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RCOBAA AGM

Secretary's Report

Presented at the 2014 Annual General Meeting

Piyal Gunaratne
Secretary, RCOBAA (2013/2014)

This year we successfully managed to organise many events thanks to the RCOBAA committee and the
members. The following report will highlight last year’s events.

Over 50's Cricket Match between old Royalist NSW and Victoria
Over 50's cricket match between old Royalists NSW and Victoria has become a RCOBAA official event
since last year. The match was played on 13 October 2013 in Sydney. The day before the match, we were
invited to attend a family night organised by RCOBAA NSW. 12 members and their partners from Victoria
went to Sydney to attend this event. Over 50s NSW team won the match.

Golden Afternoon (Golden Oldies' Luncheon)
This event was held this year at the Mt Waverley Community Centre on Sunday 6 February. 80 members
including their partners attended this function, where they enjoyed a delicious spread and the performance
of an Elvis Presley and Tina Turner impersonator. Every one enjoyed several games of bingo. It was very
well conducted by Nihal de Run. This event was an enjoyable afternoon of fellowship and conversation.
Sub-committee chairman: Nihal De Run,

Stag Night
Stag Night was held on 28 February. 131 old Royalists and their friends attended. This year’s stag night
was organised by RCOBAA. The stag night is organised in alternative years by St Thomas’ and Royal.
This was an enjoyable night especially for our young members.

Royal-Thomian Cricket Match
We played two games: the open and the over 40. These matches were played at the Mulgrave Reserve on
Sunday 2 March. This event was organised by the Thomians this year. Royal won the over 50 match led
by Dinesh Chelvaturai. However, we lost the open game. Shanaka Perera is the captain of the open team.
Sub-committee chairman: Ransi Fernando

Festival of Cricket
Festival of Cricket was held on the 10th March 2014 at Xavier College. This was a six a side cricket
tournament where 16 Sri Lankan school OBAs in Melbourne participated. OYOB Property Group was the
major sponsors of this event. The money raised from the event was donated to the Foundation of Goodness
in Sri Lanka.
The good news is The Royal Team led by Shanaka Perera won the tournament. The 1st prize was $5,000.
The winning $5,000 has been handed over to RCOBAA by the team.
The committee held a dinner for the cricketers and their partners on 4 April 2014 to recognise their
achievement and contribution of prize money to the RCOBAA.

Rugby 7’s Triangular Competition between Royal, Trinity and St Thomas’s:
This is a new official event which was held on 24 May 2014 at the Mulgrave Cricket Club. Royal College
team won the finals.
Sub-committee chairman: Dinesh Perera

Bradby Night:
Bradby Night was held on 24th May 2014 (on the same day of the Rugby 7’s triangular series) at the. This
night was organised by Trinitians this year. 170 Old boys of Royal College and Trinity College attended

this event. The 2nd leg of Bradby Shield in Colombo was streamed live on a big screen during the night
which gave the opportunity for attendees to watch the match while enjoying the fun, food and music.
Sub Committee: Dinesh Perera

Annual Dinner Dance
The Annual Dinner Dance was held on 19th July at the Grand, Wantirna South. This event was a great
success with 340 tickets sold. A popular Melbourne band “Rap So D” provided the music. A souvenir was
produced to mark the occasion. Two airline tickets from Singapore to Colombo were given for the 1st prize
of raffle tickets thanks to Sri Lankan Airlines.

Sub-committee chairman: Athula Ratnayake

(A) Dissemination of information
We published three editions of the Floreat under the excellent editorship of George Fernando.

Website and Facebook – We have changed our URL to www.rcobaa.org.au and we have also created a
Facebook page to keep up to date with modern times.

(B) Committee Meetings
We held six committee meetings that were well attended. Each sub-committee met many times. The sub-
committees setup to run various events, invited members of the association to help in their activities and we
acknowledge the contributions made by them.
The committee would like to thank Mr Bandu Dissanyake, Honourable Consul Sri Lanka for allowing us to
use his office in Blackburn Road, Syndal for committee meetings.

(C) Membership
As of 30 June, we had 8 paid up members, 150 full paid members, 6 honorary members. The total is 164
members.
Membership Secretary: Charith Jayathilake

(D) Acknowledgements
I like to acknowledge the services rendered to the association by all the committee members and in
particular the services of following members:

Nihal de Run has always been a tower of strength. The committee benefited immensely from his
experience and the commitment to our association. Nihal was a great inspiration to all of us. Athula
Ratnayake worked tirelessly as President and took interest in all activities organised by the committee. He
has given countless hours to the association and provided unwavering commitment to creating a positive
environment. It’s been a great pleasure working with Athula. Finally, I wish to thank all members of the
committee for their help in making my job a pleasant one.

After the AGM ...Whisky tasting

David Vitale - CEO and Founder of New World Whisky Distillery in Essendon started in 2004, gave us a
talk about his product - Starward Whisky and then invited us to taste it. David Vitale explained the
manufacturing process, distilling and storage in special barrels. He explained the difference between single
malt and blended whiskies.

This delicious drop costs about $80.00.

Edward Gray Memorial Address

Davenell (Dav) Frederick Whatmore

Introduction by Lilith De Silva

Dav Whatmore was born in Colombo Sri Lanka, in March 1954. He attended Royal Primary School and
then migrated to Australia with his parents. He continued his education in Melbourne and played cricket at
the Prahran Cricket Club where he excelled as a steady number 3 batsman and a fine slip fielder. He went
on to play for Victoria and was in Kim Hughes squad at Test level when the Australian team was being re-
built following the defection by many of the regular players to World Series Cricket. He played in seven
test matches and one ODI.

Having completed his career as a player, he chose coaching and reached the zenith of his coaching life by
taking Sri Lanka to ODI World Cup Champions in 1996. He went on from there to be a specialist batting
coach at the Indian Cricket Academy, then coach of the Bangladesh Test Team, then to the IPL as coach of
Kolkata Knight Riders and finally coached Pakistan until very recently.

Dav is on a sabbatical and we are privileged to have him with us as our chief guest to deliver the Edward
Gray Memorial address.

Davenell (Dav) Frederick Whatmore's address

Dav in his speech recalled his childhood, when at the age of eight he came to Australia with his family. He
was a nervous kid with a stutter, who later studied at Cheltenham High school.

Dav went on to talk about his coaching of the Sri Lankan team, who won the World Cup in 1996, after first
defeating India in the semi final and Australia in the final. Sanath Jayasuria was described as a shrewd
captain.

Dav qualified as a coach after a four year stint with the Victorian Institute of sport. He coached the
Pakistan team for two years, admitting that not many last more than two years of coaching Pakistan. Dav
stressed that a captain needs to have good relations with his coach and chief selector.

When questioned about the great Sri Lankan players like Sangakara and Jayawardene and who could take
their place, Dav mentioned names such as Lahiru Thirimanne
and Dinesh Chandimal adding that Jayawardene was also a
great fielder with excellent catching skills. Dav mentioned
that the young players now have a greater say in team
matters. Satchithra Senanayake was tested with his bowling
action and his elbow exceeded the 15 degrees of tolerance
permitted.

Dav mentioned the support that Murali received from the
team when his bowling action was challenged. He
commented on the irony of Murali teaching Australian
cricketers how to bowl the "doostra". Dav explained "reverse
swing" by saying that it is achieved by having one side of the
ball polished and the other side rough.

Dav Whatmore has been credited with having taken the most Professor Priyan Mendis
number of catches at first slip in State cricket. Dav claimed
that he was given the nickname "Gunga Din" and thinks that
Max Walker was responsible for it.

Toast to the teachers of Royal College

Professor Priyan Mendis proposed the toast to the teachers of Royal College.

Blue and Gold Soiree 2014

The much anticipated Annual Dinner Dance of RCOBAA was held at The Grand on Cathies on the 29th
July 2014. A large number of ladies, gaily dressed in eye catching saris and elegant evening dresses,
accompanied by smartly dressed young and not-so-young gentlemen, many proudly wearing the Blue and
Gold College tie, arrived well in advance at the venue in anticipation of a memorable evening. From the
moment they stepped into the elegantly decorated dance hall, to be served with canapés and champagne, up
to when the band played the last baila, well past midnight, a good time was had by all.

Proceedings commenced with the band ”Rap–So–D” striking up some nice and easy music to get the guests
toe tapping. A tantalizing bevy of samba dancers then set the floor alive bringing Rio's Carnival to the
Soirée. The consummate Master of Ceremonies, Nihal De Run, then invited the President of RCOBAA,
Athula Ratnayake, to welcome the guests. On completion of his speech, the College Song was sung with
much gusto by the over 100 Old boys present. A touching and nostalgic moment indeed! After a sumptuous
dinner, much dancing and catching up with friends continued, making it an occasion for fellowship and
joviality.

The Guest of Honour was a former teacher, prefect of games and old boy, Mr. Harischandra Nanayakkara,
who presented trophies to our winning Cricket and Touch Rugby teams.



CRICKET

RCOBAA MELBOURNE VS RCOBAA SYDNEY By Ransi Fernando
5th October 2014 @ Rowville Cricket Club

The game was played on 5th October at Rowville Cricket Club. The Melbourne side was led by Sajith
Mendis and the NSW by S Kandakumar.

The Melbourne side batted first with Bala John and Y Rajkumar opening the innings. The side scored an
impressive 193 for the loss of 5 wickets in 30 overs with five of the top order batsman retiring after scoring
the maximum allowed.

The noteworthy contributors to the score were: In reply NSW side scored 147 for the loss of 4
wickets in their allotted 30 overs. The contributors
Bala John- 31 (retired) to their score were:
Rajkumar- 28 (retired)
Dinesh Chelvathurai- 25 (retired) Radhesha Rasaratnam - 25 (retired)
Maliq Dean- 26 (retired) Balgunan- 25 (retired)
Sam Lawton- 24 (retired) Channa Athukorale- 26 (retired)
Sunil De SIlva- 15 Mahen Selvaraja- 25 (retired)
Lalin De Silva- 11 S Kandakumar- 10 not out
Ransi Fernando- 10
Radhesha Rasaratnam (RCOBAA)and Channa
Athukorala bowled reasonably well for the Sydney
team.

Alfie Lawton bowled exceptionally well for the Melbournians, with three overs, taking one wicket and
giving away only three runs. Generally, all the bowlers did well to keep the NSW batsman in check. Mike
Labrooy was going great guns when he pulled a hammy during batting and had to retire. However, he came
back to bowl during NSW innings and bowled quite well to keep the opposition batsmen quiet.

Obituary

Dr. Clarence Muttiah 13.06.1928 - 12.08.2014

A Tribute to a gentleman

Dr. Clarence Muttiah’s thanks giving service
15th August 2014. Holy Trinity Church, Kew

Eulogy – Hiran Muttiah.

Dada in his customary self-deprecating manner requested that there was to be
no eulogy today. However, the family was of the view that it was appropriate
to share an insight of his life with you.

As the middle child of the five boys, I have the honour of this task. Of course,
Rashmi our youngest and only sister is dada’s “Rasathi” and is duly accorded
a higher standing his eyes.

The death of a loved one, no matter their age is a time of sorrow and sadness.
So it has been since the passing of Dr. Clarence Muttiah, aged 84. Through
the emotional roller coaster of the last few days, there remains a deep sense of
happiness and thankfulness for a life full of enrichment. Happy, that we had
the pleasure and privilege to enjoy his relatively long life. Thankful, that he was spared any prolonged pain
and suffering.

Indeed we are here today to share in the spiritual celebration of a life lived to the fullest. Dad’s life journey
was one of many dimensions encapsulated by his commitment to his Christian faith. Since the news of
dad’s passing, the family has received many messages from around the globe recalling how dad had made a
positive difference to lives in one way or another. As I look around this large gathering here today, there is
no doubt that dad’s deeds in life, speak much louder than any amount of my words at a time such as this.

We are comforted by your expression of sympathy and your support through your presence here today. For
us his sons, the saying “there is no greater misfortune to befall an ordinary man, than to have an extra-
ordinary father” resonates louder today than ever before.

Dad was blessed with an abundance of patience, tolerance and acquired wisdom. He was a tremendous
source of quiet strength and inspiration to all who came to know him. He was selfless in his concern for the
welfare of others although mild mannered, he was steadfast in his passion for social fair-play.

Dad was a humble man. To him, life’s riches were not gauged by material gain but through the quality of
one’s interaction with fellow human beings - be it friend or stranger alike. He shared the fruits of his labour
generously and was a fatherly figure to many. He was a devoted father and a dutiful husband almost to a
fault.

Dad had a healthy sense of humour and a natural knack for recalling memorable events from by-gone
years. He loved a get-together and a sing-song. He loved nothing more than having the wider family and
friends around. Dad had a serious side too and his approach to life is truly epitomised in a verse he learnt
during his early school days at Royal College, which in turn he passed on to us.

The verse reads;
Life hath many an up and many a down

Many a smile and many a frown
Many a kiss and many a curse
Many a wrong that could be worse.
So brother, if you are up – do not scorn the man who is down and weary and worn.
Remember this and remember well, add never a coal to another man’s hell.

RCOBAA is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Clarence Muttiah. Clarence was the Vice Patron of
RCOBAA and served as President for two terms in 1990/91 and 1991/92. He was a long standing member
of the Association and started the RCOBAA choir which participated in a Christmas Service each year. He
will be greatly missed.

A MIGHTY OAK HAS FALLEN

Some chroniclers would depict the recent passing of my noble friend and neighbour, Harendra Sherman
de Silva (aka HS), aged 74 years, with the timeworn expression “a mighty oak has fallen”. For someone
who was sturdy, tall, and walked with measured tread and head held high, this euphemism perfectly
describes the death of HS, both metaphorically and literally.

The eldest son of successful entrepreneur, Mr. Sherman de Silva, who founded M/s. Sherman Sons Ltd.,
HS entered Royal College, conveniently located a mere stone’s throw from his home, in 1952. He enjoyed
an outstanding sporting career at Royal College, captaining both the athletics and the first XV rugby
football teams. He was the first to participate in ten successive Bradby Shield games, a record I believe he
held for over 50 years.

On leaving school, he went on to represent the first XV of the elite Colombo Rugby and Football Club, in
the premier tournament of the sport in the country, the Clifford Cup, alongside his schoolmate, now a
successful business tycoon, Ken Balendra.

Despite their success both on and off the field, Bala and HS remained most humble human beings, always
supporting the best interests of their alma mater. In effect, they were exemplary and well-rounded
Royalists.

A little known fact concerning his sporting career at school was that he played for the College junior
cricket team as a wicket-keeper until a freak on-field accident most likely put a damper on his future
aspirations in the game. It happened this way. The opposition batsman was bowled, and after clipping the
bails, the ball hit the wicket-keeping HS flush on his mouth! There was pandemonium as the injury
resulted in profuse bleeding and the match was held up for a short while first-aid was administered.
Unfortunately, I was the offending bowler. Elected House captain, his top-drawer conduct coupled with his
sporting record enabled him to be appointed a College Prefect.

After leaving school it was natural that HS, being the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman de Silva, stepped
into his father’s shoes at Sherman & Sons and held the reins successfully for a number of years. He was
honoured by the prestigious Ceylon Chamber of Commerce by his appointment as its Chairman. His
experience in commerce was recognized by the business community with numerous invitations to join the
Boards of Directors of many organizations, varying from manufacturing companies to a banking
institution.

However, despite his responsibilities in the commercial world, HS’s prime interest in life was his
commitment to the study and practice of the teachings of the Buddha. He practised meditation on a daily

basis, and was a tower of strength for the welfare and sustenance of the Sangha around the country and
sometimes even outside Sri Lanka. Many are the times, my requests for similar religious donations, were
met with alacrity; soon after the request was made, HS would be at my doorstep with a cheque in hand!

It seems paradoxical that a person in the world of commerce, especially as it is today where profit at all
costs is the final motive, could be dedicated in the practice of the Dhamma. Was he able to juggle between
these two often conflicting concepts without falling between the two proverbial stools? He certainly was,
because HS was aware of what the Buddha preached for those involved in proper livelihood as stated in the
Anguttara Nikaya Book of Eights:

“Whatever be the means by which a clansmen earns his living - whether farming, trade, raising cattle,
archery, government services or some other craft – he should be skillful and diligent, possess sound
judgment in order to carry out and arrange it properly”.

‘HS’ was blessed by having his wife Neleeka by his side for almost half a century (they were to celebrate
their golden anniversary on 15 April 2015) who was a mother hen to him. She always worried about his
health and well-being and kept a close watch on his medications etc., right up to the end. Her final words,
after kissing him on his forehead in his deathbed, were: “Hare, you have always been a good man.” HS was
a very lucky man indeed,

In addition to Neleeka, he leaves behind sons, Lavindra and Janath, and his siblings the late Jayanthi, Lalith
(Australia), Kamal, Kumudini (USA), Sanath, Gihan, Niroshan and Nilanthi, daughters-in-law Ritu and
Elizabeth and grand-daughters Isabella and Aryana.

May he attain the Supreme Bliss of Nibbana.

Batticaloa Teaching Hospital Emergency and Accident
Project (Project BEAP)

At the Annual Dinner Dance of the RCOBAA in 2012, the Chief Guest was Admiral Thisara
Samarasinghe, the High Commissioner for Sri Lanka in Australia.

Admiral Samarasinghe, himself an old Royalist, in his speech as Chief Guest, congratulated the RCOBAA
for its good work in raising funds for worthwhile projects at the College and at the same time he urged
Royalists to think beyond the College and try to support reconciliation and rehabilitation activity following
the cessation of the civil war.

Our committee took this message seriously and chose a project that one of its committee men, Nihal de
Run heads as the Chief Executive Officer (Project BEAP).

The Batticaloa region was engulfed in the 32 year conflict then ravaged by the Tsunami waves of 2004 and
badly needed a modern emergency and accident hospital to treat patients with serious injuries. Dr David
Young, a prominent Melbourne based Orthopaedic Surgeon has pushed for the construction of E&A
hospitals throughout the regional parts of Sri Lanka. The article on the next page appeared in the National
Media in Sri Lanka in August 2014. It carried an interesting account on this subject.

The RCOBAA has made a donation towards the building project as part of its outreach program.

Have you Renewed your Membership ?
Subscriptions for 2014/2015 are now due. We would like to invite all members to renew their
membership. Please use the form attached and send it with remittance details to membership
secretary via [email protected] or by post to RCOBAA, PO Box 796, Mt. Waverley VIC 3149



Membership List as at 30th November 2014

Abdullah Mahmud Dhilshad Sideek Madhava Wijayaratne Sahan Perera

Abhaya Udugama Dinesh Chelvathurai Madushe Jayawickrema Sajith Mendis

Adrian Ferdinand Dinesh Perera Mahinda Wickramasuriya Sam Lawton

Ajith Udaya Amarasakera Dinesh Weerakkody Malcolm Lourensz Saman Fernando

Akram Yusuf Dr.Channa Wijesinghe** Malindra Fernando Saman Nanda Ranasinghe

Alfred (Alfie) Lawton Eardley Lieverz Maliq Deane Samath Wijeyasinghe

Almaaz Alavi Feisul Udumans Mangala Jayawardene Samitha De Silva

Anil Amunugama Fitzroy Crozier Manitha Palihapitiya Sandy (Ranoir)

Arun Kumaresan Fred Kreltzheim** Maurice Anghie Jesudhason

Ash Weerasekera Gamini Jayasinghe Maurice Koelmeyer Sanjaya Jayatilake

Ashrof. A Cader** Ganesh Ganeshalingam Maurice Thomasz Sanjeewa Udumalagala

Aslam Assen George Fernando Michael Kreltszheim Sarath Jayasekera

Athula Ratnayaka Gerald Cooray** Michael La Brooy Sarath Mendis

Aubrey VanCuylenburg** Haris Peiris Mohan de Run Saru (Sarvendran)

Aynkaran Sivaratnam Hashitha Perera Mohan Perera Sivarajah

Azad Raheem Hemanth Cooray Mohan Pillai Shanaka Perera

Beverley Anthony Hildon Bevan** Nadaraja Canagasabai Shanka Gunawardana

Andree-Jansz (Tony Ikram Mohinadeen Nigel De Kretser Shiran De Silva

Jansz) Indika Gunathilaka Nihal Kodituwakku Soba Ranasinghe

Bevill Janz** Indrajith Wijegunaratne Nihal Seneviratne Epa Sonny De Silva

Brian Lieversz Ishan Bahar Nihal. M. D. de Run Spencer Foenander

Bryan Wickremeratne Ishara Perera P.H.(Piloo) Billimoria Stuart Roland

Chaman Ipalawatta Isuru Alagiyawanna Pasan Manawadu Sugeesha Dinushan

Chamaka Jayasinghe Janaka Seneviratne Peminda Jayasinghe Sujeevan Panagoda

Chamith Perera Janek Ratnatunga Piyal Gunaratne Sunil De Silva

Channa Gunawardane Jeremy Perera Prajith Perera Susil Ranasinghe

Charavaran Jimmy Billimoria** Priyantha Mendis Tharaka Chandrasakera

Charith Jayatillake Jivaka Fernando Rad Rasaratnam Tharin Peiris

Chathura Liyanagama Judge G.C.Weeramantry Raj Kumar Thilanga Gunaratne

Chinthana Wijeweera Kandiah Sivapragasam Ralph Tissa Galagedera

Dr D.C. Jayasekera Kapila Epasinghe Wickremaratne(Ralph Tony Anghie**

Dammica Wickramaratne Ken Wijendra Wicks)** Trevor Jansz

Darin Mallawarachchi Kevin Martin Ramesh Nadarajah Trevor La Brooy

Darrell Lieversz Krishan Rajendra Ransi Fernando Upula Jayasingha

David Kreltzheim Kumares Sandrasegaran Ravi Wickramasinghe Varna Amerasinghe

Deepal Perera Kushan Atukorale Riyad Uduman Venura Welegedera

Des De Kretser Lalin De Silva Riza Muthaliph Vibodha Sampath

Devindra Weerasooriya Lilith De Silva Rohan Wimalasuriya Vijayalingam

Dhammika Perera Lindsay Ferdinands Ruchira Withana Thiagalingam

Dhilharan Sivartanam Lucky Sellamuttu Ruwan Jayaweera Yasantha Kalupahana

** Life Members
In the unlikely event that you have renewed your membership and your name does not appear, please contact the
membership secretary via [email protected]

RCOBAA upcoming events

RCOBAA Six Side Inter Batch Indoor Cricket Battle of the Blues
Tournament. Each team will play 3 games to Melbourne - 2015
get to the finals. Sunday 1st March 2015
Tournament will be played under Indoor @ Mulgrave Reserve
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Cinderella Night - 2015
The annual Royal Thomain
Stag in Melbourne
Friday 27th February 2015
@Mount Waverley Youth

centre

INFORMATION NIGHT

The committee of RCOBAA in association with the Aitken Spence C& T
Investments in Sri Lanka wish to invite all members and partners to an
information evening on the Heritage Grove Project on the 17th of February .
2015.
The project is a residential development of 144 luxury lifestyle villas to be
built on 30 acres of coconut land, not far from the beach, in negombo which is
about 10 minutes from the Colombo airport. It will have two bedroom two
bathroom luxury free standing, self-contained villas. The villas are in a gated
compound that has 24 hour security. A restaurant for casual and formal dining and exclusive use by
residents and their guests, luxury amenities such as swimming pool, tennis court and spacious residential
gardens all fully maintained by management, on site professional wellness care including an on site nurse
on duty, doctor at call and an elegant and extensive club house with spa, a library and a creative studio.
(please see attached flyer for more details.) The units are ideal for alternative living between Australia and
Sri Lanka or for holidays, or even retirement living for those who are contemplating returning to the
warmer climates in their older stage of life. It would be ideal option for those looking for accommodation
for their elderly parents and family members living in Sri Lanka.
We encourage interested members and their partners to attend this seminar on TUESDAY the 17th of
February, 2015. Please check our website for the venue details. This information session is hosted by the
agents in Australia for Heritage Grove, Real Estate Sales and Marketing company, It’s a Breeze Pty Ltd.
Mutually attractive terms have been negotiated between them and RCOBAA and special incentives will be
offered to all members on the day. PLEASE BOOK YOUR SEATS AND REGISTER YOUR
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST BY February 6th , 2015 TO:
Contact: Bertram Daniel: 0418 313 299 or [email protected]
Nihal deRun : 0419 382 142 or [email protected]

Register of Member Services

The RCOBAA committee has introduced a new initiative whereby members have the opportunity to share
with the wider Royal College community their professional and/or trade services that are being offered by
the member. These services will be published in the Floreat as well as on our website and should be in the
format below:

Nithy Chellappah Nihal de Run
Architectural and design services Specialising in IT'S A BREEZE PROPERTY PTY LTD
extensions, dual occupations, new design and Representing Heritage Grove Retirement Villas
construction services (Sri Lanka)
email: [email protected] or Ph: 0419382142 (Nihal)
Ph. 0413 138 180

Professional seeking employment in IT sector

Amal Cooray
Project Manager, professional with over 15 years experience in the IT sector, is looking for any opportunity
in the IT sector in Melbourne .

Email: [email protected]
Mobile Ph: 0452 381 708

Want to promote your Year Group ?

RCOBAA would like invite all members and Royal College year
groups to use the RCOBAA WEBSITE , FACEBOOK

and Floreat as a medium to promote your services and inform others
about your activities and projects.

For further info contact [email protected]

RCOBAA Committee

Patron: Judge Christy Weeramantry
Vice Patrons: Fred Kreltszheim

Aynkaran Sivaratnam : President General Committee:

Riza Muthaliph : Vice President Nihal De Run

Indrajith Wijegunaratne : Vice President Venura Welagedara
Dinesh Perera : Secretary Ransi Fernando
Chintana Wijeweera
Athula Rathnayaka : Immediate Past President
Dhammika Perera: Treasurer Piyal Gunaratne

Charith Jayathilake: Membership Secretary Lilith De Silva
George Fernando: Editor Floreat
Adrian Ferdinand
Shanka Gunawardane: Web Master
Krishan Rajendra

NEW MEMBERSHIP/RENEWAL FORM

Royal College Old boys In Australia Association Inc.

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(Members over the Age of 70 $25.00
yrs)

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Victoria)

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(Member Age 60 yrs or more –
a one off membership fee for
life)

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(Age less than 25 yrs –Part time $10.00

Or Full Time Student)

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