NESTADT, Morris, J.P. M.P.C.; Estate Agent and Director of
Companies. Born Johannesburg 1st November, 1896, son of Jacob and Leah Nestadt.
Educated at the Benoni Intermediate School. Director and Chairman of George Rennie
& Co. (Pty) Ltd., Raylite Batteries (Pty.) Ltd., Apex Steel Sections (Pty)
Ltd., and various other companies. Member of the Provincial Council for 36
years. In 1950 Benoni Town Council honoured Mr. Nestadt by naming its
industrial sites "Nestadt Industrial Township". First Freeman of
Benoni. Served on Benoni Town Council for 42 years. Received Queen's Coronation
Medal, 1953. Hon. Life member, United Hebrew Institutions of Benoni and Hebrew
Order of David, Benoni Lodge. President and Founder, Benoni Pioneers' Association;
Chairman Benoni Municipal Sports Board of Control, President: Eastern Transvaal
Schools Football Association, North Eastern Transvaal Cricket Union, East Rand
Cricket Union, Benoni Harriers' Club, Northmead Tennis Club, Benoni Cricket
Club, President Benoni Lake Club. Hon Life member, Benoni and District
Caledonian Society. Hon member, Benoni Rotary Club. Hon Life, member, Star of
the East Lodge (Masonic) Married, 1920; wife's name, Celia: four sons.
Recreations: Golf, tennis, soccer. Add.: 5, Ambleside Avenue. Lakefield. Box
285. Benoni
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