Joseph Albert Riley


Joseph Albert Riley, invariably referred to as "J. A. Riley", was a prominent South Australian businessman, and longtime organising secretary of several South Australian institutions.
Born at Bilton, Warwickshire, he emigrated at an early age with his parents to South Australia. 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.

Activities

He married Agnes Christina Davidson Sketheway, a daughter of the president of South Adelaide Football Club; they had two children:
Their home was "Sunnybrae", 133 Park Terrace, Wayville