DODOWITZ (DODO), Pinkus. Director of Companies. Born Kolno, Poland, October, 1888, son of Jacob and Janie Dodowitz. Educated in London. Came to South Africa 1901. Managing Director of the Edworks Group of Companies, incorporating Edworks (1936) Ltd., Dodo Shoe Co. Ltd., Eddels Holdings Ltd., King Tanning Co. (Pty.) Ltd., R. E. Pashley & Co., Ltd., and Associated Companies. One of country's industrial and commercial pioneers. Long-standing member of Great Synagogue, Johannesburg. Well-known beneficiary to Jewish charities. Married Fanny Newman 5th January, 1913; two sons. Add.: 63, Fourth Street, Lower Houghton, P.O. Box 3385, Johannesburg.
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Wednesday, 6 December 2023
Dodowitz (Dodo), Pinkus
DODOWITZ (DODO), Pinkus. Director of Companies. Born Kolno, Poland, October, 1888, son of Jacob and Janie Dodowitz. Educated in London. Came to South Africa 1901. Managing Director of the Edworks Group of Companies, incorporating Edworks (1936) Ltd., Dodo Shoe Co. Ltd., Eddels Holdings Ltd., King Tanning Co. (Pty.) Ltd., R. E. Pashley & Co., Ltd., and Associated Companies. One of country's industrial and commercial pioneers. Long-standing member of Great Synagogue, Johannesburg. Well-known beneficiary to Jewish charities. Married Fanny Newman 5th January, 1913; two sons. Add.: 63, Fourth Street, Lower Houghton, P.O. Box 3385, Johannesburg.
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