The Palmyra tree with branches and the environs of the old Government Agent's bungalow, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka.

A similar Palmyra tree is seen at the  Vallipuram temple, Point-Pedro, Sri Lanka.

The GA's bungalow built during British Colonial times.

Entering 'Puliyantheevu', Batticaloa by the new connecting road.

'Nongu' - the jelly like kernel of the Palmyra palm, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka.

''Kallady beach', Batticaloa, Sri Lanka.

The acres of soft sand bordering the Indian Ocean is a paradise for revelers on moonlit nights.

Scenes from Batticaloa, Sri Lanka.

The 'Gateway', Puliyantheevu, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka.

Mahiyangana sights, Sri Lanka.

Seen from the vantage point before the Mahiyangana 18 hairpin bends, Sri Lanka.

The 'Model railway' at the Railway Museum', Kadugannawa, Sri Lanka.

Some landmarks, Ceylon Government Railway, Railway museum, Kadugannawa, Sri Lanka.

Exhibts at the Railway Museum, Kadugannawa, Sri Lanka.

Dressing mirror and water filter.

Commodes in the toilet.

Washbasin in the carriage toilet,opened.

Washbasin in the carriage toilet, closed.

At the National Railway Museum, Kadugannawa, Sri Lanka.

Three Austin motor cars, Mawanella, Sri Lanka.

These were the cars on the roads of Ceylon in the 1950s.