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Dutch Burghers and Portuguese Mechanics: Eurasian Ethnicity in Sri Lanka-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Dennis B. McGilvray, reproducing an essay presented in April 1982 within Comparative Studies in Society and History 24 (2): 235-263 –– an article that is wide-ranging and draws on ethnographic work as well as historical manuscripts. Note that the highlighting and pictorial insertions are the work of The Editor, Thuppahi. I: PROLOGUE Historians and anthropologists in Sri Lanka have tended to migrate in opposite directions, but away from the multiethnic confusion of the port cities. Typically, the heterogeneous, semi-Westernized, postcolonial urban society of Colombo and the larger towns has been only a transit point on intellectual journeys outbound to European archives or inbound to “traditional culture.” This was certainly my viewpoint as I arrived “inbound” in Sri Lanka for my first anthropological fieldwork. I took only passing notice of the clerks of mixed European and Sri Lankan descent who sold me ...

Jul 16, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged , , ,
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Marvels of the Camera. At Cricket. At Galle-by Michael Roberts   Source:Thuppahis As an ardent cricket-spectator as well as a Galilean it was a tremendous pleasure to follow the coverage of the Test Matches at Galle over the last two weeks. The roaming aerial views provided by the drones enhanced my pleasure and generated a nostalgia that cannot be captured by words. HERE, however, I wish to highlight a remarkable photographic highlight on the final day. This was when Sri Lanka led by Chandimal was piling on the runs. Batting at the city end and facing over 179, Chandimal launched a six over mid-wicket from one of Starcs’s deliveries. The next ball he then launched another six over long-on: this went over the fences at the Fort end …laned on the road and was deflected  — a remarkable act too –by a youngish man walking wat from the Fort in ...

Jul 14, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged
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Vaddas, Rodiyo and Ahikuntakayo: Some Bibliographcal Items-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis LC Arulpragasam 2019 “The Veddas in the east of Ceylon in the 1950s,” 13 Oct 2019,https://thuppahis.com/2019/10/13/the-veddas-in-the-east-of-ceylon-in-the-1950s/ Michael Roberts 2017 “The First Settlers and Their Claim to Ownership of Terrain. A Comparative excursion,” 18 January 2017, ...

Jul 10, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged
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eLanka Newsletter – 10th July 2022 – 3rd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “IN A NUTSHELL”-by Des Kelly Sri Lankan protesters attack residences of President and PM as pair promise to resign Launch of Desmond De Silva Website – By Phyllis De Silva Kangaroo’s move in for Lion’s annihilation – By Trevine Rodrigo in Melbourne Doctor’s mercy dash across surging floodwaters to help patients As Sri Lanka faces bankruptcy, police impose curfew before mass protest – By Bharatha Mallawarachi Understanding the challenges and exploring solutions to Sri Lanka’s economic crisis with Murthaza Jafferjee – Chairman, Advocate Institute Sri Lanka Watch Sri Lanka vs Australia Second Test Highlights – Galle – July 2022 Sri Lanka Current – By Dr harold Gunatillake Smith, Labuschagne lead Aussie charge for clean sweep – By Trevine Rodrigo (eLanka Sports editor) Aid Across ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 06th July 2022 – 2nd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter WALDTEUFEL78 – by Des Kelly Miss Sri Lanka 2021 Sade Greenwood is CJS first Youth Ambassador PIMARN SRI LANKAN & THAI RESTAURANT BY TREK – Sundown Sunday Buffet – 3rd July 2022 Sri Lanka Progress – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Congratulations to Melissa Edney (nee Schokman) and Teshani McManus (nee Pathikirikorale) In Loving Memory of Ralph Elmo Edmonds 1941 – 2022 – by Patrick Ranasinghe Thomiana May 2022 Autumn Edition – Publication of S. Thomas’ College Old Boys Association, Australia Branch Inc. Victoria The Garbage Man – by Patrick Ranasinghe Narration of the History of our Proud Ancestral (Orang Jawa) Heritage. by Noor R. Rahim BOI launches five-year residence visa to entice foreign investors Australian HC assures to support Sri Lanka’s economic, social, and ...

Jul 6, 2022 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , ,
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Doug Walters: The Laconic Aussie Allrounder & Maestro-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Lawrence Machado ….. an article was published in the Hills to Hawkesbury Community News (https://hillstohawkesbury.com.au/doug-walters-am/) Kevin Doug Walters, one of Australia’s iconic and much-loved cricketers, has been awarded Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for significant service to cricket at an elite level. This adds to his MBE awarded in 1975, Centenary Medal in 2003, and an inductee into Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1994. The incomparable Doug Walters played 17 seasons for Parramatta District Cr.icket Club Picture: PDCC The North Rocks local took the award with his customary humour, telling the Hills to Hawkesbury Community News: “I was very surprised as I thought I was over the age for these sorts of things!” Doug Walters in action during a test match against England at the WACA in December 1974. Doug, 76, is one ...

Jul 3, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged ,
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eLanka Newsletter 02nd July 2022 – 1st Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Gentleman Des – A Felicitation – by Max Gerreyn – Happy Birthday Des Kelly for the 2nd of July! “CENSUS TO STUN THE SENSES” by Des Kelly (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. ) Watch Australia vs Sri Lanka – 1st Cricket Test, Galle, June 2022 SRI LANKA NEWS (JUNE 2022) Compiled by Victor Melder KOTA UDA without any Forklift or Chassis! Only in Lanka!-by Michael Roberts SQUADs in growth boom, as ICC Men’s T20 World Cup cricket fever ramps up among multicultural communities Brisbane Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – July 2022 Highlights from Fr Ruwan’s Farewell Dinner Party on Saturday 18th June 2022 BENANIAH (God Made) – by Lakshman Navaratne NSW GOVERNMENT CONNECTS NEWCOMERS WITH NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN REGIONAL COMMUNITIES DailyFT and Skanda Applaud the Khettarama Fans ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 22nd June 2022 – 7th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter REPEATS THAT BEAR REPEATING – by Des Kelly Watch Cricket Highlights – Sri Lanka vs Australia ODI Series – June 2022 MAJOR FUNDING BOOST TO SUPERCHARGE HOUSING SUPPLY Pathum Nissanka century gives Sri Lanka 2-1 series lead vs Australia Galba’s Tales of Parliamentary Affairs from the Inside: “Wow”!-by Michael Roberts Australia to provide $ 50 Mn to Sri Lanka for food & healthcare needs – By Zulfick Farzan “SAMOA-SILASILA” – by Des Kelly Feast of the Transfiguration – Sunday 7th August 2022 Sri Lanka’s economic crisis has turned into a national emergency | ABC News Message to Sri Lankans living abroad from Dr. P Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Sri Lankan History & Current Affairs: The Sri Lanka-China ...

Jun 22, 2022 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , ,
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Passionate Sri Lankan Fans awarded “MoM” Award-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Errol Fernando, adjudicating from Melbourne, decided that the MAN of the MATCH Awad should be presented to the awesome, ……….. jolly, …….passionate Sri Lankan fans From: Errol Fernando Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2022 10:08 PM To: sunil perera <sunilp1943@gmail.com> Subject: RE: 3rd ODI Apart from giving my ‘Man of the Match’ to a batsman or bowler, Sunil, I have also over the years given it to the umpire, third umpire, groundsman, coach, selector or sports psychologist. Sometimes even to the player’s wife, the Woman of the Match. Recently, in the Lord’s Test, I gave it to the ball because it was the actual change of ball that enabled England to beat New Zealand. Yesterday, in the series-deciding  game at Colombo there were contenders such as Asalanka who were more than worthy of MOM. However, my winners were  the spectators. They were wonderful   –   passionate, ecstatic, deliriously ...

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