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sub-branch in the 1950s and then as president of the ACT branch from 1959 to 1973. In 1964 he was awarded life membership of the RSL. He played a leading part in the establishment of the Sir Leslie
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Upon his return from the war, Elliman married Gwenda Elsie May in 1948. He also became prominent in business in
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in July 1921. Elliman played 11 games and kicked two goals for 'Town, including the 1921 premiership win over
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