FRANKS, Maurice. M.B., Ch.B., D.O.M.S., F.R.C.S. Ed. Ophthalmic Surgeon. Born Johannesburg 24th October, 1903, son of Emmanuel and Mary Franks, Educated at King Edward VII School, Johannesburg, and University of the Witwatersrand. Senior Surgeon, Ophthalmic Department, Johannesburg General Hospital. Hon. Ophthalmic Surgeon St. John's Ophthalmic Foundation. Vice-Chairman, Bureau for the Prevention of Blindness, of the S.A. National Council for the Blind. Member of Governing Body, Parktown High School. President, "Arcadia" (S.A. Jewish Orphanage), 1963-64; Member of Committee for Co-ordination and Planning, S.A. Jewish Board of Deputies. Vice-President, University of Witwatersrand Rugby and Cricket Clubs. Served as a Major in the S.A.M.C. during World War II. Member, Pirates Greenside Bowling Club. Married Rose Meskin, 1934; two sons. Recreation: Bowls. Add.: 56, Hampstead House, Killarney, Johannesburg.
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