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Legacy of an Artist and Musician … George de Niese & His Descendants
Premila Thurairatnam …. Review of a presentation at the meeting of CSA (Melbourne Chapter) held on Sunday 12th Nov 2023 by Alan de Niese … with highlighting imposed by The Editor, Thuppahi Melburnians gathered at Ashwood Hall on a beautiful … Continue reading →
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For Ceylon. Roman Szechowycz in Gal Oya, 1950-61
Andreas Szechowycz … detailing his father’s dedicated work in the Gal Oya Project in the 1950s and in communication with Michael Roberts in ways that mark his deep attachment to the island Group Photo – Dr. Roman Szechowycz in middle. … Continue reading →
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The Tsunami Twenty Years After
Padraig O’Leary writing from the vicinity of Colombo now Twenty Years after the Tsunami Did the children and I come to you when the waves came? Were the kids there with you when death came? In eternity, do you want … Continue reading →
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Surviving A Leopard Attack in Hill-Country Sri Lanka
Kamanthi Wickemasinghe in Daily Mirror, 12 June 2023, where the title reads “Hill Country Leopard Ordeals and A Survivor’s Tale” … with highlighting imposed by The Editor, Thuppahi Dusk had already set in when we reached Bogawantalawa last Friday (June … Continue reading →
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Experiences: Working on the Gal Oya Project in Ceylon, 1950-61
Andreas Szechowycz, presenting a Memoir-cum-Report entitled “Gal Oya Project (1950-1960): Dr. Roman W. Szechowycz & the Gal Oya Development Board” Dr. Roman W. Szechowycz was employed by the Gal Oya Development Board from 18 July 1950 to 1961. He arrived in … Continue reading →
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Coupling Leopards at Yala: Testosterone at Work
The Love Life of “Lucas,” …. A Leopard “Lucas” (YM16) is one of the most famous male leopards roaming in the Yala National Park Sri Lanka, where he is famous for creating many popular story lines for wildlife enthusiasts over … Continue reading →
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Heavenly Bliss in Sri Lanka: Holidaying in Galle & Colombo, 24 July–4 August 2023
Ron Slee of Flinders University & Adelaide, …… with highlighting imposed by The Editor, Thuppahi and some End Notes added My interest in visiting Sri Lanka has been building for decades, generated by my friendship with two Sri Lankan nationals … Continue reading →
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The Dilemma surrounding Mattala Airport
Capt Gihan A Fernando …. an article entitled “Mattala Airport: Wildlife and Posssible Solution” … with the highlighting here being the work of the author Gihan Fernando. The Island of 20 May 2026 revealed the possible Indian investment in the … Continue reading →
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Roman Szechowycz: A Discerning Eye for Past & Present in the Gal Oya’s History
This is a presentation of an article entitled “The “Rock River” Story” by Roman W. Szechowycz in the Loris Magazine, Vol. 8 No. 6 December, 1960. Page 348. Its presentation here has been made feasible by my Aloysian pal KK … Continue reading →
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Hail VICTOR MELDER …. Serving Sri Lanka As Bibliophile Extraordinary
Dr Srilal Fernando, whose essay dated 2o26 is entitled “Victor Melder turns 90: Railwayman and bibliophile extraordinary” Victor Melder is a household name in Melbourne. He is one of the best known Srilankans living in Australia. This came about because … Continue reading →
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