{"id":33758,"date":"2019-03-03T05:58:04","date_gmt":"2019-03-03T05:58:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=33758"},"modified":"2019-03-03T05:58:04","modified_gmt":"2019-03-03T05:58:04","slug":"elanka-newsletter-march-2019-1st-edition-sri-lankans-in-australia-news-photos-events-articles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/elanka-newsletter-march-2019-1st-edition-sri-lankans-in-australia-news-photos-events-articles\/","title":{"rendered":"eLanka Newsletter: March 2019 1st edition: Sri Lankans in Australia &#8211; News, Photos, Events &#038; Articles"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 32px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; color: #ff0000;\">Welcome to eLanka News \u2013 for the Sri Lankan Down Under!\u00a0 &#8211; eLanka Newsletter: March 2019 1st edition: Sri Lankans in Australia &#8211; News, Photos, Events &amp; Articles<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/elanka\/elanka-newsletter-march-2019-1st-edition-sri-lankans-in-australia-news-photos-events-articles?e=ba4cf607fd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Please click here or on the image below to read this week&#8217;s eLanka Newsletter.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/elanka\/elanka-newsletter-march-2019-1st-edition-sri-lankans-in-australia-news-photos-events-articles?e=ba4cf607fd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-29490 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/eLanka_Logo-300x211.jpg\" alt=\"eLanka - Sri Lankans in Australia\" width=\"412\" height=\"290\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10434\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/eLanka_read_more.jpg\" alt=\"read more - eLanka\" width=\"232\" height=\"49\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Photos from the Ceylon Society of Australia \u2013 SYDNEY \u2013 First General Meeting on Sunday 24th February 2019 + Was Saradiel a Robin Hood or plain criminal? \u2013 by member of the audience<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Was Saradiel a Robin Hood or plain criminal? \u2013 by member of the audience<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">That was one of the queries posed by a guest at the Ceylon Society of Australia\u2019s first general meeting for 2019 held on 24 February in Sydney. The guest speaker Mr Thiru Arumugam, who kindly agreed to step in when the advertised speaker was unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances, chose to talk on Deekirikevage Saradial, better known as the hero of the Utuwan mountain&#8230;&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/elanka\/elanka-newsletter-march-2019-1st-edition-sri-lankans-in-australia-news-photos-events-articles?e=ba4cf607fd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10434\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/eLanka_read_more.jpg\" alt=\"read more - eLanka\" width=\"232\" height=\"49\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">\u201cPELL\u201dS APPEAL\u201d \u2013 By Des Kelly<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Desmond Kelly \u2013 \u2018the Star of eLanka\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">So, after quite a \u201cspell\u201d, a final appeal from the lawyers of Cardinal George Pell will be heard, to determine whether the highest rating \u201cCatholic Cardinal\u201d in Australia IS guilty, (he still denies the charges), and everyone knows that the Legal-System in Australia is a long, drawn out affair, but, after this appeal is heard and if it fails, then Cardinal Pell would possibly be sentenced to a term in prison, a huge \u201ccome-down\u201d from the Vatican in Rome, where he was the third top-ranked Official of the Church, and could have possibly ended up as the Pope in a few years time, such was his standing there&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/elanka\/elanka-newsletter-march-2019-1st-edition-sri-lankans-in-australia-news-photos-events-articles?e=ba4cf607fd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10434\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/eLanka_read_more.jpg\" alt=\"read more - eLanka\" width=\"232\" height=\"49\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">New look Sri Lanka in historic series win over South Africa \u2013 BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10434\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/eLanka_read_more.jpg\" alt=\"read more - eLanka\" width=\"232\" height=\"49\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">One Kusal spelt trouble for South Africa in the first Test but two Kusal\u2019s spelt double trouble as Sri Lanka stunned the hosts and the rest of the cricketing world to pull off a sensational series victory in Port Elizabeth against all odds&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Sri Lanka Association \u2013 Seniors\u2019 Annual Luncheon &amp; HSC Awards \u2013 2019<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/elanka\/elanka-newsletter-march-2019-1st-edition-sri-lankans-in-australia-news-photos-events-articles?e=ba4cf607fd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10434\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/eLanka_read_more.jpg\" alt=\"read more - eLanka\" width=\"232\" height=\"49\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">SRI LANKA NEWS IN BRIEF \u2013 FEBRUARY 2019) \u2013 Compiled by Victor Melder<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">State Finance Minister Eran Wickramaratne, Guest of Honour at the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka ( NCCSL) AGM recently said the political coup of October 26 last year cost the country in excess of 21 billion rupees. Reflecting on current economic developments he said that considering some reparation action taken by the government to correct the position of revenue which was 33 percent of GDP in 2008, this was drastically reduced to 12.6 percent of GDP by 2015..<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/elanka\/elanka-newsletter-march-2019-1st-edition-sri-lankans-in-australia-news-photos-events-articles?e=ba4cf607fd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10434\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/eLanka_read_more.jpg\" alt=\"read more - eLanka\" width=\"232\" height=\"49\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Sri Lanka Kidney Foundation in the UK \u2013 Dinner Dance with Desmond De Silva<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/elanka\/elanka-newsletter-march-2019-1st-edition-sri-lankans-in-australia-news-photos-events-articles?e=ba4cf607fd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10434\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/eLanka_read_more.jpg\" alt=\"read more - eLanka\" width=\"232\" height=\"49\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Photos from the fund raising event in British Midlands UK on 9th February 2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">This event was a resounding success with a total of 12,504.67 pounds sterling raised to fund the needs of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) sufferers in Sri Lanka. In fact Desmond donated half his fee for the cause.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">TO SIR WITH LOVE \u2013 Bernard VanCuylenburg<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">PROLOGUE<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The history of any business enterprise will reveal that success was possible due to the will of the entrepreneur, tenacity of purpose, and defiance in the face of any challenges or adversity. Sri Lanka recently lost a doyen of entrepreneurship who strode the business world like the proverbial colossus. His passing leaves a void in the business ranks of the nation, and an even bigger void in the hearts of his family and all who knew and love him. On my shoulders fell the task of writing and delivering a tribute at the memorial Mass held for George Ondaatjie on the 4th February at St.Mary\u2019s Church, Bambalapitiya&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/elanka\/elanka-newsletter-march-2019-1st-edition-sri-lankans-in-australia-news-photos-events-articles?e=ba4cf607fd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10434\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/eLanka_read_more.jpg\" alt=\"read more - eLanka\" width=\"232\" height=\"49\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Loneliness &amp; Social connectivity \u2013 BY Dr. Harold Gunatillake \u2013 Sydney Australia<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/elanka\/elanka-newsletter-march-2019-1st-edition-sri-lankans-in-australia-news-photos-events-articles?e=ba4cf607fd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10434\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/eLanka_read_more.jpg\" alt=\"read more - eLanka\" width=\"232\" height=\"49\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The resplendent island; behind the curtain \u2013 By Raj Gonsalkorale<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Sri Lanka is undoubtedly a beautiful island. Its natural beauty is spellbinding. Its history mesmerising. Its multi ethnic and multi religious culture is mystic and rich. Its people its best assets. The country was rated as the top country for travel in 2019 by Lonely Planet. Those who have not been to Sri Lanka in the last ten years or so would see a remarkable transformation of a country moving well into the 21st century. &#8230;&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/elanka\/elanka-newsletter-march-2019-1st-edition-sri-lankans-in-australia-news-photos-events-articles?e=ba4cf607fd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10434\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/eLanka_read_more.jpg\" alt=\"read more - eLanka\" width=\"232\" height=\"49\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; color: #ff0000;\">TO ALL WORTHY MEMBERS OF eLANKA<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.me\/eLanka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; color: #ff0000;\">Click here or on the image above to donate <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.me\/eLanka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33759\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/eLanka_Donate.jpg\" alt=\"eLanka_Donate\" width=\"408\" height=\"155\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">As all of you are aware, eLanka is Our Special Website, for all Lankan\/Aussies, in Australia, plus many thousands of Lankan Patriots everywhere else, in the World.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">This Website is also a trophy-winner, with regard to it&#8217;s &#8220;Content, &amp; Presentation&#8221;, we boast more than 20.000 Members at the moment, and for those who wish to join us in Membership, it is as simple as &#8220;googling eLanka&#8221; and speaking with our eLanka team of S.L.S.eLanka, or Sri Lankan Ship eLanka, as I like to call her.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Membership is free. 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It does cost money for this Ship to sail smoothly, and this is why it would be greatly appreciated if our present Members &amp; Members-to-be, make a Donation in order to enhance an already superb Website and keep it &#8220;alive&#8221; globally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">&#8220;eLanka, is Sri Lanka&#8217;s TOP &#8220;on-line&#8221; Station<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Yet, to keep it this way, we need a Donation&#8221;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Desmond Kelly.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">(Editor-in-Chief).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Click here or on the image below to donate<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">eLanka Events &#8211; MELBOURNE<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Rhythms and Tastes of Serendib (Gamen Liyumak)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">15th March 2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Oba Wenuwen Api<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">(Melbourne event)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">23rd March 2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">VOLUNTARY OUTREACH CLUB INC AUTUMNS LUNCHEON<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Menzies Hall \u2013 41 Menzies Avenue<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Dandenong North<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">From : 12 Noon To: 5 pm<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Lunch: Delightful Smorgasbord<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Caterer : Tamarind \u201c8\u201d Finest Tastes of The East<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Music by: Sam De Silva \u2013 Mr smooth &amp; Cool<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">10th March 2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Kandy Girls High School Past Pupils Association Melbourne Dinner Dance 2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">16th March 2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Rhythm &amp; Grooves at The Walawwa (Bungalow) \u2013 Dance the Night Away \u2013 Friday 15th March<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">15th March 2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Burgher Association Australia presents Buriyani Lunch<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">7th April 2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Burgher Association Australia presents &#8211; Yummy Rotti &amp; Pittu Lunch<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">23rd June 2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Trinity\/Antonian OBA Cricket Encounter in Melbourne<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">24th March 2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The Peterite annual Dinner Dance \u201cA Night in Paris\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">27th April 2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Autumn Soiree \u2013 2019 \u2013 Old Paulines 13th Successive Annual Dinner Dance \u2013 organised by the St Paul\u2019s Kelaniya Benevolent Fund (Australia) Inc (in memory of the late Teacher &amp; Vic e Principal, Mrs Florence Senewiratne)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">1st June 2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Night of Hope \u2013 Fund Raising Dinner Dance \u2013 Organised by Operation Hope<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">16th March 2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Dhamma Reflection by Most Ven. Ududumbara Kashyapa Nayaka Thero<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">8th March 2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">eLanka Events &#8211; SYDNEY<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The Bellbirds Club Inc Presents Glitz &amp; Glamour \u2013 1st June 2019 (Sydney event)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">1st June 2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Black &amp; Gold of NSW-DS.Senanayake College OBA \u2013 Sydney Chapter, Presents 2019 Black &amp; Gold Masquerade Ball<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">25th May 2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Sing-Along with Ranil Mallawarachchi<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">11th May 2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Thora Paan Party for your Family \u2013 30th March in Thornleigh<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">30th March 2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Old Josephians Association of New South Wales Peerless Pearl &#8211; 30th Anniversary Ball<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">16th November 2019<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">OFF THE BEATEN TRACK \u2013 SYDNEY &#8211; CDF Patient Transport Annual Ball 2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">24th August 2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Click below for more events<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">eLanka Events &#8211; Brisbane<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">2019 SILVER FAWN CLUB FAMILY CAMP AT LAKE PERSEVERANCE \u2013 854 Perseverance Dam Rd, Crows Nest QLD<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">JOIN IN THE FUN THIS YEAR FOR EASTER IN APRIL 2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Option 2: 18 &#8211; 22 April or<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Option 1: 19 &#8211; 22 April 2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Click below for more events<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">eLanka Sponsor &#8211; Best &amp; Less Travel<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">eLanka Advertisers<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">North Rocks Dental<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Best &amp; Less Travel \u2013 Cheapest Airfares Guaranteed<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">No matter where you want to go, Best &amp; Less Travel promises to help you find the cheapest flight possible to suit your circumstances. Its reputation has been established as the trusted agent for travellers who want the best deals on international flights with the world\u2019s leading airlines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">EXQUISITE LIQUORS \u2013 Colombo No 7 &amp; London Dry Gin &amp; Ceylon Arrack<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Orbit Remit \u2013 International online money transfer<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The Burgher Association of Australia Centre is available for private hire<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Burgher Association (Australia)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">358 Haughton Road, Clayton VIC 3168<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The Burgher Association of Australia Centre is available for private hire (Dances, Birthday parties,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Anniversaries etc). The BAA Centre is located within a short walk from Clayton railway station. The hall<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">is licensed to hold 150 people. Tables and chairs for this number of attendees are provided. There is<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">usually plenty of parking across the road and a few spaces on the property. Disabled access via ramps<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">is available to both the front and rear doors and a disabled parking space is available. There is also a<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">\u2018horseshoe\u2019 driveway permitting the dropping off of attendees under cover.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Westminster College \u2013 Study in Sydney, Australia<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Blue Ocean Group of Companies<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">TOP GUN DISCO \u2013 DJ\u2019S JOHAN AND RON (Melbourne)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Johan and I provide the best music for any function on the night, with the best variety of music required by the clients.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">We cater for all Club Functions, Birthdays, engagements, weddings, anniversaries, Valentine\u2019s Day and Christmas functions and any function that client may require , we are versatile. Additionally we have the best quality powered EV Speakers , mid range and Top , additionally we have special effects lightning and a smoke machine, which provides excellent settings and atmosphere for the occasion.We have many very satisfied customers on our records and can provide references if needed. Should you require more information please feel free to contact by email or my Mobile 0419807486 Ron<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Warm regards, Ron<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Regional Workforce Management (RWM) are Hiring Now \u2013 Labourers, Packers, Knifehands<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Personal Leadership &amp; Lifeskills Program for Youth<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Ceylon Exchange \u2013 Send Money to Sri Lanka<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Your one stop shop for all your foreign exchange &amp; money transfer needs<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">MowTown Grass \u2013 Grass Cutting &amp; Garden Maintenance Specialists<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">(Melbourne)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Properties For Sale<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The Castle Residence \u2013 Superlative Properties \u2013 Colombo, Sri Lanka<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">123 perch land with a 3 story house in Kelaniya \u2013 Sri Lanka<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">123 perch land with a 3-story house<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Spaces 5-bedroom house with a 123.5 perch land located in Kelaniya<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">100-year-old clean title to the land<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">3 phase electricity \/ water and telephone connection.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Land ideal for residential or commercial purposes<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Travel<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">\u2013 Access to Kandy road, Colombo Katunayake Highway and Negambo road in less than 5 mins<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">\u2013 Less than 30 minutes to the Katunayaka airport<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">\u2013 20 minutes to Colombo Fort<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">\u2013 Less than 20 minutes to Colombo 7<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">\u2013 Road access to heavy vehicles thought Kandy and Negambo road <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">\u2013 5 minute walk to the railway station<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Contact<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Name: Sanjeewa Edirisinghe<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Number : +61 430 591 272<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Email: andi.s.edirisinghe@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Catalina \u2013 Exclusive \u201cSecond Home, Back Home\u201d residential country club<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Nuwera Eliya, Sri Lanka \u2013 Prime Land &amp; House, 174 Perches, Fenced and Gated<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Nuwera Eliya<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Prime Land, 174 Perches, Fenced and Gated.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">There is a house, security room, tube well, walking distance to Town. Beautiful view of Nuwera Eliya town. Clear deed, U.D.A. approved Property Plan, Clear Title Report, Fertile soil for cultivation too, 10\u00d710 water tank on top of land. Ideal for holiday home or circuit bungalow.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Please contact by email or phone.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Email: mahintha2014@gmail.com<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Phone: 61 409 909095 or US 323-327-8903<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Willows Real Estate \u2013 Bella Vista, Sydney, NSW<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">4 adjacent sub-divided plots with serviced water and electricity \u2013 Located on Tewatte Road in Ragama<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">1 plot, 14.6 perches (369.27 square metres). @ 6 lakhs per perch (LKR 8, 760, 000) (AUD 74,871), with small house.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">3 plots, 12 .4 perches (313.633 square metres). @ 6 lakhs per perch (LKR 7,440,000 each) (AUD 63,589 each). House with 5 bedrooms<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Call Paul on 0419 034 855 (or +61 419 034 855 from overseas) to discuss in more depth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Blue Ocean Group of Companies<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">IVY Residencies \u2013 Mt\u2019Lavinia, Sri Lanka \u2013<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Home away from home in paradise<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Benefit Property Group<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">House for Sale in Ja Ela<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Fully furnished 3 bed bungalow \u2013 Rs 7,200,000<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">7 Perch land extent.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">3 Bedrooms<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Fully fitted pantry\/kitchen equipped with 4 burner gas cooker\/oven, Fridge-Freezer, <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Microwave, Kettle and Utensils<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Shower Cubical with Hot Water<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Metal Grills on all windows, fanlights, front and back doors, for added security<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">In built concrete pillars for easy upstairs conversion<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Brick construction<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Off street parking for two cars<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Well maintained throughout<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">24 Hr Security<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Access to Swimming Pool<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Clear title deeds<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">10 mins to Colombo-Katunayake Highway<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Sold with all furniture and appliances. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Will consider unfurnished sales.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Contact: Jude<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Email: njude1@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Tel: +44 7990 530442<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">GREAT INVESTMENT<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">in a Teak Plantation at Vanathavilluwa on Puttlam<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">District Sri Lanka<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">A beautiful Teak Plantation located in Vanathavilluwa on Puttlam District for sale. Its located just 158 Km away from Colombo<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">TRILLIUM APARTMENT IN COLOMBO 8 FOR SALE<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">A large fully furnished &amp; tenanted 3 bedroom apartment in the 4th floor of the park wing facing the swimming pool &amp; the children\u2019s park for sale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">\u2013 Area: 1,800 Sq Ft (largest size\/corner)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">\u2013 3 Bedrooms\/ 2 Bathrooms<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">\u2013 Separate Maid\u2019s quarters<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">\u2013 Fully Furnished<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">\u2013 Walking distance to British School in Colombo<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">\u2013 Able to sell with or without tenants<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Sale Price: Rs. 55 Million (or equivalent in AUD)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Contact \u2013 +94 77 1061451\/ +94 77 1061328<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Email: sale.trillium@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Contact eLanka : email: info@eLanka.com.au or call +614 02905275<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">if you like your property to be advertised on eLanka<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">DONATE to ELANKA<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">How Great Thou art &#8211; by Desmond Kelly<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Digital Download<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Only $2.50<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Only in Sri Lanka &#8211; By Gloria Meltzer<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Sale Price $20<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">My latest book, titled \u2018ONLY IN SRI LANKA\u2019, was published by Jojo Publishing in September this year. This story is based on my introduction to Sri Lankan life, its culture &amp; customs, as experienced by my Singhalese daughter-in-law, my Australian son, and my three Aussie\/Sri Lankan grandsons. It\u2019s the story of village life, the time of the civil war and the tsunami. It\u2019s the story of coming to terms with losing my family to another culture and another country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Especially for You<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">by Desmond Kelly<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">3 CD pack<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">$35 includes free shipping<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">\u201cEspecially for you\u201d my friends &amp; fans everywhere, proudly presented by eLanka &amp; \u201cyour\u2019s truly\u201d, a series of CDs featuring songs I have hand-picked from the hundreds I have sung, composed &amp; recorded over all these years. Each \u201csingle\u201d CD contains at least 20 songs. Additional ones are just a bonus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Become part of Australia&#8217;s largest Online Sri Lankan community<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">You can also call Neil on 0402 905 275 (Australia) or +61 402905275 (from overseas) <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">or email: Neil@eLanka.com.au <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">for your advertising enquiries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/elanka\/elanka-newsletter-march-2019-1st-edition-sri-lankans-in-australia-news-photos-events-articles?e=ba4cf607fd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10434\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/eLanka_read_more.jpg\" alt=\"read more - eLanka\" width=\"232\" height=\"49\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to eLanka News \u2013 for the Sri Lankan Down Under!\u00a0 &#8211; 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