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Edward Charles Riley

1892 – 1969

Australian politician

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Lived 1892 – 1969 (aged 76). Edward Charles Riley was an Australian politician and advertising person.

Edward Charles Riley (9 August 1892 – 9 June 1969) was an Australian politician. He was an Australian Labor Party member of the Australian House of Representatives from 1922 to 1934, representing the seat of Cook.

Riley was the son of Labor politician Edward Riley. Prior to entering politics, he worked at the Cockatoo Island Dockyard, served as secretary of the Commonwealth Public Service Clerical Officers Association and later as NSW state secretary of the Federated Clerks' Union. He enlisted to serve in World War I in September 1916, serving until April 1919.

He was elected to the House of Representatives at the 1922 election following a contentious Labor preselection that had to be re-run twice following allegations of irregularities. His victory resulted in the first time a father and son had sat together in federal parliament. He served as Government Whip from 1929. He held the seat until 1934, when he was defeated by Jock Garden, the Lang Labor candidate.

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Member of the Australian House of Representatives

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Who was Edward Charles Riley?

Australian politician

When was Edward Charles Riley born?

Edward Charles Riley was born on 9 August 1892.

When did Edward Charles Riley die?

Edward Charles Riley died on 9 June 1969.

What was Edward Charles Riley's occupation?

Edward Charles Riley was a politician and advertising person.

What nationality was Edward Charles Riley?

Edward Charles Riley was Australian.

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· Wikipedia: Edward Charles Riley

· Wikidata: Q5342268

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