Elliman Street

David William

Elliman MBE

(1902-1993)

Wholesale Industry, Sportsman and Returned Serviceman.

Born in Victoria, David Elliman was a prominent Canberra businessman. He established Canberra Wholesalers Pty Ltd in 1949 a company that handled builders' supplies and hardware. He managed the company until the 1960s.

He was an accomplished Australian Rules Footballer and coach. He was awarded the Phelan Medal for best and fairest NSW player in 1930.

Elliman served in the AIF in World War II, enlisting in 1940. On his return to civilian life in 1946 he was heavily involved in the RSL becoming a life member.

He was awarded the MBE in 1966 for his extended work on the welfare of ex-service personnel and other activities in the community. In 1984 he was awarded the Meritorious Medal, the highest award of the RSL, in recognition of his sustained service and interest in ex-service matters over many years.

Gormly Grove

James Noel

Gormly

(1902-1997)

and

Irene Veronica

Gormly - nee

Pratt

(1901-1998)

Gungahlin Pioneers and Teachers

James Gormly taught at Mulligans Flat and Tallagandra Part-time Schools from 1923 and at Glenwood Public School from 1926 to 1935.

He married Irene Veronica Pratt who was also a schoolteacher. They resided at 'Glenona', Hall for several years to 1935. Together they raised five children; James, Joseph, Joan, Richard and David.