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The Burghers of Ceylon/Sri Lanka- Reminiscences and Anecdotes by J. Godwin Perera   Source:-island “The Burghers were a riotous lot With song and dance and many a ‘shot’ Were drivers, guards in the Cee Gee Ar For higher jobs were below par” This is only partly true. It was a small segment of Burghers who worked in the CGR and as they would have said ‘did a bloody, damn good job.’ But, there were Burghers and Burghers. Let’s give credit where credit is due. Higher in the social hierarchy were the Planters. Many, having been ruggerites in their colleges, it was an easy jump to the central hills where they were appointed as ‘Sinna Dorays’ (SDs) and later Periya Dorays (PDs) in the tea plantations. They had the endurance and intelligence to rule their kingdoms (‘Thottams’), very, very, successfully. Some ended up as CEOs in the head offices of the ...

Mar 2, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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“COP THIS”!! – By Des Kelly                                 From Burghers in general, to Burgher Cops in particular, this is indeed a most interesting read from one, emanating from the higher echelons of Public Servants, giving us a story that will perhaps be unforgettable as time marches on.   Sharing stories such as these, has been an absolute delight for me, so please, do read this, eLanka members, and make your necessary comments, if you have to. I am certain that this article will bring many of you, precious memories of days sadly gone by, so, to make a long story short, I’ll simply say,                        “COP THIS”!!.          Desmond Kelly.          (Edtor-in-Chief) eLanka.   Personal contacts with top Burgher cops and other Public ...

Jan 17, 2021 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged , , ,
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