Thomas Brentnall


Thomas Brentnall was an English-born chartered accountant who was the first president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

Early life and background

He was the nephew of Thomas Brentnall, the 9th Mayor of Middlesbrough. He matriculated at the University of Durham.

Accountancy in Australia

His successful business evolved with several names, Brentnall & Riley, Brentnall, Norton & Co., and Brentnall, Mewton & Butler. From 1880, he lived at Newnham, Caroline Street, in South Yarra.

Other interests

Brentnall was a keen musician and most notably a violinist and often performed in Melbourne.

Death

His wife, Caroline Brentnall died in 1909.