Edward Thomas Jones Wrench (11 January 1828 – 26 October 1893) was an Australian businessman and auctioneer. In 1960, along with his partner, Robert Richardson, Wrench established a leading wool merchant and real estate company.[1] He was born in London, England, died in Woollahra, New South Wales, and was buried at St John's Ashfield.[2]

Personal Life

Edward Thomas Jones Wrench (or, informally, ETJ Wench) was born on 11 January 1828 in London, England.[2] He arrived at Sydney, Australia in 1852.[1]

Career

In 1886, Wrench acquired the entirety of the West Kingston Estate.[3]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Wrench, ETJ | The Dictionary of Sydney". dictionaryofsydney.org. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  2. 1 2 Kingston, Beverley. "Wrench, Edward Thomas Jones (1828–1893)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. ISSN 1833-7538. Retrieved 18 February 2012.
  3. ↑ "Stanmore | The Dictionary of Sydney". dictionaryofsydney.org. Retrieved 21 December 2023.


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