Riley's Ride

Almost a century has passed since Jack Riley’s body was brought down on horseback from the mountains in 1914 and buried in the town cemetery.  

Jack Riley migrated from Ireland to Australia in 1854 and initially worked as a tailor in Omeo but found his true passion as a stockman working for the Pierce family of Greg Greg near Corryong, Jack lived alone in a hut high up in the hills of Tom Groggin Station for almost 20 years.

In 1914 Jack was found ill by his mates but died while they were bringing him to Corryong for medical attention.

Riley is buried in Corryong Cemetery.

Each year Riley's Riders commemorate his final trip to Corryong.

	Rileys Riders gather and make camp at Tom Groggin Station where Jack lived for 20 years. Click here to view the photos
	The first day of the ride visits the site of Jacks hut and features lunch on the Buckwong.  Click here to view the photos
	Wednesday night is spent at a private hut at Bunroy. The riders were entertained with an enormous bonfire and a performance by Tracey Whitehead Click here to view the photos.
	Thursday saw the riders climb over Mt Elliott before spending their last night at the Thowgla Hall. Click here to view the photos.
	Riley's Riders finished their adventure with a service at the graveside of Jack Riley who is buried in the Corryong Cemetery. Click here to view the photos.