ORLIN, Sidney. Retired Director of Companies. Born Esirany, Russia, 8th July, 1896; son of Harris and Katie Orlin. Migrated to England 1906; educated in London. Came to South Africa 1912. Pioneer of men's clothing trade and was an original member of the Industrial Council for the Clothing Industry, Johannesburg, 1925-1929. Founder of Durban Clothing Manufacturers and Hotel Los Angeles. Senior Director leading gents outfitting shops in Durban – Dents Outfitters (Pty.) Ltd. and Jeromes and Dents, Pietermaritzburg. Committee member Durban Jewish Benevolent Association, 1933-1935; member of Durban Hebrew Congregation; foundation member of Durban Jewish Club, and member of various other Jewish institutions. Member, Union Club and Riverside Bowling Club, Durban. Served in World War I and the 1914 Rebellion with the 2nd Transvaal Scottish and the 2nd S.A. Horse, in South-West and East Africa. Awarded three medals for meritorious service. Married Rachel Finger, 24th June, 1920; two daughters. Recreations: Bowls and reading. Add.: 112, Las Vegas, Snell Parade, Durban.
Biographies and articles extracted and digitised by Dr Jeremy Hodes from the South African Jewish Yearbook 1929 edited by Morris De Saxe and South African Jewry, 1967-68 edited by Leon Feldberg. Use the page, label or search box to find the information you are seeking.
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Orlin, Sidney
ORLIN, Sidney. Retired Director of Companies. Born Esirany, Russia, 8th July, 1896; son of Harris and Katie Orlin. Migrated to England 1906; educated in London. Came to South Africa 1912. Pioneer of men's clothing trade and was an original member of the Industrial Council for the Clothing Industry, Johannesburg, 1925-1929. Founder of Durban Clothing Manufacturers and Hotel Los Angeles. Senior Director leading gents outfitting shops in Durban – Dents Outfitters (Pty.) Ltd. and Jeromes and Dents, Pietermaritzburg. Committee member Durban Jewish Benevolent Association, 1933-1935; member of Durban Hebrew Congregation; foundation member of Durban Jewish Club, and member of various other Jewish institutions. Member, Union Club and Riverside Bowling Club, Durban. Served in World War I and the 1914 Rebellion with the 2nd Transvaal Scottish and the 2nd S.A. Horse, in South-West and East Africa. Awarded three medals for meritorious service. Married Rachel Finger, 24th June, 1920; two daughters. Recreations: Bowls and reading. Add.: 112, Las Vegas, Snell Parade, Durban.
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