{"id":34051,"date":"2019-03-16T22:28:29","date_gmt":"2019-03-16T22:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=34051"},"modified":"2019-03-16T22:28:29","modified_gmt":"2019-03-16T22:28:29","slug":"elanka-newsletter-march-2019-3rd-edition-sri-lankans-in-australia-news-photos-events-articles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/elanka-newsletter-march-2019-3rd-edition-sri-lankans-in-australia-news-photos-events-articles\/","title":{"rendered":"eLanka Newsletter: March 2019 3rd edition: Sri Lankans in Australia – News, Photos, Events & Articles"},"content":{"rendered":"

eLanka Newsletter: March 2019 3rd edition: Sri Lankans in Australia – News, Photos, Events & Articles<\/span><\/h1>\n

Please click here or on the image below to read eLanka Newsletter<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\"eLanka<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Welcome to eLanka News \u2013 for the Sri Lankan Down Under!\u00a0<\/span>
\n(If you are based outside of Australia… enjoy the News from the Lankans Down Under!)<\/span>
\neLanka Articles<\/span><\/h2>\n

\nPrime Minister \u2013 Media Release \u2013 Community Language Grants to build stronger communities<\/span><\/h2>\n

THE HON SCOTT MORRISON MP<\/span>
\nPrime Minister<\/span>
\nTHE HON DAVID COLEMAN MP<\/span>
\nMinister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs<\/span>
\nJOINT MEDIA RELEASE<\/span>
\nThursday, 14 March 2019<\/span>
\nCOMMUNITY LANGUAGE GRANTS TO BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES<\/span>
\nMore young Australians will learn another language with a funding boost set to connect people to new languages and cultures.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Morrison Government has committed $10 million through the Community Languages Multicultural Grants Program to support not-for-profit community language schools. ..<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201dIT\u2019S FUN TO PUN\u201d by the \u201cStar of eLanka\u201d Desmond Kelly!<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nDesmond Kelly \u2013 \u2018the Star of eLanka\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\n

Upun my sole, I now have my feet up and feel in the mood to have a \u201cplay on words\u201d,which of course, ends up in a pun. As I\u2019ve said, many times now, English is a very strange tongue indeed. . Being the International language that it is, one would not expect it to be as complex as it is, but unless you are well-read, or read well(take your pick), you will not see the fun in a pun,as I put it, but I will put it to you, that there are many puns in something that is very dear to me. \u201d Musical Puns\u201d to the sound of music, many of which I have read and now write for you………<\/span>
\n.<\/span>
\nLankans slip sliding from World Cup heroes to near zero BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Sri Lanka\u2019s triumphant Test match euphoria has quickly dissipated into the previously familiar role of eating humble pie as the South Africans exacted revenge for their embarrassment in the Tests by grinding their opponents into the dust leading 3-0 in the one-dayers in a relentless display of ferocity….<\/span>
\n.<\/span><\/p>\n

$450,000 TO SUPPORT GRASSROOTS CRICKET IN WESTERN SYDNEY<\/span><\/h3>\n

More than 5000 young people and 160 teachers across 80 schools in Western Sydney will benefit from Sydney Thunder\u2019s Western Sydney Community Partnership Program.<\/span><\/p>\n

The NSW Government will provide $450,000 over four years to support the program \u2014 an investment made possible thanks to the strong economic management of the NSW Liberals & Nationals Government………..<\/span><\/p>\n

Sri Lankan artist wins first prize in Toronto ice carving competition<\/span><\/h2>\n

Sri Lankan ice carver Nandasiri Meegoda won the first prize of the Bloor Yorkville Ice Fest last month, beating 12 other Canadian competitors in Toronto.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nandasiri who saw real ice and snow for the first time in his life after migrating to Canada in 2012 won his first-ever ice carving honours by grabbing the third prize, also at the Bloor Yorkville Fest, in 2013. Three years later he won the first place in the same contest adding to his trove of trophies that include three first place finishes at the Peterborough Polar Bear Ice Competition in addition to half a dozen second and third places in other contests in various parts of the country……………..<\/span><\/p>\n

\nThe pen PROVED MIGHTY INDEED! \u2013 A Celebration of Anne Abayasekara, journalist and writer<\/span><\/h3>\n

In her writing Abayasekara was unwaveringly principled, addressing controversial questions of conflict and division in Sri Lanka, she spoke both reflectively and fearlessly of the many socio-political issues facing the country. In 1983\u2019s \u2018Are You Guilty of an Act of Omission?\u2019, she writes of the horrors of Black July and the reluctance of the country\u2019s political leaders and media to acknowledge the reality of the senseless racial violence that had occurred……….<\/span><\/p>\n

Girl, 12, with an IQ higher than Einstein is crowned Britain\u2019s brightest youngster after smashing the competition in front of her adoring Sri Lankan parents \u2013 and viewers are left in awe following her \u2018feminist\u2019 acceptance speech<\/span><\/p>\n

In the first round of the final last night, Nishi achieved an incredible score of 16 out of 20, and flew through to the head-to-head nail-biting finale.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cheered on by her parents, she competed against 11-year-old William Harwood……….<\/span><\/p>\n

Diabetes explained \u2013 By Dr Harold Gunatillake<\/span><\/p>\n

Maxie’s Corner….eLanka Cartoons by Max Gerreyn<\/span><\/p>\n

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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

This Website is also a trophy-winner, with regard to it’s “Content, & Presentation”, 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 “googling eLanka” 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

Membership is free. We take pride in our Weekly Newsletter, it’s “Presentation” is in a Class of it’s own, Advertising of genuine charity-causes are “gratis”, flyers for same are readily accepted and given plenty of publicity, our “Writers” of articles, “Photographers” of various functions, etc., “Sports Analysts”, “Medical-Agenda”, in fact, everything on-line, featured on eLanka, (and this includes “Shop eLanka”), as well, is done purposely, with Members in mind, however, S.L.S.eLanka cannot run on “love & fresh air”, as the saying goes. It does cost money for this Ship to sail smoothly, and this is why it would be greatly appreciated if our present Members & Members-to-be, make a Donation in order to enhance an already superb Website and keep it “alive” globally.<\/span><\/p>\n

“eLanka, is Sri Lanka’s TOP “on-line” Station<\/span>
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Desmond Kelly.<\/span>
\n(Editor-in-Chief).<\/span><\/p>\n

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eLanka Events – MELBOURNE<\/span>
\nEnjoy a feast of Delicious Sri Lanka Hoppers<\/span><\/h2>\n

23rd March 2019<\/span><\/p>\n

Oba Wenuwen Api<\/span>
\n(Melbourne event)<\/span><\/p>\n

23rd March 2019<\/span><\/p>\n

Sinhala & Tamil New Year Festival<\/span><\/p>\n

7th April 2019<\/span><\/p>\n

Sinhala & Tmail new Year Celebrations & Multicultural Day<\/span><\/p>\n

14th April 2019<\/span><\/p>\n

39 th Annual dinner Dance 2019 St Benedict\u2019s Collage OBU Vic INC<\/span><\/p>\n

4th May 2019<\/span><\/p>\n

Burgher Association Australia presents Buriyani Lunch<\/span><\/p>\n

7th April 2019<\/span><\/p>\n

Burgher Association Australia presents – Yummy Rotti & Pittu Lunch<\/span><\/p>\n

23rd June 2019<\/span><\/p>\n

Trinity\/Antonian OBA Cricket Encounter in Melbourne<\/span><\/p>\n

24th March 2019<\/span><\/p>\n

The Peterite annual Dinner Dance \u201cA Night in Paris\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

27th April 2019<\/span><\/p>\n

A Taste of Sri Lanka with Wantirna Lions<\/span><\/p>\n

30th March 2019<\/span><\/p>\n

The Voluntary Outreach Club presents \u201cFill a Bowl\u201d (Melbourne event)<\/span><\/p>\n

31st August 2019<\/span><\/p>\n

The Voluntary Outreach Club together with The Grand on Cathies presents \u2013 Happy Mother\u2019s Day \u2013 Sunday 12th May 2019 (Melbourne event)<\/span><\/p>\n

12th May 2019<\/span><\/p>\n

eLanka Events – SYDNEY<\/span>
\nThe Bellbirds Club Inc Presents Glitz & Glamour \u2013 1st June 2019 (Sydney event)<\/span><\/h2>\n

1st June 2019<\/span><\/p>\n

Black & Gold of NSW-DS.Senanayake College OBA \u2013 Sydney Chapter, Presents 2019 Black & Gold Masquerade Ball<\/span><\/p>\n

25th May 2019<\/span><\/p>\n

Sing-Along with Ranil Mallawarachchi<\/span><\/p>\n

11th May 2019<\/span><\/p>\n

Thora Paan Party for your Family \u2013 30th March in Thornleigh<\/span><\/p>\n

30th March 2019<\/span><\/p>\n

Old Josephians Association of New South Wales Peerless Pearl – 30th Anniversary Ball<\/span><\/p>\n

16th November 2019<\/span>
\nOFF THE BEATEN TRACK \u2013 SYDNEY – CDF Patient Transport Annual Ball 2019<\/span><\/p>\n

24th August 2019<\/span><\/p>\n

Lovers\u2019 Quarrel \u2013 The annual cricket match between old boys of Richmond College and Mahinda College, Galle at Girraween Park<\/span><\/p>\n

7th April 2019<\/span><\/p>\n

Friendship Cup \u2013 2019, the cricket carnival of teams of old boys of major cricket playing schools in Sri Lanka<\/span><\/p>\n

25th April 2019<\/span><\/p>\n

Black & Gold of NSW-DS.Senanayake College OBA \u2013 Sydney Chapter, Presents 2019 Black & Gold Masquerade Ball<\/span><\/p>\n

25th May 2019<\/span><\/p>\n

Click below for more events<\/span><\/p>\n

\neLanka Events – Brisbane<\/span><\/p>\n

2019 SILVER FAWN CLUB FAMILY CAMP AT LAKE PERSEVERANCE \u2013 854 Perseverance Dam Rd, Crows Nest QLD<\/span>
\nJOIN IN THE FUN THIS YEAR FOR EASTER IN APRIL 2019………….<\/span><\/h2>\n

Option 2: 18 – 22 April or<\/span>
\nOption 1: 19 – 22 April 2019<\/span><\/p>\n

Click below for more events<\/span><\/p>\n

eLanka Sponsor – Best & Less Travel<\/span><\/p>\n

eLanka Advertisers<\/span><\/p>\n

North Rocks Dental<\/span><\/p>\n

Best & Less Travel \u2013 Cheapest Airfares Guaranteed<\/span><\/p>\n

No matter where you want to go, Best & 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

EXQUISITE LIQUORS \u2013 Colombo No 7 & London Dry Gin & Ceylon Arrack<\/span><\/p>\n

Orbit Remit \u2013 International online money transfer<\/span><\/p>\n

The Burgher Association of Australia Centre is available for private hire<\/span><\/p>\n

Burgher Association (Australia)<\/span>
\n358 Haughton Road, Clayton VIC 3168<\/span>
\nThe Burgher Association of Australia Centre is available for private hire (Dances, Birthday parties,<\/span>
\nAnniversaries etc). The BAA Centre is located within a short walk from Clayton railway station. The hall<\/span>
\nis licensed to hold 150 people. Tables and chairs for this number of attendees are provided. There is<\/span>
\nusually plenty of parking across the road and a few spaces on the property. Disabled access via ramps<\/span>
\nis available to both the front and rear doors and a disabled parking space is available. There is also a<\/span>
\n\u2018horseshoe\u2019 driveway permitting the dropping off of attendees under cover.<\/span><\/p>\n

Westminster College \u2013 Study in Sydney, Australia<\/span><\/p>\n

Blue Ocean Group of Companies<\/span><\/p>\n

TOP GUN DISCO \u2013 DJ\u2019S JOHAN AND RON (Melbourne)<\/span><\/p>\n

Johan and I provide the best music for any function on the night, with the best variety of music required by the clients.<\/span>
\nWe 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>
\nWarm regards, Ron<\/span><\/p>\n

Regional Workforce Management (RWM) are Hiring Now \u2013 Labourers, Packers, Knifehands<\/span><\/p>\n

Personal Leadership & Lifeskills Program for Youth<\/span><\/p>\n

Ceylon Exchange \u2013 Send Money to Sri Lanka<\/span>
\nYour one stop shop for all your foreign exchange & money transfer needs<\/span><\/p>\n

MowTown Grass \u2013 Grass Cutting & Garden Maintenance Specialists<\/span>
\n(Melbourne)<\/span><\/p>\n

Properties For Sale<\/span><\/p>\n

The Castle Residence \u2013 Superlative Properties \u2013 Colombo, Sri Lanka<\/span><\/p>\n

123 perch land with a 3 story house in Kelaniya \u2013 Sri Lanka<\/span><\/p>\n

123 perch land with a 3-story house<\/span>
\nSpaces 5-bedroom house with a 123.5 perch land located in Kelaniya<\/span>
\n100-year-old clean title to the land<\/span>
\n3 phase electricity \/ water and telephone connection.<\/span>
\nLand ideal for residential or commercial purposes<\/span>
\nTravel<\/span>
\n\u2013 Access to Kandy road, Colombo Katunayake Highway and Negambo road in less than 5 mins<\/span>
\n\u2013 Less than 30 minutes to the Katunayaka airport<\/span>
\n\u2013 20 minutes to Colombo Fort<\/span>
\n\u2013 Less than 20 minutes to Colombo 7<\/span>
\n\u2013 Road access to heavy vehicles thought Kandy and Negambo road <\/span>
\n\u2013 5 minute walk to the railway station<\/span>
\nContact<\/span>
\nName: Sanjeewa Edirisinghe<\/span>
\nNumber : +61 430 591 272<\/span>
\nEmail: andi.s.edirisinghe@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n

Catalina \u2013 Exclusive \u201cSecond Home, Back Home\u201d residential country club<\/span><\/p>\n

Nuwera Eliya, Sri Lanka \u2013 Prime Land & House, 174 Perches, Fenced and Gated<\/span><\/p>\n

Nuwera Eliya<\/span>
\nPrime Land, 174 Perches, Fenced and Gated.<\/span>
\nThere 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>
\nPlease contact by email or phone.<\/span>
\nEmail: mahintha2014@gmail.com<\/span>
\nPhone: 61 409 909095 or US 323-327-8903<\/span><\/p>\n

Willows Real Estate \u2013 Bella Vista, Sydney, NSW<\/span><\/p>\n

4 adjacent sub-divided plots with serviced water and electricity \u2013 Located on Tewatte Road in Ragama<\/span><\/p>\n

1 plot, 14.6 perches (369.27 square metres). @ 6 lakhs per perch (LKR 8, 760, 000) (AUD 74,871), with small house.<\/span>
\n3 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>
\nCall Paul on 0419 034 855 (or +61 419 034 855 from overseas) to discuss in more depth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Blue Ocean Group of Companies<\/span><\/p>\n

IVY Residencies \u2013 Mt\u2019Lavinia, Sri Lanka \u2013<\/span>
\nHome away from home in paradise<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefit Property Group<\/span><\/p>\n

House for Sale in Ja Ela<\/span><\/p>\n

Fully furnished 3 bed bungalow \u2013 Rs 7,200,000<\/span><\/p>\n

7 Perch land extent.<\/span>
\n3 Bedrooms<\/span>
\nFully fitted pantry\/kitchen equipped with 4 burner gas cooker\/oven, Fridge-Freezer, <\/span>
\nMicrowave, Kettle and Utensils<\/span>
\nShower Cubical with Hot Water<\/span>
\nMetal Grills on all windows, fanlights, front and back doors, for added security<\/span>
\nIn built concrete pillars for easy upstairs conversion<\/span>
\nBrick construction<\/span>
\nOff street parking for two cars<\/span>
\nWell maintained throughout<\/span>
\n24 Hr Security<\/span>
\nAccess to Swimming Pool<\/span>
\nClear title deeds<\/span>
\n10 mins to Colombo-Katunayake Highway<\/span>
\nSold with all furniture and appliances. <\/span>
\nWill consider unfurnished sales.<\/span>
\nContact: Jude<\/span><\/p>\n

Email: njude1@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n

Tel: +44 7990 530442<\/span><\/p>\n

GREAT INVESTMENT<\/span>
\nin a Teak Plantation at Vanathavilluwa on Puttlam<\/span>
\nDistrict Sri Lanka<\/span><\/p>\n

A beautiful Teak Plantation located in Vanathavilluwa on Puttlam District for sale. Its located just 158 Km away from Colombo<\/span><\/p>\n

TRILLIUM APARTMENT IN COLOMBO 8 FOR SALE<\/span><\/p>\n

A large fully furnished & tenanted 3 bedroom apartment in the 4th floor of the park wing facing the swimming pool & the children\u2019s park for sale.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Area: 1,800 Sq Ft (largest size\/corner)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 3 Bedrooms\/ 2 Bathrooms<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Separate Maid\u2019s quarters<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Fully Furnished<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Walking distance to British School in Colombo<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Able to sell with or without tenants<\/span><\/p>\n

Sale Price: Rs. 55 Million (or equivalent in AUD)<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact \u2013 +94 77 1061451\/ +94 77 1061328<\/span><\/p>\n

Email: sale.trillium@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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LOVE & FRESH AIR \u2013 By Des Kelly<\/span><\/p>\n

A favourite \u201cquote\u201d of mine, necessarily stated many times, as we go through life, for the simple reason that, one cannot expect the niceties of everything around, gratis.<\/span><\/p>\n

READ MORE<\/span>
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How Great Thou art – by Desmond Kelly<\/span>
\nDigital Download<\/span>
\nOnly $2.50<\/span><\/p>\n

Only in Sri Lanka – By Gloria Meltzer<\/span>
\nSale Price $20<\/span><\/p>\n

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 & 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

Especially for You<\/span>
\nby Desmond Kelly<\/span>
\n3 CD pack<\/span>
\n$35 includes free shipping<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cEspecially for you\u201d my friends & fans everywhere, proudly presented by eLanka & \u201cyour\u2019s truly\u201d, a series of CDs featuring songs I have hand-picked from the hundreds I have sung, composed & recorded over all these years. Each \u201csingle\u201d CD contains at least 20 songs. Additional ones are just a bonus.<\/span><\/p>\n

Become part of Australia’s largest Online Sri Lankan community<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also call Neil on 0402 905 275 (Australia) or +61 402905275 (from overseas) <\/span>
\nor email: Neil@eLanka.com.au <\/span>
\nfor your advertising enquiries.<\/span><\/p>\n

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