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Mr. Dudley Senanayake Carrying Milk Rice to Offer

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• 1961-10-14

Mr. Dudley Senanayake carrying a bowl of Milk Rice to offer to the Mahiyangana Cheitiya.

The Times of Ceylon Press

Mr. R. A. Wijedasa

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• 1961-4-25

"Off to Moscow" Mr. R. A. Wijedasa of the Tourist Representatives Union left Ceylon last week to attend the May Day Rally held in Moscow. He was invited by the Soviet Friendship League in Moscow and is expected to visit other Socialist countries i...

The Times of Ceylon Press

'Che' Guevara — Head of Cuba's National Bank

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• 1961-5-6

"Che Guevara" Commandante Ernesto 'Che' Guevara is head of Cuba's National Bank; he is considered to be the 'brain' behind Premier Fidel Castro.

Camera Press Ltd.

The Duke of Kent Dancing with Mrs. John-Karefa-Smart

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• 1961-5-5

The Duke of Kent dancing with Mrs. John-Karefa-Smart, wife of the Sierra Leone Minister of External Affairs, at the State ball held at Fort Thornton, Freetown, as part of Sierra Leone's independence celebrations. The Duke represented the Queen at ...

Central Press Photos Ltd.

Prime Minister Siaka Stevens Meets the Muslims of Sierra Leone

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• 1961-6-30

Watched by Prime Minsiter Siaka (centre) and other dignitaries Stevens from a balcony of the Law Court Building in Freetown, colourfully-dressed women march through the street during recent celebrations marking the birthday of the Prophet Mohamed....

United Press International (UK) Ltd.

Mrs. Leo de Alwis

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• 1961-5-11

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.

Daily Mirror

The Conferral of the Title of Chief Sanghanayaka of India

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• 1962-6-14

Rev. Galapatha Khemananda thero is reading the scroll presented to Rev. Hedigalle Pannatissa thero upon his appointment as the Chief Sanghanayaka of India. William Gopallawa, the Governor of Sri Lanka, and the newly appointed Chief Sanghanayaka th...

The Times of Ceylon Press

The Eastern Nigerian Prime Minister inspecting tea at the Tea Research Institute

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• 1961-7-2

The Eastern Nigerian Prime Minister inspecting tea at the Tea Research Institute in Talawakelle. He has decided to give two students of the Kundasale Farm scholarships in East Nigeria to study agricultural methods. He decided to award the scholars...

The Times of Ceylon Press

Premier of Eastern Nigeria Waves a Gorgeous Fan of White Ostrich Feathers

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• 1962-8-23

"Hello, fans!" Dr. the Hon. Michael Okpara, 41, Premier of Eastern Nigeria, flew into London today on a four-day mission before continuing his travels to Canada and the United States. Photo shows: The Premier of Eastern Nigeria waves a gorgeous fa...

Keystone Press Agency Ltd.

Crown Prince with President Nasser of Egypt

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• 1957-2-15

Crown Prince Seif al Islam Mohamed el Badr of the Yemen with President Nasser of Egypt during their talks in Cairo. The Yemen has decided to join the United Arab Republic.

Keystone Press Agency Ltd.