Elsa Jan
The "Mariamma" formerly the "Elsa Jan" the Ceylon-owned ship that left harbour last week without a clearance returned to Colombo a few days later. The Customs and Colombo Port Commission are inquiring how the vessel left Colombo with no warning.
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Sirimavo Bandaranaike And Major Yuri Gagarin
The Prime Minister presenting a copy of "Towards A New Era" —a compilation of parliamentary speeches of Mr. S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike— to Major Yuri Gagarin at the reception at "Temple Trees" last night.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Riot at the Races
Aftermath of the riot: the chairs in the grandstand as they appeared after the crowd had cleared.
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View of Race Track
Buildings under construction and Buildings block view of track from the mile to the Five Furlong Post.
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The Independence Square
Outside the Independence Square, crowds gather on Saturdays to watch the races.
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Grand Stand
View of part of Race Course showing the Corner of Grand Stand.
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