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Dr Upali Manukulasuriya with a young patient

Dr Upali Manukulasuriya with a young patient

Dr Upali Manukulasuriya (better known to his Taumarunui patients as Dr Manu) emigrated to New Zealand about 1970, one of a number of Sri Lankan professionals who arrived about this time. He has been a spokesman for the United Sri Lanka Association since 1983, during which time membership has grown tenfold.

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New Zealand Herald
Reference: 7 September 2000
Photograph by Derek Flynn

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How to cite this page:

Nancy Swarbrick. 'Sri Lankans', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 20-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/sri-lankans/2/1