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Dunsinane

Employee History

Name
Year
Designation
de Silva, N.U.G.
1996 - 1999
Group Manager
Wanigasuriya, Mahesh
1985 - 1989
Asst. Superintendent
Omar, Tarique
1983 - 1984
Asst. Superintendent
de Silva, Dilip
1982 - 1984
Superintendent
Gunaratne, Herman
1975 - 1978
Superintendent
Samarakoon, Palitha
1972 - 1974
Senior Asst. Superintendent
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Owners

Name
Year
Elpitiya Plantations Ltd.
1992 - Current
Janatha Estates Development Board
1975 - 1992
The Estates and Agency Co., Ltd.
1928 - 1970
The Tea Estates Control Co., Ltd.
1922 - 1926
Dunsinane Tea Estate Co., Ltd.
1898 - 1921
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Historical Events

1867 – First Tea Estate in Sri Lanka was Born

1867 – First Tea Estate in Sri Lanka was Born

Scotsman James Taylor started Sri Lanka’s first tea estate, 19 acre Loolecondera Estate, marking the birth of the tea industry in Ceylon.

1873 – First Shipment of Ceylon Tea arrives in London

1873 – First Shipment of Ceylon Tea arrives in London

The first Shipment of Ceylon Tea, a consignment of 23lb (10kg) arrived in London for trade

1883 – First Public Tea Auction was Held in Colombo

1883 – First Public Tea Auction was Held in Colombo

The first public Colombo Tea Auction was held at the premises of Somerville & Co. under the auspice of Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.

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