Education
He was educated at Pulteney Grammar School and found employment in the office of John Creswell, whom he assisted in his many activities and positions, several of which he filled when Creswell died.
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Joseph Riley
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Manager of National Insurance Company
Secretary of the Plympton Coursing Club 1895 (John Creswell was director)
Secretary of the South Australian Coursing Club
Secretary of Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society 1909–1925 lieutenant was during his incumbency that the Wayville Showgrounds were inaugurated. Secretary of the South Australian Cricket Association
He was active in the formation of the Associated Chambers of Commerce. Secretary of the South Australian Vinegrowers Association
He was awarded the Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his work in fundraising during the Great War.
He was awarded the King Albert Medal for his work in assisting Belgian refugees.
Eva Agnes Riley (died 24 July 1952) married John George Edge (died 31 October 1931) of Mount Guide station, Queensland, on 22 January 1919. West. Norman Riley of Toorak, who played cricket for East Torrens and played several games for South Australia
Their home was "Sunnybrae", 133 Park Terrace (later Greenhill Road), Wayville.
Membership
Active member of Odfellows and Recording Secretary of the Loyal Albion Lodge
member of the Adelaide Chamber of Commerce for 50 years (1887–1937) and Secretary for 29. Member of Saint Peter"s Old Collegians and the Saint Peter"s Lodge.
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Nationality
Australia
Awards
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King Albert Medal
The King Albert Medal was a Belgian medal established by royal decree on 7 April 1919 and awarded to both Belgians and foreigners who were exceptionally meritorious in promoting, organising or administering humanitarian and charitable work that assisted Belgians in need during the First World War.The King Albert Medal was a Belgian medal established by royal decree on 7 April 1919 and awarded to both Belgians and foreigners who were exceptionally meritorious in promoting, organising or administering humanitarian and charitable work that assisted Belgians in need during the First World War.