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JLK Van Dort’s Vibrant 19th Century Sketches of British Ceylon-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Ismeth Raheem, in  the Sunday Times, 24 December 2023, where the title reads “A Christmas sketch among the many 19th century social events captured by J.L.K. Van Dort”  . … An Item conveyed to me by David Sansoni of Sydney  and now sibject to my=highlighting emphasis (Editor, Thuppahi) J.L.K. Van Dort who flourished in the latter half of the 19th century in Sri Lanka could well be described as the ‘Hogarth of Ceylon’. He was undoubtedly the best-known painter and illustrator working in the country at the time. From 1850 up till to his death in 1896, he recorded almost every social event of importance with his deft quick sketches, including religious festivals like Christmas. Born on July 28, 1831,  in Small Pass in the Fort of Colombo, his father – an architect, surveyor and artist of some fame is said to have had a ...

Jan 1, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged , ,
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AULD LANG SYNE …. For All Ye Visitors to THUPPAHI-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis AULD LANG SYNE  …. Two Renderings Rod Stewart – Auld Lang Syne ….   Live at Stirling Castle = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaSQJjkfTAk Last Night Of The Proms 2023 – Live At The Royal Albert Hall =   ...

Jan 1, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged
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People Inbetween: Ethnic & Class Prejudices in British Ceylon-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Michael Roberts …. presenting a talk which he delivered at the National Trust in Colombo in June 2018  following a brief to the effect that he should present motifs from the book People Inbetween. The Burghers and the Middle Class in the Transformations within Sri Lanka, 1790-1960s, (Ratmalana, Sarvodaya Book Publishing Services, 1989) and more specifically its first chapter viz. “Pejorative Phrases: The Anti-colonial Response and Sinhala Perceptions of the Self through Images of the Burghers.” Many think People Inbetween is a history of the Burghers. Not so. It is multi-faceted. It describes (a) the rise of the middle class in British times, an influential force within which the Burghers were a critical element and a vanguard in the questioning of British rule; (b) the initial strands in the development of Ceylonese nationalism and (c) the development of Colombo into a metropolitan hub that became the island’s hegemonic ...

Dec 31, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged , ,
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Overlordship & Land Adjudication in the NCP of Lanka in the Recent Past-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Professor Amarasiri De Silva in Book Review in Daily Mirror, 27 December 2023, of Lokubanda Tillakaratne: Rata Sabhawa of Nuwarakalaviya – Judicature in a Princely Province: An Ethnographical and Historical Reading, 2023,  322 pages, ISBN 9798218157654,  …. with highlights imposed by The Editor, Thuppahi In antiquity, Sri Lankan Kings wielded authority not only as sovereigns, but also as architects of legal frameworks and systems of justice. Their edicts [were] often articulated verbally or inscribed on enduring rock surfaces, [and] gave rise to fields of law and administration that permeated the kingdom. However, the distant corners of the country, secluded from the immediate influence of royal decrees, presented a different reality. In these remote locales, such as the recesses of Nuwarakalaviya and its adjoining districts, the radiance of a royal fiat could wane, losing significance inversely proportional to the distance from the central authority. ...

Dec 29, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged ,
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Thomian Cricketers in Cricketing Hurrah at the SSC in Colombo, 17 December 2023-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Mevan Pieris … whose article has received highlighting emphasis from The Editor, Thuppahi The historic lunch of Thomian legends held at the SSC in Colombo on  the 17th December 2023 was hosted by the Rudra brothers of whom Ravi Rudra residing in New Zealand is a livewire who has reminisced a lot on athletics and cricket recently. His research is praiseworthy. Of those who attended the lunch the Tissera brothers were the oldest. Vernon Tissera opened batting for STC in 1949, and at 90 years was a delight to have with us. I was invited to speak, and mentioned that I entered STC in 1954, after two enchanting years at Ladies College, not to mention a few naughty stories I related. ...

Dec 27, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged , , , , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 27th December 2023 – 8th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Peterite Christmas Night 2023 / PRESS RELEASE Hussey and Larsen to be inducted in the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame SCATS NSW OVER TWO DECADES HAS BEEN IN ACTIVE EXISTENCE Boxing Day Test ticket sales surge at a rapid pace Food insecurity is a significant issue in Sri Lanka and affects us as well – by Dr Harold Gunatillake Cricket Australia Launches Multicultural Action Plan OBITUARY – PRASANNA NIMAL WIKRAMANAYAKE. KC (11 August 1933 – 20 December 2023) – By Hugh Karunanayake Brave Seargent Wimal Jayasekera reminisced, deprived of promotions as he was too talented and skilled disliked by the top Police personnel – By Sunil Thenabadu PSI McGrath Pink Parade – 3rd January 2024 – 7.30 AM ( Sydney Event ) ANDUREN ELIYATA ...

Dec 27, 2023 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , ,
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A Suppository FOR An Innocent’s Arse in England-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis A Suffering Ignoramus About half a century back I was driving with my wife to Bath when I found myself struggling to breathe. We drove immediately to the Bath hospital where I joined the Emergency queue. The same problem persisted: fit and well but couldn’t breathe! I quickly saw that the others in the queue were far worse off than I was. One had a deep gash in his neck; another a badly wounded arm, etc, etc. My non-breathing was trivial to everyone except myself! After a long wait, a young nurse called my name out and asked me to follow her. She led me into a room, closed the door and immediately asked me to remove my trousers and lie on the bed. Let me tell you what I did NOT say to her. “Excuse me, I’m not sure what you ...

Dec 26, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged
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eLanka Newsletter – 24th December 2023 – 7th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter NRMA Insurance Test Series begins with strong viewing figures A Magical Christmas Eve – By Dodwell Keyt Gethsemane Carols By Candlelight 2023 Christmas Videos for the festive Season – sent to eLanka by Patrick Ranasinghe ST. John’s Past Pupils Presents Valentine’s Dinner Dance 17th February – By Trevine Rodrigo in Melbourne. SUNDAY CHOICE – Give It All To Jesus – By Charles Schokman Cricket Australia Launches Multicultural Action Plan Health & Views – December 3rd issue 2023 – by Dr Harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 189 21 12 2023 Celebrity Chef Gary Mehigan Explores Sri Lanka’s Cuisine, Culture and Scenery through Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts! International Tennis Hall of Fame – Class of 2024 – Vijay Amritraj image ...

Dec 24, 2023 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 20th December 2023 – 6th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Nathan Lyon grabs the headlines with his 500th and Australia grab the first Test. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports editor) The XVth Anniversary Celebrations of the Thomian Carol Service, heralds the Advent Season in Sydney Gethsemane’s Carols by Candlelight 2023 Television Spectacular Premiers on Channel 31 as well as Gethsemane TV on Monday December 18th @7.30pm Australian Time. Australia’s bowlers stifle Pakistan fightback. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports editor) Obesity and potbelly issues – By Dr Harold Gunatillake An Inspirational Message for the Month of December 2023 – By Charles Schokman National Community Cricket Awards 2023-24 Merry Christmas & A Bright and Prosperous New Year – By Noor Rahim Are You Aware About ...

Dec 21, 2023 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , ,
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Cricket Crazy Cricket in the Caribbean-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Michael Roberts: Histrionic Hitting by Harry Brooks in the 20h over by Eric Russell secures a Magical Win for England against the Windies in the Third 20-over ODI at St. Georges, 16 December 2023 Note the ‘steps END OF OVER 1910 runs ENG: 202/3CRR: 10.63 • RRR: 21.00 • Need 21 runs from THE LAST OVER .END OF OVER 19 10 runs ENG: 202/3CRR: 10.63 • RRR: 21.00 • Need 21 runs from 6 balls 19.1 Russell to Brook, SIX runs HARRY BROOK! Sharp, full, outside off and punished right over extra cover! That might be the shot of the day, and what a time to play it! 17 needed off 5 19.2 Russell to Brook, SIX runs …… Another one! Russell tries to follow Brook to the leg side but ends up serving up a rank full toss that is just helped over fine leg! 19.2  12 needed off 4 ………….  Russell to Brook, 2 runs ……Short, straight, Brook pulls out to midwicket and calls two early. Salt obliges ...

Dec 20, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged ,
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