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19:(1869 – 6 January 1940), invariably referred to as "J. A. Riley", was a prominent South Australian businessman, and longtime organising secretary of several South Australian institutions.
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Eva Agnes Riley (died 24 July 1952) married John George Edge (died 31 October 1931) of Mount Guide station, Queensland, on 22 January 1919.
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W. Norman Riley of Toorak, who played cricket for East
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1909–1925 It was during his incumbency that the
Wayville Showgrounds were inaugurated.
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for 50 years (1887–1937) and
Secretary for 29. He was active in the formation of the
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active member of
Odfellows and Recording Secretary of the Loyal Albion Lodge
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Secretary of the
Plympton Coursing Club 1895 (John Creswell was director)
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Their home was "Sunnybrae", 133 Park
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member of St. Peter's Old
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Secretary of the South
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