John Wade (c. 1842 – 16 September 1931) was an English-born Australian cornflour manufacturer.
The family migrated to Sydney in 1858, and John ran a store at Forbes.
Wade was also an active Methodist, serving as conference representative and circuit steward.
He co-founded the local School of Arts and the Williams River Steam Navigation Company, and twice ran for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly seat of Durham.
[1] In 1888 Wade moved his mill and factory to Sydney, where his brand became widely known.