Sri Lanka and Australia Archives

From Ceylon to Australia: Migrant Journeys, 1860s-to-2010s-by Earlson Forbes Ceylonese/Sri Lankans have entered Australia for a variety of reasons during the past one and a half centuries. The far greater number of these arrivals occurred in the second half of the twentieth century and first two decades of the 21st century. Early arrivals go as far back as the last two decades of the nineteenth century. Figure 3 Queensland sugarcane plantation workers. … [placed as frontispiece because of its striking character Early Arrivals Before Australian Federation on 01 January 1901, there is evidence of arrivals from Ceylon, mainly to Queensland and a very small number to Victoria and Western Australia. In 1882, a sizable number of Ceylonese arrived in Queensland as indentured labour. With the expansion of sugar cane planting in Queensland at that time, there was an ever-present need for labour to work the plantations. In November 1882 nearly 500 Ceylonese arrived ...

A Journey of Exploration – By Sri Lanka and Australia Chamber of Commerce Source : Sri Lanka and Australia Chamber of Commerce LinkedIn “A Journey of Exploration” came to a triumphant close as the Sri Lanka and Australia Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with key stakeholders, concluded a week-long series of events. This landmark initiative has strengthened bilateral ties between our two nations and opened doors to endless opportunities. The Australian Trade Delegation from the Aboriginal Economic Development Unit of the Victoria State Government embarked on a transformative voyage exploring the trade industries and opportunities available in the food, textile and IT sectors in the country. Kalum De Silva, President of the SriLanka and Australia Chamber of Commerce, highlighted the significance of this initiative, saying, “This is the union of Australia’s First Nations people with the indigenous community of Sri Lanka, weaving a tapestry of shared wisdom, resilience, and a deep ...