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eLanka Newsletter – 19th November 2023 – 6th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Hussey bullish on Australia’s World Cup chances – By Jonathan Healy Australia scamper into another World Cup final after South African scare. Indian juggernaut looms for Australia’s next challenge. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports editor). A seating zone in SCG to name after Sri Lankan star Chamari Athapaththu World records in cricket created by Sri Lanka – World Cup 2023 Understanding the impact of age on high blood pressure – By Dr harold Gunatillake The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-11-18 The history of the DSA group – freshmen of 1959 – By Sriyan Jayasekera Surprise Dinner to fete Sriyan Jayasekera convenor of the Class of 59 at S Thomas College Mount Lavinia in Sri Lanka, Circa 2002 for his ...

Nov 19, 2023 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , , , , ,
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The history of the DSA group – freshmen of 1959 – By Sriyan Jayasekera The history of the Thomian OBA, is akin to an enormous tree that continues to spread its boughs in every direction.  It had its roots in the Banyan grove in Mutual in the northern part of Colombo, where my maternal grandfather Mr D.F.Suraweera (1896-1902) was a student.  That was at the turn of the twentieth century. Later the tree was ‘transplanted’ in a manner, and continued to flourish in the environment of Mount Lavinia, where now, the Thomian impress has been fixed upon one and all, reputedly as “the school by the sea”.         My father the late Mr D,S.Jayasekera (1947-1995) served on the tutorial staff for forty eight years. My personal involvement was directed by an invitation from my cohort to be the de–facto convener of my class group, under the banner, “Freshmen of ’59 – DSA era ...

Nov 17, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 19th March 2023 – 6th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “Classic Car Diaries: The Iconic Beetle” – by Des Kelly Sri Lanka – Aurudu-Nakath 2023 – in Sinhala (2023 සිංහල අවුරුදු නැකත් චාරිත්‍ර ) New Zealand batters bludgeon Sri Lanka attack then strike crucial blows – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Blue Ocean Group Life & Destination.- By Noor Rahim Hameedia brings top experts to conduct educational sessions for female employees on key topics SUNDAY CHOICE – Thank you Jesus for the blood applied – by Charles Schokman Upcoming Sri Lanka – By Dr harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 149 17 03 2023 Makandawa Forest Reserve – wonderland in Kithulgala By Arundathie Abeysinghe The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-3-18 Green tea – By Malsha – eLanka Ceylon Cinnamon History – By ...

Mar 19, 2023 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , ,
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Sriyan Jayasekera : Promoting Thomian Goodwill Source:stcobasydney   Many of us know the name but given his self effacing nature he has eluded us for a number of years! Not this time Sriyan and we are proud to ‘unmask’ the mystery man behind the Thomian literature, emails, obituary notices and all matters relevant to STC that warrants sharing with the global Thomian community. A ‘Die hard’ who prefers being ‘behind the scenes’ his contribution in spreading the word to ‘Thomians Near and Far’ is well received and appreciated. Likewise every time someone sends him an ‘SOS’ to track someone down or share information , our veritable messenger pigeon, never fails to deliver. The DSA group forum he so meticulously runs speaks volumes of his ardor. Thank You Sriyan, for fostering the links between various sub-groups/OBAs and keeping us close to the Thomian mother ship. We hope, the vignettes we present, ...

Apr 3, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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 Fond memories! The great school by the sea – during a by gone era! Certainly evokes much nostalgia amongst Thomians past and present! They are mainly taken from college magazines and other college publications. Thanks to Sriyan Jayasekera for sending these great images to eLanka. Latest photo that was found was about the Rifle Shooting photo. Before the Rifle Range was put up bordering the De Saram road, the range had been between the main block and the chapel gardens. ...

Mar 28, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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Das Wijeratne -outstanding corporate leader – by Sriyan Jayasekera It is since one year we note with profound sadness the passing away of D H T Wijeratne popularly known as Das. It is only an outstanding person who will be remembered  many months after his death for what he had done for others and not for him to rise to fame. Was born on 2nd September 1937 and had his entire education at S Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia. Some are born great, others achieve greatness and some others have greatness trust upon them, let it be with him. Very loyal old boy of the school. Once at an OBA meeting Warden Anandanayagam introduced him as a Director of a very prestigious company who had come forward to organize the Bishop Chapman Scholarship Fund dinner this year but mentioned he has only two daughters and therefore, no other vested interest at college. He ...

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