Good article.My father has fond memories of parties and various gatherings with SDs at estate bungalows, in Maturata and other areas of hill country. This was in the 50s n 60s when he was working at Maturata and Badulla hospitals as a young doctor.
Noel William Bentley-Buckle was my grandfather, he was indeed a tea planter in Ceylon, however my brother would no more about where. He did not die in Ceylon, but in the Seychelles were he moved in the early 50's I think, so I'm not sure about him haunting the bungalow. He did brew some kind of concoction during the war, that is definately something I heard over the years. Even running his vehicle of some sort of alcohol brew.
I remember you very well on the Rugby field of DMCC as dreaded third row. I did not have the pleasure of playing with you but against you except in the Capper cup games
In regard to A.B. Gault, Asst.Manager at Patakada in 1924, I believe he may be an ancestor of mine, Alexander (known as Barney) Gault. Does anyone have any further details about him?
Oonankande Tea estate with cardamons, owned by M B G Perera of Panadura in the 50's. Used to spend most school holidays in the nice bungalow. Kitul theligge was served some mornings. Good old days, thanks to Berty aiya.
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