HARRIS, Archie Morris. Director of Companies. Born Leeds, England, 23rd November, 1912, son of Sam and Kate Harris. Educated at City of Leeds School. Came to South Africa 1953. Chairman, Universal Stores Ltd.; Joint Managing Director, Lewis Stores Ltd.; Director, Great Universal Stores (Africa) Ltd. Chairman of School Board, Temple Israel, Cape Town, 1964; Vice-President Temple Israel, Cape Town, 1961-62. During Second World War served in Middle East from 1941 to 1945 in Royal Army Service Corps; promoted captain and officer in charge of supplies, Crete. Member of the Glen Country Club. Married 1949, wife's name Mary; one son, one daughter. Recreations: Classical music, gardening. Add.: Homeleigh, 297 Beach Road, Sea Point, P.O. Box 43, Woodstock, Cape,
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Harris, Archie Morris
HARRIS, Archie Morris. Director of Companies. Born Leeds, England, 23rd November, 1912, son of Sam and Kate Harris. Educated at City of Leeds School. Came to South Africa 1953. Chairman, Universal Stores Ltd.; Joint Managing Director, Lewis Stores Ltd.; Director, Great Universal Stores (Africa) Ltd. Chairman of School Board, Temple Israel, Cape Town, 1964; Vice-President Temple Israel, Cape Town, 1961-62. During Second World War served in Middle East from 1941 to 1945 in Royal Army Service Corps; promoted captain and officer in charge of supplies, Crete. Member of the Glen Country Club. Married 1949, wife's name Mary; one son, one daughter. Recreations: Classical music, gardening. Add.: Homeleigh, 297 Beach Road, Sea Point, P.O. Box 43, Woodstock, Cape,
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