Edward Robert Drury

Edward Robert Drury (1832–1896) was a banker in Queensland, Australia. He was the first general manager of the Queensland National Bank which played a major role in Queensland finance in the late 19th century.

Early life Edward Robert Drury was born in 1832 in Brussels, Belgium, the son of the Rev. William James Joseph Drury (chaplain to the British Embassy in Brussels and tutor of Leopold II of Belgium) and his wife Anne (née Nicholas).

Drury immigrated to Australia in 1852. He was survived by his wife and eight children (four sons and four daughters).

Legacy His holiday home Saltwood is now listed on the Queensland Heritage Register.

The family home "Hawstead" he built in 1876, originally perched on the edge of the Brisbane River in New Farm, Bowen Terrace. According to Brisbane City Council, this home was cut in half and removed from its original dwelling place in 1969 to make way for high rise apartments. It is unknown where the house was relocated to until 2002 when it was brought to acreage at Ajinby Close, Thornlands. It was rejoined, re-stumped and renovated. It stands proud today as a family home, cared for with many of its original features remaining intact. The home is not able to be Heritage listed as it was removed from its original site.

His eventual replacement, W. V. Ralston, was appointed general manager in 1898.