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Sominona prepared a 'mellun' for the family meal.
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Leelawathie Gunaratna — Ceylon's Professional Woman Mechanic
In these times of equality of the sexes, it is good to see a woman doing a man's job—and doing it well (Above) Leelawathie is seen wearing a tube. When you want a tyre of your car changed you either do it yourself or take it your favourite 'baas'....
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Leelawathie Gunaratna — at the Garage
That's Leelawathie (left) relaxing in her workshop. She learnt her work by watching her husband... who is now a chauffeur. Soon, she hopes to have her own garage.
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B.C.C. skipper Marie Perera receiving the Lalvani Shield from Mrs. M. Wijesinghe after yesterday's Mercantile Final on the Stadium Courts.
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Miss Smale — Winner of 'Hercules Competition'
"Miss Eleanor Smale" Winner 'Hercules Competition' organised by 'Daily Mirror' and the management of Odeon Theatre, Mt. Lavinia.
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Motor Vehicle Repair by a Woman
",she removes the wheel of a car. Another tube needs to be repaired!"
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Mr. Antonio Jimenez — the Cuban Sugar Expert Paid a Courtesy Call
Mr. Antonio Jimenez, the Cuban Sugar expert now leading a delegation, paid a courtesy call on the acting Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Irrigation and Power, Mr. Mudiyanse Tennekoon, yesterday.
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Mr. Serasinghe of the Labour Department
Mr. Serasinghe of the Labour Department off to USA.
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Among the visitors to Court yesterday were Mrs. Leo de Alwis, sister of the late Prime Minister, accompanied (right) by a daughter of the Minister of Justice, Mr. S. P. C. Fernando.
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Arriving in Ceylon yesterday was Sweden's young Crown Prince Carl Gustaf. The prince, who is not yet 21, arrived here aboard the Naval cadet ship Alvsnabben—as a member of the crew. All males in Sweden are required to perform a minimum of 10 month...
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