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Levine, Alexander


LEVINE, Alexander. B.A., H.D.E., E.D. College Principal. Born Johannesburg 20th October, 1906, son of Samuel and Julie Lee Levine. Educated at Durban High School and University of Natal. Principal of Springfield Training College (for Indian Teachers). Hon. Life member and Past President Society; past of the Natal Teachers' Society; past Chairman of the Board of Hibberdene Holiday Home for Underprivileged Children. Hon. General Secretary, Natal Teachers' Society; past Editor of "Mentor," journal of the society; former member, Federal Council of S.A. Teachers' Associations. Chairman, Zionist Council for Natal; member, Board of Governors, Carmel College; Committee member, Durban United Hebrew Congregation, Hebrew Schools and Jewish Education Council; past President, Council of Natal Jewry (1956); past Chairman, Israeli United Appeal (1962). Former Editor of "Hashalom" (journal of Durban Jewish Club). Life member, Hebrew Order of David, F. C. Hollander Lodge. Served during World War II with South African Forces in Egypt and Italy, first in Artillery, then as Information Officer. Became Major in A.C.F. Married Claire Hoddes, 1940; one son, one daughter. Add.: 7, Essenwood Road, Durban.

 

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