Reeves, and this upload is a sincere tribute to this great singer. ...

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I Still Belong To You By Gehan Gunasekera   Gehan was inspired to upload this song, after reading a fabulous article by Nelun Perera on Facebook! Gehan wonders how many of you remember this little ballad ? This song was a family favourite and one of the first non Tony Brent/Pat Boone/Jim Reeves 45rpm records Gehan’s parents purchased from Tony’s Record Bar!! The song Recorded for the Oriole label, by British singer Russ Hamilton (Who also sang “Rainbow” and “Wedding Ring”), and released in 1959 was a firm favourite on the Hit Parades and Request programmes, particularly on the Air Waves of Radio Ceylon (SLBC) Hope you enjoy hearing this again and remember with love! Vocals: Gehan Gunasekera Musical Arrangement : JD Studio Ensemble   ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 17 Jan 2021 – 5th edition – Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Special Direction: CAASL-AMS-COVID -19-4 11.01.2021 – Special CAASL Guidelines for resumption of Operations at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) from 21st January 2021 “MATCH EKA” – by Des Kelly United Nations Pageants World Finals: Ankita Shetty from Australia Wins Against 39 Countries Invest in North West and South West of Sydney ‘No one else will get to 800, Lyon is not good enough’ – by michael vaughan Panthers downed by impressive Swans (Sri Lankan’s ex International Tillakaratne Dilshan in action!) A PLEA ON BEHALF OF ST PETER’S Health & Views January 2nd issue 2021 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Batadombalena Cave – journey into the past By Arundathie Abeysinghe AUSTRALIA DAY 2021 ENCOURAGES UNITY AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT – ...

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