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Armand de Souza

After six days in his cell, De Souza was released by order of Sir Robert Chalmers, the Governor.

Asgiriya Stadium

1915 - His Excellency Robert Chalmers, G.C.B., declares open the new Asgiriya Playing field with its pavilion and gymnasium.

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The ground was opened ceremonially in 1915 by the Governor Sir Robert Chalmers on 15 January 1915.

Riots in Sri Lanka

The British Governor of Ceylon Sir Robert Chalmers, fearing he might lose control of the colony, on advice of Brigadier General Malcolm, came down with a heavy hand on the Sinhalese community, declared martial law on 2 June 1915 and ordered the police and the Army to shoot without a trial anyone who they deemed a rioter.

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