Duncan was a record beater in every sense of the word By Ken de Joodt Unforgettable ! That’s what it was – some of the most incredible achievements in Sri Lanka and world athletics that took place more than 67 years ago. Little-known Sri Lanka was then famously known for Ceylon Tea and was one of …
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Man with the big heart passes on but …The music will play on MUSICIAN CHRIS PIETERSZ 1950-2015
By Lawrence Heyn The voice and prowess of an outstanding musical talent were stilled when Christopher Pietersz passed away in Sydney, Australia, on September 2. The popular showman, singer and keyboard player was aged 64, and he is mourned by his close family and wide circle of friends. The ever-smiling Chris, also …
Read More »Trinity – Thomian rugby legacy grew from first kick off in ‘55..
Although some unofficial rugby games had been played by S. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia, under the team name of Thomian “Tigers” in the early 1950s, the first official inter-school rugby match between Trinity College, Kandy, and the Thomians was played on June 25, 1955, at Longdon Place, Colombo 7. What S. Thomas’ College achieved in 1955, now shows …
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