Henry Wills Rischbieth (26 January 1870 – 27 March 1925) was a prominent[1] Australian grazier and wool merchant, described as "one of Western Australia's best known and enterprising businessmen.
[3] A noted athlete in his youth, Rischbieth played Australian Rules Football for Norwood.
[5] Rischbieth learned the wool business during an extended visit to Bradford, England.
[3] He had been ill for some time and had sought medical treatment in Melbourne, Philadelphia, USA,[8] and finally England.
[1] Rischbieth married Bessie Mabel Earle at the Wesleyan Church in Kent Town[9]: 85 on 22 October 1898,[10]: 319 who became a prominent social reformer and advocate for women's rights.