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eLanka Newsletter – 30th January 2022 – 9th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “SUCH IS LIFE” – by Des Kelly Paralympian and disability advocate Dylan Alcott has been named Australian of the Year By Akash Arora Deshan Walallavita expands his forte – emerges runner-up at IHC Art Awards – By Clifford Lazarus Multicultural Ambassador Dee Brock shares all about National Backyard Cricket Thomiana Newsletter – January 2022 – by the S. Thomas’ College Old Boys Association, Australia Branch Inc. Tribute to Joan Vyvette Atukorale (nee Arnolda) – by Alix and family Tribute Page for Russell Geddes at Tobin Brothers funeral on Saturday 29th of January at 2.00 PM Let us all be proud that we are ‘Sri Lankans’ by Harold Gunatillake Good News From Jayam February 1, 2022 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Sachini Nipunsala eminent ...

Jan 30, 2022 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 23rd January 2022 – 7th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “RETRIBUTION” – by Des Kelly Sri Lanka hammer Zimbabwe in 3rd ODI, seal series Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Getting tested for COVID-19 (in Sinhala & Tamil languages) Blue Ocean Group positioned financially, operationally and culturally to transform the construction and real estate industry Two More Weeks to Go Until National Backyard Cricket is Over – Watch Former Sri Lankan Cricketer and NBYC Cricketing Ambassador Russel Arnold to learn more about how you can get involved KALINDU POSSESS PHENOMINAL ACADEMIC SKILLS ALREADY IN ZENITH OF MUSICAL ARENA EMULATING FATHER DR ROHANA WEERASINGHE – by Sunil Thenabadu Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information for people who test positive for COVID-19 or are close contacts (in Sinhala & Tamil languages) A tribute Late Mr Turin Fonseka – By Dr ...

Jan 23, 2022 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , ,
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“GOLDEN GLORIES” – by Des Kelly A fast arriving Centennial of my Alma Mater has also produced this superb Choral rendition of a song for St.Peter’s College, Bambalapitiya, and it is with pride that I present it on e’Lanka, right now. The orchestration of Golden Glories also bring back precious memories of the College I attended, and this is why I have decided to publish it under my banner of “KELLY-KLASSICS” in E’LANKA. Here it is, Ladies & Gentlemen GOLDEN GLORIES, just for you. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief)  e’Lanka. COUNTDOWN TO THE PETERITE CENTENARY   To help all our Peterites to celebrate with great joy the centenary we have all been looking forward to, today we publish the Peterite Centenary Jubilee Song “Golden Glories of Our Days” by the Peterite Chorale. Their message reads “Commemorating the Centenary of St. Peter’s College Colombo, this song is a tribute to our beloved Alma ...

Jan 12, 2022 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged , ,
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“MUSIC, ART & DRAMA” – by Des Kelly How can I forget. At St.Peter’s College, Bambalapitiya, in Colombo, Ceylon (at the time), during the late 1940s, this writer was introduced to a very young Rev.Fr.Noel Cruz, who happened to be the founder of the Music, Art & Drama Society, as it was called, where young schoolboys with any singing or acting talent were encouraged by this young, handsome Priest, to further their talents, by organizing concerts and/or musical shows to be proudly presented to the public. Fr.Cruz accepted me into this group.on the recommendation of our Art Master of the era, who was fondly referred to, as Papa deNiese who had heard me sing in the Church Choir and reckoned that I didn’t do too bad a job, with all the Latin Hymns I had taught myself, as an Altar-server who sang anything quite naturally, for the love of doing ...

Dec 14, 2021 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged ,
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Wimaladasa – proud Peterite captain who brought back the knock-out trophy-by Indika Welagedara Kenneth Wimaladasa making a break Source:Dailynews Kenneth Wimaladasa played school rugby as a fly half cum centre three quarter and captained his alma mater St. Peters College, Bambalapitiya in the inter schools rugby championship. Then he went on to represent the Sri Lanka junior national fifteen a side as well as seven a side rugby team as well. Speaking to Daily News Kenneth said “Ever since I started my school career it was my parents that supported me, but along the way my coaches were of great support too. Hence I am grateful to all of them, especially my family and coaches”. ...

Dec 13, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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Peterites showcase new jersey, ready for re-entry into rugby arena The Peterite Sevens squad preparing for next week’s inter-school Provincial tournament models the new jersey Source:Sundayobserver St. Peter’s College, one of the oldest rugby playing schools in the country with a history of over 80 years, has groomed its team ready to re-enter the inter-school arena armed with a new jersey that also promotes and pays tribute to their four financial partners. With its reputation as a crowd pulling team, the Peterites have been successful in enticing and continuing their partnership with Gold sponsor Kotmale for all age groups besides signing deals with Trip A Deal and 3Pl EFL as Silver sponsor and Principal sponsor TDM International United Kingdom, a freight forwarding company whose managing director is Themiya de Mel, a distinguished old boy of St. Peter’s College. The Peterites are currently gearing for an inter-school Provincial Sevens tournament scheduled ...

Dec 13, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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RIP – DESHABANDU DR. LAKSHMAN WEERASENA DISTINGUISHED PRE-70S PETERITE SOURCE: JOSEPHIAN-PETERITE NEWS NETWORK HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/PETERITESINCANADA/POSTS/4330780057048688/?NOTIF_ID=1637504021326837&NOTIF_T=PAGE_GROUP_POST&REF=NOTIF It is with much sadness we learn the demise of Dr. Lakshman Weerasena today (23 Nov). As our former cricket captain Bernard Wijetunge says, “A Life Serving Others is truly a Life Well-Lived”. Lakshman was an all-round brilliant student at his alma mater St. Peter’s College. Some of his classmates in the higher classes include Prof. Willie Mendis, Kevin Ruberu (Australia), Rontjen Perera (USA), Basil Gurusinghe (Canada), the late Dr. Lucian Perera, and many others. In sports, Lakshman was overshadowed by his older brother Ranjit Weerasena who shone in the ‘throws’ at college meets, group meets and Public Schools Championships. Lakshman also did the ‘throws’ while in school. Lakshman entered medical college from St. Peter’s and built a roaring private practice in Colombo. Recipient of Deshabandu Award in 2017 A renowned social and community worker, Dr. Lakshman ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 21st November 2021 – 6th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “I LOVE MY PUSSYCAT” – by Des Kelly (A KELLY-KLASSIC) Charity Walk organised by the Old Ananda Assoc. Qld on Sunday the 14th Nov 2021 Tim Paine announces his decision to “stand down” as Australian Test captain on the eve of the Ashes at a press conference – by Sunil Thenabadu (Sports editor -eLanka) Sithara Madushani proficient in aesthetic splendour – By Sunil Thenabadu Yohani to perform in Dubai on UAE National Day https://www.elanka.com.au/melbourne-erupts-with-a-frenzied-rush-to-22-by-trevine-rodrigo-2/ The Time-Tested Landmarks Of Maradana-by Shannine Daniel Erandi Madushika possesses a tonal adorned tone – BY Sunil Thenabadu Sri Lanka will be a force to be reckoned with next year – Darren Sammy – Sunil Thenabadu (Sports Editor – eLanka) Sir Joe PERERA (Economics Guru) – Mass at SJC ...

Nov 21, 2021 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , ,
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