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A Precious photo of the “Senior “ Seniors – by Somasundaram Skandakumar The  new year greetings of hope for 2021 were marred by the news that “Master  “ Weerasingham, an English teacher of excellent repute at Royal College who subsequently  settled in Canberra had passed away at age 92 !  Tiddy Wijeratne , Don Abey, Beryl Dias Abeysinghe ( widow of a former High Commissioner ) and “Master “, as he was fondly referred to were the Canberra  senior seniors who graced all our Mission functions regularly inspite of being handicapped by mobility issues that are normal for those  beyond four score and ten ! They graciously lit the Lamp  to celebrate  events and their blessings stayed with us throughout the year. ...

Jan 8, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 19 July – 6th edition – Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter The Peterite Chorale: A Brief History “GOD’S CREATIONS, ALL” – By Des Kelly (Editor-In-Chief) eLanka Mr. TIDDY WIJERATNE – dedicated teacher and an inspiring cricket coach at St. Anthony’s College 6 Royalists have become Commander of Sri Lanka Navy ANURA TENNEKOON’S AUTOBIOGRAPHY – Passionately Cricket Noel News – By Noel Whittaker To Canada with Love from Sri Lanka – A Beautiful song presentation from Sri Lankans in Mississauga!. Anuradhapura Kingdom & heritage-Harold GunatillakeSCC & SCF – COVID-19 Community Support Program Open Mike with Emcee Duke Ramachandran “Brief introduction of the arrival of the Malays in Ceylon (Sri Lanka)”.By Noor Rahim Memories….photo of “Old Josephians in Melbourne 2015” Kerrigan La-Brooy #1 on Aussie Charts for the 2nd Consecutive Week SCC – Sri Lankan Food – Take ...

Jul 19, 2020 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters, useful links Tagged , , , , , , , , , , Comments 0
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Mr. TIDDY WIJERATNE – dedicated teacher and an inspiring cricket coach at St. Anthony’s College Tiddy Wijeratne, 19 August 1923 – 11 July 2020 Tiddy Wijeratne of Weston, Canberra passed away peacefully on 11 July 2020. Tiddy was much loved husband of Indra(deceased), and father and father-in-law ofAsoka and Ramani, Chandani (deceased)and Peter.  (Canberra Times, Jul y 14, 2020) TIDDY WIJERATNE – dedicated teacher and an inspiring cricket coach at St. Anthony’s College TIDDY WIJERATNE IS NO MORE The name Tiddy Wijeratne may not ring any bells to the many Antonians living around the world. But, for those who were fortunate to study at St Anthony’s during the 1950s, Tiddy will be remembered as a dedicated teacher and an inspiring cricket coach. ...

Jul 17, 2020 Posted by In Articles Tagged , Comments 0
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