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The Moonstone Painting – By George Braine One privilege of teaching at the Chinese University of Hong Kong was the health care provided to staff. On my first visit to the campus Health Center, I was intrigued by the large, colorful paintings that hung on both floors of the Center and on the stairwell as well. They were mainly scenes from around the campus, not accurate depictions, whimsical and somewhat childlike. All eye-catchingly colorful, green and blue abounding. I later learned that Dr. Memie Kwok, a physician at the Center, was the artist. Her intention in displaying her paintings may have been to cheer up visitors. Memie was not my doctor, but she was my wife, Fawzia’s. They soon became friends, and I came to know that Memie also kept a popular blogsite, which was filled with detailed descriptions and photos of her world travels. I became an avid reader ...

Apr 15, 2024 Posted by In Articles, George Braine Tagged , , , , ,
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The death of Jude – By GEORGE BRAINE Jude passed away two years ago, at the height of the covid pandemic, from covid. He was mourned deeply by his small family, but, no memorial service was held for him, no obituary written, no monument constructed. In accordance with prevailing regulations, he was cremated, and not even his ashes could be recovered. Behind the passing of Jude lies a lifetime of neglect and exploitation – by family and fellow villagers, by an evangelical church, by doctors and nurses and hospital workers, even a crematorium attendant. This narrative memorializes an ordinary man who did not move mountains and whose death did not make headlines, but deserves to be remembered. Some background to begin with. My paternal grandmother lived at Boralessa, a village 43 km north of Colombo. Her older brother Charles was married thrice, and his eldest son from the third marriage ...

Aug 26, 2023 Posted by In Articles, George Braine Tagged , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 26th July 2023 – 8th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Christmas in July organised by Shanali Gomes For Old Girls of Ladies College, Colombo and friends Sri Lanka Lions Sports Club – NSW SEEKING FOR NEW PLAYERS How does salt affect your health? – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Poem on the Meaning of Life – By Ivor Novello Nightmarish Travels and Travails during Covid – By GEORGE BRAINE Successful Sri Lanka Tourism Networking Events held in Perth, Sydney and Melbourne, led by Hon. Harin Fernando, Minister of Tourism and Lands ICC Men’s CWC Trophy at the MCG for global journey – By SNNI Global, Melbourne, The Splendor of Kandy Esala Perahera: Sri Lanka’s Magnificent Festival of Light-eLanka-by Kalani Bradby Shield: Trinity College pull off stunning win over Royal College Against The Modernist Grain: Polyandry ...

Jul 26, 2023 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , ,
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Nightmarish Travels and Travails during Covid – By GEORGE BRAINE Since moving to Sapporo, Japan, in 2019, I had not been to Sri Lanka in two years. Not seen or spent time with my sister Beula; my cousin Marie and her husband who were my neighbors; their son and his family; a 95-year old aunt and her family; my friends Victor, Eileen, and a few other friends and relatives, some elderly, others ailing, some both.  I missed “Pondside”, the greenery around my small home there, the sound of the birds and the crickets, the mangoes and other fruits, delicious meals loaded with coconut curry prepared by Indra, my housekeeper. I missed sitting on my verandah and watching the world go by, the daily visits and con chats with distant relative Ignatius. I missed travels with Gamini, my part-time driver, chatting with him for hours as he drove. I missed the rain on the roof, the ...

Jul 25, 2023 Posted by In Articles, George Braine Tagged , , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 5th April 2023 – 2nd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter KELLY KLASSICS – Jerry Lee Lewis – Pick Me Up On Your way down Sri Lanka Para Athletics Team – Thanks to the Sri Lankan community in Brisbane Charith Asalanka and Kusal Janith Perera steer Sri Lanka to a nail biting win – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) How I made good in Australia, some reminiscences – By Dr. Harold Gunatillake GOOD FRIDAY – What Does the Cross Represent in the Christian Faith? – by Charles Schokman Sinhala and Tamil New Year – By Donald Gunatillake Cricket & Galle in Rothman’s ‘Potted’ History of Sri Lanka-by Michael Roberts victor melder lecture Sunday 30 April, 3pm-4pm – Clayton Hall, 264 Clayton Road OBITUARY: CHRISTAL JEUNE MERLYN LA-BROOY (12-06-39 – 19-03-23) Puthandu AN ...

Apr 5, 2023 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 30th October 2022 – 10th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter GRANDMA’S APRON – by Des Kelly From Sri Lanka to Maningrida New Zealand compound Sri Lanka woes – Zealand announced themselves as a serious challenger to win the T20 World Cup – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. “APPRECIATION OF ARTICLES” – by Des Kelly Felicitation Event for Dr Harold Gunatillake SUNDAY CHOICE – HAPPY GRANDPARENTS DAY- 30. 11. 2022 – by Charles Schokman ICC T20 WC Sri Lanka Vale’ Gavin Stevens – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Mrs. Rushira Kulasingham ,Designated as Principal of Jaffna College, Vaddukkoddai With Effect From 1st January 2023, Makes History as the First Woman Principal of the Institution DILHANI ASHOKAMALA EKANAYAKE ICON ACTRESS ACCEPTS ANY ROLE ENTRUSTED RELISHES DANCING ACTS TO ADD GLAMOUR TO HER VIVID ROLES DOMINATED OUR ...

Oct 30, 2022 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , , ,
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The Talaimannar Pier – By GEORGE BRAINE A couple of years ago, I visited Madhu church after an absence of 50 years. The church has been restored by the army, but, in contrast, the area is in a deplorable state. The verdant forest is gone. Instead, what is mostly visible on either side of the road are small houses, some mere shacks, sitting in the middle of shrub jungle. Not even a chili plant can be seen near most houses. Some have been abandoned. Poverty and despair haunt the landscape. The usual practice in our country is to fell the trees, sell the wood, put up a shack to claim ownership, and aim for the next piece of forest. Pity the poor animals. The only commercial activity appears to be cattle herding. However, the splendid railway track and the modern railway stations built with Indian help, do offer much hope. ...

Sep 30, 2022 Posted by In Articles, George Braine Tagged , , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 18th September 2022 – 5th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “LANKAN DUTCH BURGHERS” – by Des Kelly All Blacks pulled off Houdini act in thriller – By Trevine Rodrigo in Melbourne SUNDAY CHOICE – In memory of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth11 (21.4.1926—8.9.2022) A Migrants Story – Part 5 The Magic of the Sixties in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) – BY RON PIERIS Director of Music at St John’s appointed as Organist and Master of Choristers at – Westminster Abbey ‘God Save The King’ Sung Officially for First Time VICTORIA UNIVERSITY PAYS TRIBUTE TO TIMOR-LESTE LEADER WITH HONORARY DEGREE Sri Lanka’s protest movement toppled a president. Then came the crackdown – By South Asia correspondent Avani Dias and Alex Barry Welcome home Our Lions! – By Airport & Aviation Services Sri Lanka KALASURI SRIYANI AMARASENA AUTOGRAPHED ...

Sep 18, 2022 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 17th August 2022 – 5th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “NUWARA ELIYA” – by Des Kelly Life luck and learning: Gracious Grigson gives back – By Marcus Uhe Skilled Visa Information for Australia – Department of Home Affairs Marvels of Sigiriya Rock Fortress in Sri Lanka-by Michael Roberts The disease that robs your memory – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Adieu! Olivia Newton-John …. Aussie Star known Worldwide-by Michael Roberts Appreciating Sri Lankan Musicians – “SERENDIB” A hailstorm at Dankotuwa – By GEORGE BRAINE School meal program in Sri Lanka-Rise Up Canada CKFM’s with Carl Banus Live – Patrick Ranasinghe Dr Ravindra Randeniya autographed eminent iconic actor conquered silver screen for over five decades – by Sunil Thenabadu India-Australia Free Trade Agreement: The 10-year wait was worth it (Opinion Piece From Bhutan to Sri Lanka: ...

Aug 17, 2022 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , ,
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eLanka Newsletter 07th August 2022 – 2nd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “ANIMAL ANTICS” – by Des Kelly – (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. A young girl from Sri Lankan second generation in Australia ends up being famous actress on Sri Lankan TV SRI LANKA NEWS (JULY 2022) Compiled by Victor Melder Sulochana Weerasinghe a thespian award winning actress having conquered the stage ,mini and silver screens in a relatively short period with recognition from foreign nations too – by Sunil Thenabadu Ceylon Tea named as Official Tea Supplier for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Two Books, Two Backstories – By GEORGE BRAINE FIRST JET AIRCRAFT TO LAND IN SRI LANKA Compiled – By Gp Capt Kumar Kirinde, SLAF (Retd) Transformation of Galle Face green  by Dr Harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 117 05 08 2022 “Kota Vehera” – commemoration ...

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