ELLIS, Jack Austin. B.D.S. Director of Companies. Born Johannesburg 22nd November, 1904, son of Moishe and Minnie Eliastam. Educated at Jeppe High School and University of the Witwatersrand. Director of Jack Ellis (Pty.) Ltd., House Furnishers (Springs), and other companies. Practised as Dentist in Bethal, 1928/ 33; was Bethal Town Councillor and member of Hospital Board; also established Boxing Club and Amateur Theatrical Society. Settled in Springs, 1934; member of Springs Town Council since 1946; Mayor, 1951-52 and 1961-62; was responsible for erection of Springs Municipal Theatre and Selection Park Swimming Bath. Former Chairman, Springs Repertory Players. Charter member, Springs Rotary Club (President, 1942); Past Chairman, Springs Publicity Association and Springs Ratepayers' Association. Executive member, Springs Chamber of Commerce. Chairman, Springs United Hebrew Institutions, 1962-63; member, Maccabi National Committee, 1935-63. During World War II served as Company Commander in Police Reserve and Sergeant-Inspector, Police Brigade. Foundation and Executive member, Springs Country Club; Committee member, Springs Bowling Club. Married Mary Cramer, 1948; one son, two daughters; also two daughters from previous marriage. Recreations: Bowls, theatre, gardening. Add.: 4, Eagle Road, Selcourt, Springs. P.O. Box 638.
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