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Lamahevage Sominona - saved 3 men from drowning.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Lamahewage Sominona, as the rural folk know her, smiling and with nothing of the heroine to distinguish her.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Lamahewage Sominona Who Risked Her Life to Save Three Men
Lamahewage Sominona, in the canoe in which she risked her life to save three men.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Leelani de Abrew preparing for her (....) exhibition.
The Times of Ceylon Press
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'....
Daily Mirror
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.
Daily Mirror