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Gagarin Watches Elephants

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  • 1962-2-1

Right: Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin was without a doubt our most popular visitor. But the man who made a brave fight alone into the space, frankly had his qualms about an elephant ride and gracefully declined! Hence that extra-special smile and tip for ...

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J. R. Jayawardene Addresses the Apollo Trio

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  • 1970-3-14

The astronauts and their wives listen intently as the Minister of State Mr. J. R. Jayawardene makes his welcoming address at the Airport. Picture shows Alan Gordon (at extreme left), Richard Gordon, Mrs. Conrad and Charles Conrad (directly in fron...

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Lamahevage Sominona

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  • 1962-3-19

Sominona prepared a 'mellun' for the family meal.

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Leelawathie Gunaratna — Ceylon's Professional Woman Mechanic

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  • 1962-1-21

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

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  • 1962-1-23

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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Marie Perera — B.C.C. Skipper

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  • 1967-7-3

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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Mignonne Fernando of B.C.C Clutching the Ball

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  • 1961-6-29

Her (.....) Mignonne Fernando of B.C.C., has the ball firmly clutched in her hands. Team-mate H. Somalatha (left) and June Buultiens (right) of Shaw Wallace, look on. (Pix. by H. Kemapala)

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