eLanka Newsletter – July 1st edition – Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter 1959 All-Island Inter-school Basketball Championships : About the team, the coach and the Polka Dot Jerseys – From Doug Jones “FORBIDDEN FACTS” – By Des Kelly SRI LANKA NEWS – JUNE 2020 – by Victor Melder New age poetess: Shiroma Perera-Nathan – Story: Marie Pietersz (The Write Touch), Melbourne (Pictures: Shiroma P-N) Do you ignore symptoms of sickness and go to work? 31 TV Interview with Dr. Sam Sri Lankan Woman Creates History in Global Management Accounting Profession Silver Aisle Gifting – An Exclusive Gifting Service for All Occasions Health & Views –June 2020 – 3rd issue By Harold Gunatillake Sri Lanka’s Musical ‘Choon Paan’ Bread Trucks – By Zinara Rathnayake Sri Lankan Street Food by Dish (Sydney) – YOUR TASTE BUDS TOUR OF SRI LANKA ...

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The ‘Prince’ of Cricket – Errol Fernando Story: Marie Pietersz (The Write Touch), Melbourne Photos: Errol Fernando The cricket season is over, a pandemic has set in, the lifting of lockdown restrictions seem so far away, but Errol is nostalgic and hopeful that he will once again be able to walk the crease, wield his bat, bowl his overs, and better his personal best in the summer of 2020. At 69, Errol Fernando is proving that age is just a number, with a record five decades of playing cricket both in Sri Lanka and Australia under his belt. He has played on while some of his peers and contemporaries have thrown in the bat a long time ago.  And he believes there is a lot of runs left in him yet. When it comes to cricket, Errol has to be admired for the formidable stamina and passion he displays when ...

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  Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter A Farewell sit-down dinner was held at the prestigious Australian Golf Club in Sydney on 26.08.2019 – to bid farewell to Mr. Lal Wickrematunge “SRI LANKA MY ISLAND OF DREAMS” – By Des Kelly David Young honoured by Sri Lankan President – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE with Johann Dias Jayasinha High Commissioner-Designate of Sri Lanka to Commonwealth of Australia Mr. J.C. Weliamuna assumes duties Abirami Concert 2019 – Photos by Roy Grafix Thank you letter to eLanka from Mr Lal Wickrematunga: Consul General of Sri Lanka in New South Wales Victorian Seniors Week 2019 – just weeks away! – Story by Marie Pietersz Health & views August 2019 3rd issue By Harold Gunatillake Whence we came and Whither we go!? – By Oscar E V Fernando Click below for events   ...

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eLanka Newsletter: July 2019 3rd edition: Sri Lankans in Australia   Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Darlings! Tiffany’s was the place to be! – Story: Marie Pietersz (The Write Touch), Melbourne; Photo credits: well wishers “WAIT FOR ME” – By Des Kelly 2019 HELPMANN AWARDS ACT I PRESENTED – THE FIRST 20 WINNERS AT THE 19TH ANNUAL HELPMANN AWARDS WERE ANNOUNCED TONIGHT, WITH COUNTING AND CRACKING TAKING HOME FOUR AWARDS – BY JO LITSON ERROL GRAHAM DIAZ (Guitarist and Vocalist) Much improved Sri Lanka exit before semis – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Tale of Two Worlds By Oscar Fernando Lacto-Fermentation Foods & Health-By Dr Harold Gunatillake Cricket Corruption | Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj | Netflix Click below for events   ...

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    Josephines’ Wild West Nite a definite winter warmer: Story: Marie Pietersz – Pics: courtesy well-wishers Pics: courtesy well-wishers Outside was a freezingly cold Melbourne mid-winter’s night on 22nd June, but inside the Good Shepherd Hall, Mulgrave, the warmth, sights and ambience greeting you thawed you out like it was summer. It was an atmosphere that lifted one’s spirits as it usually does at the Josephines’ theme nights, always well supported not only by numbers in attendance but also the extent to which the former pupils and guests ‘dress up’. Cowgirls and cowboys in such an array of country and western clothing and accessories paraded around, comparing outfits and engaging in greetings and small talk. The décor was elaborate and beautiful – typically Texas/Mexican in design and painstakingly hand-made by Judy Fernando. DJ Damian struck up the music on the dot and as usual Delreen Cramer, the MC, was ...

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MasterChef Contestant DEE WILLIAMS LAUNCHES YOUTUBE CHANNEL – DEE-LICIOUS –  Story by Marie Pietersz, Melbourne     MasterChef Judge Matt Preston’s reaction to Dee’s dish of Sri Lankan chicken curry, dhal and coconut sambol, is about to take on a life of its own, when Dee launches her YouTube channel Dee-licious on Wednesday, 8 May. Dee’s short but very happy time on MasterChef has had a very positive experience on her, so I will follow this up in my personal and candid chat with her. Dee Williams, 37, is the first Sri Lankan female MasterChef contestant who made it into top 24 contestants on season 11, 2019. Dee is from Kandy, Sri Lanka. The oldest of four children, Dee’s family lived on a tea plantation and in 2007 she packed up and moved to Australia to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management at Holmesglen, graduating in 2011 and now works ...

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Sri Lankan for Victorian Parliament – Virosh Perera – Contributed by Marie Pietersz, Melbourne     “With the Victorian State Elections to be held on Saturday, 24 November 2018, it is important that you know your Candidate and what he/she stands for making a difference in shaping Victoria,” Virosh says. Virosh Perera is a proud Australian from a multicultural background, and honoured to be the Liberal candidate for Dandenong. Virosh is seeking your vote and has this message for the constituents of the City of Greater Dandenong about his political platform and what he can do for you and for the State of Victoria if elected. “It’s a great honour and a privilege to be your Liberal Candidate in Dandenong; the 5th biggest city in Victoria, where I started my new life in Australia nearly two decades ago. “I was born in a country town in Sri Lanka called Moratuwa ...

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Thursday night is Street Food Night at the Walawwa – Story and pics: Marie Pietersz, Melbourne   Click here or on the photos below to view the full album of photos on eLanka Facebook page   The Walawwa “The Bungalow” Restaurant and Bar at Sandown Regency, 477 Princes Highway, Noble Park, is seeing a resurgence in popularity under the capable management of Walter Perumal and his team. Walter is a patient listener when it comes to discussing  potential clients’ complex needs and nothing is too much trouble in his attempts to accommodate and cater for events to suit the customer. Team members Chef Saman and Food and Beverages Manager, Suranga, will make sure your appetite is satisfied and your thirst is quenched.  Friday to Sunday are busiest for private functions at the Walawwa, but Manager Walter has created a special theme night for walk-in guests, so Sri Lankan food lovers can kick ...

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My Fair Lady turns 95 – By Marie Pietersz: Melbourne   My Fair Lady turns 95: by Marie Pietersz  Gwen Pietersz (nee Bertus), the matriach of the Pietersz family, celebrated her 95th milestone birthday recently, choosing a private party in Ringwood to share with her heritage of four generations of Pieterszs. Her cake was a tribute to her long life and relationship with her family, the message reading, Queen Gwen, 95 Years Loved.  Gwendoline Amelia Bertus  was born in Colombo (Ceylon) on 27 October 1922 to parents Llewellyn (Lula) Bertus and Emma James. Gwen is the oldest sibling of a family of eight children, Pam Koch (dec), Cynthia Pereira (dec), Herbert Bertus (dec), Dickie Bertus (dec), Ron Bertus (dec), Dulcie Namasiyavan (dec) and Bernard Bertus.  Growing up in Sri Lanka, Gwen attended St Matthew’s College, Baseline Road, Borella, and on completing her education worked as a stenographer in legal firms until this quiet, demure lady met and fell in love with Lloyd Pietersz, ...

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