An item reported that the premier of Ceylon [Sri Lanka] Bandaranaike (1) arrived at London coming from New York to discuss with the British cabinet the future of the British naval and air force bases on Ceylon.
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1. Solomon West Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike (8 January 1899 Cetlon-26 September 1959 Colombo, Sri Lanka), since 1956 premier until he was murdered. He was succeeded by his spouse Sirimavo Ratwatte. Since 1796 until 1948 was Ceylon a British colony.
Note
1. Solomon West Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike (8 January 1899 Cetlon-26 September 1959 Colombo, Sri Lanka), since 1956 premier until he was murdered. He was succeeded by his spouse Sirimavo Ratwatte. Since 1796 until 1948 was Ceylon a British colony.
