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A Tribute to Cheryl Menezes: October 24, 1952 – November 15, 2022 – By Lawrence Machado Cheryl Menezes made her own unforgettable mark in Sri Lanka & Sydney’s musical world ‘I will always love you, Luvy’ By Lawrence Machado Sydney is mourning the loss of one of Sri Lanka’s top female singers, Cheryl Menezes nee Bartholomeusz, who passed away on Tuesday, November 15. Cheryl was married to another famous Sri Lankan musician, Roger, with both having performed with the legendary Mignonne and The Jetliners, and several other top bands before they migrated to Australia in the early 70s. Actually, it was while she was filling in for a few months for Mignonne that Cheryl and Roger first met and fell in love. A love that lasted for several decades. Cheryl landed the coveted job with The Jetliners after her powerful renditioning of ...

Nov 18, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Lawrence Machado Tagged Aloma, Carole King, Cheryl Menezes, Ella Fitzgerald, Lawrence Machado, Maliban Talent Quest competitio, Marina, Melanie, Nina Simone, Raymond

CEYLON’S SOLITARY SILVER MEDAL-by ECB Wijeyasinghe Source:Island Thanks to a satellite in the firmament, the Moscow Olympiad is now viewed in armchair comfort even in the middle-class homes of Sri Lanka.There was a time when admirers of the culture and games of Ancient Greece had to be satisfied with taking Homer to bed and dreaming of Helen of Troy or Ulysses till the crack of dawn. T.V. and other Olympics have changed all that. Owing to their possession of an enormous vocabulary the Greeks had a word for everything and a name for every game under the sun. In the field of athletics, however, they excelled to such an extent that it was the secret ambition of every young man to look like a Greek God. All the classical deities were supposed to be physically perfect with a chiselled grin or grizzled chin according to the specifications of the patrons ...

Aug 22, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Elmo Rodrigopulle, Harry Goonetilleke, Lal Gunasekere, Lawrence Machado, Rangi Akbar, Ronnie Abayasekara, T. M. K. Samat

VALE PRINCE MACHADO – FROM LAWRENCE MACHADO Vale our dearest cousin Prince, who passed away yesterday at his home in Melbourne. Prince was only a few months older than me and we were classmates from kinder to the end and played some sports together at St. Peter’s College. As much as we are devasted at your death, I can only imagine what your beloved wife Srimani, devoted son Gavin Machado, loving daughter-in-law Natasha, your beautiful grandchildren, and much-loved siblings, Sharmini Devotta, Lal and Marini and their families must be feeling. And your delightful dog Coco who gave you so much pleasure. All of us who know you, Prince, are stunned at your sudden passing from our world, but we know that your tremendous faith and courage when facing your battles, kept you going until the end when God called you back into His Arms. You are now reunited with your ...

Apr 3, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Lawrence Machado Tagged Gavin Machado, Lawrence Machado, PRINCE MACHADO, Sharmini Devotta

Vale the great Shane Warne – Lawrence Machado Photo source:foxsports.com.au Vale the great Shane Warne. This is such a massive shock for us specially after another Aussie cricket legend Rod Marsh left this world a day before. May you both Rest In Peace. You were such an outstanding player who transformed cricket with your leg spin and personality. Thanks for the great and unforgettable memories in all forms of cricket and your insightful cricket commentaries and for helping Sri Lanka in the 2004 post tsunami recovery with Muttiah Muralidaran and others. My condolences to your devastated family. ...

Mar 5, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Lawrence Machado Tagged Aussie cricket legend, Lawrence Machado, Muttiah Muralidaran, Shane Warne, Sri Lanka

Obituary – Sampath Ratnatunga (September 8, 1958 – January 15, 2021) – by Lawrence Machado Vale dear friend and classmate Sampath Ratnatunga, whom I knew for more than 55 years, starting from our early days at kindergarten at St Peter’s College. Friends also knew you as Sammy and Sam. In Sri Lanka, you worked in the travel trade for years, including KLM, but later in Melbourne, you completely changed professions, becoming a professional massage therapist, running your own business, Pascoe Vale Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy from your home, until a few years ago, healing and helping hundreds of people. You then showed your dedication to the medical field by donating your body for medical science. Like many of your friends, I cannot believe you are gone and won’t be there for our regular chats about anything which catches our fancy: from family and friends, to sharing a virtual drink, ...

Jan 25, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Lawrence Machado, Obituaries Tagged Lawrence Machado, Louise Daniel, Sampath Ratnatunga, Sophie Ratnatunga

Nirosha Ranawaka finalist in the International Student of the Year Awards – By Lawrence Machado Nirosha Kumudin Ranawaka, who is a presenter for the SBS broadcasts in Sinhalese, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2018 International Student of the Year Awards, run by NSW Government. Ms Ranawaka, 45, who is undertaking a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the University of New England, Armidale, is one of the three finalists in the higher education category. The winners of the different categories will be announced on September 25 at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney. Ms Ranawaka is also known for her volunteer work and has become known as someone to go to for advice on settling into the local community. The Colombo local has particular subject matter expertise in entomology and environmental science. Ms Ranawaka’s broadcasts included topics aimed at international students and new arrivals, while others are on ...

Sep 11, 2018 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Lawrence Machado Tagged Lawrence Machado, Nirosha Kumudin Ranawaka Comments 0

Sri Lankan born David Sansoni awarded OAM – By Lawrence Machado, Hills Shire Times DAVID Sansoni, who has received an Medal of the Order for service to the community of Baulkham Hills, said he is very humbled to be recognised for his many years being active with the choir of St Paul’s Anglican Church, Castle Hill. Mr Sansoni, who retired last year from his shipping job, said he was surprised when he was informed of OAM, saying there are many more deserving people than him. The Sri Lankan-born has been singing in choirs since he was six. “Todate, it is still sinking because there are others much more deserving of this kind of recognition, including some of my acquaintances,” said Mr Sansoni, 65, who is a tenor and light baritone in the choir. “I am really surprised because I never imagined that what I would consider a pleasant contribution via ...

Jan 30, 2018 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Home, Lawrence Machado Tagged David Sansoni, Hills Shire Times, Lawrence Machado, Sri Lankan born David Sansoni awarded OAM, Sri Lankan born David Sansoni awarded OAM - By Lawrence Machado Comments 0

How bullying victim Deelia came back from the brink to open her own business and inspire others by Lawrence Machado, Rouse Hill Times

How bullying victim Deelia came back from the brink to open her own business and inspire others by Lawrence Machado, Rouse Hill Times Deelia Meriel, 20 at her salon in the Norwest. Pictures: Peter Kelly DEELIA Meriel, who even thought of ending her life after years of intense bullying at school, has amazingly not only turned her life around but is now running a successful business and appears in movies. Still only 20, Ms Meriel worked very hard from 16 to 18 years to build up enough capital to purchase her business, Meei Salon in Norwest Business Park, Baulkham Hills, taking up the owner’s offer two years ago to put off buying her own home to invest in the saloon. The Beaumont Hills youth’s courage in tackling her demons head on and avoiding the worst options in her young life is now a powerful message for others in her shoes, ...

Mar 27, 2017 Posted by admin In Articles, Lawrence Machado Tagged Deelia, Lawrence Machado, Rouse Hill Times Comments 0

For Christ’s sake… Australia is a Christian country. We should be proud of that – by Lawrence Machado

For Christ’s sake… Australia is a Christian country. We should be proud of that by Lawrence Machado It’s political correctness taken to a ridiculously low level: I am talking about the fixation of the so called politically-correct fun police in Australia who have nothing better to do than tone down anything that is Christmas or Christian-like. A note to the PC fun police: why stop at Christmas? Have a go at the other religious festivals and just call them the holiday season or silly season and see what happens. (Illustration: Getty Images) The strange thing is that none of the so-called objections to Christmas comes from the other religions who not only acknowledge the right of Christians to celebrate the glory of Christ’s birth, but also enjoy the great feeling that Christmas brings. It’s also the end of the year. ...

Dec 23, 2016 Posted by admin In Articles, Lawrence Machado Tagged Australia is a Christian country, Lawrence Machado Comments 1