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Ohiya Upper & Lower Giniheriya

Employee History

Name
Year
Designation
Rajanayagam, John
1965 - 1966
Superintendent
Bell, J.R.
1925 - 1930
Manager
Evans, Wm.
1917 - 1917
Manager
Orchard, T.B.
1914 - 1914
Manager
Anderson, G.I.
1912 - 1912
Manager
Anderson
1909 - 1909
Manager
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Owners

Name
Year
Mrs.A.S. Orchard
1917 - 1917
Heirs of Mrs. Margary
1917 - 1917
G.I. Anderson
1909 - 1930
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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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