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A tribute to Dr Victor Augustus Gunasekara – By Hermin Goonetilleke A man with many skills – academic, scholar, linguist, author and significant achievements to his name died on 19 January aged 86 years. Dr Victor Gunasekara was a founder member of the Sri Lanka Society of Queensland and the editor of its newsletter for several years. He and his wife Chalani have continued as members of the Society and have participated actively in its events since then. Victor was recognised for his services to the Society by the awarding of the inaugural cup for services to the Society. He was also a founder member and secretary of the Buddhist Society of Queensland, which he has been involved with for over 40 years. ...