Background
Rigby was born in Sydney, New South Wales, and attended Newington College (1929–1933) and Sydney Technical College.
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Alex Rigby
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Having been a school cadet prior to joining the 55/53rd Battalion in 1937, Rigby was commissioned in January 1939. He went to Darwin, Northern Territory, on the Steamship Zealandia in February 1941 to join the Darwin Infantry Battalion, that absorbed the Darwin Mobile Force. Rigby was elected the first president of the Darwin Infantry Battalion Association.
Director - Kell & Rigby (1952-1984) College Councillor, Newingtonian College (1949-1973) President, Old Newingtonians" Union (1959-1960) Councillor, National Trust of Australia (NSW) President, Australian Institute of Building (1970-1972) Vice-Chairman, Standards Australia (1980-1988) President, Civic Reform Association (1971-1973) Member, Metric Conversion Board (1972-1977).
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Australia
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Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, to recognise Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service.The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, to recognise Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service.