| Title |
Unveiling of statue of King George V, 1916 |
| Reference |
QM 28 |
| Creator |
D.A. Silva Wijayasinghe Siriwardene |
| Covering Dates |
1916 (Predominant date) |
| Extent and Medium |
30 images in 1 album + printed material; photograph; paper |
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| Content and context |
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D.A. Silva Wijayasinghe Siriwardene (1888-1949) held the office of Padikar Mudaliyar and was President of the Association of the Chiefs of Ceylon and of the Papal Knights of Burma, India and Ceylon. He was the author of several books, travelled widely and was a Knight of several European orders.
Contains prints of various sizes, as listed (mounted on card), with descriptions in gold lettering and bound in a red leather volume with the inscription 'Souvenir of the Unveiling of the First Statue of His Majesty the King in the East, at Kalutara South, Ceylon. The Gift of Don Arthur Silva Wijaysinghe Siriwardene, (Sinahalese Chief) The Padikar Mudaliyar, Justice of the Peace, etc., etc. 22nd of July, 1916'. Various printed items have also been inserted.
Gift of D.A. Silva Wijaysinghe Siriwardene
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| Further information |
Indexed |
| Index Terms |
| Asia |
| Kalutara |
| Sri Lanka |
| Western Province |
| George V (1865-1936) King of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Platé and Co |
| Silva Wijayasinghe Sirawardene, Don Arthur (1888-1949) |
| RCS/QM 28 contains: |
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Mrs N.D.A. Silva Wijayasinghe. 128 x 165 mm.
Creator: Platé and Co. |
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The Padikara Mudaliyar N.D.A. Silva Wijaysinghe. 132 x 165 mm.
Creator: Platé and Co. |
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The embankment at the approach ot the entrance of Richmond Castle grounds. 285 x 208 mm.
Creator: Platé and Co. |
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The entrance to Richmond Castle grounds. 285 x 203 mm.
Creator: Platé and Co. |
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The Ceylon Government Lascoreen Guard-of-Honour arriving at Richmond Castle ; to the services of this Guard, only the Highest Sinhalese Chiefs are entitled. 360 x 260 mm (hand-coloured).
Creator: Platé and Co. |
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The full complement of the Ceylon Government Lascoreen Guard-of-Honour in attendance on the Padikara Mudaliyar. 345 x 255 mm (hand-coloured).
Creator: Platé and Co. |
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The Padikara Mudaliyar and His Highness the Hon. The Raja of Ramnad attended by the Guards, driving to Kalutara Town to meet His Excellency the Governor. 280 x 200 mm.
Creator: Platé and Co. |
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His Excellency the Governor and party arriving at Richmond Castle. 285 x 200 mm.
Creator: Platé and Co. |
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Richmond Castle the country seat of the Padikara Mudaliyar. 285 x 185 mm (hand-coloured).
Creator: Platé and Co. |
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10
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View of the River Kalu-Ganga from the main turret of Richmond Castle.
Creator: Platé and Co. |
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The Kandyan Hall of Richmond Castle, arranged for the luncheon to His Excellency the Governor, Members of the Executive and Legislative Councils and other distinguished guest in honour of the function. 283 x 342 mm (hand-coloured). Also menu of luncheon with portrait of the Governor, Sir John Anderson, and table plan.
Creator: Platé and Co. |
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The Padikara Mudaliyar giving the toast of His Majesty the King at the official luncheon. 145 x 102 mm.
Creator: Platé and Co. |
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The Padikara Mudaliyar giving the toast of his Majesty the King at the official luncheon. 236 x 172 mm (with printed text of toasts, etc.).
Creator: Platé and Co. |
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The Kings representative, H.E. Sir John Anderson, G.C.M.G., K.C.B., acccompanied by Mrs Silva Wijaysinghe and the Padikara Mudaliyar, driving in State to the unveiling ceremony. 530 x 360 mm (hand-coloured).
Creator: Platé and Co. |
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The street scene opposite the Town Hall, Kalatara before the arrival of H.E. the Governor and the Padikara Mudaliyar. 290 x 235 mm.
Creator: Platé and Co. |
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His Highness the Hon. the Raja of Ramnad, the representative of the South Indian Rajas in the Madras Legislative Council, arrives for the unveiling ceremony. 150 x 205 mm.
Creator: Platé and Co. |
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His Excellency the Governor inspecting the Guard-of-Honour furnished by the Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps (Kalutara Section). 257 x 132 mm.
Creator: Platé and Co. |
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18
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The Padikara Mudaliyar reading from a gold plate his request to unveil the statue.
Creator: Platé and Co. |
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The statue unveiled. 275 x 342 mm.
Creator: Platé and Co. |
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His Excellency delivering his Address after the unveiling. 358 x 190 mm (with text of speech).
Creator: Platé and Co. |
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The crowds viewing the statue. 358 x 190 mm (hand-coloured).
Creator: Platé and Co. |
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His Excellency witnessing the native dances after opening the after opening the entertainment at Richmond Castle in aid of war charities. 275 x 208 mm (with programme, ticket and copy of letter from Queen Mary's Private Secretary to Mrs Wijayasinghe.
Creator: Platé and Co. |
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A group of native dancers who performed. 342 x 268 mm (hand-coloured).
Creator: Platé and Co. |
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The display of fireworks a beautiful set piece on the left May God Bless our Governor. 275 x 237 mm (hand-coloured).
Creator: Platé and Co. |
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The display of fireworks. 290 x 240 mm (hand-coloured).
Creator: Platé and Co. |
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The display of fireworks. 285 x 235 mm (hand-coloured).
Creator: Platé and Co. |
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The display of fireworks. Another beautiful set piece God Save the King. 285 x 235 mm (hand-coloured).
Creator: Platé and Co. |
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[Two ambulances presented by N.D.A. Silva Wijaysinghe]. 198 x 140 mm (with acknowledgement of his gift for this and the relief of Belgian children).
Creator: Platé and Co. |
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Special souvenir issued by command of H.E. the Governor to commemorate the historic event - the presentation of His Majesty the King's statue to Kalutara. Printed sheet with photographs.
Creator: Platé and Co. |
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Peace celebration at Richmond Castle. 277 x 215 mm. Group photograph with his Excellency Brigadier-General Sir William Manning, K.C.M.G., K.B.E., C.B., Governor of Ceylon, as central figure who delivered a gracious message to the peasants assembled in their thousands to celebrate the signing of the peace treaty.
Creator: Platé and Co. |
1919 |
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