George Nolan Orsmond

"Who's Who 1966" - George as a third generation lawyer was a partner in East London law firm Drake Flemmer & Orsmond in East London, the firm founded by his father. He served as Past President of East London Chamber of Commerce and served as a pilot for South African Air Force in Italy & the Middle East in the Second World War, Rank Lt.

"Senior partner in the firm today, now known as Drake, Flemmer, Orsmond and Vermaak, is GEORGE NOLAN ORSMOND, son of E.G., with JOHN VERMAAK as a principal, Quite a man is George: of ample proportions, generous nature and a wide range of public achievements to his credit. A valuable member and chairman of the East London Harbour Advisory Board, the great interest in his life has always been ships and shipping.

His influence with highgovernment officials has resulted in much advantage to the Port of East London and the community has cause to be grateful to him. His excellent public service is readily seen in the few words that follow: Executive of East London Chamber of Commerce (ex-President); Executive of 8th Legion (ex-President); Trustee of Air Force Trust (Border); Executive of 8th Legion (ex-President); Trustee of Air Force Trust (Border); Executive of Border Branch Automobile Association;

In the social field there are the East London Golf Club and Comrades Club, and in the business world the Natal Building Society (Director); Buffalo Timber Company and Syfrets Trust (Border) Ltd (chairman)."

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