Contents :-
1. CBCOC
2. CBCBank.com.au
3. Branches Summary of all branches
4. Branches :-
a) NSW Country A to Young
b) ACT including Kippax Phillip South
c) Victoria including
Euroa
5. People who worked in CBC Bank
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1. CBC Officers Club (CBCOC)
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CBCOC aims to facilitate the camaraderie
which has distinguished Officers of the CBC Bank from others in the industry,
and to enable them to share their experiences.
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CBCOC was formed to cater for retired officers of
CBC and over the years membership has been extended to
all who were at one time officers of the Bank,
its subsidiaries and affiliates and their families.
20090318 CBCOC became incorporated.
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CBCOC continued to publish some items sent in.
20111001 approx CBCOC refused to publish info
sent in on deaths including
BAIN
TEULAN resulting in officer stating if the
info is not published along with other items
not published that were sent in over past
6/7 years that no further items will be shared with CBCOC.
CBCOC did not respond and has still not published
what was sent in re deaths of BAIN and TEULAN
resulting in this officer no longer sharing info
discovered with CBCOC till CBCOC publishes the
info forwarded to CBCOC. Bray & Teulan info was published
20111223 approx .
Two officers have confirmed the TEULAN was
Mrs Phillipa TEULAN a nice lady that worked
under Mr Mead & Mr Col WULFF when John Kenny
was working at Crows Nest.
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2. CBCBank.com.au
Matters of Interest -
Archives lists items held by NEC in home of NEC for CBCOC.
Automation is about CBC systems and its development.
Banknotes
Samples of banknotes issued by CBC Bank in the 19th century.
Boomerang Club was formed to cater for the wives of Bank officers.
CAGA (Commercial and General Acceptance Limited)
CBC Bank's finance company subsidiary.
CBC Discussion Board / Forum
was established as a forum for discussions at
http://www.getphpbb.com/phpbb/?mforum=cbcbank
to help people keep in contact with other people
for any person who has ever worked in CBC Bank
or any of CBC's subsidiaries including CAGA.
Forms
Specimens of some of the many forms used.
For Sale
Bank branches that have been offered for sale / sold.
Golden Oldies Cricket Club
Link to Golden Oldies website and news from the Golden Oldies club.
Horn of Plenty
Notice of next meeting.
History of the Bank
18341101 Commercial Banking Company of Sydney was established
making it the second oldest bank still in existence
in Australia up until the merger with NBA
18820214 Circular:-
New Branches Manager
Candelo Walter Woodds
Mount McDonald C I Brennan
Narandera C B Minnett
Paterson F D McDonald
Tibooburra M W Mogg
Tumut W C Nash
19810521 joint announcement of merger
19810930 NBA had acquired shares in CBC
19811001 CBC became subsidiary of NBA
19830104 NBA changed name to National Commercial Banking Corp of Aust Ltd
19841004 NCBCofA changed name to NAB
Other Interesting Websites
International CBC banks.
Products
Brochures for a number of the bank's products.
RSL CBC Sub-branch
Looking for members.
Lynette Silver's World War II historian research.
Toastmasters regarding CBC Toastmasters club changed name to National Toastmasters
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AUTOMATION
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19640701 Curr Accts :-
Pg 3 :-
R G Taylor appointed Automation Research Officer
Pg 15 :-
Graham D Owens B.Ec appointed
assistant to R G Taylor Automation Research Officer
1966 Sep G Owens of Automation Research Dept began a study of the tellers, proof and clearings functions in HO to achieve a quicker and more accurate way of clearing cheques.
1967 Peter Dominish Norm Peverell and Frank Scurr worked with Graham.
Clearings Branch (Don Bullivant Manager) and Clearings Dept was established at Martin Place end of 7th floor HO.
19690701 Curr Accts Pg 27:-
David J Smith appointed ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (AUTOMATION)
19700701 Curr Accts Pg 1:-
C&H Sts P&B Sts Haymarket Double Bay
Proof Clearings CA Ledger functions Centralised
into Sydney Proof & Posting Centre
19710101 Curr Accts Pg 26:-
DJSmith & GDOwens to USA GB Sweden France Italy HK to study PCs
CBC Bank's Architects Kerr and Smith designed the building to contain CBC's Computer Operations
1972 Feb Clearings Branch MO operating similar to Sydney has been successful operating in MO 19720101 CA Pg 50
19721001 Graham Owens Mgr Systems Division St Leonards
1972 November St Leonards Computer Operations Centre was officially opened by NSW Premier Sir Robert Askin
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CBC Bank's Seal from the ship that is portrayed on the seal of the CBC Bank.
It is the clipper "Thermopylae." and was similar to the famous "Cutty Sark."
The CBC Bank seal has evolved over the years to its present form which depicts the trading vessel "Thermopylae" and its produce cargo.
From an original painting by Australian artist and sculptor Dennis Adams.
David Jobson said "Thermopylae was an extreme composite clipper ship built in 1868 by Walter Hood & Co of Aberdeen to the design of Bernard Weymouth of London for the White Star Line of Aberdeen."
"She measured 212'0"×36'0"×20'9" and tonnage 991 GRT, 948 NRT and 927 tons under deck."
"The under deck coefficient was 0,58. Rigged with royal sails, single topgallant and double top-sails."
"She was designed for the China tea trade, and set speed records on her maiden voyage to Melbourne -- 63 days, still the fastest trip under sail."
"1872 she raced the clipper Cutty Sark from Shanghai back to London and won by seven days after Cutty Sark lost her rudder."
"1895 she was sold to Portugal and used as a naval training ship."
"1906 The Portuguese Navy torpedoed her at sea"
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The Bank's Name:
18341101 Commercial Banking Co of Sydney opened its doors for the first time
18480630 last day operating as "Commercial Banking Co of Sydney"
18480701 Joint Stock Banking Company "The Commercial Banking Co of Sydney" opened for business
18591008 The National Bank of Australasia opened for business
18930515 "The Commercial Banking Co of Sydney" closed doors pending reconstruction
18930619 "The Commercial Banking Co of Sydney Ltd" opened for business
19270101 merger of The Commercial of Sydney and Bank of Victoria Ltd came into effect
CBS logo was on buildings incl 400 Peel St Tamworth & Gulargambone
1963 to 1969 logo used was C.B.C. with 343 George St Sydney building
1970 CBC Retired Officers Club formed.
1969 to 1982 December 31 the latest CBC Bank logo
19810521 joint announcement by CBC and NBA of merger
19810930 NBA finalises purchase of shares in CBC from shareholders of CBC
19811001 merger with The National Bank of Australasia Ltd (NBA)
19830104 CBC and NBA adopted short name of "National Australia Bank". Star logo's two stripes signified the two banks.
19830104 name changed from The National Bank of Australasia Ltd to National Commercial Banking Corporation of Australia Ltd (NCBCofA)
19841004 name change from NCBCofA to National Australia Bank Ltd (NAB)
1999 after Frank Cicutto became MD the Bank was referred to as "The National"
20060208 National Australia Bank revised its logo and commenced being known as 'nab'.
See Head Office - Historical - 19th Century and History for more details.
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Contacts :-
CBC officers interested in maintaining records:-
nswmetro@gmail.com
02 9873 3138
CBCOC :-
Telephone * Outside Australia use prefix 612 * 9983 1289 * Outside NSW use prefix 02
FAX * 9983 1346
Subscriptions
Robert Handel, Treasurer; PO Box 34, Northmead NSW 2152
Phone: * 9639 8962
Email: robrob41@bigpond.net.au
Electronic mail
General Information: jness1@bigpond.net.au
Change of Address, details: robrob41@bigpond.net.au
Webmaster: jness1@bigpond.net.au
Office Bearers
President: 2009 Mar to 2011 Mar :-Noel Crowley * 9877 5454
President: 2011 Mar Rowan Raymond-Jones
VicePresident:2009Mar to2011Mar:Rowan Raymond-Jones * 9449 2019 VicePresident:2011Mar: Michael Hook
Secretary: Sandra Cogswell 0407 469 582
scogswell@bigpond.com.au
Treasurer: Bob Handel * 9639 8962
Newsletter: John Ness * 9983 1289
Distribution: Wayne Linnert
Archivist: Noel Crowley
Memberships: Ken Ryan
Webmaster: John Ness
Auditor: Norm Peverell
Last modified: 21/07/2009 20:26
CBCBank
Friday, June 19, 2009
The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited
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staff
RECENTLY DECEASED :-
DEEBLE DAVID 20111124 Melbourne
CBCOC refused to enter Phillipa TEULAN who used to work under Mr Mead then Mr Col WULFF Crows Nest when people at CROWS NEST included John KENNY Malone John Thomas 2011 Oct age 84
Audrey Kenny
John (Jack R) Coram age 89
1922 approx born
1981 was NBA branch Inspector appointed Manager Internal Audit NAB
Lived Epping and was on Committee of Epping Bowls Club and ran retired officers club bowls events at Denistone Bowling Recreation Club Kings Park Denistone East 98746994
2011 July died suddenly aged 89
19080515 approx Max (Henry Maxwell) Jarman born
1924 approx Max joined NBA
Max was in Personnel organising staff in NSW Qld
Max married Elvira had children Leslie Judith Narelle Beverly
Lived in Hurstville Elvira died 20110515 Max died aged 102/3 (1908-2011) of Hurstville husband of Elvira (Dec), father of Leslie, Judith, Narelle, Beverly
Eric Mosman ( 4/12/09) in his 103rd year.
Max Rose (14/11/09) aged 93 years.
Jim Veness (17/11/09)
Cliff Hinton (1/11/09)
Ian Wisdom (28/10/09)
Alan Cadell 26/10/09) aged 91.
Lindsay Webster (23/ 9/09)
John Searle (29/ 9/09) aged 90.
Phil Reeves (6/ 8/09)
Pat O'Shea (14/ 7/09)
Jeff Walker (7/6/09)
Gloria Bernasconi (24/5/09) aged 86 years.
Brian McCarthy (13/3/09)
George A S Roche, 1885 Manager CBCofS Fernmount age 26
Where details have been advised, they are in the Deceased Officers pages.
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Officers Provident Fund:
Kerry O'Connor rang Bob Handel and advised that as of
20090630 there were 33 members of CBC Officers Provident Fund.
20080630 there were 39.
Functions:
1. HORN OF PLENTY GET-TOGETHER meetings are on the second Wednesday each four months (three times per annum) in February, May, August and November.
2. AUDIT CLUB Meets 3rd Tuesday of each November & May Bowlers Club 99 York St Sydney
3. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Meetings of various groups are listed HERE.
DIANE PLUNKETT
Noirin Griffin of nab Albury enquired via the website if we had any photos of Lockhart branch where Dianne was stationed in 1975.
She has been in the bank for 35 years and currently at Albury.
They reproduced some of the photos and the article and had it framed and presented it to Diane today 10/12/08 (yes it was Diane Plunkett now Diane Bartsch).
QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY HONOURS
Keven Meyer OAM, St. Ives - Medal of the Order of Australia.
Marsden Hordern, an old customer of the bank, aged 87, who told me he remembered the inlaid table in the Board Room at London Officer where he once was invited to lunch also received an OAM for his work on World War II memorabilia in the New Year honours.
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Web Changes
This is where we'll announce the most recent additions to our web site. If you've visited us before and want to know what's changed, take a look here first.
Architects who designed many of the Bank's heritage buildings.
Kevin Greenaway's book - Kevin has received supplies of his reprint.
Memorabilia and History added to
Some interesting snippets.
See Members' Whereabouts for David Jobson's story about 35 Pitt Street.
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Newsletters
These are the newsletters we've issued over the last year. You may want to search for topics by keyword.
2008 & 2009 newsletters
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STAFF DEPARTMENT HO :-
Staff Inspector:-
1930 Mr R M Broad
1937 Mr R M Broad told Jim Bell where to go
1946 Mr R M Broad told Jim Bell where to go
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STAFF TRAINING:-
19570701 CA Pg 18-20 by R G Taylor OIC
Converted premises of 11b Broadway branch
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19850613 moved to NAB 255 George St:-
Personnel Lev 21
Internal Audit Lev 22 from Lev 4 19850412Fri-19850613 NSW Circ 107 19850409
19861231 g j wheaton joined nab as cm grp human resources
Recent Media Coverage
Richmond for sale September 2008.
Coraki for sale August 2008
Berry (Bunyip Inn) for Sale June 2008
North Rocks, Epping, West Pennant Hills, North Parramatta, Cherrybrook,
Pennant Hills, Turramurra, Lindfield and City Tattersalls Miranda branches closed.
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New page added for "Get-togethers" including London and Melbourne news.
Last modified:byCBCOC 18/02/2009 09:27
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3. Branches Summary of all branches
Thoughout Australia :-
CBC Bank maintained :-
19760630 :-
653 branches
(1980 Annual Report page 5)
many of which are classified by the National Trust.
The actual number of places where the bank has had representation
far exceeds this amount of 653.
2009 CBCOC had have over 1,400 branch photos online.
If you have a photo of any unpictured branches or sites please forward it to the email address below.
The following pages contain records of branches ranging from very historical photographs to current pictures showing their present usage.
By clicking on selected "thumbnails" a higher quality photograph will be displayed
Names are in bold type and underlined if an enlargement is available.
Use the "back" icon in your browser to return to the CBC website after viewing.
State/Territory Bank/State No. No. of
branches
as at
30/6/1980 Males Females No. of branches
as at 31/3/1982
New South Wales........... 05 2 279 2089 1910 .279
Victoria.................. 05 3 150 1029 647 .150
Queensland................ 05 4 68 396 367 .069
South Australia........... 05 5 8 46 81 .009
Western Australia......... 05 6 8 62 53 .009
Tasmania.................. 05 7 4 58 57 .005
Northern Territory.........05 8 1 6 5 .001
Australian Capital Territory..2 4 38 23 .009
Overseas......................... 4.. 61.. 48..002
TOTAL.......................... 526.3790.3191..533
The website
Geoff Chapman said :-
"A search under "CBC Bank"
will reveal photos of the following branches:
Richmond, Narrandera, Camden, Tumut, Cootamundra, Forbes, Harden, Casino, Wagga Wagga, Yass, Holbrook and Bega."
"A search under "Commercial Banking Company" will reveal 'photos of:
Ararat, Campbelltown, Bourke, Lockhart, North Sydney, Camden, Geelong, Fitzroy, King Street (Sydney?) Orange, Fortitude Valley, Crows Nest, Allora and Wollongong."
19620701 Current Accounts Pg 2-3:-
Places of Representation :-
1834 and later agents were appointed and
where business continued to grow
the agency was converted to a branch
with agent being the Manager.
1837 Commercial of Sydney established agency in
Goulburn with John O'Sullivan its agent.
1842-44 Goulburn Agency was closed but
O'Sullivan carried on as a private banker and
still acted as agent for Commercial of Sydney.
1853 Goulburn Commercial of Sydney reopened with
O'Sullivan in charge but still designated "an agent"
1858 Nov board agreed to appoint officer
Mr Page to relieve O'Sullivan who had
teller and ledgerkeeper officers of the bank.
When O'Sullivan returned he was appointed Goulburn Manager.
Periods showing # of branches opened:- ..........................................No branches were opened in years of:-
1853-1862 30 ...............................1856,1857
1863-1872 30 ...............................1870
1873-1882 66 .............................
1883-1892 36 .................................1889,1891,1892
1893-1902 18 .................................1893,1894,1895,1896,1901
1903-1912 64 ........................
1913-1922 34 .................................1915,1916,1917
1923-1932 28 .................................1930,1931
1933-1942 9..................................1933,34,35,39,40,41,42
1943-1952 10..................................1943,44,45,46,52
1953-1962 81..................................1953,1954
Above table does not include branches opened before 1853 or those closed permanently.
Branches of CBC & BOV are included as well as branches expected to open in 1962.
Branch closure s :-
1890s Adelong opposite maybe opposite BNSW 47 Tumut St Cnr Campbell St
1940s Barmedman
1940s Stockinbingal business to Temora and never reopened
1940s Tocumwal and never reopened
19420422 Tullamore
1943 approx Tullibigeal to Agency of Ungarie & never re-opened
1940April Wilcannia business closed (Bill Frost 2ic) to Cobar; never reopened
1940 November Gulgong after which Bill Frost went to the Army from Gulgong branch
1942 September Peak Hill business to Parkes whose 1923 premises were bought by Commercial Bank of Aust
1940s Redfern 93 Redfern St; never reopened
1940s Homebush 68 Parramatta Rd
Sydney Telephone Directory :- under Commercial Banking Co of Sydney :-
1940 listed 1944 not listed
Barry H. N. de B :-
1919 Manager Ganmain
1923 Manager Temora when 2ic was W H G Redhead who in
1924 had son Arthur W
whose daughter changed name to that of her grandmother
(Hayes) and
other family members including Arthur followed by
changing their last name to Hayes 19300630 Mgr Lane Cove
1938 opened CBC Sydney Uni branch
1970 approx CA mentions his death
Gregson J W K :-
19300630 Mgr Mascot then Mgr Leichhhardt then Mgr Haymarket
1967 approx Curr Accts towards the end has photo of CBC Bowling Club with CBC Officers including J W K Gregson & L W Gregson
Moses R M Neutral Bay
Architects:-
19780101 CA Pg 30:-
Mansfield Place Swinger Hill, Phillip ACT:-
Street named after George Allen Mansfield designed Australian Hotel at Mount Pleasant
GA Mansfield was :-
1. 1st Pres of NSW Soc for Promotion of Architecture & Fine Arts
2. Fellow of Royal Inst of British Architects
Mansfield designed buildings included:-
Adelong BNSW
1Alexandria
2Berry
3Blayney
4Bombala
5Bourke
6Bowra 1888
7Bundaberg 1891
8Camden
9Campbelltown
10Carcoar
11Cooma
12Cootamundra
13Forbes
14GlenInnes
15Gundagai
16Inverell
17Kiama
18Lismore
19Lithgow
20Maitland 315 High St
21Mittagong
22Molong
23Morpeth
24Moss Vale
25Mudgee
26Narrabri opened 1866 seems Mansfield Building was added to at front
similar to what was done at Parramatta bringing front of building to the footpath
27Narrandera
28Nowra
29Orange Summer & Anson St
30Parramatta 18730722 report
Parramatta Town Hall
31Paterson
32Penrith
33Picton
34Quirindi 1888
35Richmond
36Tamworth extensions
37Taree Pg 37 Curr Accts 19670101
38Tumut
39Wagga
40Walcha
41Wellington
42WestWyalong (similar)
43Windsor
44Wollongong
45Yass 18730722 report
46Young
E R Laver based in Narrandera then Cootamundra designed buildings:-
BNSW W Wyalong
CBCofS Ariah Park
Barmedman (looks similar)
Beckom
Corowa
Ganmain
Harden (looks similar)
Henty
Lake Cargelligo
Oaklands
Stockinbingal
Temora
The Rock
Tocumwal (looks similar)
Walla Walla
rms
19861231 gc 3583:-
p yeomans mgr nab house to rm city west
t b portus rm city west to mgr 340 george st
Aberdeen
Photos:-
1972 2008 1970s in 2008 Photo courtesy of Frank Chapman
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1972 after semi-trailer crashed into Managers room
19770701 CA Pg 4 Mgr D G Mudford
2008 Geoff Chapman advises:
"1970s premises were sold & a pharmacy operated in the ex-Branch for a number of years.
"2008 The premises are extremely well maintained as a private residence.
"Also took photo of ex-Aberdeen branch building/residence and obtained info on use after closure.
"1970s branch was relocated to shopping centre on other side of the railway line where a photo was taken of that shopfront to which the branch relocated in the 1970s.
1970s branch relocated to "Aberdeen Valley Fair" the small shopping complex to which the branch relocated in the 1970's.
1970s the premises in "Aberdeen Valley Fair" from which the Branch operated from the 1970s until closure.
The branch was in the shopfront at the far left of the photo.
2008 December photos taken by Geoff Chapman of original branch, which in
1970s was sold and "Aberdeen Valley Fair" to which the branch then relocated.
Date of end of branch representation is unknown.
19830101 List of Senior Staff lists Aberdeen as SB of Muswellbrook
19840331 List of Senior Staff lists Aberdeen as SB of Muswellbrook
19840930 List of Senior Staff lists Aberdeen as SC of Muswellbrook
19921028 NAB Directory lists Aberdeen as SC of Muswellbrook
Adaminaby 1956 1960s 1962 1977 2005 2006 2007
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1956 On the move photo by Stewarts Information & Gallery.
Heritage Listed: relocated from Old Adaminaby
19570701 CA Pg 4-8Staff photo incl H A Luscombe Mgr Miss Helen Luscombe E B Caslick
1960s postcard showing Adaminaby branch as the two storey weatherboard building with the darkest walls.
1962 slide photo by Bill Morelli.
19770701 CA Pg 5 Mgr N W Watts
1977 photo by Andrew Watts, son of Noel Watts, who was the last manager there before it became an agency. 2005 photo by Bob Handel, as moved to high ground.
2006 photo by R Raymond-Jones 2007 photo by John Hughes
Andrew Watts says: "I took some shots of the Adaminaby building on the same family holiday in 2007 as the Ariah Park photos below. I have also discovered some colour slides my grandfather took of the building being moved in 1956. The slides have been protected and the colour looks so vivid they could have been taken yesterday."
Adelong 20Km from Tumut,
1850s to 1915 Adelong was a gold mining town from 1850s to 1915
BNSW Adelong opened
1874 CBCofS Opened 53rd Report);
1880s CBCofS building designed by Mr Mansfield
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1894 CBCOFS Adelong closed (93rd Report).
CBCofS building aquired by BNSW
1993 OR LATER WESTPAC ADELONG CLOSED
Photo of Adelong town from Dept of Environment & Heritage.
Albert 67 k SW of Trangie (receiving office of Tottenham)
Albert village is the home of the famous "Rabbit Trap Hotel"
1934 Listed in Century of Banking;
1965 photo of Albert Receiving Office premises from Owen Young, then Manager Tottenham branch
1977 listed in Annual Report
2008 Phillip Reed advises:
"1975 June I was relieving at Tottenham branch and had to conduct the Albert Receiving Office. On walking through the front door into the building shown in this photo, a dozen chooks flew off the counter and out the back door. I then had to source some hot water etc to clean the counter before I opened for business".
Albion Park
1861 Opened 86th Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1898 closed 101st Report).
Albury 571-575 Dean Street branch & CBC chambers at 499 Kiewa Street
See also North Albury
18500611 Board Minute "Select Documents of the 19th Century" edited by HW Nunn states that the bank had an agency at Albury
18590307 opened (22nd Annual Report) at what is now Gloucester Hotel
1877 AJSBank built
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1911 purchased 1877 Joint Stock Bank;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1936 new building by Kent and Massie.
2005 September Photo Dean St by David Jobson,
2005 November similar photo by Kevin Greenaway.
Heritage Listed:
Forms an important scale element on Dean and Kiewa Street intersection.
One of the several new bank buildings at that time.
This site has always been occupied by banks.
Building is of streetscape significance. Important corner site.
Original AJSBank building was monumental structure built in the Victorian Free Classical style.
The second bank continued the classic motif but in a more modified form of the Inter War Stripped Classical style with Art Deco motifs.
The bank structure at the corner has always been visually prominent against its 'wings' along Dean and Kiewa Streets.
1936 the current building forming a strong corner element, was constructed in the Inter-War Classical style with Art Deco motifs and despite several renovations remains relatively unchanged.
Substantial and very nicely detailed brick and stucco building. Terracotta blocks around bank entrance. External Materials: Brick.. Style: Inter-War Stripped Classical.
1877 original Australian Joint Stock Bank which was built.
1877 traded as the Australian Bank of Commerce until
1911 when purchased by the Commercial Banking Co. of Sydney.
1935 architects Kent & Massie prepared a proposal for renovation but in
1936 the building was demolished and the present premises erected.
Architects Kent and Massie.
1953 renovations were undertaken by Robertson & Marks, Architects and
1959 another renovation was carried out by architects Meldrum & Noad.
19590701 Albury staff photo incl E W Paine B T Ryan L S Rolfe
2007 photo by David Jobson who says:
"There's the main front entrance, then to the left, three sets of windows,
then the side entrance in Kiewa St. Still the NAB branch."
Alstonville is in Ballina Shire Council
19 k east of Lismore
13 k west of Ballina
4 k east of Wollongbar
92a Main Street Alstonville
1945
2007
1860s cedar-cutters were attracted to the region, followed by dairy farmers. Originally
Duck Creek Mountain,
the town was renamed by early settler John Perry after his wife, Annie Alston.
19020922 opened (109th Report);
"1892 it was built as a residence in about 1892 and
1900s it was renovated to become Alstonville's first bank in the early 1900".
From notes from ad an offering the property for auction in May 2007, supplied by Geoff Chapman.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1945 Photographed by Frank Chapman.
19620101 Current Accounts p35.
20060629 Echo Newspaper Issue # 837 was intended to read: " Bank Building Turns 100"The heritage-listed Commercial Banking Company (pictured) in Alstonville's main street celebrates its 100th birthday this month.
"To mark the occasion the Alstonville Plateau Historical Society has been given permission by the owners, the Lancasters, to open the building for inspection next Thursday, September 26, from 10am to 2pm.
"19810930 CBC Bank merged with The National Bank of Australasia Ltd (NBA)
"19820102 NBA changed name to National Commercial Banking Corp of Australia Ltd (NCBCofA) "19841004 NCBCofA changed name to National Australia Bank (NAB)
"NAB Alstonville branch next door will also be holding a day of celebration. "
2007 May Geoff Chapman advised that, having failed to sell at auction, the old Alstonville branch (currently a Chartered Accountant's office) is now listed for sale at $725,000. 200705426 advertisement from Northern Star.
20070617 NAB locations search revealed branch at 92 Main Street adjacent to CBC building, meaning NAB is on left side of CBC's building.
20090215 - Issue 840 was intended to read :
"Bank Customer's Daughter Mark Centenary
"Eileen Jamieson and Dorothy Crawford, the daughters of the
1902 Alstonville CBC bank's first customer, Ambrose Crawford, in 1902, cut the cake to celebrate 100 years of CBC Banking in Alstonville last month.
"CBC became National Commercial Banking Corp of Australia Ltd in 1982, and the Alstonville Plateau Historical Society put on a display of CBC Bank memorabilia with Ambrose's passbook number one, in the Heritage-listed bank building. "
Ardlethan in Coolamon Shire claims to be birthplace of Australian Kelpie sheep dog
9 k from Beckom Gold discovered 1907 Warri PO opened 1908 renamed Ardlethan
1961-66 tin mining 1977 Agency of Beckom 2006 pop 379
2008 photo 2009 photo
1977 listed in Annual Report
1981 September List of Branches
19870316 downgraded from Service Centre to Branch Agency of Beckom NSW Rural Circular 253
2008 GoogleEarth photo of CBC Yithan Street Ardlethan - Receiving 0ffice.
Confirmed by Tony Spargo past Manager of Ariah Park Branch.
2009 May GoogleMaps photo of 66 Ariah Street nab.
Ariah Park
35k W of Temora
65 k S of W Wyalong
in Temora Shire
1850 Ariah Park was established
1906 rail arrived from Temora,
1907 gazetted,
19030826 PO opened ,
1974 photo taken by WN 1977 photo taken by CA 1993 photo taken by AW
1993 photo taken by AW 1993 photo taken by AW 2002 photo taken by DJ
2005 photo taken by HW 2006 photo taken by CB 2006 photo taken by JR
2007 photo taken by JR 2007 photo taken by JR Ariah Park is 34Km N/W of Temora and
65Km South of West Wyalong.
Known as the town of bowsers, wowsers and peppercorn trees.
1910 opened (124th Report);
1934 Listed in Century of Banking,
19620101 Curr Accts Pg 19 1961 new Manager Mr Bensley
1966 approx Frank Hardiman closed Carcoar &
took over from Eric O Bensley as Manager Ariah Park
1968 special inspection done by Sub Inspector after finishing
Inspection of Picton branch Alan S Plowman &
Don Scott arrived at Ariah Park branch
Harold Lee said examine vouchers for past 12 months
1974 photo by Warren Neilson, who comments
"it also depicts an old hawker who called each year to transact some overseas business.".
1977 B&W photo from Current Accounts Jan 1978.
1993 photo by Andrew Watts, son of Noel Watts who was the last manager here before it became an agency, then ceased operation from the building.
Andrew says:
"Dad redid a lot of the gardens in this bank,
and I liked the town a lot".
1993 Inside. 1993 This shot was taken from the back looking forward towards the building in 1993. The trees are still young,
but it looks 100% to what it was before Noel Watts re-did the gardens.
2002 October photo by David Jobson.
2005 photo by Harold Wood.
2006 November photo by Charles Bastany
2006 September photo by John Roberts
2006 census pop 293,
2007 April Front of Ariah Park building on a recent family holiday.
2007 Front yard.
You can see the growth over the past 14 years.
Ariah Park is 34Km N/W of Temora and 65Km South of West Wyalong.
Known as the town of bowsers, wowsers and peppercorn trees.
Opened 1910 (124th Report);
1934 Listed in Century of Banking Warren Neilson comments
"it also depicts an old hawker who called each year to transact some overseas business.".
1977 B&W photo from Current Accounts Jan 1978.
1977 Anzac weekend 19780101 CA Pg 58 75th anniversary
1993 photo by Andrew Watts,
son of Noel Watts who was the last manager here before it became an agency, then cased operation from the building. Andrew says:
"Dad redid a lot of the gardens in this bank, and I liked the town a lot".
1993 In the loungeroom as we moved out. The large windows would slide up about five foot and become doors to the front yard. The screens also opened out like standard doors.
Armidale
191 Beardy Street
350 miles NNW of Sydney
3280' above sea level
1985
2008
18641001 CBCofS opened (19650101 Current Accounts)
1873 Premises purchased (50th Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1985 Photo by Terry Burgess prior to demolition.
Manager's residence upstairs.
Building apparently redeveloped in view of land value
where the lawn was said to be on the most valuable land in Armidale.
19650101 CA Pg 10 when pop was 15,000
Managers have been :-
Adams J L
Skinner J F
Sheridan H A
McDonald Robert
Green G H
Sefton R H
Johnston John
Poulton E E
Docker T L
Dunshea H A J
Bell S
Mackie WW
Hodgson N K
Royer F J
CLULOW John C G who had angina then heart attack so became relieving Mgr Newcastle
2008 GoogleMaps photo sourced by John Beer.
Armidale College of Advanced Education (agency of Armidale)
1977 listed in Annual Report
Sept 1981 List of Branches
Armidale, University of New England Sept 1981 List of Branches
Avoca Beach
(agency of Terrigal) Sept 1981 List of Branches
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From CBCBank.com.au 20100126 then updated :-
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Armidale 191 Beardy Street
1985
2008 1864 Opened 1st October (19650101 Current Accounts)
1873 Premises purchased (50th Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1985 Photo by Terry Burgess prior to demolition.
Manager's residence upstairs. Building apparently redeveloped in view of land value where the lawn was said to be on the most valuable land in Armidale.
2008 GoogleMaps photo sourced by John Beer.
Armidale College of Advanced Education (agency of Armidale)
1977 listed in Annual Report
Sept 1981 List of Branches
Armidale, University of New England Sept 1981 List of Branches
ARMIDALE UNI OF NE see
"UNI OF NE"
Avoca Beach
(agency of Terrigal)
1981 Sept 1981 List of Branches
19920424 agency closed
20100205 Fr nab locations search revealed only nab service at Avoca Beach are 2 mobile bankers
Ballina
1949
2006 1883 Opened (71st Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1949 photo from NAB archives 2008 wrongly attributed as National Bank of Australasia.
2006 photo by David Jobson's brother Wal.
Bangalow
1946
2009
1904 Opened (112th Report);
1911 Premises destroyed by fire (from Current Accounts July 1966)
1912 rebuilt.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1946 photograph by Frank Chapman
2009 February seven photos by Frank Maundrell. Frank advised "The old banking chamber and office space is used by a retail clothing business, known as 'Design Bank', which seems quite appropriate! Professional offices occupy the old residence. It was good to see the old building maintained in first class order, with the outer facade much as it would have always been."
Baradine
350 miles WNW of Sydney
On edge of 843,000 acres Pilliga Scrub bounded by Narrabri Coonabarabran Terembone Gwabegar one of the largest forests in the Southern Hemisphere containing ironbark used fopr railway sleepers & cypress pine
1970s
1982
2009
1914 Opened in temporary premises by M G Ainsworth who was later London Office Mgr.
1919 Towards the end of the year it moved to the site occupied to the present day (from Current Accounts July 1962 Pg 19).
1934 Listed in Century of Banking;
Photo of Baradine branch in the early 70's.
19620701 CA Pg 18 story by Keith L Sullivan including photo of staff including C R Bray Manager, A Jack, R Richardson, K Sullivan, I Mackay, V Walton, A Hawkins
1982 b&w photo from Group News.
The black and white picture was probably taken about the time I took up my first managerial appointment there. Probably taken by Tiffy Rossier? from premises, interesting sidelight, there were to be some renovations to be done, particularly the laundry, the day I and my family arrived, with a 5 week old baby the local handyman decided to rip out the laundry tubs etc, great timing as the replacement tubs were held up at Dubbo for 3 weeks due to a rail strike. Notes by Warwick Laing
2009 April David Jobson went on a trip and advises that he also had a look at Baradine which is in very good condition including the residence, which is seen clearly in this photo.
Barellan is 44Km North of Leeton and 52Km East of Griffith. Hometown of Yvonne Goolagong
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
Photo by Charles Bastany.
Bargo Agency
1978-79 Branch Agency of Picton where Manager was N T Frost on Branch Managers List as at 1979 Apr, 1978 September.
1979-81 Branch Agency of Tahmoor where Manager was KM Lee on Branch Managers List as at 1981 Sep, 1980 Sep, Apr, 1979 September.
1982 Bargo is not listed in List of Senior Staff as at March 31, or 1984 March 31, Sep 30; 1983 Jan 1.
19841221 NSW & ACT Circular 497 Bargo Agency (parent branch Tahmoor) Mon & Wed 10-11am, Wed 14:15-15:15
2008 February: Ron Armstrong identified Bargo as a point of representation (he used to clean it in 1976-7), and John Beer provided the details. He says: "I do not recall having worked at Picton or Tahmoor. Closest I got was 1989 Moss Vale, Robertson and 1969 Camden when Roy Brown was Manager and Bill Green was Accountant and this lady referred to them as Mr Black and Mr White."
Barmedman
Queen Street
1910
1981 Barmedman is in the western goldfields, 36Km North of Temora and 32Kms south-east of West Wyalong.
Colour photo is of Barmedman district.
1910 photo from State Library of NSW.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
Kevin Meyer says "We did have a Branch there back in the thirties-it had gone when I joined in1942. I don't think any of those buildings in the photo are CBC. I have been there some years ago and think I identified it further along the street."
Westpac closed at 75 Queen St Barmedman where there is a fireproof strongroom with combination lock. It has not been identified whether Bank of NSW acquired the building that was occupied by CBCofS prior to closure during WWII. This property can be viewed at :-www.realestate.com.au/realestate/nsw/barmedman/103636013
1935 John Searle joined the bank at Barmedman. He arrived to start on 11th December, but had to wait until 12th December as Richard Denzel Stafford was the only one at the branch. He photographed it in 1981.
1938 Joe Elliott joined at Barmedman 3 years after John Searle.
Mr E R Williams also joined the bank there (from {Current Accounts 1976 Jan Pg 7)
Bill Frost advises that it was closed during 1939/45 war as rationalisation of banking war measure and not reopened.
John Lamb's family Clyde etc. used to come from Quandialla to Barmedman Mineral Swimming Pool at weekends and used to enjoy a beer or two at the pub in Barmedman. John Beer has also taken the waters.
1981 photo by John Searle. John advises that the Barmedman branch is a substantial brick building that is still standing.
2007 Joe Elliott is retired and living at RSL Retirement Village, Galston.
Barraba
82 Queen Street from 1876
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129 Queen Street from 1899
2008
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1952
2006 Opened 1876 (57th Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
originally at 82 Queen Street Barraba
now Victoria Hotel from 1899
1909 2nd storey added to hotel .
The Victoria Hotel (82 Queen Street) is one of the oldest buildings in Barraba. It was originally a single storey brick construction. Although built with the intention of being a hotel, for reasons lost to history it was first used very differently. Leased to The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited the building was used as a bank until 1898 when the bank built their own premises. 2nd floor was later added to the building. Notes from Geoff Chapman.
18940418 Mr. W.C. McKay was cruelly murdered at the branch.
The manager was having lunch with his wife and six children in the dining room. Hearing a noise he entered the banking section & two masked men ordered him to bail up he refused and made a break for the dining room. Prevented by a gunshot he grappled with one of the culprits for the gun, in the course of which he was shot in the head. Manager died. When his wife screamed the robbers fired two shots through the door leading into the dining room.
The bullet holes can still be seen in the door that divides the lounge and bar of the hotel. Photo: ABC New England NorthWest NSW.
The culprits, Messrs Lee and Cummins, were caught and hanged. The Board awarded his wife a pension of ₤100 p.a. for 15 years and ₤20 to each of her five children.
1899 The building became the Victoria Hotel.
2008 photo of Victoria Hotel on flickr by cindytoo.
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1899 premises relocated to 129 Queen Street.
Story from John Beer who has been to the Victoria Hotel and seen the bullet holes in the door which from memory was on the left hand side as you entered the ground floor, and the holes were around about chest height from the floor.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1952 photo by Ken Wood on Flickr.com
2006 April photo by John Munro.
Barrington is a village about 12Km West of Gloucester.
Opened 1878 (61st Report)
Barringun :-
90 miles
128Km North of Bourke and
119 South of Cunnamulla,
the town is 25km south of the NSW/Qld border.
There is now little evidence of the past village on the Queensland side of the border.
144Km north of Bourke (Current Accounts July 1968 Pg 51)
1883 Opened 1883 (71st Report)
1885 Closed 1885 (75th Report)
1895 - Destructive Fire at Barringun.
Damage £6,000. Early on August 1st, the Royal Mail Hotel and Messrs. R. Hymann and Co.'s Commercial Stores with outbuildings were completely destroyed. The fire originated in one of the hotel bedrooms......Total cost estimated to be between five and six thousand pounds. The Royal Mail Hotel was the property of the Commercial Bank as mortagees for the Trustees of the late Mr P. Green's estate, and was insured for £1,000. Mr T. Dierke was the licensee. Messrs. Hymann and Co. did a large business, and notwithstanding any insurance that may be affected, they would have been considerable losers.
( Western Herald and Darling River Advocate, Aug. 3, 1895.)
"When involved in an audit of CBC Bourke Branch about 1970 John Beer came across a file where Bourke recommended about 1940 selling about half an acre of land in a village north of Bourke where CBC had bought in case a building was erected for a branch there.
I had recommended this file go to Archives.
I now have a gut feeling this was most likely Barringun." John Beer
Bateman's Bay at the mouth of Clyde River 282 k s of sydney 147 k e of Canberra
1974
1983
2006
2007
282km south of Sydney; 147km east of Canberra
787 km north of Melbourne; 1974 Population 3,500.
1770 named after Captain Bateman of the "Northumberland" by Captain Cook as he passed by before sailing to Botany Bay.
1974 photo and report by Accountant D I Walker(19750101 Current Accounts pages 9-11) Manager was RW Spruce.
1983 photo as NAB from NAB archives.
2006 photo by R Raymond-Jones
2007 photo by Geoff Chapman. This double shopfront was Batemans Bay first Branch.
Managers while it was in that location were 1. Alf Irvine 2. Bill Morelli 3. Bob Spruce.
Bathurst
20100203 Wed 1018 viewed
20100127 January 2010 Wednesday 19:28 email sent :-
"CBCBank.com.au is no longer processing what people send in so what can be done to record things like the following as the info is collated ? :-
"CBC Locations"to"david,"bcc: willfro" 7:18 PM (11 minutes ago)
"BATHURST was laid out,
"allotments sold
"and buildings erected
"then the residents in
"1835 established Bathurst Bank
"which was helped by
"Mr. A. K. Mackenzie of Dochairne who had been a banker in England.
"BATHURST Bank opened in a building
"up till then used as a store
"and the old iron chest
"which had been used for Government money
"was the first "strong room".
"Directors organised shares which were readily taken up.
"Directors included
"Mr. Mackenzie and Dr. Busby and Mr. T. M. Sloman was one of the earliest officers.
"BATHURST Bank paid splendid dividends.
"1840 Union Bank bought the Bathurst Bank which gave the shareholders their money
"back with interest almost 4 per cent.
"Bathurst Bank sold out just in time because the drought followed and was so bad
"that no local financial institution could have survived but Union Bank with large
"resources elsewhere survived."
1851 Mr. Lee (of Claremont) one of the directors of Bathurst Bank
built the house
"(which still stands at the corner of Howick and William streets known as "The Duke's Corner")
for the new bank and
the "Union" opened its first branch in the west with Mr. David Kennedy as manager. Union Bank's take over of the the Bathurst Bank meant it paid all the notes of BATHURST Bank as they came in.
18620429 Union Bank opened a branch at Orange when the BATHURST business was sold
18620429 CBCofSBank BATHURST Branch opened (28th Report);
18620429 CBCofSBank bought from Union Bank the Bathurst Union Bank business & premises with Mr. John Busby who had been trained in the Union Bank who was brought from Orange where he was in charge of the branch and managed the Commercial Bank in Bathurst till his death.
1870-75 era when branch was in ex-Union Bank premises, photo (from Holterman Collection - State Library of NSW) and notes courtesy Geoff Chapman.
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1963 Photo by Kevin Greenaway.
2005 Photo by John Ness."
end of email 20100127 to above BATHURST was laid out, allotments sold and buildings erected then the residents in
1835 establised Bathurst Bank which was helped by Mr. A. K. Mackenzie of Dochairne who had been a banker in England. Bathurst Bank opened in a building up till then used as a store and the old iron chest which had been used for Government money was the first "strong room". Directors organised shares which were readily taken up. Directors included Mr. Mackenzie and Dr. George Busby and
Mr. T. M. Sloman was one of the earliest officers.
BATHURST Bank paid splendid dividends.
1840 Union Bank bought the Bathurst Bank
which gave the shareholders their money back with interest almost 4 per cent.
Bathurst Bank sold out just in time because
the drought followed and was so bad that
no local financial institution could have survived
but Union Bank with large resources elsewhere survived.
1851 Mr. Lee (of Claremont) one of the directors of Bathurst Bank
built the house (which still stands at the
corner of Howick and William streets known as
"The Duke's Corner") for the new bank and
the "Union" opened its first branch in the west
with Mr. David Kennedy as manager.
Union Bank's take over of the the
BATHURST Bank meant it paid all the notes of
BATHURST Bank as they came in.
18620429 Union Bank opened a branch at Orange
when the Bathurst business was sold
18620429 Commercial of Sydney Bathurst Branch opened (28th Report);
18620429 CBCofSBank bought from Union Bank
the BATHURST Union Bank business & premises with
Mr. John Busby who had been trained in the Union Bank
who was brought from Orange where he was in charge of the branch
and managed the Commercial Bank in BATHURST till his death.
1870-75 era when branch was in ex-Union Bank premises, photo (from Holterman Collection - State Library of NSW) and notes by Geoff Chapman.
1891 was up to when Mr Busby managed CBCofS BATHURST
1891 Green G H became Mgr
1899 James Holmes Mgr
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1914-23 C R Barry Mgr
1923-33 H E Barlow Mgr
1933-41 MM Ford Mgr
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1935-41 M M Ford Mgr
1941-46 E R Dibbs Mgr
1946-55 Mgr A C Dunlop
1955 J R Ford Mgr
1957 CBC Premisers built Cnr Church & William Sts
19620701 CA Pg 28-29 incl photo of staff including
G G Milne R G Wilmot M F Eyre J R Ford Mgr
1963 Photo by Kevin Greenaway.
2005 Photo by John Ness.
BATHURST
19920309 Charlees Sturt Uni Agency established
BECKOM:-
9 k east of Ardlethan
Cnr Ariah & Keakin Sts
1951
1956
1999
2006
19111031 CBSofSBank branch opened in Harrison's Accommodation House in Ariah St by Mr Inglis manager at Temora.
The first bank clerk was Mr N.P.Dennis.
1916 December land on corner of Ariah & Deakin Streets purchased at a cost of 250 pounds.
1924 June premises completed at a cost of 4,400 pounds.
1934 Manager R T (Bob) Bryen (Century of Banking Pg 80) was later Manager Walcha and 1959 retired as Manager Tamworth.
19370412 Ardlethan Receiving Office conducted from BECKOM.
1951 photo by Lindsay Huxley
1956/57 Courtesy of John Munro
1968 Present address cnr. Ariah & Keakin Streets, BECKOM
1970s when auditing Beckom new owner of food store complained of Beckom becoming a forgotten town with trains now not even bothering to blow their horn as they fly past BECKOM Railway Station. He said he bought the store out of an advertisement and sounded good (within CBD adjacent to station, etc.)
1999 photo by David Jobson
2006 photo by Charles Bastany
Managers:
1911-16 S.J.Lovejoy
1916-19 R.T.Brown
1919-20 F.H.Stivens
1920-21 G.D.Rotton
1921-26 A.T.F.Shaw
1926-28 R.A.R.Barton
1928-30 R.C.Bray
1930-35 Robert T Bryen who was later
Manager Walcha
(son Charles R Bryen started
Patterson Byfield and Bryen Solicitors of Walcha and Tamworth)
1950s R T Bryen Mgr Tamworth to where he retired
after handing over to
Alec J Commens who managed Tamworth till
1969 when he handed over to Alan D Carr-Boyd.
BECKOM Managers cont:-
1935-40 R.A.Lindsay
1940-47 F.T.Border
1947-53 E.A.Pritchard
1953-56 I.H.Cook
1956-60 R.F.Tarlington
1960-68 H.W.Marsh
1968-70 G.A.Morgan
1970-74 B.J.Bamford
1974-78 J.C.Hayward
1978-80 K.R.Clarke
1980-84 I.G.Ferguson
1984-86 G.C.Simpson
1986- J.A.Ellwood
19870302 BECKOM closed for lunch 13:00-14:00
BEGA
21 Auckland Street
now
19 Auckland Street
1887
1985
1990
1865 built by Nicholas Bouquet for the Bank.
Further along Auckland St is Bega Primary School (1880s-1890s) and the former CBC Bank at the end of the block (1865). According to John Beer, the bank was built on the same block as the school.
1867 Opened (39th Report);
1887 photo from NAB archives.
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
See Current Accounts Jly 1964 p37 for staff photo.
1985 front & side photos from NSW Heritage Office
2000 August NSW Heritage notes re 21 Auckland Street:
A two storey building of simple mid Victorian Colonial design of 3 bays originally having a 2 storey verandah and balcony (now removed). The central entrance door is of 4 panels with fanlight flanked by a large shop window either side containing 6 equal panes of glass surrounding by a deep timber architrave. Symmetrically arranged above a 3 identical pairs of French windows having decorative transoms above.
Construction is of English bond brickwork on coursed rubble bluestone foundation with the upper part of the front façade having tuck pointed Flemish bonded brickwork. Windows are generally 4 paned double hung type while the corrugated iron roof is of a simple hipped form with a small skillion at the rear.
The building was built by Nicholas Bouquet in 1865 for the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney. It is understand to have been the first bank in Bega, the first two storey building, and the third building of substance erected in the town. It occupies a commanding position at the of a bluff on what was once the main road entering the town from the north. The commercial centre of Bega has moved away from this area, and in recent years the building has been used as a residence.
(Branch Manager's Report No. 156/80)
In 1980 the Department of Education requested advice from the Heritage Council concerning the former CBC Bank which is situated within the grounds of Bega Public School.
An Interim Conservation Order was placed over the building 27 September 1985. This order was renewed on 25 September 1987. It was agreed that the order would serve to emphasise the importance of this heritage item to the community of Bega and will ensure its future retention.
In 1987 the care, control and management of the building was transferred to
BEGA Valley Council.
Through the Heritage Assistance program funding was granted in 1989/1990 for the restoration of the building and reinstatement of the front verandah.
[Historical Significance] Built in 1865 for the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney it is understood to have been the first bank in Bega, the first two storey building, and the third building of substance erected in the town. It serves to mark the extremity of the original town centre, close to the river. The town centre shifted as the shipping trade along the river moved away to the coast and tathra. The building is an important reminder of Bega's early commercial development and its subsequent changes. (Heritage Council Branch Manager's Report 24 June 1980 and 20 June 1985)
[Aesthetic Significance] It occupies a commanding position at the of a bluff on what was once the main road entering the town from the north. It is a simple mid Victorian Colonial style commercial building. (Heritage Council Branch Manager's Report 24 June 1980 and 20 June 1985)
Integrity/Intactness:
The former CBC Bank BEGA is a substantially intact mid- colonial commercial building.
2007 May NSW Heritage notes re 19 Auckland Street:
Statement of Significance
A substantially intact mid Colonial bank being the earliest such building in Bega and an important reminder of the town’s early commerce and subsequent development.
NSW Heritage notes re 19 Auckland Street:
Building of historical significance to the Bega community for its associations with the early commercial activities of the town by the river, which declined as the shipping trade moved to the coast. It has interest as the first bank and the first two-storey building in the town. Victorian Regency style buildings such as this are rare in the region. The design and the carpentry and joinery of the building demonstrate a High degree of technical achievement.
Date Significance Updated: 29 May 07
Note: There are incomplete details for a number of items listed in NSW. The Heritage Branch intends to develop or upgrade statements of significance and other information for these items as resources become available.
Description
Physical Description: A two-storey building of simple mid Victorian Colonial design of 3 bays originally having a 2-storey verandah and balcony (now removed). The central entrance door is of 4 panels with fanlight flanked by a large shop window either side containing 6 equal panes of glass surrounding by a deep timber architrave. Symmetrically arranged above a 3 identical pairs of French windows having decorative transoms above. Construction is of English bond brickwork on coursed rubble bluestone foundation with the upper part of the front façade having tuck pointed Flemish bonded brickwork. Windows are generally 4 paned double hung type while the corrugated iron roof is of a simple hipped form with a small skillion at the rear. The building occupies a commanding position at the top of the bluff on what was once the main road entering the town from the north. (Heritage Council Branch Manager's Report 24 June 1980 and 20 June 1985)
In recent years the building was used as a residence but since it has been unoccupied the front timber verandah was taken down for safety reasons, otherwise its condition is fair to good. When built it was apparently the first Bank, the first 2 storey building and 3rd substantial building ever erected in Bega. It serves to mark the extremity of the old town close by the river which declined as the shipping trade moved exclusively to the coast. It is presently on the edge of the Bega Primary School grounds.
Historical Notes:
Built in 1865 for the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney it is understood to have been the first bank in BEGA, the first two storey building, and the third building of substance erected in the town. It occupies a commanding position at the of a bluff on what was once the main road entering the town from the north. It is a simple mid Victorian Colonial style commercial building. It serves to mark the extremity of the original town centre, close to the river. The town centre shifted as the shipping trade along the river moved away to the coast and Tathra. The building is an important reminder of Bega's early commercial development and its subsequent changes. (Heritage Council Branch Manager's Report 24 June 1980 and 20 June 1985)
The building was built by Nicholas Bouquet in 1865 for the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney. It is understand to have been the first bank in Bega, the first two-storey building, and the third building of substance erected in the town. It occupies a commanding position at the of a bluff on what was once the main road entering the town from the north. The commercial centre of Bega has moved away from this area, and in recent years the building has been used as a residence. (Branch Manager's Report No. 156/80) In 1980 the Department of Education requested advice from the Heritage Council concerning the former CBC Bank which is situated within the grounds of BEGA Public School. An Interim Conservation Order was placed over the building 27 September 1985. This order was renewed on 25 September 1987. It was agreed that the order would serve to emphasise the importance of this heritage item to the community of Bega and will ensure its future retention. In 1987 the care, control and management of the building was transferred to Bega Valley Council. Through the Heritage Assistance program funding was granted in 1989/1990 for the restoration of the building and reinstatement of the front verandah.
BELLATA :-
Bellata is 46Km North of Narrabri and 54Km South of Moree
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
This is all that is left of the old Bellata Branch Premises, photo by John Munro who understands it burnt down and all that remained was the Concrete strongroom - now in the garden of a private residence.
An interesting anecdote re Bellata - it was a one handed Branch - Manager/Teller/Ledgerkeeper/Junior all in one. One of the Managers there used to religiously sign the "Surprise Cash Count" certification in the Abstract twice a month. No doubt he would sneak up on himself :-)
BELLINGEN
1897
1912
1912
2008
1896 Opened 1896 (98th Report);
Geoff Chapman has provided the following information:
18970519 Branch opened in premises purchased from AJS Bank for $1,642.30.
18970517 Fernmount branch closed with business transferred to the new
BELLINGEN branch.
1889 G B Mosman WAS APPOINTED Manager at Fernmount 7 was the first Bellingen Manager until 1924 when he was succeeded by A B Cadell
19120916 these premises were advertised in the Raleigh Sun for sale (for removal) by auction on 16/9/1912 as the Bank planned the construction of a new building.
The old premises were removed to North Bellingen by the building contractor, David Hines, where it became Dalmeny Private Hospital. It is now a private residence
New premises were constructed at a cost of $8,000
1938 portion of the land was sold in 1938 to The Rural Bank of NSW for $2,000
All of the early records are (were?) held by the bank at Bellingen, and are mostly in a good state of preservation
From article "CBC Bank in Bellinger Valley", published in The Bellinger Courier (date unknown) by the then manager of Bellingen branch, R M (Bob) Hawke
If Bob Hawke's whereabouts are known, he could add more to this information, probably including the addresses of the now two private residences, so that photos could be obtained.
If you know where he is, please let Geoff Chapman know
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
2008 photos by Ron Armstrong
591 Pacific Highway
BELMONT
572 Pacific Highway
1961 January opened.
19610701 CA Pg 53 B John Roberts Mgr BELMONT 2ic Tony A S Hayne
Junior's mother lived opp Lake Macq 1km south of Belmont CBD
1969 she lived with Mr Britten Mgr Caravan Park
Female statement machinist
19611120 reieving 2ic John B
19611120 BandW photo by John Beer
1962 2ic Richard Nott
2006 Colour photo by John Roberts. Now a Vet clinic.
19690701 Curr Accts Pg 9 H R S Lindsay Mgr
1974 New CBC branch built around 1974,
photo by Ron Armstrong.
BEMBOKA
36k west of Bega on the road to Cooma
(receiving office of Bega)
1977 listed in Annual Report
BERMAGUI
(receiving office of Narooma)
1977 listed in Annual Report
BERRIDALE
35 k WSW of Cooma
receiving Office of Cooma 13:00-15:00 Thursdays
in Peel Inn Hotel Lounge
1934 Listed in Century of Banking;
1977 listed in Annual Report
19920416 agency closed
BERRIGAN
81Km East of Deniliquin
1890 Opened 1890 (84th Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
Old photo from Kevin Meyer
1956 Photographed by Jim Skinner.
The CBC built a new 2 story building in the main street, which was said to be on an old creek bed and cracked very badly almost from new.
2005 November NAB agency now on the other side of the street.
1960 Berrigan by Kevin Greenaway in 1960 (opposite ANZ)
2009 CBC & ANZ on left; NAB on right side.
2010 Berrigan Library now stands where CBC branch & residence stood until about 2005
Berrima
Wingecarribee Street
12 Jellore Street
2008
2008 Berrima is an important and attractive historic village in a valley by the Wingecarribee River
122 km south-west of Sydney via the F5 Freeway
(it is now by-passed) and 650 m above sea-level.
2006 population of 723.
The area was once occupied by the Dharawal Aborigines whose language provided the town's name from a word said to mean 'to the south'.
They had been driven off or killed by the 1870s.
1798 the first European party was led by an ex-convict John Wilson sent by Governor Hunter to discourage convicts who were heading south in the belief that China was 150 miles away.
John Oxley drove some cattle into the area, setting up a station in the Berrima district.
1829 Surveyor-General Thomas Mitchell was impressed by the water supply,
the ease of the river crossing and the availability of building material (particularly stone), he recommended it as a townsite.
Robert Hoddle, who later laid out Melbourne,
drew up a town plan and it was approved by Governor Bourke.
The town was established.
Being on a main road the town benefited from the through-traffic.
1834 the first two inns were built.
Both buildings still stand and the second, the Surveyor-General Inn,
has never lost its license.
It is now the longest-licensed hotel in NSW.
1836 bridge over the river was completed
1841 population was recorded as 249
1851 population 192
1842 newspaper report depicted a primitive village consisting mostly of slab and bark huts.
Bushrangers Ben Hall and his gang were active in the area.
1860s railway bypassed Berrima to Moss Vale.
1866 CBCofS Berrimah opened
1866 H M Oxley began banking with CBCofS at Berrima
1890 & onwards this left the village relatively unchanged since 1890.
1914 the population was down to 80.
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1894 closed 1894 (93rd Report).
Berrima buildings proceed south along the old highway. The next road to the left is Wingecarribee St. On the south-eastern corner is the Old Bakery Tea Rooms, housed in a three-storey building originally used as a bakehouse. The old ovens are still there to be seen and a small collection of historical material. At one time the front section was occupied by the Commercial Bank of Sydney.
Head west along Jellore St. On the right is Village Antiques,
1836 sandstone cottage which was originally a bakery but later housed the first bank in Berrima (Commercial of Sydney Bank). Just past it are three old inns. The Victoria Inn is a beautifully restored coaching inn licensed in 1840 and now a restaurant, the Coach & Horse Inn (c.1835) is a two-storey stone cottage now a bed and breakfast, and the old Berrima Inn was the first licensed hotel in town (1834), now a bakery and coffee shop.
2008 Two GoogleEarth photos sourced by Geoff Chapman who says: While I cannot quite read the sign, it appears to read Old Bakery and Tea Rooms. The building is on the S/E corner of Wingecarribee Street as described on Staff Club web site, and would be the building in which CBC operated from the front rooms before moving to premises in Jellore Street.
The second photo is of what is now Village Antiques, the former bakery which was then Commercial of Sydney Berrima branch after moving from front rooms of a building in Wingecarribee Street
Berry
Queen Street
1822 Alexander Berry pioneered settlement in the area with his brother in law Edward Wollstonecraft on sprawling country estate called Coolngatta
1822 established as Broughton Creek being a privately owned town.
1959
1988
2002
2003
2008
1883 opened according to 19770701 CA Pg 3
18850313 Commercial of Sydney branch opened as Broughton Creek.
18901204 Broughton Creek changed its name to Berry
(19690101 Current Accounts Pg 11 and National Trust on plaque photographed below)
18930101 Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1959 photo by Bill Morelli
1988 became Berry Bunyip Inn.
2002 two photos by Frank Chapman
Heritage Listed:
Designer: George Alan Mansfield
1889 constructed
Physical Description: A two storey former bank building in the Victorian Free Classical style, constructed of rendered brick with a hipped roof and sturdy chimneys. There is a two storey verandah to the front, with skillion roof. The upper verandah features a small central pediment, and decorated Classical columns on pillars, with cast iron railings. Three sets of French windows with fanlights open onto the upper verandah. The lower verandah features a projecting arched portico with scrolled keystone over entrance door; and iron fencing rails between Classical columns on pillars. The lower storey windows are paired and arched; all windows feature heavy mouldings and sill decorations. The interior features cedar joinery. The building is similar to other CBC Bank Buildings designed by the Mansfield Brothers in NSW at this time.
Modifications and Dates: The original slate roof has been replaced with corrugated iron. There is an extension to one side; the building has recently been restored and remodelled as a guest house.
Further Information: Historical Period: 1876-1901
The Commercial Banking Company formerly occupied rented premises in Queen Street. In 1885 the bank paid £1000 for the present corner site, then occupied by English's store. The building was designed by G A Mansfield, and completed in
1889 at a cost of £3200.
The building included a manager's residence and stables. The first manager was P H Morton, a son of Henry Gordon Morton who managed the Numbaa farm for the Coolangatta Estate.
1922 the bank purchased the adjoining lot for £60, and
1957 built a single storey extension in 1957.
1957 the building functioned as the Commercial Bank from completion until
1983 when the Commercial Bank merged with the National Bank
19770701 CA Pg 3 Staff incl John None Mgr A S Weigel Acct
19830102 NBA changed name to National Commercial Banking Corporation of Australia Ltd
19841004 NCBCofA changed name to National Australia Bank.
The building continued to serve as a bank until 1988 when it was purchased by Thomas and Arlette Travers who converted the building to a guest house operating under the name of the Bunyip Inn.
NAB in 2003 by Frank Chapman. Also photo of Berry ES&A Bank by Frank Chapman is under Architects - William Wardell.
2008 June photos by John Ness on occasion of NAB Retired Officers Club excursion to Kiama, with Peter Beaumont and Lyn Ness on footpath. Building described as the Bunyip Inn being offered for sale.
Bingara
34 Maitland Street
previously known as Bingera
1938
1874 Bingera Opened (53rd Report);
1890 The Bingara Municipal Council was incorporated, at which time the spelling was changed from Bingera to Bingara.
1893 January Listed in 89th Report as Bingera.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking as Bingara.
1938 letter from Bingara Manager, TV Parker to Head Office
"Confirm our telegram to you today
'Premises destroyed by fire - have secured temporary premises'.
At about 5:30am a fire broke out in adjoining premises
Duck Inn Refreshment Rooms & The Owl Stores.
The fire quickly spread through the upstairs windows of our building &
in a short time it was apparent our premises could not be saved."
The staff opened the strongroom and removed the cash, ledgers &
passbooks, security book & securities, GL & abstract &
other current books, together with 2 revolvers,
4 office chairs, a stool, typewriter table typewriter &
refrigerator.
1938 photo of Bingara premises taken by
Bingara newsagent BC Batterham after the
fire was sent to Current Accounts magazine
by the then Manager FU Chapman and it appeared on
page 32 of July 63 issue)
The old building may have been demolished.
1953 Ron Armstrong says the branch in that year was
the same one as his colour photo at left.
BLACKTOWN AREA PROOF CENTRE
19920108 closed
feeder branches tferred to granville or thirlnea AOCs
BLAYNEY
69 Adelaide Street
2004 Opened 1874 (53rd Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
Heritage Listed along with stables.
"I used to park my bike under the window on that left hand side. I recall one winter’s day, there were icicles there at 0830, still there at 1230 when I went back to the boarding house for lunch and also at 1700 when I rode home! That day there was frost on the coal all day up the back (I used to have to stoke the fire!) and it had had the sun on it. It even snowed all new year’s day in 1956. Ah memories." Col Ware.
2004 photograph by Jim Skinner
BODALLA
79 Princes Highway
1997
1875 opened
1884 or later closed and business transferred to Moruya Branch which had opened 1884 which then conducted Bodalla Receiving 0ffice for many years.
1977 Listed in Annual Report as receiving office of Moruya.
1997 February photo from Eurobodalla Shire Council, currently operating as 'The Village Choice'.
Statement of Significance: The former bank has local historic significance for its association with the 'Bodalla Arms Hotel' and the Bodalla Estate and for being used and associated with commercial purposes for over 100 years. Socially the site also has local significance because it has helped to provide a focus for Bodalla's commercial centre since the late 19th century. It has high-level local scientific significance for its potential to contribute to an understanding about the functional changes of the older buildings of Bodalla's main street over the last century and also the development of banking services in the 20th century. Built by Bodalla Company Estate 1875. Victorian Simple Georgian. Granite and brick walls. Corrugated iron roof. Large timber door with metal hinges.
Historical Notes:
Believed to be part of the original "Bodalla Arms Hotel" complex built within the privately owned town of Bodalla, in
1875.
Probably used as part of a stable and storage area. During the
1940s the Commercial Bank used the premises as an outlet for their banking business, sending a clerk there each Friday to take care of the banking needs of the Bodalla residents.
Mr Byrne took the building over when the bank withdrew, using it as a petrol storage depot for his service station instead of the under ground storage tanks used later. It is also currently used for commercial purposes and is called 'The Village Choice' for natural body care, stock feeds and cleaning supplies.
BOGAN GATE
30 k west of Parkes
BOGAN GATE is halfway on Sydney-Broken Hill rail
1930
1960
1910 opened 1910 (125th Report);
1911 listed in 125th Report,
1930 photo from State Library of NSW.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1960 colour photo of Bogan Gate Receiving Office by Bill Morelli.
1977 listed in Annual Report as receiving office of Parkes.
BOGGABRI
161 Merton Street
1906 in 2006
2009 Opened 1906 (117th Report);
Photo of the branch from 1906 to 1926 by Geoff Chapman taken Sept 2006 who says it is now a takeaway cafe.
2009 June advertised by C.R. Ewing & Sons, Gunnedah:
MAIN STREET FREEHOLD INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
- SHOP AND RESIDENCE $219,500 BOGGABRI
This is a fantastic opportunity to purchase a well established main street Freehold property.
Current tenant in place with long lease comprising of a very well run coffee shop. Included in the lease is a comfortable 3 bedroom residence, which has lounge, kitchen, bathroom.
Tenants are signed up for another 3 1/2 years.
Details of rental figures upon application.
Three photos from realestate.com.au and sourced by Geoff Chapman.
BOGGABRI
135 Merton Street
2006
2008
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1960 approx B&W photo by John Beer when Jack Yule was Manager
1963 Mgr Jack Yule (19640101 CA Pg 46)
1974 Mgr J D Bibson (19750101 Curr Accts Pg 4 photo of new Mgr)
19770701 CA Pg 5 Mgr F J Venn
1980s audited by JBeer when the building was becoming too costly to maintain,
however in
2006 it was acquired by a Mining company.
2006 September photos by Geoff Chapman of the branch from 1926 until closure by NAB.
2008 May Geoff Chapman advised that the ex-Boggabri branch, now a private residence, is listed for sale at "Offers over $469,000"
2008 October photos by David Jobson who advised:
"I've seen some majestic branches but Bogga would just about take the cake!"
BOMADERY
Agency
1968 1977 listed in Annual Report as sub-branch managed by JR Somerville.
1968 photo in Current Accounts July 68
BOMBALA
1871 Built (NSW Heritage Office) Designed by J F Hilley;
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
Bob Wilmot sent this photo of the old Bombala Branch. It is now a B&B apparently. Bob's father (Monty) was Manager there from early 50's to 1954 and John Munro's Dad (Mun) was 2nd Officer with him - he was there for 10 years - in 40's/50's - the family lived just 3 doors down from the bank.
Three Managers of CBC Bombala were from same line of descent. Youngest was Yvonne Thorne of Dorrigo branch where her father was Manager. Her father HV Thorne died whilst he was Manager Milton. The three Thorne Managers that had been Managers at Bombala were TW Thorne Grandfather of HV Thorne, VT Thorne father of HV Thorne (passed away before 1962), HV Thorne son of VT Thorne. (from John Beer)
BONALBO
24 Sandilands Street
1916
1918
2005
2005
2008 October
2008 November
19140620 CBC opened
1916 photo - waiting for the branch to open; manager in doorway.
1917 The premises were built.
1918 photo of new branch - horse hitching rail in front and unpaved road.
19870901 From 'Pictorial History of Bonalbo' compiled by M. A. Alston for "West of the Range Historical Society" :-
19140627 CBC Bonalbo "opened with 20 accounts.
Temporary Manager Mr Horace Braine brought the cash from Casino driving a horse and sulky.
1914 July Mr D Louche took over. His living quarters were at the rear of the small building, later Mr Johnson's office.
1918 Photo of new building 1918 shows
unsealed main street and hitching rail for horses.
The new building
- corner of Sandilands & Peacock Streets
- was built by a Mr Howarth.
He later became CLP Member for Maitland
eventually Deputy Premier of NSW.
The building is now the home & surgery of Dr Trevor Tierney.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1935 Bank of NSW opened.
1937 the double storied brick building was completed in Sandilands Street for the Bank of NSW.
1972 1st March Bank of NSW ceased local trading (Casino & District Historical Society). The building was acquired by CBC.
1974 Bernie C Stewart was Relieving Manager at Bonalbo.
Bernie confirmed 1972 as the year CBC acquired the building.
1987 Manager was Mr A Spargo, 2nd Officer Miss Jeanette Flanagan,
Teller Miss Kelly Smith & Junior Mr Warren Martin.
1987 November DAR Spargo retired through ill health.
19880606 Alan R Harris Acct Brewarrina became NAB Bonalbo Manager.
1988 June or later audit was conducted NAB was in the building previously occupied by Westpac.
1988 or later NAB closed Bonalbo branch.
2005 November photo of the weatherboard branch up to 1968 by Garry Stewart.
2005 November photo of the brick branch from 1972 by Geoff Chapman.
Occupied by Queensland Country Credit Union.
2008 October for sale $400,000 photos from Hookers Casino.
"Double brick and tile Bank and 4 bedroom residence. Main entrance double doored. 3 X airconditioners, Tea room with sink and hotwater. Front Counter and walk in vault. Formal lounge and dinning areas, 4 bedrooms upstairs plus bathroom and toilet. Large secure yard, Brick and tile single car garage. Great commercial building in a growing area."
2008 mid November for sale $315,000 photos from PRD Nationwide.
"What a Beauty! Why don't you buy the Bank.
Situated in a quiet rural village only 45 minutes to Casino.
* 2 Storey Art Deco Style * 4 Large Bedrooms & living room
* Rent the front and live upstairs * Ideal dual Rental Property ."
20111217 Sat 1418 NAB locations search revealed no NAB service for BONALBO
BOOROWA
(previously known as Burrowa)
54Km North of Yass on Lachlan Valley Way
1861 Branch opened at BURROWA (25th Report) at the Lambs Flat gold diggings;
1884 Opened (72nd Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1898 Closed 1898 (101st Report).
BOREE CREEK
23k NW from Lockhart
The Rock to Boree Creek rail line 57k long leaves the Sydney/Melbourne line
at The Rock and links the communities of Lockhart and Boree Creek
BOREE CREEK is:-
in the Riverina district
539 k (335 mi) south west of the state capital, Sydney and
82 kilometres (51 mi) west of Wagga.
in the Urana Shire LGArea but is closer to the town of Lockhart.
18840801 PO opened
1906/1911 Boree Creek PO was closed between 1906 and 1911
1913 CBCofS Boree Creek Branch closed (19590701 CA Pg 19760101 CA, Pg )
Like many of the smaller towns of the Riverina, Boree Creek has seen its population decline in recent years to 2006.
Boree Creek is most famous for being the home town of former Deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer.
At times when Fischer was acting as Prime Minister, his property at Boree Creek became the "seat of power" of Australia.
Boree Creek is the last operating section of the mostly closed railway to Oaklands. Seasonal grain trains service the silos
1975 Boree Creek rail station closed to passenger services and little trace remains.
1913 Someone assumed that the business was transferred to Lockhart but it seems business was transferred to Narrandera 48k north. Bill Frost said he prepared Boree Creek items for burn-off at CBCofS Narrandera so it seems Narrandera may have been where Boree Creek business was transferred to?.
1996 census Boree Creek and surrounding area pop was 271
BOTANY
19100829 opened in front room of cottage of Nilsson at 1363 Botany Rd
19100830 branch transferred to 1397 Botany Rd
1914 roof leaking badly
BOURKE
49 Oxley Street
1860-1879
1865
1900
1915
1959
1963
2009
1864 a Bathurst Manager wrote in a letter to Head Office
"Bourke is capable of contributing to the first bank which will take up the ground,
larger profits perhaps than any other place to the westward of Bathurst"
1865 Board quoting above letter resolved that a branch should
"without delay be established at Bourke permanently." (CA 1965 July Pg 22)
1865 Mr Capper from Orange branch was appointed acting manager
1865 May 28 he reported to HO that he was
"within 200 miles of Bourke and travelling at the rate of 30 miles per day."
18650609 Branch opened (34th Report);
1865 picture is reproduced from "Select Documents of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. 1"
edited by Harry W. Nunn.
1860-1879 Photo nla.pic-an24474274.
1884 CBCofS branch building erected
1885 Bourke branch received instructions in Chinese to, on the 30th, Renew principal for one year with interest added thereto.
Three horizontal strokes means 3 and characters after that in the last line means zero which means on the 30th and I think the 3rd last line says principal with interest added for one year. Notes by John Beer
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1900c. Photo of branch built in 1884 from NLA 24535982. I came across this photo of the old Bourke Branch - sadly it was demolished some years ago. The story was that the building had a cellar underneath it and one of the Managers of the era went away for a week-end and left a hose running that saturated the grounds & filled the cellar with water. The reactive Bourke black soil then caused the building to crack rather badly. My ex-Maitland Boss, Alan Storer was Manager there prior to Maitland and lived in this building. He told us that one hot summer night he was sleeping on the upstairs verandah when the local Police & Fireman's Ball was on in the Hall opposite. Some of the local lads called out to invite him to join them for a drink but he refused then the firemen raised one of their ladders onto the verandah and one of them picked him up in a "fireman's lift" and carted him down the ladder. Don't hear too many tales like that these days, eh ? John Munro.
1915c. Photo by Arthur Laycock from NLA an24535603 sourced by Geoff Chapman.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
Names On Strongroom Door Include:
Undated Thorburn SJ, Woolcott CH, Jackson GG, Gibson Thomas, Flashman ACR, Halloran WB, Gileson T, Jackson GD.
1900 Carruthers EA, Southey HE
1903 Welring E, 1907 O’Neill R
1908 Murray W, Murray J
1909 Wass SV, 1911 Job GC
1914 Howell WK
1915 Bentzen VR, Wynn EW. Douglass E, Haxby W
1917 Donnan HC, Burgess D
1918 Bulmer J
1919 Dart GR, Thorne RL Hunter G,
1920 Pearson LT
1922 Williams JG, Pirie NH 1922-1925 Scully CI
1923 Oliver CA, Walker RH
1924 Dawson RJ, Harmer TR, Collins J,
1925 Worden EB
1927 Howard RW Gettens CT,
1928 Tibbits ED, Lindsay W
1929 Wilmot TM, 1930 Hobbs A
1931 Edwards AG, Podmore K
1932 Paull AC
1933 Spargo HB, Gordon EH
1934 Mawson A, Watt GG
1935 Baker LC, Single WJ
1937 Cowled WG, Crane APR, Margerison F
1938 Walker-Smith C
1939 Cooper K
1940 Trennery RE, Gordon C
1942 Glover NJ, Carman G
1944 Middleton CC,WentworthJB
1946 Driscoll JB, Williams RG
1947 McKenzie IS, Parr VW, Pratten Una,
1948 McRae DG,
1950 Balcomb R
1951 Clarke AR,
1952 Wilson AD
1953 Bartlett LH, Tarrant GR, Chapman AG, Bird RA
1954 Kilpatrick W, Farrand L
1959 photo by Bill Morelli.
1963 photo by Kevin Greenaway.
2009 photo from Google sourced by Geoff Chapman who says "slightly remodelled from days as a CBC branch".
BOWRAL
1882
2009
1877 Opened 1877 (59th Report)19610701 CA Pg 34
"1887 Our Bowral Branch was opened as the first Bank in Bowral.
1887 business was conducted in leased premises at the corner of Meggigang and Bendooley Streets and
later next door to Duprez's shop in Bong Bong Street.
1879 The corner block of the present site was purchased for £750, and in
1881 the adjoining block, upon part of which the Post Office now stands, was purchased for 185 Pounds.
1960 Unimproved Capital Value of the land was £18,450."
1960 Current Accounts.
1882 This photo of Bowral Branch under construction is from Current Accounts, July, 1961.
18840303 CBCofS commenced to operate from its own premises in the building which was demolished early last year (1959).
For the 76 years it stood upon the site this fine old building was a landmark at the northern end of Bong Bong Street and many old residents of Bowral still regret that it has had to make way for a modern structure. From Current Accounts 1960.
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1960s discussions with the locals led to an understanding that the old building was designated under the National Trust.
They advised that the Bank had a bulldozer move in under the cover of darkness and level the old building to the ground - Ron Armstrong.
1960 from Current Accounts:
Large windows on the northern side are a feature of the new building and the lighting, both natural and flourescent, is excellent. The fittings in Katourm, a Pacific Island timber, are attractive and the furnishings are all in the modern style."
19610701 CA Pg 34-35
Photo by Ron Armstrong of the CBC Bowral branch which replaced the original on the same site and constructed some time prior to 1969.
2009 March photos of branch and plaque by John Ness.
The only difference is the new nab logo.
BOWRAVILLE
88 High Street
1894 circular
1958
2006
2007
1885 Opened 1885 (75th Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1894 closed 15th March (1893 91st Report) and business transferred to Fernmount (Circular No. 45);
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Opened 1905 (114th Report);
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
c1958 slide taken by Harold Wood: First of many branches. I relieved there for 9 weeks.
The teller was a bit of a nut case so they had to remove the old 38.
1987 after July, NAB closed the branch, apparently to meet their target for number of branches to be closed in that period. JB
"The Bank" at 88 High Street has been Heritage Listed.
2006 photo by Geoff Chapman.
2007 August photos of bank and strongroom door by David Jobson's brother Wal.
Here's a printed image of the Bank's history taken at the building by my bro Wal. It's recorded on a flyer in the building, however it's a bit hard to read so I have typed it out for you (the things we do!):
"THE HISTORY OF "THE BANK"
The branch of The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney was first opened in 1885 in rented premises in High Street Bowraville.
In 1884 the branch was moved to the present block of ground in a wooden cottage. This cottage subsequently burned down, with the strongroom the only remaining part of the building.
On opening the strongroom, the books and records were all intact.
This strongroom still exists in the front room of the gallery today and is used as a craft pottery display room.
In the strongroom a hole has been drilled through the walls near the metal door.
Our employees, people with intellectual disabilities requested this in case the door closed, trapping someone inside the airtight room.
The branch was once again removed to another rented property, until the purchase of High Street block of land and completion of the new building.
1937 the property was purchased from Mr Raymond for the sum of 1,030 pounds and the buiulding was built at a cost of 3,939 pounds.
The upstairs area, accessible by the cedar staircase, was the bank manager's residence with fireplaces and large open verandah.
1952 the stables and garage behind the bank were demolished with the garage rebuilt next to the bank.
1960s the main bank building was refurbished when the septic system was installed.
1960s the kitchen was remodelled and repainting was completed.
1939-1988 this building was occupied
1988 BOWRAVILLE building was the oldest bank branch in the Nambucca Valley.
1981 CBCofS merged with NBA. RM was going to close Tuncurry it was suggested BOWRAVILLE has less of a future than Tuncurry
1988 BOWRAVILLE branch closed when the Council Chambers moved from Bowraville to Macksville
1988 CBCofS BOWRAVILLE property did not reach reserve price at auction
1988 the Challenge Funding purchased "The Bank" and the rear block of ground by negotiation for $140,000
Mr Terry Park designed 3 studios, known as "Yurts" (?) located behind the bank building.
1990 building started with a Government grant of $___?___.
This was to become the Arts and Crafts working area.
1994 a Heritage grant was given by the Department of Planning for upgrading and repairing the bank building in keeping with the era.
2000s the Nambucca Valley ? Limited directed by a board of local prominent citizens run the bank and its buildings for the supported employees and the community for the Nambucca Shire as a cafe/gallery, Art courses and Arts Studio.
BRAIDWOOD
104 Wallace St
1884 Opened (72nd Report);
1888 Designed by MANSFIELD Bros, Built by Commercial Banking Company of Sydney as bank, bank manager's residence and stables.
Photos courtesy NSW Heritage Office, found by Geoff Chapman.
Builder: E J Sley
Construction Years: 1888 - 1888
Physical Description: A former bank building incorporating a bank and residence, with former stables and outbuildings to the rear and attractive, enclosed garden to front. The entrance to the former bank features three round arches accommodating a pair of panelled entrance doors with windows flanking, separated by pilasters with a parapet and open-bed pediment above. Original fence remains extant. Roof is hipped with slate cladding.
1893 January Listed in 89th Report.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1942 Branch closed.
Physical Condition and/or Archaeological Potential: Very good
Further Information: '... This, it is understood, is an old Bank. It is a delightful building and should, if possible, be retained in its present form. The colours are generally satisfactory, but it needs painting. National Trust "C" Area (4)' Source: Buckland, National Trust Report, 1966
Historical Notes: The branch was closed on 22 April 1942 and the building sold to Taffaha [Jaffaha?], who subsequently sold to Mrs Bridges. The banking chamber and manager's office were rented by J Garvey and used as a solicitor's office from 1942 until 1978. Now used as a gallery and Cafe Altenburg, with the stables converted to a residence.
2009 March sketch and map from Braidwood Visitor's Guide which states: "The company built this building in 1`888 as a bank and bank manager's residence. The imposing Italianate facade reflects the prosperity of the gold mining era." Submitted by John Ness. CBC Bank is item 18 on the map.
BREWARRINA (commonly known as "Bre"
1950s photo
1960s "
1975 "
810 km NW from Sydney and
098 km E from Bourke
119 metres above sea level.
1859 Captain William Randall took the river steamer "Gemini" up the Darling river to a place known then as the Blacks Fishing ground which was a configuration of circular walls of stones in the river bed assembled to trap fish.
A lady wrote some things on Bre:-
1859 was the start of the river boat trade on the Barwon/Darling at Bre. There is a natural drop in the river at this point and for goods to continue on to Walgett and beyond they had to be carried up the bank from the downstream steamer and be reloaded on the waiting steamer upstream. This was the only portage wharf on the river.
Photos the lady included in her story included :-
. c1930 Shops in Bre
. 1950 Army transports in Main Street Bre
. Two horse teams loaded with wool
. The reception for Lord and Lady Chelmsford, Governor of NSW outside the hotel
c1829 settlers had taken up land along the river system.
Teamsters, both horse and bullock teams, pulled their wagons many miles with wool and produce to get it to market.
1859 when the river boats came the teams pulled their loads to a river port for transfer to a steamer to continue its journey to market.
This form of carrying continued until
1901 then the train came to Bre
The teamsters continued to carry wool and produce but now it was taken to the railhead.
1861 Bre town was laid out and declared a town in
1863 Bre had its first newspaper.
Hotels were springing up in the town and at an average of 25 miles apart on different routes the teamsters travelled.
These routes became roads as they are today.
1920s Motor transport got underway in the late 1920s and these roads are still used today.
1866 the BRE Police station opened with one senior constable and one constable until
1904 when there was one sergeant and four constables. One was a mounted constable who rode his horse to outposts to check if all was well and to hear any charges.
1904 the Police station opened at GONGOLGIN a small town 28 miles south of BRE and was the depot for Cobb and Co.
Twice a week two horse coaches met with the Cobb and Co coach at Gongolgon to pick up passengers going to BRE and places north. Cobb and Co ran coaches from Dubbo railway station to Timbrebongie, Warren, Cannonbar, Willeroon, Gongolgon then up the Bogan river to Bourke.
1923 the last coach ran as they could not compete with the railway.
1974 the last train ran to BRE and on this train was CBC Relieving Manager John Beer relieving Nev Hillenberg.
John had to get his car out before the floodwaters arrived.
The population fluctuated with (itinerate workers) people seeking work, walking and riding pushbikes mostly.
1920 the population in Bre town was in excess of 2000 in
1997 it was 1400.
Other photos included :-
. A tanksinking bush camp
. Team with a load of felloes (wood blocks used for making wagon wheels)
. Flood on the Barwon River at the Brewarrina lift up span bridge
. 1950 fevee bank in Bre
1890 was the biggest recorded in Bre before the record flood of
1974 after cyclone flooding of Brisbane when Harold Lee was CM Queensland.
There have been several floods since but with modern machinery to build levee banks the town is secure but the
1974 flood was touch and go with levee built as waters rose.
Bre developed towards the river to accommodate the river trade and is still close to the river.
Several rivers including CULGOA feed into the Barwon-Darling river system from Queensland where the tropical cyclones and monsoonal rains fall.
Services in Bre have been reduced over the years but the people who live in Bre would not want to live elsewhere.
The word 'BREWARRINA' :-
1. 'clumps of acacias'
2. 'where the gooseberry grows'
3. 'fishing'
4. 'acacia clumps'
5. 'place of gooseberries' coming from 'warrina' meaning 'place of' and 'bre' or 'burie' or 'biree' meaning 'gooseberries'.
There can be few more charming outback towns in Australia than Brewarrina.
Town opulation of about 1500 and a further 1500 living on properties around the town it has just the right number of people to give it a sense of purpose and stability without losing the lazy rural character which hasn't changed for decades.
The wide main street, the old style pubs, the easy lifestyle, the beautiful parks by the Darling - Barwon River, the local newspaper produced fortnightly by the local Chamber of Commerce and the historic court house and Anglican Church make it much more than just another country town.
c1839-40 The first settlers arrived in the district.
LAWSON brothers were the 1st people to own land where the town now stands
Lawson brothers had two holdings - one called 'Walcha' and another called 'Moona'. The first name given to the settlement was 'Walcha Hut' but this later changed to 'Fishery' and finally to 'BREWARRINA'.
1859 a riverboat called Gemini skippered by William Randell reached the town.
This opened up the possibility of the town developing as a port and by the early
1860s it was recognised as the head of navigation on the Darling River.
1861 Bre town was formally surveyed and laid out and
18630428 Bre township proclaimed.
1870s were something of a boom time for the town.
1873 the Mechanics Institute was formed.
1874 two hotels, two stores and the Commercial Bank all opened and in
1875 a public school was established. All this development was largely due to Cobb and Co. who had a number of coach services passing through the town. There was a service from Byrock, one from Dubbo via Warren and, in
1874, a direct service from Brewarrina to Enngonia north of Bourke. The number of people moving through the town at this time would have been considerable and would have given rise to the increase in stores and hotels.
1874 CBC Opened (53rd Report);
18741128 a Memorandum of Agreement was signed between the Bank and Richard Keely, proprietor of Bre Hotel for the lease at $80 p.a. for one room attached to the hotel.
18751128 a second Agreement was signed between Kelly and the Bank and the premises then consisted of 2 rooms and the use of a passageway
(19750701 Current Accounts).
1879 July Kelly gave the Bank notice to vacate. Leased premises were then occupied until 1899.
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1899 premises were built which were in
1940 premises demolished in 1940.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1940 new premises built.
1942 BNSW diagonally opp CBCofS closed
ReportsAnnualy30June list the following Managers:-
1954,19550630 Ryan BT Bruce Ryan sent photo of branch when his father B T Ryan was Manager
1956,57,58 D J Ferguson 1957 was 1st year RO was listed at GOODOOGA,
1959,60,61,62 E S PROCTOR
1963,4,5,6 E Ross WILLIAMS
1967,68 Owen R YOUNG
1969,70,71 George W HIATT 1969,70,71,
1972,3,4 N J Hillenberg
1975,6,7 J C Williamson
1978,79,80,81,82
1960s photo by John Beer who stated:
"c1960 I first worked at Bre just after Commonwealth opened.
Mr Proctor was Manager CBC 'Bre' at that time.
1974 January John Beer Relieving Manager had to drive his car out of town to avoid approaching floodwaters caused by cyclone activity in Brisbane area.
John caught the last train to Bre because the line was not rebuilt after the floods which were the highest on record.
People worked around the clock to build the levee banks and fill sandbags.
19750701 Current Accounts photo
19810610 2nd in charge position had become Accountant (from Audit).
19820701 Audit when Mgr was N C Coombs, Acct C J South, premises had problems with foundations in areas of toilet, tellers area and southern wall.
1994 John Beer understands that:-
1. Brewarrina Council asked NAB if Council's business went to Commonwealth Brewarrina would NAB remain open?
2. NAB said they would remain if Council business stayed with NAB.
3. Council remained with NAB.
4. NAB then closed Brewarrina around 1994 with massive loss of business.
The above was referred to a previous Brewarrina Manager who did not disagree with above comments.
2007 No NAB services in Brewarrina.
2008 November correspondence from Bill Frost:
"1968 I relieved Owen Young as manager in 1968 and
"1970 George Hiatt in 1970 and on both occasions it was a seven handed branch.
"The Commonwealth had only been opened a few years
"but had taken a lot of business
"in that time during the period of tidying up by E Ross Williams.
"There was one difficult customer who had not gone.
"I asked Ross why he had not got rid of him and
"he said that he had tried without success.
"This period was after the wool boom of the fifties
"and a lot of the graziers were finding it
"hard to readjust to more normal times.
"1981 I was still surprised that
"a branch of this size could have shrunk so much that
"by 1981 it had a 2 i/c in lieu of accountant.
"1942 the Bank of NSW had closed during rationalisation of banking in 1942/3.
"Their premises were diagonally opposite our branch and
"occupied by Elders Stock Agency.
"During one relief I was asked to play bowls at
"the President's Day at Cunnamulla.
"A plane was hired for the trip and
"my opposite number in the first match was Alan Lowe.
"Cannot remember the results."
BRIBBAREE
9 Weedallion Street
2009 BRIBBAREE is 28Km from Quandialla.
1923 February, BRIBBAREE Receiving Office of Quandialla opened.
1929 May it was converted to a branch.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
Brook H was at BRIBBAREE CBC later became CM NSW
Bill Frost advises: closed during 1939/45 war as rationalisation of banking war measure and not reopened.
2009 September Google Earth image of ex-BRIBBAREE branch, built late 1920's sourced by Geoff Chapman who also advises: "Confirmed by current owner, who advises that banking chamber, is complete, as it was on closure in 1942"
BROKEN HILL
Shortage of fresh food and water led to the spread of disease
- a typhoid epidemic in 1888 killed 128 people.
1892 a private company constructed the Stephens Creek Reservoir and reticulation systems to the town and mines.
1891 the population had pased 21,000, making Broken Hill the third largest town in NSW.
1890s significant civic progress was made with the construction of schools, technical college, town hall, post offices and gaol.
1890s many of the timber and iron hotels and business houses were
rebuilt in brick and stone.
Streets were constructed and recreation reserves were planted with trees and developed for public use.
1888 NBA BROKEN HILL opened in premises not handy to CBD in 3" thick dust
1889 NBA BROKEN HILL moved to other premises
18910704 Silverton br closed staff to BROKEN HILL
(19590701 CA Pg )
18910704 BROKEN HILL CBCofS opened (87th Report);
H W Hogg managed
CBCofS Bank branches :-
1882-3 Tibbooburra
1883-5 Milparinka
1885-91 Silverton
1891-2 BROKEN HILL
18921130 closed (89th Report) business did not go to Wilcannia
18921130 H W Hogg went on 6 months leave
1896 H W Hogg was Mgr Daysdale when Daysdale Branch closed
1983 NBA had no branch in Broken Hill & RM Winslow was happy about that (not having to travel west of Cobar)
2010 nab had branch in 2 shops of a shopping centre in BROKEN HILL
BROUGHTON CREEK
2008
18850313 opened (74th Report and National Trust)
18901204 Broughton Creek name changed to Berry,19680701 CA Pg 51
(Source Berry Historical Society)
(19690101 Current Accounts Pg 11) quote from Berry Manager Mr S Cook.
2008 June photos by John Ness during
NAB Retired Officers Club excursion to Kiama,
with Peter Beaumont and Lyn Ness on footpath.
Building described as the Bunyip Inn for sale.
BRUNSWICK HEADS
30 Mullumbimbi Street
(receiving Office of Mullumbimby)
1977 listed in Annual Report
1981 September CBC Branch Managers List lists Brunswick Heads as Branch agency of Mullumbimby
19820719 to 19840820 Fixed Asset Listing 60 months Lease from R B & D E Ralston Shop 3 Cnr Park & 30 Mullumbimbi Street
19830101 List of Senior Staff lists Brunswick Heads Branch Agency of Mullumbimy whose Manager was A N Mulligan Acct C R Felsman
1983 became a branch.
19830331 List of Senior Staff Lists Brunswick Heads Manager M W Pickard Accountant M L Brims
19880802 Audit when Manager was Mr Gehan Gunasekera and Accountant was Miss BAMN Gow.
2008 November photo from Google. nab locations search by John Beer revealed no nab service at Brunswick Heads.
BUNDARRA
Bendemeer Street
1920
1920
2001 DJ
2003 HW
2004 JS SC
2006 CC
2007 MZ
1906 Opened (116th Report);
1911 Listed in 125th Report;
1920 photos of the bank and group including Robert Hilliar on the left holding the baby (Bruce Stanley), with his wife Wilhelmina who wrote the note thereon.
2008 Photos provided in 2008 by Wendy Kuipers who is Robert's granddaughter (Bruce's daughter).
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1977 listed in Annual Report as receiving office of Inverell.
2001 photo by David Jobson
2003 photo by Harold Wood
2004 photo by Jim Skinner
Sunset photo by Sam Clough
2005 Ian S. Watts, whose first Managerial appointment was to Bundarra stated:
"The Branch and attached residence was a magnificent 2 storey sandstone building. The Scottish builder still lived in the village."
said to be same design as Merriwa branch
2006 photo by Cheryl Cox for Harold Wood
2006 A person from Bundarra has stated the building has lacked maintenance due to a family dispute between husband and wife (owners of the building), with divorce settlement pending. JB
2007 photo by Marek Zborowski, David James' son-in-law. His daughter Christine says: "Dad believes you already have this branch, but wanted to show its current condition. He understands that it is not being kept painted or maintained, as the owners have split up (divorce)".
19920424 agency closed
BUNGENDORE
Cnr Molonglo and Gibraltar Sts
Photos of old Commercial Bank, which was previously the Oriental Bank; stables and groom's quarters at rear submitted by Geoff Chapman, courtesy Angie Angel.
To safeguard their money from bushrangers many settlers cut their bank notes in half, sending one half to their bank on one mail coach and the other half of the next coach. The Oriental Banking Co (1875) fell victim to the land boom and droughts.
1884 Oriental Banking Corp went into Liquidation.
1884-5 CBC acquired Oriental Banking Corp premises & accounts as well as some OBC staff from branches of Murrumburrah & adjoining OBC branches in surrounding districts.
Molonglo St is the through-road that passes through town between Goulburn and Queanbeyan/Canberra. Start your walk around the village at the south-western corner of Molonglo St and Gibraltar St, opposite the BP garage. This building was erected in the 1870s as the Oriental Bank. The stables were for the bank manager's horses and the tiny cottage was built for the boy who tended the horses. This building was used in the filming of the 1969 movie Ned Kelly which featured Mick Jagger in the title role.
BURRANGONG
1861 BURRANGONG Branch opened (25th Report) at the Lambs Flat gold diggings.
BURREN JUNCTION
51 k west of Wee Waa on the road to Walgett
1961 photo
1986 "
1986 "
CBC was:-
1. half way between Railway Station and Hotel
2. about a block north east of Bowling Club
3. On Eastern side of the street it was in
4. about half way down the block
5. surrounded on western and southern sides with a wrap around veranda
1910 Opened (124th Report);
"19100516 Burren Junction branch opened by Mr Julian who arrived in a hurry and rented a building which had been used as a bakers shop in Railway st now Slack-smith st from William Houlahan and immediately erected a canvas sign "Commercial Bank Ltd" on the front of the shop. "
"19100517 an officer from Bank of NSW arrived to open a branch but bolted when he saw Mr Julian's sign."
"Having no safe or money box Mr Julian carried all the bank's money in leather pouches under his clothing"
1961 letter from the late Mr JT Church who banked with the branch from
19100516 and his son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren are still with us'
(19690101 Current Accounts pg 24).
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
Ian S Watts was 2ic
1960 Manager was Mr Johnston when it was a 2-handed branch.
1961 photo from John Beer.
1961 Manager R A McMahon
19700630 Mgr R J Dawson
19730630 Mgr D B Smith
1974 Manager P L Kenny Mgr (19750101 Curr Accts Pg 4 Photo New Manager)
19760101 INS & BKING REC Mgr P L Kenny
1980s approx. became Receiving Office from Wee Waa branch.
1986 May photos by Frank Maundrell. The photograph of the interior of Burren Junction depicts Gwen Britten (nee Stiller).
1960 A relieving Burren Junction 2ic aged 16 won 60 pounds playing two up at the hotel on Anzac Day which was a lot of money in 1960.
John B relieved the Second Officer more than once at Burren Junction when Roy Johnston was Manager of the 2 handed branch.
Caught the 11pm train from Tamworth and had to wait at Werris Creek for the 3am train (from Newcastle) to
Narrabri where I had to change to the Walgett train departing at 7am.
Arrived at Burren Junction about 12 noon.
Only place to stay was the old timber pub that was falling down.
The floor was so unlevel that it was fatal to drop a pencil on the floor because you could not catch it before it rolled under the skirting board.
Burren Junction was a "two-hander".
Letters from Head Office to Burren Junction announcing such appointments,
always of young men, would include the injunction to the Manager to
"...report to this Office if Mr xyz is still at your Branch 9 months hence..." Burren Junction was such a bad appointment that young Officers were not expected to endure more than nine months!
Head Office also invariably instructed the Manager to seek "...suitable accommodation..." for the young man and report the resultant circumstances.
Equally invariably, the Manager reported there were no available lodgings in the town and that, although manifestly unsuitable, the only accommodation available was a room at the only Hotel in town.
An assurance that the Manager would "...keep an eye on him..." was also invariably included.
H.O. would then respond by "...reluctantly accept the Manager's proposal...rely on your supervision..."
The letter books contain many examples of staff wanting to get out well before their nine months expired.
One was of a young man from Kempsey.
He returned home for annual leave during his time at Burren Junction and a series of correspondence records his attempts to return.
First letter said that his car had broken down and he was forced to return to Kempsey, thus delaying his return.
Next was a letter stating that he had been taken ill during his return trip and was again forced to return to Kempsey.
A medical certificate was enclosed.
This was followed by another similar.
The series concluded with a letter enclosing the young officer's resignation!
He simply could not face returning to Burren Junction.
Another series related a young officer's request for transfer on medical grounds. The Manager informed H.O. that there was no doctor at Burren Junction, that the nearest was at Wee Waa, then a day's drive away, but that doctor was unreliable because he was an alcoholic.
The next doctor was at Narrabri, a further day's drive away. H.O. demanded to know the nature of the young man's medical condition, which the Manager reported was haemorrhoids!
He did get the transfer!"
BYROCK
previously known as Byerock
78Km SE of Bourke on the Nyngan/Bourke road/rail line.
1884 Opened (73rd Report);
1886 Closed (76th Report).
2006 Population of Byrock is 12. Buildings include Byrock Hotel.
BYRON BAY
1913 @ 22 Jonson Street.
1979 @ 33 Jonson Street
Agency, then sub-branch then branch.
2008 @ 33
2009 @ 22
1913 August CBCofS Byron Bay branch opened with Frank Evans as temporary Manager
1913 F H Richardson from Casino Manager
The branch, facing Jonson Street, adjoined a lane, now named Commercial Lane,
on the other side of that lane from the
1984 present nab branch and was (in 1984) occupied by Farrell's Homewares Store It now (
2009) houses a pharmacy . (from Time and Tide - A History of Byron Bay - Maurice Ryan c.1984)
1913 Aug BYRON BAY branch opened
c1933 BYRON BAY branch closed
Ken McColl provided an undated newspaper report regarding nab which stated that the Bank had been in Byron Bay area since 1913.
1921 H S Boyd joined CBCofS at BYRON BAY (19680101 CA Pg 83)
c1933 BYRON BAY branch closed business transferred to Mullumbimby
2009 Image of the Jonson Street BYRON BAY site at 22 Jonson Street that was occupied by CBC 1913 to 1920's. Separated from present nab branch by Commercial Lane. Submitted by Geoff Chapman.
19790109 opening of Agency of Bangalow whose Manager was Ken McColl 2nd in charge was Joy Slater
19800707 converted to Sub-branch
1981 Sept. listed as Sub-branch in List of Managers;
19820331 listed as a Branch in List of Managers
1984 from Time and Tide - A History of Byron Bay - Maurice Ryan c.1984: Other information gleaned from the book is:
The site of the present nab branch was occupied by the first 2 of 3 buildings of The Great Northern Hotel, the first 2, of timber construction, being destroyed by fire in 1897 and 1936.
1936 The hotel was rebuilt 2 doors from the present nab branch
2008 Google Earth image of nab 33 Johnson Street Byron Bay, this being the CBC that opened in 1979, as an Agency of Bangalow. Confirmed by then Bangalow Manager Ken McColl.
1981 Sep sub-branch and by
19820331 branch
Shops 1 & 2 of 31 Jonson St (said to be very close to where original CBC
BYRON BAY branch was) submitted by John Beer.
CAMDEN
125 Argyle Street,
Cnr Argyle & John Sts
1879-80
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1878 Photo
1887 "
1969 "
1973 "
1878 Opened (60th Report);
1879 The first banking premises when the bank opened in Camden and before their permanent building constructed in 1880s.
This branch was in the Commercial Hotel building (later Plough and Harrow Hotel), Argyle Street. Camden.
1879-1800 Photo dated 1879-1800 courtesy Camden Historical Society.
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1878 photo of branch under construction.
Heritage Listed:
An important and noticeable building in a key position on the corner of Camden's two most important streets.
Used for its original purpose and well kept over the years.
Part of the John Street Group.
A fine example of the late Victorian Bank buildings to be found in country towns of New South Wales.
It is in an Italianate style with a fine stone entrance porch to the main elevation and a cast iron balustraded verandah and balcony to its two storeys.
The wisteria vine which climbs over the verandah is considered part of the Bank's aesthetic contribution.
1877-78 it was built to the design of G.A. Mansfield,
who did much of the CBC's architectural work at that time.
The contractor was C. Furner of Camden.
18870517 auction of land at North Cawdor Estate Hardy & Gorman agents flyer.
Courtesy :-
Camden Historical Society.
1893 listed in 89th Report Jan;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1969 featured on cover of July issue of Current Accounts.
1973 Photo from Annual Report includes extensions on the left side done in late 60s, early 70s to match in with original building.
A one storey extension added 1972-73 by Architects Laurie and Heath, sympathetically followed the style and detail of the original building.
CAMPBELLTOWN
263 Queen Street CBC
Original building dates from 1830s
Current premises occupied in March 1881
1934
2007
1820 foundation of Campbelltown as a town by Governor when name was changed from Airds.
1874 October 13 branch opened (53rd Report);
1874 October 13 Manager George L JONES when population was less than 1,000.
1881 The Victorian Italianate building opened.
The Bank is of straightforward and dignified design and is the work of architects the Mansfield Brothers, who designed over 40 banks for the Commercial Bank, as well as other commercial premises, many schools and private residences including St Helens Park House. Today, the building remains in excellent condition.
1893 listed in 89th Report January;
1934 Listed and pictured in Century of Banking.
Managers :-
1874-1876 G I JONES
1876-1903 A J GORE
1903-1912 L J JOHNSTON
1912-1925 D E HORNIMAN
1925-1938 A A WALKER
1938-1946 D M L JAMES
1946-1955 K T O WALKER
1955-1962 W C HIGHFIELD
1962-1972 A K C PODMORE
1972- Euan B GOUGH
1974 October 13 unveiling of Centenary Plaque when Managed by Euan Gough.
19 - 19 Dennis J MALLIGAN
1975 population approaching 50,000 (List of Managers from Current Accounts January edition Pg 16-18.)
2007 Wikipedia photo of Campbelltown centre featuring Campbelltown Advertiser Newspaper headquarter, which was originally CBC, then National Australia Bank.
CAMPBELLTOWN
248 Queen St NBA
19850827 unified to 248 Queen St Campbelltown NSW&ACT Circ 327
CANDELO
22 k SW of Bega
36 William Street
Cottage:
23 Sharpe Street
c1960s
2008
1877 Opened during first half-year (58th Report);
1879 closed during first half-year (62nd Report);
1881 Opened (68th Report);
1882 Reopened in early premises (now demolished) on 14 February.
1887 the Bank bought an allotment Cnr of William, Eden and Bega Streets for 800 pounds.
The existing premises erected in 1894 for 1,076 pounds. It stands on the western side of the bridge over Candelo Creek which divides the town.
1893 listed in 89th Report January;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking;
Various repairs and renovation done over the years.
c1960s possibly NAB Archives photo from David Jobson.
1969 The branch closed on 1st September and business transferred to Bega branch.
1977 Listed in Annual Report as receiving office of Bega.
2008 photo sourced by Geoff Chapman with additional information from David Jobson.
Managers :-
1882-87 Walter Woodd
1887-93 W.C MKay
1893-99 E.C. Bingemann
1899-01 P.P.Scrivener
1901-18 E.A.Blomfield
1918-24 W.S.Martin
1924-32 C.H.S. Thacker
1932-38 E.J.G.Tynan
1938-41 B.M.Murray
1941-54 H.N. Richardson
1954-60 R.T.Musgrave
1960-64 H.G.Weiss
1964-69 T.C.Mackay
Heritage Listed
Former bank branch cottage also Heritage Listed
Cannonbar
On the Bogan River about 29Km from Nyngan.
1874 Opened (53rd Report);
1883 the railway reached Nyngan in 1883, resulting in the nearby coach-stop village of Cannonbar moving in its entirety to establish the town of Nyngan.
1883 closed (71st Report) when business was transferred to the new Nyngan branch
(Current Accounts July 1968 Pg 51).
Canowindra
82 Gaskill Street
2004
2008 Canowindra is on the Belubula River 32Km North of Cowra
1888 Opened (80th Report);
1893 listed in 89th Report January;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
2004 photo from Australian Explorer.com.
The first building on the left is Canowindra Branch building. Banking Chamber on ground level, a cold water flat let to two ladies and a dental surgery. The Manager lived in the old premises some distance away, Canowindra being one of those towns which moved the business area away from it's early position. I was there early 1947, H R Robinson was manager. They used the old banking chamber as their card room. His daughter worked for the abovementioned dentist. W M Munckton was accountant, retired from Mittagong branch, Charlie Dickson, teller. who resigned and had a trotting stud; Ross (E R) William ledgerkeeper (boasted 15 consecutive double slickers,
I have forgotten the juniors name, he resigned and went into a newsagency in the Maitland area. Notes by Bill Frost.
John Beer says Manager's residence was prominent building in residential area with good Fung Choi elevated position overlooking the town.
2008 photo from GoogleEarth identified by Geoff Chapman.
Caragabal
Receiving Office of Quandialla
1927 June Caragabal Receiving Office opened.
19340927 Caragabal RO of Quandialla was closed
Carcoar
1863 approx Carcoar Commercial of Sydney Bank was held up by bushrangers which has been claimed to be the first bank hold up in Australia
CARCOAR MANAGERS:
1863 April to
1863 November James McDonald
1863 November to 1865 J. L. Cobb
1865 - 1872 R. W. McKellar
1872 - 1874 J. J. Ashe
1875 - 1877 R. A. Waddy
1877 - 1895 J. A. McKillop
1895 - 1899 William Alexander Osborne
1899 - 1918 O. M. Smith
1918 - 1925 A. H. Hole
1925 - 1931 E. F. Welsh
1931 - 1940 R. B. Adam
1940 - 1947 N. S. Done
1947 - 1958 Athol V. Burgess
1958 - 1962 S. J. A. Dean
1962 - 1966 Frank Hardiman
1863 in 2004
1877 in 2004
1977
2003
2003
2006
1863 Branch opened (30th Report).
2004 Photographed in 2004 by Jim Skinner.
The first premises were originally built as a home, and were later rented to the Bank.
The home is now called "Daylesford" (from Walkabout Australian Travel Guide).
18630730 Carcoar Commercial of Sydney held up by Bushrangers Johnny Gilbert and Johnny O'Meally reported to be one of the first bank hold-ups in Australia.
1877 branch photographed in 2004 by Jim Skinner.
1893 listed in 89th Report January;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1960s branch closed. Carcoar closed about 1966 when Frank Hardiman went from Manager Carcoar to Manager Ariah Park
1977 Listed in Annual Report as receiving office of Mandurama.
This shot of Carcoar (then an Agency of Mandurama) is reproduced from Current Accounts, January, 1977. It shows the Premises dressed for its role in a film made by the Australian Film Council called "Let the Balloon Go" set in the 1915 period.
2003 b&w photos by Kevin Greenaway
Bill Frost advises: One of the oldest branches west of the Mountains, It has quite a history of hold-ups etc, during one when the Manager was shot (or shot a bushranger) The town went into decline after Blayney became the junction for the main western railway line Branch closed late 1950’s. Frank Hardiman was then Manager.
Click here for text story of Carcoar branch submitted by John Beer.
Click here for toy museum article in Sun-Herald
Post Office Wall and old CBC Bank stables are Heritage Listed.
Cardiff 1981 Sept Managers List 052-150
2007 photo by Ron Armstrong. Former CBC Bank Cardiff now Global Property International.
Carrathool Carrathool is 64Km East of Hay.
1888 Opened (81st Report);
1892 closed (88th Report)
Casino
1870s
2005
1800s named after Cassino in central Italy.
1840 squatters Henry Clay & George Stapleton were the first settlers when droving cattle from Tenterfield.
1855 proclamation of Casino as a town.
1870 CBCofS opened (44th Report); photo of 1st Casino branch which opened in 1870 supplied by Geoff Chapman.
1881 Geoff Chapman advises that by then it had been severely damaged by white ants.
From "Then & Now" Copyright 1998 Maurice Ryan:
The CBC opened a branch in 1870 with the first Manager being T G Pockley. This was in rented premises adjacent to Tattersalls Hotel The branch moved the same year to its own premises, a cottage like building in Barker Street Shortly after this move the bank employed Henry van der Waerden to make additions to the banking part of this building. The proposed building additions measured 38' x 25' divided into 3 rooms. The banking room to be 25' 20', the manager's room 16 x 15 and a stationery room 16' x 10', all with walls 13' high White ants soon reduced the pine lining to a shell, resulting in a new building of brick in 1894, which was built at a cost of $6,276. Later additions were made in 1914 and built at that time were stables and a coach house.
1883 current building completed.
1893 listed in 89th Report January;
1894 new brick building erected at a cost of $6,276.
1903 rail line Casino to Lismore completed. Casino became rail fork from Sydney to Brisbane and later Gold Coast.
1914 additions built at that time included stables and a coach house.
1933 meatworks, Casino's largest employer established.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
2005 Now offices and a cafe, photo 11/05 by Geoff Chapman.
2007 May 5 NAB search revealed branch at 119 Barker St where it must have moved to following unification of NAB 110 Walker Street branch 2-542 with NAB 100 Barker Street branch 2-506. Of 11,000 population 1000 work at the meatworks.
1880s & 2007 photos of Walker St Casino in Pg 70 Daily Telegraph 5 May 2007
Cassilis
1905
DEH
Cassilis is on the Golden Highway, 43Km N/W of Merriwa.
Originally a private village called Dalkeith in the 1830's. Gazetted as a town and named Cassilis in 1869. It is a small village north of Mudgee.
Bushranging in Australia during the great gold era has to a large extent been lost. No doubt historical records still exist in the archives and someday the real story of the bushrangers might be told.
However a century ago several noted writers took the time to record snippets of information about this historical time, when the Australian gold fields were indeed lawless places - and where anarchy ruled. Some of the acts of courage displayed by some who were held up - perhaps needs some mention. There are many, but one that comes to notice quickly, is the bank teller at Cassilis, who was dutifully recording transactions when he lookup up to see a bushranger standing before him with a pistol pointing at his head. The bushranger demanded, "bailup - or I'll blow your brains out".
"Will you by golly", the teller replied and immediately vaulted the counter towards the bushranger. This action so startled the bandit, that he dropped his pistol and ran from the bank with the teller in hot pursuit.
After a short chase the teller, and others who joined in captured him. As the local police officer was away at the time, the locals dealt with the would be robber, by giving him a thrashing and then turning him loose. It was reputed that the town's two hotels were full for the rest of the day.
1905 Photo of Cassilis 4 years before branch opened.
1909 Opened (123rd Report);
1934 Listed in Century of Banking;
Streetscape photo from Dept of Environment & Heritage.
1977 Listed in Annual Report as receiving office of Merriwa.
1984 ceased as a NAB Agency.
More recent photo of Cassilis township. Population 110.
Recent photo of Cassilis branch.
Camden
125 Argyle Street,
Cnr Argyle & John Sts
1879-80
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1878
1887
1969
1973
1878 Opened (60th Report);
1879 The first banking premises when the bank opened in Camden and before their permanent building constructed in 1880s. This branch was in the Commercial Hotel building (later Plough and Harrow Hotel), Argyle Street. Camden. Photo dated 1879-1800 courtesy Camden Historical Society.
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1878 photo of branch under construction.
Heritage Listed: An important and noticeable building in a key position on the corner of Camden's two most important streets. Used for its original purpose and well kept over the years. Part of the John Street Group.
A fine example of the late Victorian Bank buildings to be found in country towns of New South Wales. It is in an Italianate style with a fine stone entrance porch to the main elevation and a cast iron balustraded verandah and balcony to its two storeys. The wisteria vine which climbs over the verandah is considered part of the Bank's aesthetic contribution.
It was built in 1877-78 to the design of G.A. Mansfield, who did much of the CBC's architectural work at that time. The contractor was C. Furner of Camden.
1887 Drawing in a catalogue for land sales at North Cawdor Estate by auction on 21(?) May 1887. Hardy & Gorman agents. Courtesy Camden Historical Society.
1893 listed in 89th Report Jan;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1969 featured on cover of July issue of Current Accounts.
1973 Photo from Annual Report includes extensions on the left side done in late 60s, early 70s to match in with original building.
A one storey extension added 1972-73 by Architects Laurie and Heath, sympathetically followed the style and detail of the original building.
Campbelltown
263 Queen Street
Original building dates from 1830s
Current premises occupied in March 1881
1934
2007 1820 foundation of Campbelltown as a town by Governor when name was changed from Airds.
1874 October 13 branch opened (53rd Report);
1874 October 13 Manager George L JONES when population was less than 1,000.
1881 The Victorian Italianate building opened. The Bank is of straightforward and dignified design and is the work of architects the Mansfield Brothers, who designed over 40 banks for the Commercial Bank, as well as other commercial premises, many schools and private residences including St Helens Park House. Today, the building remains in excellent condition.
1893 listed in 89th Report January;
1934 Listed and pictured in Century of Banking.
Managers have been:-
1874-1876 G I JONES
1876-1903 A J GORE
1903-1912 L J JOHNSTON
1912-1925 D E HORNIMAN
1925-1938 A A WALKER
1938-1946 D M L JAMES
1946-1955 K T O WALKER
1955-1962 W C HIGHFIELD
1962-1972 A K C PODMORE
1972- Euan B GOUGH
1974 October 13 unveiling of Centenary Plaque when Managed by Euan Gough.
19 - 19 Dennis J MALLIGAN
1975 population approaching 50,000
(19750101 Current Accounts Pg 16-18.)
2007 Wikipedia photo of Campbelltown centre featuring Campbelltown Advertiser Newspaper headquarter, which was originally CBC, then National Australia Bank.
20081107 nab locations search revealed Campbelltown branch Macarthur Sq SC 1 Bolger St Campbelltown BBC FSC FP
Candelo 22 km SW of Bega
36 William Street
Cottage:
23 Sharpe Street
c1960s
2008
1877 Opened during first half-year (58th Report);
1879 closed during first half-year (62nd Report);
1881 Opened (68th Report);
18820214 Reopened in early premises (now demolished as at 2010).
1887 the Bank bought an allotment Cnr of William, Eden and Bega Streets for 800 pounds.
The existing premises erected in 1894 for 1,076 pounds. It stands on the western side of the bridge over Candelo Creek which divides the town.
18930101 listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking;
Various repairs and renovation done over the years.
c1960s possibly NAB Archives photo from David Jobson.
19690901 branch closed business transferred to Bega branch.
1977 Listed in Annual Report as receiving office of Bega.
2008 photo sourced by Geoff Chapman with additional information from David Jobson.
Manager :
1882-87 Walter Woodd
1887-93 W.C M Kay
1893-99 E.C. Bingemann
1899-01 P.P.Scrivener
1901-18 E.A.Blomfield
1918-24 W.S.Martin
1924-32 C.H.S. Thacker
1932-38 E.J.G.Tynan
1938-41 B.M.Murray
1941-54 H.N. Richardson
1954-60 R.T.Musgrave
1960-64 H.G.Weiss
1964-69 T.C.Mackay
Heritage Listed
Former bank branch cottage also Heritage Listed
Cannonbar
on the Bogan River about 29Km from Nyngan.
1874 Opened (53rd Report);
1833 when the railway reached Nyngan
the nearby coach-stop village of Cannonbar
moved in its entirety to establish the town of Nyngan.
1883 closed (71st Report)
when business was transferred to
the new Nyngan branch (19680701 Current Accounts).
Canowindra
82 Gaskill Street
2004
2008
Canowindra is on the Belubula River 32Km North of Cowra
1888 Opened (80th Report);
1893 listed in 89th Report January;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
2004 photo from Australian Explorer.com.
The first building on the left is Canowindra Branch building.
Banking Chamber on ground level, a cold water flat let to
two ladies and a dental surgery.
The Manager lived in the old premises some distance away,
Canowindra being one of those towns which
moved the business area away from it's early position.
I was there early 1947, H R Robinson was manager.
They used the old banking chamber as their card room.
His daughter worked for the abovementioned dentist.
W M Munckton was accountant, retired from Mittagong branch,
Charlie Dickson, teller. who resigned and had a trotting stud;
Ross (E R) Williams ledgerkeeper
(boasted 15 consecutive double slickers,
I have forgotten the juniors name,
he resigned and went into a newsagency in the Maitland area.
Notes by Bill Frost.
John Beer says Manager's residence was prominent building in
residential area with good Fung Choi
elevated position overlooking the town.
1997 June Common Bk closed its Canowindra branch
2008 photo from GoogleEarth identified by Geoff Chapman.
Caragabal
Receiving Office of Quandialla
1927 June Caragabal Receiving Office opened.
1934 it was closed 27 September
Carcoar
CARCOAR MANAGERS:
1863 April to 1863 November James McDonald
1863 November to 1865 J. L. Cobb
1865 - 1872 R. W. McKellar
1872 - 1874 J. J. Ashe
1875 - 1877 R. A. Waddy
1877 - 1895 J. A. McKillop
1895 - 1899 William Alexander Osborne
1899 - 1918 O. M. Smith
1918 - 1925 A. H. Hole
1925 - 1931 E. F. Welsh
1931 - 1940 R. B. Adam
1940 - 1947 N. S. Done
1947 - 1958
Athol V. Burgess
1958 - 1962 S. J. A. Dean
1962 - 1966 Frank Hardiman
1863 in 2004
1877 in 2004
1977
2003
2003
2006
1863 Branch opened (30th Report). Photographed in 2004 by Jim Skinner.
The first premises were originally built as a home,
and were later rented to the Bank.
The home is now called "Daylesford"
(from Walkabout Australian Travel Guide).
1863 July 30 Carcoar CBCofS held up by
Bushrangers Johnny Gilbert and Johnny O'Meally reported to be
one of the first bank hold-ups in Australia.
1877 branch photographed in 2004 by Jim Skinner.
1893 listed in 89th Report January;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1960s Franks Hardiman became Manager
1960s branch closed.
1966 Carcoar closed about
1966 approximately when Frank Hardiman went from Manager Carcoar to Manager Ariah Park
1977 Listed in Annual Report as receiving office of Mandurama.
19770101 Current Accounts photo of Carcoar Agency of Mandurama. It shows the Premises dressed for its role in a film made by the Australian Film Council called "Let the Balloon Go" set in the 1915 period.
2003 b&w photos by Kevin Greenaway
Bill Frost advises: "
One of the oldest branches west of the Mountains, it has quite a history of hold-ups etc, during one when the Manager was shot (or shot a bushranger) 1950s Carcoar went into decline after Blayney became the junction for the main western railway line Branch closed late 1950’s. Frank Hardiman was then Manager.
Click here for text story of Carcoar branch submitted by John Beer.
Click here for toy museum article in Sun-Herald
Post Office Wall and old CBC Bank stables are Heritage Listed.
Cardiff 1981 Sept Managers List 052-150
2007 photo by Ron Armstrong. Former CBC Bank Cardiff now Global Property International.
Carrathool Carrathool is 64Km East of Hay.
1888 Opened (81st Report);
1892 closed (88th Report)
Casino
1870s
2005
1800s named after Cassino in central Italy.
1840 squatters Henry Clay & George Stapleton were the first settlers when droving cattle from Tenterfield.
1855 proclamation of Casino as a town.
1870 CBCofS opened (44th Report); photo of 1st Casino branch which opened in 1870 supplied by Geoff Chapman.
1881 Geoff Chapman advises that by then it had been severely damaged by white ants.
From "Then & Now" Copyright 1998 Maurice Ryan:
The CBC opened a branch in 1870 with the first Manager being T G Pockley. This was in rented premises adjacent to Tattersalls Hotel The branch moved the same year to its own premises, a cottage like building in Barker Street Shortly after this move the bank employed Henry van der Waerden to make additions to the banking part of this building. The proposed building additions measured 38' x 25' divided into 3 rooms. The banking room to be 25' 20', the manager's room 16 x 15 and a stationery room 16' x 10', all with walls 13' high White ants soon reduced the pine lining to a shell, resulting in a new building of brick in 1894, which was built at a cost of $6,276. Later additions were made in 1914 and built at that time were stables and a coach house.
1883 current building completed.
1893 listed in 89th Report January;
1894 new brick building erected at a cost of $6,276.
1903 rail line Casino to Lismore completed. Casino became rail fork from Sydney to Brisbane and later Gold Coast.
1914 additions built at that time included stables and a coach house.
1933 meatworks, Casino's largest employer established.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
2005 Now offices and a cafe, photo 11/05 by Geoff Chapman.
2007 May 5 NAB search revealed branch at 119 Barker St where it must have moved to following unification of NAB 110 Walker Street branch 2-542 with NAB 100 Barker Street branch 2-506. Of 11,000 population 1000 work at the meatworks.
1880s & 2007 photos of Walker St Casino in Pg 70 Daily Telegraph 5 May 2007
Cassilis
1905
DEH
Cassilis is on the Golden Highway, 43Km N/W of Merriwa.
Originally a private village called Dalkeith in the 1830's.
1869 gazetted as a town named CASSILIS
small village north of Mudgee.
Bushranging records in Australia during the great gold era
have to a large extent been lost.
Reords may exist in the archives and
someday the real story of the bushrangers might be told.
1800s several noted writers took the time to
record snippets of information about this historical time,
when the Australian gold fields were indeed lawless places
- and where anarchy ruled.
Some of the acts of courage displayed by some who were held up
- perhaps needs some mention.
There are many, but one that comes to notice quickly,
is the bank teller at Cassilis,
who was dutifully recording transactions
when he looked up up to see a bushranger
standing before him with a pistol pointing at his head.
The bushranger demanded, "bailup - or I'll blow your brains out".
"Will you by golly", the teller replied and
immediately vaulted the counter towards the bushranger.
This action so startled the bandit,
that he dropped his pistol and
ran from the bank with the teller in hot pursuit.
After a short chase the teller,
and others who joined in captured him.
As the local police officer was away at the time,
the locals dealt with the would be robber,
by giving him a thrashing and then turning him loose.
It was reputed that the town's two hotels
were full for the rest of the day.
1905 Photo of CASSILIS 4 years before branch opened.
1909 Opened (123rd Report);
1934 Listed in Century of Banking;
Streetscape photo from Dept of Environment & Heritage.
1977 Listed in Annual Report as receiving office of Merriwa.
1984 ceased as a NAB Agency.
More recent photo of CASSILIS township. Population 110.
Recent photo of CASSILIS branch.
CASTLE HILL
268 Old Northern Rd
amalgamated with NBA Old Castle Hill Rd while exNBA rebuilt
19850219 NSW Circ 52 :-
19850304 Castle Hill NBA will operate from 283a Old Northern Rd Castle Hill
19851008 relocated to previous site
CESSNOCK:-
1st bank in Cessnock
19540701 CA Pg 12-13 Photo of staff
CHATSWOOD 19910820 Interchange Money Centre closed
CHERRYBROOK
19920504 sc upgraded to branch
AOCs:-
19870127 commencement of:-
city central lev 11 d j allcock
city south lev 10 miss m standaloft
coordinators as above at
815-825 George St Railway Square
opposite 300 eliz st
19861127 city west reg 214 1 sloane st summer hill peter yeomans terry caeron arm
COOMA
Central town of the Monaro
TA Dibbs travelled with his wife mainly by horse to Cooma
small front room of the Lord Raglan Hotel Lambie St was acquired
18600221 Cooma branch opened in front room of Lord Raglan Hotel Lambie St
CBCofS moved from hotel to an old weatherbopard building in CBD
building designed by Mansfields
1883 moved into huge granite double storied bank building that dominated Cooma
1960-61 bilding demolished & new modern office occupied
Managers:-
1860 R C Joplin
1876-94 J G Beazley
1894-1908 E B Backhouse
1908-18 H L Lovegrove
1918-34 G F Antill
1934-51 I M Wilson
1951-61 L F Single
1961- R E Graham with B O Ham R J Webb J G Hughes J D Stannard K E Woods
(19630101 CA Pg 4-5)
B J Roberts to Wagga
Mr Single Mgr COOMA retired to a nearby sheep property he had bought
COPELAND NORTH
CBCofS was here I think Redhead W H G was Manager ?
CORNER COUNTRY
Tibbooburra
Milparinka
Leadville renamed Purnamoota
Silverton
Barrier Ranges
Euriowie
Tarrawingee
Broken Hill
1845 Charles STURT camped at Depot Glen's Preservation Creek for 6 mos where they built a cairn now a privately owned sheeopp statetion "MOUNT POOLE"
18800630 & 18831231 Wilcannia listed T J Haydon Mgr
1880 at Milparinka a gold nugget was discovered resulting in prospectors arriving at Milparinka with 1,000 people camped at the diggings originally at Starts Depot Glen then Evelyn Creek’s reliable water supply. Evelyn Creek runs through Milparinka township.
18810225 Milparinka was proclaimed a town
1881 July or later Milparinka CBCofSBank opened Mgr A L Dawson from HO
1881 Sep Tibooburra declared a town
1882 Milparinka's Albert Hotel was licensed
1882 Right hand side of CBCofS Milparinka was Chemist & Cobb & Co. LHS was Standard Hotel
1883 WILCANNIA-MILPARINKA-WILCANNIA Cobb & Co Coach Service started
1883 A L Dawson Mgr Milparinka to HO
1883 H W Hogg Mgr Tibooburra to Mgr Milparinka
18831231 listed Thargomindah G A Layton Mgr
18831231 listed Milparinka H W Hogg Mgr
18831231 listed Nymagee H G Burnell Mgr
LEADVILLE became known as PURNAMOOTA :-
32 km north of Broken Hill
18 km west of Yanko Glen
1884 Purnamoota opened.
1884 Purnamoota was the centre for the families of prospectors who moved into the Appollyon Valley in 1884 when claims were opened up at places including
Lubra,
Victory,
Terrible Dick (which built a small smelter),
Purnamoota,
White Princess,
Bird in Hand,
War Dance.
1884 Purnamoota contained:-
Approximately 400 people lived at Purnamoota,
two stores
(Walter Sully and E. Sims),
two hotels (Purnamoota and the Commercial),
a school ( provisional school, 1885 to March 1886;
house to house school visited in homes by itinerant teachers,
1884 EURIOWIE is where tin ore was discovered pegged as CALOOLA CLAIMS
18840920 BARRIER RANGERS MINERS ASSN formed in SILVERTON (start of BrokenHillUnion)
1885 MILPARINKA boasted police office, newspaper, chemist, blacksmith, photographer, 2 butchers, a school, a hospital, a general store,
1885 -1898 small township of Purnamoota was built near a soakage on the Nine-Mile Creek
1885 S H Barr Mgr Tibooburra to Mgr Milparinka
1885 H W Hogg Mgr Milparinka to Mgr Silverton
1885 H W Hogg opens CBC Silverton
18860101 BROKEN HILL PO opened
1886 Bank of A'Asia & Commercial Bank of Aust BROKEN HILL opened
1886 March to October public school,
18860831 MILPARINKA CBCofSBank closed S H Barr Mgr to HO
1887 EURIOWIE town was well established with pop 700 & 2 banks
18880112 Silverton Tramway's 30 mile private rail line Cockburn-BrokenHill opened
1888 BROKEN HILL had 47 hotels & 9 banks incl CBA, AJSBank, Town & Country Bank, BkOfA'Asia, Union, London, National, BkOfSA, BNSW
1888 PURNAMOOTA Assembly Hall built
1889 January 1889 to December 1893 CBCofSBank, and a Post-Telegraph office.
J. W. Fairchild manufactured steam cordials, aerated water and Liqueurs at PURNAMOOTA.
Although rich slugs of silver were found, all the workings were shallow,
Euriowie 80k NW of Broken Hill off Tibooburra Rd
1884 tin ore discovered pegged Caloola Claims 1887 pop 700 2 banks
1889 EURIOWIE's Bank of A'ASIA closed tferred to Broken Hill
18900630 & 18910630 CBCofSBank under BRANCHES listed SILVERTON H W Hogg Mgr
1889 EURIOWIE Bank of AAsia closed & transferred to Broken Hill
1889 Nov 1st section of Tarrowidgee Co was pegged out
1890 BROKEN HILL pop 19905
1891 the last Milparinka mining company wound up
1891 CBCofSBank Milparinka building was sold to Moalie Park Grazier Mrs Smith
18911231 listed Broken Hill H W Hogg Mgr
18911231 Silverton not listed
1890s mining operations ceased at Purnamoota & Day Dream.
1898 October the Barrier Miner described the field as
'one house, 100 abandoned claims, 500 abandoned potholes, 10,000 abandoned hopes, piles of rubbish, much desolation and a pretty name'.
1899 pop BROKEN HILL 26711, Silverton 629, Tarrawidgee 321, Thackaringa 290
19200630 not listed Broken Hill Purnamoota Silverton
1993 "Explore Australia" 11th Edition 1993 produced by Viking O'Neil published by Penguin Books shows on Pg 114:- 1. a red dashed line heading NW from Broken Hill to Purnamoota which appears to be about
31k NW from Broken Hill
2. what appears to be a lake about 5km NW from Silverton
3. Purnamoota as being half way between:-
a) the north of what appears to be a lake and
b) Yanco Glen.
Purnamoota appears to be on the top of "Barrier Range" running about 10km to the west of Silver City Highway.
This has been advised because of the doubt as to what is now at Purnamoota.
2007 May aerial photo by Ruth Sandow showing only one old building left.
Ruth Sandow said the only building left is now referred to as a Church & may be what was Assembly Hall erected 1888.
Lady living on a property in Mt Arrowsmith area said her grandmother was last to occupy what was CBCofSBank Milparinka & as administrator shw would like to gain title to the p[roperty so she could restore it.
20111115 advice received Milparinka Hotel is now closed.
20111115 photo taken by Arthur Hayes previously Redhead showed CBCofS Milparinka with intact chimney & highest portion of tin roof only part of tin roof missing
20111117 Ruth Sandow said 2010 rains apparently weaken walls resultin in walls at front & LHS partly collapsing
COROWA
35 miles WNW of Albury
On Murray River
6 Banks (CBC, RUR, NBA, BNSW?, Commonwealth?, ANZ?)
1887 CBCofS opened at 94 Sanger St
1902 CBCofS leased Cnr Sanger & Church Sts building later occup by NBA
1912 CBCofS moved to new premises designed by local Architect Mr Lavery
Managers Mr Marr, A B Brown, A T Faunce, C C Ryrie,
T H Kendall for 27 years,
A C Dunlop, R T Bryen, L A Hyeronimus, W C Highfield,
Lyons D H Kerans, F M Cottee, E W Paine, (19630101 CA Pg 14-15)
DALTON
(receiving office of Gunning)
Dalton is 11Km N/W of Gunning.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking;
1977 listed in Annual Report
Photo by Harold Wood.
DARWIN
19680101 Curr Accts :-
Pg 44-59:-
R H S Cavan reported on trip from Perth to Darwin
including Perth Mgr John Wilson
with stops including
Broome
Darwin
Kununarra
Halls Creek
Port Hedland
Mt Tom Price
Learmonth
Pg 28:-
"CBC is negotiating to purchase land in the business area of Darwin"
DAYSDALE
Daysdale is 41Km North of Corowa.
1890 Opened 19th January (84th Report);
1893 listed in 89th Report January;
List of Managers:1890/96 - J.W. Nicholas
1896/98 - H.W.Hogg (from 6 months leave after Mgr Broken Hill previously Mgr Silverton previously Mgr Milparinka)
1898 closed 13th May (100th Report) and business transferred to Corowa.
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1920 June 21st Top photo of NBA.
1990s photo of same building.
1928 August NBA Receiving Office of Oaklands photographed 15/2/1991 in lower two pictures;
1942 NBA closed 27th April.
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1942 CBC opened again 1st May as a receiving office of Oaklands in one of these buildings.
1943 January closed.
Photos from David Jobson, who comments: When I was researching all this stuff in 1992, I spent some time in Daysdale (pop.50) one afternoon seeing if any of the older people could remember the banks. A couple could, along with the set of small shops next to them in the "complex". That complex is ant ridden and will go one day soon I think. There is a pub up on the corner but the local school has recently closed.
That original NBA branch is in good nick and still occupied. There were no visible signs of anything CBC. It's a fair bet CBC was in that shop complex, maybe next door as the NBA signage is still on their spot.
Delegate
1954/5
1957
2007 1885 Opened (74th Report);
1893 listed in 89th Report January;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1954/5 photo by John Munro who advises: Jerry Artis was Manager then Tom Baker, 2nd Officer was Fin Lewis & later Rex Gardiner. I was ledger keeper/junior and general dogsbody.
1957 photo by Terry Burgess.
1968 Philip Reed advised in Jan 2009: "In 1968 Allan Weigal was the Manager Noel Kendal was the 2nd Officer/ (Keith Sykes took over as 2nd officer November 1968) Barbara Callaughan was ledger keeper I was junior (My first year in the bank, 1968 was a great year in Delegate my home town)".
2007 photo by Greg Crotty who says: "I was not an employee of CBC but a very loyal client at Delegate branch as was all my family. Both my brother & sister worked for them for many yearsI The Delegate building which is now a Credit Union and the residence a Rural Transaction Centre" .
Delungra
2008 Delungra is 29Km East of Warialda, and 33Km West of Inverell
Opened 1908 (120th Report);
closed 1909 (122nd Report)
2008 photos by David Jobson who says: "Nice little building, pity that the front entrance has been marred by the installation of the dreaded aluminium doors. I forgot to mention that the branch is unconfirmed however there's hardly anything in Delungra let alone any other building that could've been a bank, any bank.
I'd bet my Officer's Fidelity Fund contributions on it! I wonder what happened to that fund anyway?"
2008 November: Sorry to disappoint however the premises was built for the City Bank of Sydney 1912. This bank was absorbed into the Australian Bank of Commerce c 1918 and then Bank of NSW 1932. This was the only stand alone bank building in Delungra.
I have made an extensive search of the history of this bank premises since I bought the building in 1994.
From some research notes of the history of Delungra the CBC of Sydney only operated as an agency of the Inverell branch for a short period in the time frame you suggest. I am not aware of any photos of the premises. My wife worked at the CBC Sydney branch at Inverell late 1950's to 1962.
Best wishes with your research. Peter McCarthy Delungra
Denman
1940 approx Redman W H G Manager
1963
2007
2008 1934 Listed in Century of Banking as a branch;
1963 Photo by Ian McAndrew who says:
"The Denman Receiving Office was under control of Muswellbrook and operated one day each week. The Manager took a Junior with him, the Junior was the Teller and left alone in the Agency for the full day, with the Manager calling in occasionally to see if all was OK. - Great learning process. In my day (1963) ED (Mike) Cassidy took me out and I had to learn how to accept deposits, cash cheques & savings bank withdrawals then balance before 3pm to enable us to return to the branch where JT (Terry) Burgess would check the cash."
1977 listed in Annual Report as receiving office of Muswellbrook.
2007 photos by Harold Wood who comments
"According to the tenant of the building this was the Receiving Office from Muswellbrook.
But looking at the front door it may have been the original Branch".
2008 Some images of Denman branch/agency taken 20 October by David Jobson, who comments:
"The building is in very good condition and is occupied by a rural agent Luke McTaggart, who was very cooperative. He was quite proud of the building and its history. There is an historical plaque at the front, the doors look original. Inside, the counters and the interior are original as is the ledger desk complete with ink stains of old.
The strongroom door has an excellent history of the branch from its start date in 1919 with signatures and comments over the years right through to closure of its status as a NAB agency off Muswellbrook branch on 30/06/89.
I assume that it was a full CBC branch originally and became an agency later on and through the NAB years until closure in 1989."
19830101 List of Senior Staff lists Denman as BA of Muswellbrook
19840331 List of Senior Staff lists Denman as BA of Muswellbrook
19840930 List of Senior Staff lists Denman as BA of Muswellbrook
19921028 NAB Directory does not list Denman
Dorrigo
1: 62 Hickory St,
2: Cnr 49 Hickory & Cudgery Sts
1964
1: 2008
2: 2008
Originally known as Don Dorrigo, from the aboriginal Dundurrigo.
1932 Opened, being a transfer of Branch from North Dorrigo.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking together with Receiving Office at North Dorrigo.
1943 branch closed and
1946 re-opened with A B Longmuir as Manager (Current Accounts January 1978).
1964 This photo is reproduced from Current Accounts, July, 1964. It depicts the Branch decorated for Dorrigo's Dahlia Week and was awarded a prize in the "Most Original Window" section. Staff are identified, left to right, as: R.D. Dare (Manager), S.W. McLean (Junior), Yvonne McKay (General Hand), I.C. Coombs, (Ledgerkeeper) and I. Robertson (Teller-Accountant).
1982 April 27 Dorrigo Audit Report "Customer and staff areas inadequate in size. Interior & exterior require repainting. Windows difficuklt to clean. Staff amenities cramped. No lunch table or chairs. Manager intends to recommend close in northern ground floor area to accommodate new staff room & new managers office, extend enquiry counter to present managers room, cut doorway from managers room into new managers office, rearrange office to provide more customer room and a 2nd tellers box, extend rear door to provide more working space and new terminal area, cut doorway to new staff room." John Beer
19780101 CA Pg 54-55 Dorrigo staff photo & listing Managers:-
1922-25 I B Mosman
1925-30 E V Single
1930-31 H A Oliver (?from Woodenbong?)
1931-38 N W Frewin
1938-43 P W McIntyre
1946-53 W R Stitt
1953-57 A B Longmuir
1957-63 H V Thorne
1963-74 R D Dare
1974 K M Lee
2008 GoogleEarth photos identified by Geoff Chapman and confirmed by local Historical Society.
First branch at 62 Hickory Street, now the offices of Barwick Stevens Lawyers.
2nd CBC Dorrigo branch, now nab, on corner of Hickory & Cudgery Streets, having been relocated from previous premises. John Beer advises that 49 Hickory St is where nab is in 2008
Dorrigo North
Sketch from calendar
1922 Opened.
1924 the Manager of the Branch was a son of G B Mosman, Manager of Bellingen branch, reported by Geoff Chapman.
1932 Branch moved to Dorrigo
(19780101 Current Accounts)
1934 Listed in A Century of Banking as North Dorrigo Receiving Office of Dorrigo.
Following closure of the branch, it was for many years used as a private residence.
2008 October Geoff Chapman ascertained that it has now been demolished and a new home erected on the site.
Source: Mrs B Sawtell, an aged "Dorrigo North girl"
2008 December Geoff Chapman advised "Dorrigo North is now a pleasant purely residential village, located on the outskirts of Dorrigo, and is surrounded by highly productive grazing and farming country"
Dubbo
James Holmes joined a Bank in Scotland age 14
1864 James Holmes opened CBCofS Dubbo & was Manager Dubbo for 35 years
Mr Holmes ran a stud at Dubbo which he moved to Bathurst & still exists 1962 run by Norman J Holmes age 85
Original 1867 branch
193 Macquarie Street
1867 Dubbo built 1867
1992 Talbragar Shire Council Chambers 1992
2005 Hog's Breath Cafe 2005 by John Ness
18650102 Commercial Banking Co of Sydney opened, on 2nd January, in rented premises owned by Jean Serisier.
18650102 James Holmes was its first manager, carrying £15,000 ($30,000) with him on the coach, from Orange to Dubbo.
This money was to open the Dubbo Branch.
18650213 Branch opened 13 February (34th Report);
1st Manager was James Holmes who held the position for 35 years.
1865 saw the building from local sandstone of Commercial Bank, the first Bank in Dubbo at 193 Macquarie Street. The original servants' quarters survive in the basement, as do the internal cedar staircase, the bank vault, the ironbark ceiling and lathe-and-plaster walls.
1909-1980 it served as the local shire offices and
2006 saw it house the Old Shire Gallery which sells antiques, jewellery and fine arts.
1867 This building, by architect Hilley, was completed in 1867.
1853 approximately Hilley designed the original 343 George Street Sydney C.B.C. Bank building built in the 1850s and now at Sydney University.
1893 listed in 89th Report January;
1867 Constructed of sandstone to the designs of the architect Hilley in 1867, the building represented a substantial vote of confidence in the future of Dubbo by the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited, the first Bank to open for business in Dubbo and the first to construct major premises in the town.
Styled in a restrained Italianate manner, the dressed sandstone facades of the building are almost severe, lightened only by round-headed window openings arranged in pairs on the Macquarie Street facade and in triad on the Bultje Street facade, string courses at first floor level and rusticated quoins. The iron roof is obscured by the substantial projecting cornice.
The building is two storeys and has an extensive cellar. Much of the original interior is intact; lath and plaster walls and ceilings.
(19831214 Heritage Branch Site inspection 14/12/1983).
It appears that the building may have been sandblasted for cleaning with subsequent erosion damage.
Repointing with cement mortar also.
1984 - Heritage Council approval granted minor alterations to convert ground floor into a restaurant and upper floor into two offices.
1989 - Heritage Council approval for demolition of rear and erection of new addition.
1989 - Heritage Council approval for signage, and exterior colour scheme
1990 - Heritage Council approval for internal fitout for offices.
The building was originally the premises of the first bank in Dubbo, erected by the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney.
1867 The building was constructed in 1867 to the design of the Architect Hilley.
For many years it was the towns finest building and the only bank until 1876.
When the bank moved further north the building became the offices of Talbragar Shire Council, established in 1907.
1979 December the Dubbo Council and Dubbo Museum and Historical Society advised the Heritage Council that the Talbragar Shire building was under threat of demolition and requested protection under the Heritage Act, 1977.
Following amalgamation of Dubbo and Talbragar the future of the building was uncertain.
19800502 To provide security to the building an Interim Conservation Order was placed over the building on 2 May 1980.
19820723 In recognition as an important item of the State environmental heritage and to ensure the protection of the building a Permanent Conservation Order was placed over the building on 23 July.
313 Macquarie Street Geoff Chapman reports - Past Manager's residence:
A building that was at one time Dubbo Branch Manager's residence at 313 Macquarie Street Dubbo, now houses Macquarie Club (Dubbo) Ltd, with bowling greens and tennis courts in the grounds.
2007 Alan Tolman provided the photo.
Dubbo
110-114 Macquarie Street
1965
1982.
2005
The branch later moved to the site still occupied.
1960s the old site was occupied by Talbragar Shire Council until that Council was absorbed into Dubbo City Council. I was on Dubbo staff when centenary dinner was held." Notes by Geoff Chapman 20/8/05
1906-7 moved to 110-114 Macquarie Street;
1906 to 1907 approximately The Commercial Banking Co was designed and built about 1906 to 1907 by Laurie and Heath and is a fine Edwardian style bank with a commanding arcaded elevation to Macquarie Street, incorporating a central turret.
It is an important component of Dubbo’s townscape.
Its facade includes a low, central pyramid roofed turret flanked by arcaded and verandahed wings either side.
(19790503 Branch Managers Report to Heritage Council)
BATHURST:-
Managers:-
1914-23 C R Barry
1923-33 H E Barlow
1933-35 C M Podmore
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
BATHURST:-
Managers:
1935-41 M M Ford
1941-46 E R Dibbs
1946-55 A C Dunlop
DUBBO:-
1965 staff photo at the time of the branch centenary provided by Geoff Chapman.
Back Row: Warrick Hinson, Morris Goodwin, Alan Sorley
Next Row: David Moore, Geoff Chapman, Jennifer McKenzie, Toni Walters, Lynette Wright, Colin Suttle
Next Row: Janice McDermott, Denise Weigel, Neville Bellingham, Rex Daley, Christine Pettit
Front Row: Ken Harris, Terry Olsen, Bruce Campbell
19820901 monochrome photos from Current Accounts Sep 82.
Photo as CBC Bank: NSW Heritage Office.
In 1979 the Heritage Council received from Dubbo City Council a request for advice concerning the proposed demolition for redevelopment of the CBC Bank.
19790525 following an inspection by the Heritage Office and discussions with the owner an Interim Conservation Order was placed on 25 May 1979.
Following the placement of the Interim Conservation Order, the management of the CBC Bank, with advice from the Heritage Office, undertook to renovate, repair and adapt the premises.
1980 Internal modifications were made in 1980.
The work carried out reinforced the buildings important civic contribution to Dubbo.
19810904 a Permanent Conservation Order was placed over the property on 4 September 1981.
19850810 Unification with
65 Macquarie St at
112 Macquarie St
Manager Arthur J Warrell,
Asst Mgr Mr KJ Harris,
Acct Mr NB Stanford NSW&ACT Circ 277
1999 It was transferred to the State Heritage Register on 2 April.
2005 photos of NAB celebrating 140 years in Dubbo by John Ness.
Timeline
1818 John Oxley passes through the district that becomes Dubbo
1824 Land permits to GJ Palmer and John Wylde to occupy land two geographical miles in every direction in every direction adjacent to the Macquarie River.
1828 Palmer had 13000 acres, 1847 head of cattle and 6133 sheep.
1828 George ‘Dusty Bob’ Smith employed by Palmer and Wylde at Dibilambil Station, stockyards on site of Old Dubbo Gaol.
Palmer’s owner 13,000 acres.
1829 Sturt arrived “Murrumbigerie” and camped with Palmer’s stockman (George Smith) at “Dibilamble (sic) Station”. – Where the Old Dubbo Gaol now stands.
1837 Robert Venour Dulhunty took out a licence legalising his occupancy, at ‘Dubbo’, the aboriginal word meaning ‘red earth’.
He also married this year.
Dubbo was four miles south of the present city.
1839 Dulhunty built his new stone home and called it “Dubbo House”,
converted his old house into the “Macquarie Inn” and placed Edward Lang in charge.
1839 John Osborne, the son of John and Jane Osborne, was born at “Dubbo” Station. John Snr. being the accountant for Dulhunty.
1841 Jean de Bouillon Emile Serisier opened a store on the southeast corner of Macquarie and Cobra Sts, thus being the first settler of the town.
18461222 Dubbo was proclaimed a place for holding a Court of Petty Sessions.
A court house was built.
1847 January the Governor informed a Bench of four Magistrates to arrange for a Court House and lock-up to be built.
1847 Jean Emile Serisier, a Frenchman asked permission from Dulhunty to establish a shop on “Dubbo” Station but his request was refused.
1848 Serisier and Nicholas Hyeronimus moved north of “Dubbo” Station and asked permission from George Smith (Dusty Bob), Palmer’s stockman, to establish Despointes and Co. a trading post on his land. Permission was granted.
This new settlement began diagonally across the block from the L H Ford Bridge to the corner of Smith and Reakes Streets. Hyeronimus built the first hotel in this area and called it “Carrier’s Arms”.
Surveyor Davidson draws a sketch and sort permission, from the government, to survey this area and have it proclaimed a village. This was granted and in October, Surveyor, George Boyle White, drew a map showing area features, the streets he would propose for the new village.
First mail coach.
Serisier opened his 2nd store after ceasing connection with Despointes – called it Dubbo Stores – site to RHS of Shire Building.
18491121 Village gazetted 21st November.
First recorded murder.
18490514 Surveyor G. Boyle White signs his plans, dated 14th May 1849, for the village of Dubbo.
First Hotel licence 27th January.
These original plans are a part of the Dubbo Museum collection.
These plans were for 150 blocks covering areas in Macquarie, Brisbane, Carrington,Ave., Church, Wingewarra, Bultje and Talbragar Streets.
A constables hut in Talbragar Street, and the Court House in Macquarie Street.
Regular mail deliveries commenced. J.E.Serisier 1st Postmaster – operating the business from his store.
1850 Serisier opens 3rd stores on north east corner of Macquarie and Bultje Streets. 2nd store taken over by Chinese.
37 x ½ acre blocks were submitted for sale in the new village.
18501120 blocks were sold November 20th.
1851 Census reveals population of 28 males and 19 females.
18510108 second sale of town blocks on 8th January.
Population 28 males and 19 females.
Dr Walter Tibbits arrived to set up practice.
1852 Robert Venour Dulhunty died at Old DUBBO and was buried at the Pioneer Cemetery.
1853 First Methodist Church Service held in the 1st Court House.
1854 Samuels family arrived in Dubbo.
1855 First Catholic Church built,on a slab on Section 7.
St.Brigid’s on eastern side of Macquarie Street between Cobra and Bultje Streets. Slab building with a shingle roof, accommodated 20–30 people.
This building was used until it blew down in 1869.
First MP George Lord elected 16th April.
1856 Anthony’s Flagstaff Stores built in Macquarie Street.
A pound established, with Adam Clark Taylor as first pound keeper.
1857 James Samuels married by Rev. H Garven visiting minister from Wellington. 1st September, first slab built National school opened at 232(or 323 check number – Samuels Building) Macquarie Street.
Slab walls, shingle roof, 2 classrooms and immediately closed whilst teacher was sent to Fort Street for training.
Number on the roll 20 males, 16 females = 36 – with a regular attendance of 10 males and 14 females = 24.
This school remained until 1872.
1858 First Church of England built together with a Parsonage in Macleay St North Dubbo. The building was of weatherboard and built by Adam Gordon. Four Hotels operating at this time were: Dulhunty’s Macquarie Inn; Hyeronimus’s Carriers Arms; Royal; and Commercial.
18580901 Public School opened 1st September on the site of 232 Macquarie Street.
1862 First Solicitor, George Taylor, arrived.
2nd Court House erected, still in Macquarie Street.
Post Office and Money Order system established.
Nicholas Hyeronimus died, aged 53 years.
Police Act extended to Dubbo.
Ben Furney now producing Hay and Chaff.
Sir Frederick Pottinger appointed Clerk of Petty Sessions and Registry of B.D.M’s.
Wheat loads coming in from John Morris at ‘Benelong’.
1863 2nd Court House erected in Macquarie Street.
Post Office and money order system established.
Site for 2nd Catholic Church dedicated 16th July.
Tenders called to build the bridge.
1864 Dubbo Jockey Club formed.
Telegraph line from Wellington completed.
18641114 Foundation stone laid for Flour Mill, in Macquarie St. 14th November [Refer: 1996-1149].
1865 CBCofS Dubbo opened (19650701 CA Pg 17)
1865 First resident Church of England Minister appointed (Rev W Coombes).
Johnny Dunn (Bushranger) escaped from Dubbo Gaol.
Thomas Martin Manning established the “Dubbo Dispatch” newspaper in the Furney Building where the paper was printed until 1869.
First Church of England resident minister appointed, being Rev. W Coombs.
1866 First bridge across the Macquarie River, White Bridge, at end of Bultje Street was opened on 24th May by the Governor and Sir Samuel Saul. A ball was held on the bridge with Miss Campbell of Bunglegumbie playing the piano.
Police Officer Granville J Grenfell 40 years shot by bushrangers at Narromine.
Establishment of the ‘Dubbo Dispatch’ newspaper.
One bank, four pubs and two wooden shanties serving as churches.
Tait and Smellie store opened.
Population noted as 500.
Wheat loads coming in from Thomas Baird at ‘The Springs’.
Tenders called for to erect a telegraphic station.
1867 CCCofS Bank opened on north/west corner of Macquarie and Bultje Streets.
Post Office erected.
Major Flood.
1868 Jean Emile Serisier secured 4000 acres on Old Dubbo Road.
Commencement of the building of Dubbo Hospital.
1869 George ‘Dusty Bob’ Smith killed in a carriage accident. His will and subsequent documents are held at the Macquarie Regional Library, Dubbo branch.
Soap Works opened.
Catholic Church (established in 1857) blown down in a storm. Foundation Stone laid at second site in Brisbane Street 22nd August and building commenced.
Pre 1870 De La Salle College operating in Carrington Avenue.
The hospital was opened, 1stJuly 1870 by J.C.Ryrie.
Mechanics Institute opened.
Dubbo Dispatch moved to Church Street. W E Morgan joined the staff which was under the management of the Manning family and remained so until 1920.
The first Catholic boy’s school, called St. Aloysius”, opened in Carrington Ave. It consisted of a long brick building with a stone foundation, and featured gothic windows. The school remained until 1934 when the land was sold to Dubbo Council.
One of the biggest floods in the history of white settlement.
1871 New lock-up built at a cost of £1,000 in Wingewarra Street.
Queens Park (later Victoria Park) gazetted under control of Trustees.
Petition for the establishment of a municipality was presented.
18720219 Following a petitions from 102 people the Colonial Secretary notifies James Samuels DUBBO is constituted a Municipal Council.
18720422 First elections held with Moffatt, Samuels, Frawley, Muller, Thompson and Taylor holding the first seats of office.
18720424 James Samuels jnr elected Mayor of Dubbo at meeting held in Court House.
18720506 From four applicants, council meeting decided to elect W E Morgan as Dubbo’s first Town Clerk with a salary of £30 ($60) per annum.
First Butchers shop opened on site at Exchange Hotel.
Public school closed and the land purchased by the Bank of NSW for the establishment of their business. At that time a portion of the slab was removed and presented to Central School.
1872 Formation of the P.A.and H. Association.
1873 First Pastoral and Agricultural Show took place on 23rd March at the present racecourse, the property of J Penzer, as were the following two shows.
Tannery established by Henry Nancarrow.
Central Primary School building commenced.
Wool Scour works established.
1874 Dubbo Advertiser commenced.
Methodist Church foundation stone was laid by Mrs. T.Baird. Opening service conducted in 1875.
Dubbo became a Circuit Court town.
Central Primary School opened, on present site, at the end of January. Brick building 1 classroom and teachers residence.
“The Dubbo Liberal” commenced print as “The Advertiser” in the Furney building.
1st August: The foundation stone was laid for the Presbyterian Church by Mrs A C Baird, with the official opening 3rd August 1976.Council formed streets formed, sidewalks of gravel made, closed 242 yard brick and 250 yards ironbark drains built.
Next to the village a 640 acre common had been fenced by Mayor Samuels and other gentlemen.
18750410 foundation stone of Holy Trinity Anglican Church laid.
1876 Bank of NSW opened at 232 Macquarie Street,.
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church opened – incumbent Minister Rev. Colin Greig had been operating since 1872.
Holy Trinity Anglican Church completed. Not consecrated until 29th September 1914 when it became clear of debt.
Athletics and Football Clubs formed.
Queens Park (later Victoria Park) developed.
1877 Police Troopers Barracks built in Erskine Street.
18770529 Thomas Newman hanged, 29th May, at first Gaol.
Macquarie Lodge formed, 10th October, (under the Grand Lodge of Scotland).
Bates Brickyards established.
Old DUBBO Cemetery at Butler’s Falls (Pioneer) dedicated on 13th March.
1878 George H. Taylor elected to his second term as Mayor.
Victoria Park vested under control of Council.
Well dug in Victoria Park for public water supply.
58 hotels operating.
A new newspaper came on the scene it was called either “Express” or Gazette”.
1879 DUBBO Brass Band and Orchestra formed.
Lodge Macquarie Masonic Temple opened.
Victoria Park duck pond completed.
Work commenced on the railway tack.
1880 Jean Emile Serisier died in France.
Fire Brigade formed, the Duke of Manchester ‘christened’ the engine.
Albert the Aboriginal hanged, 26th May, at the new Gaol (present site).
DUBBO Magistrate, John Oxley Norton, shot after a political meeting.1880’s St Faiths built as the Anglican rectory, which became a girl’s hostel in 1912.
Mumford Bros ‘Beehive Store’s established.
1881 The arrival of the Railway – completed 1st February by Sir John Robertson, Minister for.
Public Instruction. A celebration and fireworks were held in Victoria Park.
Caro’s store lit by gas manufactured on the premises.
Movement to form a gas company commenced.
DUBBO Amateur Dramatic Society formed.
1882 First Town Hall opened.
‘Robbery Under Arms’ written by Rolf Boldrewood (Thomas Browne Dubbo Magistrate).
Thomas James Smith aged 6yrs and William George Smith aged 9yrs abandoned under the first White Bridge.
Thomas James Fanning was the last person buried at Pioneer Cemetery, 27th January.
Gas Lights installed through the town. G Kitchen the first manager, W Stewart engineer and John Henderson (father of Gil) the stoker).
To compliment the water mill in Victoria park, a well was sunk, on the eastern side of the War Memorial, and a windmill built which pumped water into tank, for public use.
1883 Gas Works opened.
Baking Powder Factory established in Gipps Street.
Commencement of a well and reservoir at Newtown Heights (completed 1894).
1884 St. Patrick’s Convent opened in Bultje Street.
Frances Hodson 17yrs died after a fall during the construction of the 2nd White Bridge.
“The Liberal” was produced in a shed, which had been part of the Commercial Stores.
William White Council’s became the first employee (still staff when aged 84 years). He planted the old trees around the pond.
1885 First Bicycle Club formed.
18850320 DUBBO proclaimed a “town” on 20th March (?).
1886 First meeting of the Salvation Army in Dubbo, in February.
1887 New Post Office opened with Clock Tower (workings only) from the second Court House.
1888 Third Court House completed.
“The Liberal” transferred it business to the corner of Macquarie and Wingewarra Sts. Later it was transferred to Church Street into a building once used as Blackett’s Mart.
13th January: foundation stone laid for new Methodist Church, in Church St. Opening service held on 23rd December 1888.
G Paul 2nd engineer of Gas Works, and was again from 1910to 1927.
1889 ‘Tantallon’ built as a wedding present for Katie Samuels.
Wongarbon Cemetery dedication notification was on 29th January.
1890’s
Depression saw the demise of the pastoral industry.
British markets collapsed and wool prices fell. By
1893 eight million acres of Occupation Licences were abandoned in New South Wales. The banking system crashed.
1890 Pastoral Hotel built.
18910602 Harold Dutton Mallalluieu hanged, 2nd June at Dubbo Gaol.
1892 First Butter Factory opened at Minore.
Minister of Agriculture makes a grant to the P A and H Association, of £350 ($700) for national prizes. This was to encourage agriculture in the district.
1893 Showground grandstand built.
Flour Mill established.
1894 Water connected.
1895 Waltzing Matilda first sung in public in Queensland.
1896 Gun Club formed.
18971116 Local telephone service installed, opened 16th November at Town Hall.
Lady Mayoress rang the hospital.
Victoria Park renamed, formerly Queens Park. The Duck Pond, called.
”Victoria Lake” was enlarged by John Whitney at 9d per yard. The fountain installed costing £25-5-00 ($50-50), was unveiled 22nd June, by Lady Mayoress, Mrs.Ryan, wife Mayor Richard James Joseph Ryan.
“Elston Park” fountain erected shortly after at a cost of £11 ($22).
Land Board Office erected in Brisbane Street.
March saw the formation of the Town Tennis Club in Bultje St., Opened 17th July.
Polo Club formed.
Thomas Moore hanged, 24th June, at DUBBO Gaol.
Committee formed to “look into” building a swimming pool.
1898 Large fire burnt out the Chinese quarter in block bounded by Bultje, Bligh and Wingewarra Sts.
Golf Club formed, near Hospital.
Wong Ming hanged, 13th December at Dubbo Gaol.
1899 ‘Riverbank’ Wool Scour Works (Mr. Gordon) opened.
1900s
Not much land clearing (known as ‘grubbing’) had taken place before this time. Difficulty of ploughing practices kept farming areas small.
During this era there were a lot of Indian Hawkers. Replenishing stocks at railway stations, where prearranged goods had arrived. They called at Stock and Station Agents to advise where feed and water were plentiful or where drought conditions prevailed. A small retained was paid for this information or sometimes payment was in the form of feed or bits of harness.
‘Vanguard West’ written by Ned Konza Page 32 for a description of swaggies and page 37 for information on rabbits.
Of the large runs taken up in the early years only Barbigal, The Springs, The Meadows, Terramungamine and Murrumbidgerie remained by this time.
1900 Outbreak of typhoid fever.
Snow in DUBBO, 15th July.
Dubbo Racecourse dedicated 22nd August.
1901 First motor car appeared in DUBBO.
Jacky Underwood hanged, 14th January, at Dubbo Gaol.
1902 Mrs. Blanche Soane (nee Dulhunty) was the first woman to enrol to vote.
Brotherhood of the Good Shepherd established.
1903 Writer Lennie Lower born in Wellington, 3rd September.
Ground set aside in Victoria Park for 3 sports ovals.
18th July: Hall in Church St. leased by The Salvation Army.
1904 Ah Check hanged, 28th June, at DUBBO Gaol.
Sports Ground opened.
Farmers and Settlers State Conference held in DUBBO.
Town Bowling Club Committee formed.
1905 Second ‘White’ Bridge opened still at end of Bultje Street.
Dubbo Advertiser changed name to Dubbo Liberal.
Installation of DUBBO to Sydney telephone line.
1906 DUBBO Bowling Club opened 10th March.
McCallum’s Macquarie Brewery (72 Brisbane Street) converted to a Butter Factory.
7th March – Talbragar Shire Council formed.
Talbragar Shire formed with Isaac Roberts as first President, and A Wurfel, Shire Clerk.
1907 Time capsule buried under Foundation stone of new hospital extensions.
The building now (2004) occupied by Shakespeare’s Funeral Parlour was used as the site of cookery classes for Central School.
CBCofS moved across the road the new premises. Now NAB.
1908 New racecourse constructed on present site.
First picture show held at Masonic Hall.
DUBBO Base Hospital completed.
Plans and specifications drawn up for Swimming Pool.
3rd Anglican Rectory built.
1909 Dame Nellie Melba came to Dubbo and sang at ‘The Pines’ the residence of George Taylor.
Horse-drawn Ambulance Service established.
First garage established to repair motor cars.
1910 First Eisteddfod held in DUBBO.
Sewerage discussed by Council.
1911 First swimming carnival held at ‘Devils’ Hole on the Macquarie River, north of town.
Tracker Alec Riley joined the Police Force. First Aboriginal to become a Sergeant.
1912 First aerial flight seen in Dubbo at the Show.
10th December, Tripp and Henderson’s store opened in Talbragar Street, still exists (2002).
St Faiths became a Girls hostel.
1913 Monarch Picture Palace opened.
Sewerage Survey undertaken. Work commenced but was abandoned in 1916.
1914 Talbragar Street paved with tar.
1915 Recruitment Camp set up at Dubbo Showground.
Specifications drawn up for Drill Hall in Darling Street.
1916 Elizabeth ‘Granny’ Harper died, 12th November.
6pm closing of Hotels introduced.
Fire Station and Drill Hall constructed in Victoria Park.
1917 Dubbo High School began with C H Christmas as first Principal.
George Henry Taylor died at his residence ‘The Pines’.
1918 Peace declared – Fire Bell rang till the clapper fell out and the Post Office clock stopped.
1919 Dedication, at Methodist Church on 3rd August 1918, of twenty four camphor laurel trees. Twenty two trees for WWI service men and women from DUBBO’s Methodist Church, plus one each for Joseph Cox and Samuel Armstrong. A palm tree was planted in the front garden in memory of who paid the ultimate sacrifice. [Refer: Uniting Church file].
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1920 Flu epidemic – Showground grandstand became a temporary hospital, which opened on 26th.
Jean Lee born in Dubbo (correct name Marjorie Wright)– the last woman to be hanged in Australia.
1921 Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII) visited 13th August.
Fire Station in Darling Street opened.
1922 Population now over 5,032 [From the NSW Year Book].
1923 Western Stores built a grand new façade.
Establishment of first C.W.A. branch in DUBBO.
Castlereagh Hotel burnt down for the second time.
1924 The beginning of the Astley Cup.
Tower and Bells added to Holy Trinity.
Electricity introduced.
1925 Visit by Prime Minister Stanley Bruce.
1926 War Memorial (Cenotaph) unveiled, 25th April in Victoria Park and gardens laid out.
Friday, 27th February at 8:00pm: Electricity officially switched on in the Town Hall. First street lights erected in Macquarie St between Talbragar and Wingewarra Streets.
Dubbo to Molong rail line completed.
1927 Dubbo Golf Course moved to present site.
Foundation Stone laid for new St.Andrews Presbyterian Church in Wingewarra St.
Baptist Church services held in Protestant Hall (Roxy Theatre). On 13th October the Church building and Sunday School rooms were opened.
Bowling Greens constructed in Victoria Park.
1928 Mechanics Institute opened.
Ambulance Motor Vehicle replaces the horse-drawn service.
Further plans and specifications for Swimming Pool.
1929 Clarrie Taylor opened the Monarch Empire Theatre, 4th July.
Sewerage System completed.
1930 New Commonwealth Bank opened in Macquarie Street.
Town connected to Sewerage system.
First Baby Health Clinic established by CWA.
1931 The Royal Talkie Theatre opened with ‘Rio Rita’.
First plane landed in DUBBO.
‘The Southern Star’ (aeroplane) [VH-UMG] visited with the Western Suburbs Cricket Team, Manager and Trainer who were the 1st to charter a plane to fulfil an engagement.
Coursing Club formed.
1932 North Dubbo Infants School opened.
Basketball Club formed.
1933 Old Weir on Macquarie River (north of town) constructed.
1934 Butter and Cheese factory opened.
1935 NSW Hardcourt Tennis Championship held at Dubbo.
St. Aloysius, Catholic boy’s school closed and the property was sold to Dubbo Council.
1936 Dubbo Olympic Pool opened, 3:00 pm on 2nd December 1935 at a cost of £30,000. The pool committee was formed in 1897, with the plans being brawn up in 1908 and again 1927.
Official opening of Aerodrome and air service from Dubbo.
Nancy Bird visited DUBBO.
Tennis Courts constructed in Victoria Park.
Improvements to The Salvation Army Citadel – re-opened 7th December.
1937 Radio Station 2DU opened 2nd December.
Balcony of Macquarie View Hotel collapsed.
1938 Nurses home at District Hospital under construction.
1938 Second Council Chambers built in Macquarie Street.
1939 Andrew Moss murder trial – first in NSW with no corpse. Tracker Riley played a leading role in the investigation.
A rally of 3,000 people help to fill the town’s quota of 200 militia needed for the.
Government recruitment scheme.
1940 Construction of the Army Camp on the site of what became the Western Plains Zoo.
Toilet block added to the Drill Hall in Darling Street.
1941 Errol Baylis Serisier (grandson of Jean Emile) elected for his fifth term as Mayor.
New Weir on Macquarie River (south of town) constructed.
Sergeant Edgar William Honeysett awarded a Bravery Medal.
Military Camp established.
1942 Dubbo RAAF Base established (No 6 Stores Depot – largest in the southern hemisphere).
Corvette HMAS DUBBO launched.
New Ambulance Station in Brisbane Street opened.
1943 Tracker Alec Riley, the first Australian Aboriginal to be presented with the King’s Medal. The presentation took place 17th September, at Government House, by the Governor for NSW, Lord Wakehurst.
1944 District Hospital became Base Hospital 23rd July.
West Dubbo School opened.
1945 Unemployment benefit introduced.
1946 DUBBO Airport taken over by Dept. of Civil Aviation.
1947 DUBBO Wool Store erected on Cobborah Road at a cost of £60,000. Never used as a wool store. Later became Telecommunication Commission Divisional Headquarters (Demolished 2001).
1948 Pathology services introduced to Hospital.
1949 Centenary Celebrations held. Mr.J.J.Cahill, Deputy Premier of NSW unveiled a memorial plaque, at the Council Chambers, to honour the “Pioneers”.
Technical College opened.
1950 Rural electricity switched on.
1951 Celebrations for the Commonwealth Jubilee.
Seven Seas Stamps established.
1952 Foundation Stone laid for CWA Baby Health Centre and Rest Rooms in Wingewarra Street, 19th August.
1953 DUBBO Infants School opened.
Abattoirs established and construction commenced.
Monier block at Dubbo High School built [D/L 21-01-2004, P3 … was thrown up during one of Australian architecture’s less inspired era.”.
1954 Abattoir opened 17th September.
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh visited on 10th February.
First Motel in Dubbo opened – Merino in Church Street.
1955 Disastrous floods – largest in history. Flood level markers were placed around the CBD.
1956 Second big flood hits Dubbo – causes economic setbacks.
Bonds Industries factory closes.
Television introduced to Australia – but not yet in Dubbo.
1957 Westhaven Association established.
Macquarie County Council began.
1958 Lourdes Hospital opened 14th March.
Errol Serisier died in Sydney.
‘Dubbo Liberal’ newspaper changed name to ‘Daily Liberal’.
1959 29th June – Inaugural meeting of Civilian Widows Assoc. in Red Cross Rooms.
1960 Les Ford elected to Parliament.
1961 Dubbo RSL Club built on present site.
1962 Blood Bank commenced at Dubbo Hospital.
Dubbo and District Public Library opened.
1963 Television arrived from CBN8 Orange (1st Program Variety Show with Bobby Limb).
First “test patterns” received 17th February, and first programme in March.
Dubbo Rescue Squad formed.
1964 ‘The Falls’ purchased by Edgells and 100 acres of asparagus planted.
Parkes Radio Telescope opened.
1965 Western District Lawn Cemetery opened.
Commencement of the construction of the new South Dubbo High School building.
September 24th, Pioneer Museum opened on old Drill Hall, Mr Andy Graham, Curator.
1966 Dubbo South High School opened with Mr. L Waterhouse as principal.
Police Station in Brisbane Street constructed.
February 14th, Australia’s monetary system changes from £.s.d’s to $ and ¢’s.
Dubbo General Cemetery adjoining the Racecourse (New) reserved by Gazette 3rd September.
1967 Dubbo proclaimed a City by His Excellency Sir Roden Cutler, at 1.30 pm 12th September.
Population 15,364.
Gaol officially closed as a prison in August.
Sister’s of Mercy celebrated their centenary.
1968 Work commenced on Dubbo’s tallest building – Oliver House in Church Street.
February, Museum moved to old Bank of NSW (built 1874) building in Macquarie St.
Foundation stone laid for Dubbo War Memorial Civic Centre on 28th April 1967.
Dubbo High School celebrated 50 years of teaching.
1969 War Memorial Civic Centre opened 22nd March – cost $700,000.
Dubbo Museum opened in Macquarie Street, 12th October (December?).
Ansett Aviation Repair Workshop built.
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1970's
1970 L.H. Ford Bridge opened, 26th September.
1971 Commencement of withdrawal of Australian troops from Vietnam.
1972 Air Terminal opened.
Macquarie Private Hospital opened in Fitzroy Street.
City Caravan Park opened, 9th June.
1973 New Civic Administration offices, which included Macquarie Regional Library, opened in Church Street.
City Council held a special meeting on 24th April to celebrate the Centenary of the first Municipal Council meeting.
1974 New concept in shopping – Riverdale Centre commenced.
Science and Library Block built at Dubbo High School.
1975 Old Dubbo Gaol restored and opened to the public as a tourist attraction.
1976 New Obstetrics Block opened at the Hospital.
1977 Talbragar Shire appointed first full time Health and Building Surveyor.
Wambangalang Field Study Centre opened.
1978 Western Plains Zoo opened.
John Gilbert Water Filtration Plane started.
Ethel Steadman died, 15th January.
1979 Dubbo Square (Dubbo City Centre) opened.
Daily Liberal moved office to Wheelers Lane.
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1980's
1980 Orana Mall opened.
Dubbo Nursing Home opened.
Radio 2DU moved from Macquarie Street to Carrington Avenue.
1981 Talbragar Shire merged with Dubbo City Council.
Plaque placed on “Drift Wells” at the western end of Tamworth Street.
1982 Population 28,503.
New Water Filtration opened.
Delroy High School opened.
New Court Complex opened.
Inaugural flight of Boeing 747 ‘City of Dubbo’.
1983 First XPT train arrives.
Post Office moved to Talbragar Street.
Orana Heights Primary School commenced in Birch Avenue, East Dubbo.
Orana Community College extended.
Dubbo Christian School opened.
Grace Bros took over Myers Store.
Gil Henderson 100th Birthday, 13th July.
1984 Orana Community College opens in Myall Street.
Disastrous Christmas Day Bushfires.
1985 Dubbo Council commissioned the first Heritage Study of the City.
1986 Norm Cox died in his 25th year as a Council Alderman.
1987 Commonwealth Office Block opened, December.
Macquarie Electricity moved to Hawthorne Street.
Serisier Bridge in Erskine Street opened 21st February.
1988 Bi-Centennial Year.
Dundullimal Homestead restored and opened to the public.
Building of the Royal Coach completed.
Fletchers International Abattoirs opened.
1989 Wellington Bridge collapsed, 6th January.
Bi-centenary fountain installed at DCC Civic Administration Building.
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1990's
1990 First Dubbo flooding since the Burrendong Dam was completed.
Dubbo opened its doors to victims from Nyngan flooding.
First roundabout constructed at Whylandra and Victoria Streets.
1991 $1 mil. Fire damage to Delroy High School, 12th July.
1992 Rainbow Cottage – Family Day Care run by Council opened, 7th January.
Chernobyl children visit Dubbo.
1993 Mungeribar Manor, Narromine burnt down, 4th August.
1994 Moran private Hospital opened.
Captain and crew of HMAS Dubbo exercise their right of Freedom of the City.
1995 Inaugural Fred Hollows Relay Race passes through Dubbo.
1996 Gallop Inn destroyed by fire – Arson.
First cremation at Western Districts Crematorium.
1997 First students enrolled at Dubbo Campus of Charles Sturt University.
Tracker Riley Cycle Way opened 20th June.
1998 Work commenced on upgrade to District Hospital.
Work commenced on Juvenile Justice Centre.
1999 Sesquicentenary celebrations.
2000 Millennium Bug never happened.
2001 Severe storm causes millions of dollars of damage, 6th January.
Council purchases Old Dubbo High School Site.
2002 Dubbo Museum moves to Administration building at Old Dubbo High Site. Collection into storage at the Airport.
2003 15th April, fire causes severe damage to Civic Administration Building (Council).
17th April, Council operations transfer to Old Dubbo High School site.
2004 Planning commenced for Museum, Gallery and Community Cultural Centre.
2005 Construction started on Museum, Gallery at the Community Cultural Centre.
2006 City Council presented with Bleuitt Award for most outstanding council in NSW 19th September.
2006 Dubbo Outback Cultural Centre opened to the public 20th September. Renamed Western Plains Cultural Centre.
2007 Police Station, in Brisbane Street, demolished to make way for their new three storey building. Police moved to St. John’s Primary School as a temporary measure.
Dungog
Hook Street
undated
1934
1954
1981
1982 1874 Opened(53rd Report);
Undated photo in the possession of J.B. Robson forwarded in 2008 by Janet Robson, widow of R.G. "Bob" Robson, who was born and died in Dungog, and who continued his banking career at Dungog after World War II.
1893 listed in 89th Report January;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1934 photo by Frank Chapman who served there in 1934 with 'Barraba' Bob Davison, Manager and Don McClymont, Accountant.
1954 photo by Ken Wood on Flickr.com Ken says: I noticed on the 1934 photo in the CBC web site the small palm trees out the front of the building and their absence in later photos. The one that I took in 1954 shows the palm trees 20 years older. I got my 1st set of 1200 page ledgers there in 1953 and was awful proud of my advancement seeing that I started work at South Grafton Branch in Feb 1952.
Bank and stables Heritage Listed
1981 Photo from Annual Report supplied by Kevin Greenaway.
1982 photo from Current Accounts September 1982
East Gresford
1961
2007
1914 Opened 10th March (Current Accounts July 1961)
1934 Listed in Century of Banking as Gresford.
1960 new branch known as East Gresford built.
1961 sketch in Current Accounts January. Another in July 1961 p27.
2007 photo of the Left Bank Bed & Breakfast by Ron Armstrong.
East Maitland
Lawes Street
1980 1980 photo supplied by Ron Armstrong, who states that it is still operating as a retail branch.
EASTWOOD
NBA 129 ROWE ST
CBC 163 ROWE st demolished & REBUILT
19861017 UNIFIED to
NBA 129 ROWE st MGR a h steel
1987 relocated to
NAB 164 ROWE st
Eden
1860 Branch opened (24th Report)
ERINA
19861208 ERINA BRANCH OPENED 202 THE entrance RD
ETTALONG
Receiving Office of Umina
1977 listed in Annual Report
20100205 nab locations search showed no branch but a FlexiTeller at 189 Ocean View Rd Snr Schnapper St Ettalong Beanch which is a development containing mainly home units but a few small shops
EUGOWRA
Cnr Broad & North Sts
1933
2002
2003
19261029 Branch opened by Acting Manager D.H.Slade then W.J.S.Mead.
Branch first located at Pye Street Eugowra in rented rooms of Central Hotel.
1933 & onward branch has occupied leased premises erected by Mrs. E. H. Hill at Corner of Broad and North Streets Eugowra.
1933 March 1st Premises were occupied.
B&W photo of premises occupied since 1933 inscribed by C.A.M. White, the Clerk of Works also indicating cost was £1623
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1961 October Manager John Maxwell Ryan from Acct Tamworth
1967 Purchased these premises from the Estate of the late M. E. Armstrong for £5,000.
2002 October photo by David Jobson.
2003 photo by Bob Handel when the premises were for sale.
2009 April Bob says: I have since found out that a lady named Rhonda Yell, from EUGOWRA, was last officer in charge before closure and presently works at Forbes NAB. In any case the Eugowra local progress association has purchased the building and are to house a local credit union and others.
Managers:
1926-30 W.J.S.Mead
1930-32 J.A.Bowring
1932-35 W.Clement
1935-48 G.R.Dart
1948-52 K.M.Webster
1952-56 B.Douglass
1956-58 H.R.Evans
1958-61 Col R Bray
1961-64 J.Max Ryan
1964-67 David W J Dunlop
1967-70 Nev J Hillenberg
1970-72 Ken R Bain
1972-75 John F M Sullivan
1975-78 P.E.Culham
1978-79 M.W.King
1979-82 J.F.OConnell
1982-95 J.K.Gandey
1985- I.L.McAndrews
19871123 branch became sc of forbes o n tanks oic core hrs closed 1-2pm for lunch
EURIOWIE
80k NE of BROKEN HILL
1884 tin ore doscovered pegged as CALOOLA CLAIMS
1887 pop 700
2 banks
1889 BOAAsia transferred to BROKEN HILL
3 stores
4 hotels icluduing:-
1887 ROYAL HOTEL
1887 EURIOWIE HOTEL
1888 VICTORIA HOTEL
1897 ROYAL MAIL HOTEL
jail
racecourse
dressing mill
1892 jail closed
1895 tinfields were deserted
Fairy Meadow
2007 August: Tony Paterson says:
I was Accountant there from 1977-1980.
I may have an old photo of the shopfront office which I will try & locate if required.
It was affectionately known as “Pixie Pastures”.
Managers during my time were Dennis Malligan & Barrie Bamford.
Federal is a small village north of Lismore
1914
1909 Commerc of Syd Branch established (123rd Report).
1898 Federal Protestant Hall was built & was used one day a week (period unknown) "to conduct banking business".
1914 photo by C Dunstan, resident.
2007 Geoff Chapman advises: I have spoken to an aged lifelong resident of Federal.
When asked about banks in the town, she replied without prompting that;
"The Commercial Bank purchased a block of land opposite my parents business and home, in which I now live, but a building was never constructed"
The site now contains the village tennis court and park.
Fernleigh Castle
1964 R H S Cavan appointed G R Perry to SubInspector in charge of Training & asked him to draft a submission for a training college
19660211 "Fernleigh Castle" became the property of CBC 19660701 Curr Accts Pg 32
19660307 Training College was established
Manager's Course :-
#1 19650221
1965 Oct "Fernleigh Castle" came on the market
19660414 negotiations for purchase were completed
#4 19660307 in Fernleigh Castle 5 weeks
Accountants Courses 3 weeks
Fernmount
GC
1894 circular
2009 Opened 1881 (68th Report);
1882 opened and closed in 1897. Branch then opened in Bellingen 6Km away (Current Accounts July 1968.
Branch opened in 1882. at which time it was the only bank branch between Kempsey and Grafton. It operated from premises leased for $100 pa. On the Bank agreeing to raise the rent to $130 p.a. the landlord agreed to extend the yard and erect a good stable, buggy house and wash house. The Bank also bought an allotment in Fernmount, but this was sold following closure of the branch.
1885 Inscription on headstone on Fernmount Cemetery seen by John Beer reads:-
“In affectionate memory of a loving husband and father.
George Alexander Simpson ROCHE Late Manager of the Commercial Bank, Fernmount.
Called home 25-12-1885 Aged 26 years & 5 months.
‘until the day breaketh the shadows flee away’
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1894 March 15 Circular No. 34 advised Bowraville branch closed with business transferred to Fernmount branch.
1896 closure advice (98th Report).
The Branch closed on 17/5/1897 at which time the business, and Manager, G B Mosman, were transferred to the new Bellingen branch.
Information of Bellingen and Fernmount branches sourced from Bellinger Valley Historical Society, which included newspaper article written by R M Hawke, then Bellingen Branch Manager. Information and greyscale photo supplied by Geoff Chapman.
2008 December Geoff Chapman advised: "I visited Fernmount and spoke to a long term resident and obtained some basic information She advised that only police residence remains of the 1800's buildings. She was confident that the local historical society will be able to provide information when responding to my request to them for info and/or photos"
2009 March Geoff Chapman, who provided two GoogleEarth photos reports: "I visited Fernmount last November and after making contact with a local resident, was directed to this side of Waterfall Way, but she doubted if any buildings from the 1800's survived except the Police Station. At that time I suspected that this building could have been the branch, as now confirmed by local Historical Society"
Finley
1910
1922 Finley is on the Riverina Highway 61Km East of Deniliquin
1878 Deniliquin or Jerilderie was where people banked before 1897 July 30 when CBC opened;
1897 opened 1897 (99th Report)
1898 January CBC moved into new premises;
19010211 CBC closed during severe drought;
19091213 NBA opened;
c1910 photo of Finley township
Picture Australia, thru the State Library of Victoria hold an early but undated 'photo of the Union Bank, Finley branch
Located under search of "Bank Finley".
1911 CBC reopened in original premises;
1913 premises used by CBC were incorporated into Albion Hotel building;
1914 CBC closed during drought.
The information was obtained by John Beer when doing audit of ex NBA Finley about 1984 during which he saw the CBC section within Albion Hotel.
1922 Geoff Chapman thinks this 1922 photo is of the Albion Hotel Finley into which Finley branch premises were incorporated in 1913. Photo is held by NSW State Library.
FLEMINGTON MARKET
19870302 Service CENTRE RELOCATED TO
Shop 20, Market Plaza Building, FLEMINGTON MARKET
19870302 NSW Circ
Forbes 71 Lachlan Street
1981
2004 JS
2004 JT
1862 Branch opened (28th Report);
1874 Opened (51st Report);
1884 Lachlan Street branch was built.
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1981 photo by M. Bourke from Department of the Environment & Water sourced by Geoff Chapman, who notes how it was painted in CBC livery at that time.
2004 photos by Jim Skinner
Bill Frost advises: There is said to be a tunnel leading from the Albion Hotel to these premises and to Westpac for transferring the gold to the Gold Escort coach. The tunnel is accessible from the cellars of the hotel and is a tourist attraction.
John Beer advises: In the main street of Forbes, the Albion is a sprawling hotel with all the florid ornamentation typical of the Victorian Era, now handsomely restored to life. In the basement of the hotel, a unique feature is the remains of the tunnel system that once connected the hotel, which also served as the local Cobb & Co office, with the town's banks. Gold would be transported through the tunnels rather than above ground to foil the local bushrangers.
The cellar also houses the "Bushrangers Hall of Fame", which tells the fascinating tale of such notorious locals as Ben Hall.
( Gebicki Michael, Travelling Thirst Class, The Sun-Herald, March 12, 2000, p.94.)
2004 photo by John Turner
2005 Michael Watts advises:
The Branch was established during the gold rush days,
about 1838 I think, when bushrangers were prevalent
(Ben Hall is buried in the local cemetery).
Near the staff room at the rear of the Banking Chamber is a trapdoor and ladder descending to a former tunnel entrance.
The tunnel extended about a quarter of a km under the street and exited at the Albion Hotel.
In those days the tunnel was used to take the Gold from the Branch to the Hotel, where it was collected by a Cobb & Co coach and I suppose transported to the nearest Gold Centre.
A tower on top of the Albion Hotel (still there)
enabled a lookout to advise the Branch when the coach was approaching. The end of the tunnel and room where any transaction took place,
has now been set up as a tourist attraction at the Hotel.
Australian Government Heritage Statement of Significance:
Forbes' CBC Bank is architecturally significant on account of its fine Victorian Free Classical styling. (Criterion F.1)
The building, which dates from 1884,
helps to reflect the development of the town into a prosperous rural centre in the late nineteenth century. (Criterion A.4)
With its size, styling and corner site
(and location opposite the notable ANZ Bank),
the building is an important element in the streetscape of Forbes. (Criterion E.1)
Description:
The CBC Bank building on the corner of Lachlan and Spring Streets is built in Victorian Free Classical style,
represents an important element in the Forbes streetscape
(being opposite the Italianate style ANZ Bank),
and helps to reflect Forbes' development into a prosperous rural centre during the latter part of the nineteenth century.
The bank was constructed in 1884 to the design of architects, Mansfield Brothers.
Of two storeys, the bank is constructed of stuccoed brick.
There is a projecting entrance porch on the ground floor, decorated with rusticated stucco and impost trim; the entrance is arched.
This projecting porch is continued in the upper floor where it terminates in a pediment.
The building has a verandah to both floors which has iron lace balustrading to both floors.
Clad with tiles is the hipped roof whose eaves are supported by paired brackets.
The chimneys are corniced and have rounded tops.
Windows to the ground floor are round arched and have keystone,
impost and label mould trim; on the upper floor facade are French doors.
Forbes Family History Group
(at http://home.westserv.net.au/)
has in its library:
CBC Bank Signatures 1879 - October 1914 and
CBC Bank Signatures June 1949 - June 1955
Forster
Forster Tower, Wallis Street
Pictured is the position in the larger photo of where branch used to be. Submitted by Geoff Chapman 2006 who says "Photo of the site of CBC Forster NSW, located in Forster Tower, a commercial/residential development. The Branch was located in the shopfront in the bottom right hand corner of the 'photo (Now Video Ezy)." Following unification, CBC business was transferred to ex-NBA Branch in Beach Street.
Ganmain
91 Ford St & Hort St
c1913
15Km west of Coolamon,
55km North West of Wagga Wagga
50km East of Narrandera.
One of the richest agricultural and pastoral districts in the Riverina.
Extract and b&w photo from "The Settlers & Settlement of Ganmain", Lorna Gilmore 1992:
19100318 The Commercial Bank of Sydney was established in Ganmain in the building owned by Kelly and Lynam.
The first manager was Mr W A Symington who was killed during World War 1.
1913 a new brick building was commenced in Ford Street opposite the Literary Institute and next to the new Post OFfice.
The bank was constructed by Messrs Mitchell Bros of Cootamundra,
with Mr Laver of Cootamundra the Architect and it consisted of eleven rooms.
1919 Matong agency from Ganmain opened and operated on Tuesdays and Fridays each week.
The bank continued to conduct business until 1943 when it was closed.
The building became a private residence occupied by Mr and Mrs Noel Griffiths, until being occupied by New Zealand Loan and Mercantile.
It is currently occupied by Bruce Shepherd and Co as agent for Dalgety Winchcombe and incorporates their residence.
Staff have included :-
W A Symington (1910),
S B Crystal,
Mr Robey (1911),
Glen McLaren,
Thompson Myers (1918),
H De Barry (1919),
R T Brown (1919),
F H Stivens (1920),
R Weedon (1921),
Mr Clare,
Mr C Headley (1922).
M J Peach (1928),
H T Adams (1929),
J Alpen (1930),
A S Bulkeley,
Harry D Brook who was later CM NSW.
1910 Opened (124th Report);
1911 listed in 125th Report;
1913 CBCofS new building has local significance for its association with the regional architect E. R. Laver.
1919 operated agency at Matong.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1943 branch closed.
Known as the Sheaf Hay Centre of Australia, the region produces some of the finest chaff in the land by using harvesting methods that are centuries old. This is one of only a few places in Australia where the ancient crafts of stooking, sheaving, binding and hay-stack building are practiced.
2004 Coolamon Shire Council Heritage Inventory:
Statement of Significance
An interesting architect-designed example fo the single storey shop/residence style of small town buildings. Has continually housed significant institutions - commencing with the Commercial Bank. One of three substantial brick institutional buildings which contribute to the character of the east side of Ford Street. The building remains largely in its original condition. The glass front door and awning are not original.
Physical Description
Freestanding single storey brick building in Federation style. Corrrugated iron roof. Prominent twin gables to street with roughcast render, pilasters, and Romanesque arches. Attached residence has twin timber columns supporting an extensive verandah.
Historical Notes
Originally built as an agency for the Commercial Banking Co of Sydney in 1913. Architect Mr Laver and built by Mitchell Bros, also of Cootamundra. The bank continued to conduct business until 1943 when it was closed. The building became a private residence occupied by Mr & Mrs Noel Griffiths until being occupied by New Zealand Loan and Mercantile. It is currently occupied by Bruce Shepherd and Co, as stock and station business and residence.
The building is in fair condition with several pressing maintenance issues and one major structural problem. The structural problem is movement of the pier holding up the front corner of the verandah. This has rotated our and will continue to do so over time. Otherwise brickwork is in generally good
2008 GoogleEarth photo identified by Geoff Chapman and confirmed by a member of
Ganmain Historical Society.
Geoff emailed Coolamon Shire Council in September and received back from Liz Lawton, Cultural & Economic Officer, the above Extract, Heritage listing and photo, also advising that Bruce Shephard has passed away, and no business operates from there. It is now a private residence occupied by Bruce's sidow, Jenny.
Germanton
1864
1877 Opened (59th Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report
1911 listed in 125th Report.
Germanton was the original name of Holbrook.
Bill Frost advises that the town name was changed to Holbrook due to anti-German feeling in the 1914-18 war.
Branch stamp in Sands' Gold Reckoner of 1864 from that branch submitted by R G Wilmot.
Gerringong
(receiving office of Berry)
1934 Listed in Century of Banking;
1977 listed in Annual Report
Geurie
Wellington Street
2007
Geurie is on the Mitchell Highway between Wellington and Dubbo.
Located in Wellington Street Geurie (1 street to the west of the highway) 2 doors from the Police Station. A brick building with galvanised iron roof and with cast iron ornamentation.
1906 Opened (116th Report)
1911 listed in 125th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking when JWG Youll was manager.
1945 Alan Pitt thinks it closed then.
1959 Robert T Bryen Manager Tamworth used to talk of CBC Geurie as if Geurie was his hometown
1960s Bob Wilmot has advised Geoff Chapman:
When his father was Manager of Wellington branch in the 1960's, the Bank conducted the Receiving Office in the banking chamber of the old branch, which was leased from the then owner.
1977 listed in Annual Report as receiving office of Wellington.
1978 September Geurie not listed in CBC Pink List of Offices and Branches and Branch Agencies '032-150 (9/78) Branch Managers List'
2007 March photos by Kevin Ekerick.
Gilgandra
1980
1911 listed in 125th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1980 photo of CBC Bank premises and Manager's residence by Jenny Wood, Ken Wood's daughter.
Ashroc on Flickr.com states "I lived here with my family. 36 square residential living area, 2 stories.
Old house next door was Mrs Hitchins. the old house is no longer there."
Sourced by Geoff Chapman, who points out this photo is in CBC livery.
Photo below is as NAB.
Photo by John Munro.
Girilambone
1970 Annual Report lists Girilambone Receiving Office of Nyngan.
Sourced by John Beer.
Gladstone
Pre-1911 in 2006
1911
2006: 1911-1960s
1905 Opened (115th Report);
1911 listed in 125th Report
1911 photo from the Macleay Argus.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
2006 April photos by David Jobson's brother Wal - original branch at top became a post office in 1911 when the bank moved to new weatherboard premises which closed in the 1960s and is now a store.
2008 November. I just came across my Home on your website. The Old CBC Bank at 20 Kinchela St Gladstone NSW. We love living in our own Bank. We have spent a lot of time lovingly caring for her.
What is interesting to me is our home/ Bank was built in 1910 and utilises timber weather board. Very different to some of the Brick/sandstock Buildings around built slightly earlier to ours. Kind regards Tania and Alan Cummins.
Glen Innes
234 Grey Street
c.1874
2005
BNQ
2009
1874 Opened (53rd Report);
I saw your interesting site with photos of Commercial Bank of Sydney buildings. My main interest was in regard to Glen Innes, where my great-grandfather, Frederick William Long, was the Manager. My understanding is that he was there from at least 1874 until December 1882.
According to the Aldine History of Queensland, vol II,
1888 compiled by W. Frederick Morrison in that year, he joined the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney in 1865.
I presume that he probably provided this information to the compiler.
The reason for sending this message is that the building you show for Glen Innes on your site is quite a bit grander than when Frederick William Long was there. I am attaching a photo of this building which I hope is of interest. The Bank possibly rented a shop for their branch until they erected the more substantial building shown on your site. Photo and information supplied by Peter Lovell 31/1/2009.
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
Heritage Listed. Architects were Mansfield Brothers.
2005 photo by John Munro.
2009 GoogleMaps photo of 251 Grey Street Bank of North Queensland which merged with NBA to 234 Grey St cnr Bourke Street, sourced by John Beer. 2009 GoogleMaps photos of Grey Street frontage and Bourke Street side view.
Glen Innes places to see: Town Walk - Bourke Street
At Grey and Bourke is the National Bank building (built as the CBC Bank - 1890), an Italianate design with iron palisade fence and stables at the rear.
Glenquarie Centre,
Macquarie Fields
1977 listed in Annual Report
Gloucester
1906 69 Church Street
1914 & 1961 1826 Robert Dawson chief agent for Australian Agricultural Co first visited Gloucester region.
1830s settlement began.
1855 Gloucester was established.
1876 gold was discovered at Copeland (north of Gloucester)
1906 CBC Opened (117th Report) November 7th;
1911 listed in 125th Report;
2008 population 4,970, 3 hour drive north of Sydney. Sheep and cattle grazing, butter factory, dairy farming and timber are the main industries. (from Daily Tele 2007 June 30 Real Estate Pg 2)
Article from "Gloucester's Book of Memories p.145: National Australia Bank's two locations in town
The National Australia Bank, formerly known as the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited, has been operating in Gloucester for 82 years. During that period, the Bank moved premises from Church Street into Queen Street, but after 47 years, returned to virtually its original site.
The former Queen Street premises are now occupied by Gloucester Shire Council.
19061107 The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited opened in Gloucester under the management of Mr Thomas Honeyman.
The branch was set up in a weatherboard shop in Church Street, leased from Dr Sinclair Finlay of Balmain at an annual rental of $78 (39 pounds).
1913 a site in Queen Street was purchased from Miss Olive C. Penfold.
A very old slab cottage stood on the grounds at the time (it had previously been the residence of a pioneer of the district, Mrs Lindsay) and the slabs and iron were sold for $10 (five pounds).
The new substantial brick building was occupied in November 1914. At the time of the building, there was much conjecture as to whether the main shopping centre would move away from Church Street.
The remarks of an official of the Bank in 1913 are quite interesting, in supporting the move to purchase the Queen Street.
site:
"The block is without doubt the best business site in Gloucester as it is directly opposite the Post Office and in a very central position."
His reference to Church Street is also worthy of note:
"The fogs are very heavy and prevalent in winter time and often envelop the lower part of the town until 10 and 11 o'clock in the morning."
1909 December the Bank's records "it is learned that in December 1909 the manager reported that the local senior policeman had warned him:
"There was at present in and around Gloucester a gang of notorious and expert safebreakers and from information received from a prisoner there might be an. attempted robbery at one of the local banks about Christmas time.
He saed that this Bank's premises was where he thought the attempt would be made. Although not inclined to take a very serious view of the matter,
I thought it as well to take the precaution of getting the junior officer to sleep on the premises in the meantime, as well as myself."
Although no attempt was made to rob the Bank, it should be appreciated that the building contained only a safe and no strongroom.
1961 CBC Bank moved into its present, modern, two-storey building in Church Street, almost directly where it first opened in 1906.
Managers have been:
1906-10 Thomas Honeyman;
1910-22 A. B. Hays;
1922-25.M. S. Soiling;
1925-32 J. P. Evans;
1932-40 B. D. MacAndrew;
1940-49 W. C. Highfield;
1949-52 G. H. Faircloth;
1952-56 J. A. McCrackan;
1956-60 E. H. Heath;
1960-64 G. M. Mills;
1964-68 F. R. Lumley;
1968-70 M. C. Kingsmill;
1970-72 S. L. Farrell;
1972-76 J. R. Judd;
1976-80 C. A. Hinton;
1980-82 A. B. Chapman;
1982-84 G. E. Camp;
1984-87 G. E. Smith;
1987 C. J. Murray.
Pictured are two buildings constructed by the National Australia Bank in Gloucester: below, the first in Queen Street; opposite the Post Office, occupied by Gloucester Shire Council up to 1987; and the lower picture shows the current premises in Church street. These two photos are shown joined together as extracted from the publication.
Gloucester
1914 8-10 Queen Street
1914 FP
2003 ad
1914 in 2009 1913 site in Queen Street was purchased from Miss Olive C. Penfold.
1914 November the new substantial brick building was occupied.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1982 photo of 1914 building from CBC News courtesy of Frank Piccoli
1987 Up to this time this building was occupied by Gloucester Shire Council.
2003 advertised for sale as a two storey Federation residence opposite the Post Office.
2009 GoogleMaps photo of 8-10 Queen Street sourced by John Ness.
Gloucester
1961 69 Church Street
1961 FP
1982
1961 in 2005 1961 the bank moved to 'modern' building in Church Street in virtually the same location as the 1906 premises.
1982 photos of building and staff from CBC News courtesy of Frank Piccoli.
2005 photo as NAB by John Munro
Goodooga
1917
1968
1917 'photo of "Telegraph Hotel" Goodooga from www.pictureaustralia.org.au via Geoff Chapman.
It was virtually unchanged, when, in
1959 Harold Lee rented 2 rooms
(On the R/H rear part of the building)
to provide the Bank's presence in the town.
Advised by past Manager Richard McCredie and confirmed by Kevin Nicol who says:
"I remember Harold Lee telling me that he was instructed,
while auditing at Brewarrina, to proceed to Goodooga to open a branch.
He said he arrived and arranged to rent space,
a table and a couple of chairs but before he could set up,
they had to clear the room out.
Apparently, a bullock had been dressed in the room the night before,
so you can imagine the mess.
I'm almost sure Harold said the head, hide and hooves
were still in one corner of the room.
"The Dardenelles" as it was known, was our first location in Goodooga."
1958 July Brewarrina opened agency (CA Jan 1960 p2)
1959 July 24 board decided branch would open ASAP with Brewarrina Manager proceeding immediately to secure premises & a building block & to announce the opening, with supplies arriving at Brewarrina via airfreight.
19590729 Harold Lee arrived. Wales & Commonwealth were racing each other to open at Goodooga
19590731 CBC Goodooga branch opened to protect valuable Goodooga business previously held by CBC Brewarrina.
1960 the premises were erected at a cost of 12,500 pounds.
Goodooga Managers have included:- opened by Harold Lee, FL Drury (Current Accounts July 1964 p10), Kevin EJ Nicol 1967-69 (photo in Current Accounts Jan 1968 p42), RM Hawke, 1973 Dennis W Malligan who was Manager Goodooga during the biggest floods ever to hit Brewarrina in January 1974, with Richard N McCredie (Current Accounts Jan 1975) being the last Goodooga branch Manager. When Goodooga branch closed, Richard became Manager Trangie.
GOODOOGA List of managers from David Jobson:
1959June - 1960 Harold Lee
1960-64 N.T.Frost
1964-67 F.L.Durie,
1967-69 K.E.J.Nicol
1969-72 R.M.Hawke
1972-74 D.W.Malligan
1974-75 R.N.McCredie (19750101 Curr Accts Pg 4 New Mgr Photo)
1967-69 Kevin Nicol's photos of his first branch.
1968 Top photo shows customer parking area after a shower and
1968 the lower photo was taken.
"There never was much in the village but there is B–ALL there now."
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Hi John,
Would it be possible to advise me the number/date of the "Current Accounts" that featured Harold Lee and the opening of Goodooga branch?
I think he was riding a horse in the picture accompanying the story.
I have every copy of "Current Accounts" and have seen the article somewhere in my collection of every issue of the magazine, but can't find it!
It may have been in one of the quarterley Newsletters too at one stage,
but I only have a few of those.
We have just been over to Albany WA on the bike (Helen and I)
and over there we met another Ulyssian and his wife who live at Goodooga.
They banked there when Harold Lee was there and also knew Kerry Bridge when he was a junior there.
I said that I had a story of the opening
of the branch and would send him a copy.
David J
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David, 19600101 Curr Accts Pg 2-3
Regards, mailto:CBCofS@GMail.com
20100410Sat09:00
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Gosford
1961
1968
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1961 photo by Bill Morelli
1968 CBC sold part of its land to Myer which bought adjoining department store.
1968 photo taken on day of demolition in Current Accounts July 1969 Pg 6-8.
1968 Photo of branch on day of demolition in Current Accounts Jul 69 Pg 6.
1968 Photo by Jon Blissett of demolition. (J. Ness undertook a methods study in State Bank across the road around 1985).
19620701 CA Pg 52 photo of Gosford staff incl France J E, C H Wulff, I Saunders, N Peverell, B M Dixon, Bruce C Smith, H D Brook Mgr, During construction of new $634,000 building CBC occupied part of womens showroom
CBC then occupied one of the best corner sites in Gosford fully air conditioned .
19690701 Curr Accts Pg 8 has photo of Gosford staff incl R R Moses Mgr who went from Mgr Gosford to Mgr Pmta new 1971 building taking over from Ron Wicks who took convict bricks from old Parramatta building to his Carlingford home
GOULBURN
1960
2008
In the early days of banking in Australia,
it was common for banks to authorise persons in country areas to act as their agent.
Generally the agent did no more than discount bills, mostly promissory notes, on behalf of the bank, retaining an agreed percentage of the discount, as his commission. He was not on the bank's payroll, nor did he operate on bank premises.
1837 The Bank established an agency in Goulburn with John O'Sullivan as its agent.
1842/4 During the Depression the Goulburn Agency was closed, but Mr O'Sullivan carried on as a private banker and an agent for CBC.
1845 Notice which appeared in the Maitland Mercury of 19 April:
BANK NOTICE
The Chairman and Directors of the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney beg to repeat their Notice of 4th April 1844, viz:-
"That the branches of this Bank established at Maitland, Windsor and Goulburn, were discontinued on and after the 31st March then next preceding" and that they further give notice, that this Bank will not be responsible for any monies which are not received at the Banking House, George Street, Sydney
L Duguid
Managing Director
4/4/1845
Geoff Chapman states: I do not know what to make of Notices appearing 12 months apart It looks like they night have given 12 months notice of closure of the Branches.
1853 The bank reopened in Goulburn with Mr O'Sullivan in charge but still designated "an agent"
1858 In November the Board agreed to O'Sullivan taking leave of absence and sent Mr Page, an officer of the Bank, to relieve him. At that time the Agent apparently had on his staff a teller and a ledgerkeeper who were officers of the bank. Some time after his return from leave, Mr O'Sullivan was appointed Manager at Goulburn
(all from Current Acounts July 1962).
1862 Branch opened (28th Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
18941124Saturday "The Queenslander, Brisbane":
" INTERCOLONIAL NEWS
New South Wales Sydney,
18941114 Mr. S.A. FOX, of Goulburn,
acting manager of the local branch of
the Commercial Bank of Sydney,
accidentally shot himself through the chest
with a revolver when cleaning it yesterday,
and he died this morning from the effects of the wound. "
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1960 photo by Bill Morelli.
2008 photos by David Jobson. Goulburn branch photographed 17 October 2008. A really nice building with beautiful raised "Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited" lettering.
Goulburn Teachers College
19770630 Annual Report listed as Receiving office of Goulburn
Grafton
1st. Lion Hotel
2nd. Muirhead Buildings
3rd. Cnr Prince & Fitzroy Streets
(39 Prince Street)
1894
1890s
1967
1983
1996
2009
Opened 1874 (53rd Report) in the Lion Hotel;
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1894 photo from Govt Printing Office collection in State Library of NSW.
1890s Commercial Bank, Cnr. Prince & Fitzroy Streets, Grafton. c.1890's. - Photo by Carl Ehlers.
Extracted from : "The City of Grafton" a 1981 CRHS Publication.
THE COMMERCIAL BANKING COMPANY OF SYDNEY
The first bank in Grafton was the Australian Joint Stock Bank, followed by the Bank of N.S.W. and later by the CBCofS which set up its banking chamber in the Lion Hotel (now site of Commonwealth Bank), in 1874.
Later the bank moved into premises in Prince Street then known as the Muirhead Buildings.
Due to new gold rushes on the Clarence in the early 1870's the banking businesses boomed. The Banking Companies were encouraged to erect new banks. All were very grand and impressive buildings for their day, especially for country branches. The Bank of N.S.W. and the Australian Joint Stock Bank were later demolished but the fine Commercial Banking Company of Sydney still stands today.
The Commercial Banking Co. of Sydney building was designed by a Sydney firm and features pillars, carved stone and iron lace work. The interior fittings are of beautifully carved wood and were designed by Mr. T. A. Rudd, the first manager of the bank in Grafton. The building contractor was Mr. William Kinnear, who also had the contracts for the Bank of N.S.W. and the Grafton Post Office about the same time and is reputed to have used local sandstone in all these buildings. The bank was built on a 'platform' above the height of the 1876 flood but unfortunately the 1890 flood rose to a record height and went into the bank itself to a depth of about 65 cm.
As the building was nearing completion in January 1879 a fire gutted the Muirhead Buildings and the bank staff was forced to move into the new banking premises earlier than expected.
During 1980-1 this building was restored to its former glory. (From Clarence River Historical Society).
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1967 photo of flood in Current Accounts Jan 68.
At the corner of Prince and Fitzroy Sts is one of the town's finest commercial buildings - the former CBC Bank (1877), now the National Australia Bank Building. Built in sandstone with a slate roof and cast-iron decoration, the striped colour scheme is authentic. It was one of the town's first buildings to have its first floor elevated above flood level.
1983 photo by K Charlton from DEWHA
1984 December 17 NAB General Circular 2398 K E Nicol Relieving Manager NSW to Manager Grafton, 37 Prince St
1984 December 19 NAB General Circular 2389 L D Scrivener Manager 67 Smith St Darwin to Manager 39 Prince St Grafton
1980s NAB unified 37 & 39 Prince St Grafton to ex-NBA premises opposite 39 Prince St at 37 Prince St Grafton. 37 Prince St is opposite Commonwealth Bank & diagonally opposite St George Bank. Advised by John Beer.
1996 photo by J. Houldsworth from DEWHAStatement of Significance:
Fine example of the many substantial and well designed country bank buildings for which Mansfield Brothers were responsible. An imposing corner feature contributing significantly to the commercial townscape.
Description:
A large two storey dressed stone bank with Italianate detail built in 1877 at a cost of 6,630 pounds to a design by the Mansfield Bros. The building is elevated, presumably to avoid flood damage, being set over a stone basement with shallow semicircular arches springing from the footpath. Access is from the splayed corner with a double stair, one flight leading to the banking chambers and the other to the manager's residence. Across both street frontages is a two storey verandah with a stone balustrade and steps to the lower level. Supporting the upstairs balcony is a series of Ionic iron columns coupled on either side of the splay corner entrance steps. The sash windows downstairs are single pane double hung while the upstairs have shuttered French doors. The roof is slate the interior which has not been substantially altered is particularly splendid having an elaborate carved counter and considerable good quality joinery.
Condition and Integrity:
The building is generally in good structural condition but is in need of Restoration.
Location:
39 Prince Street, corner Fitzroy Street, Grafton. Part of the Grafton Conservation Area.
1983 & 1996 photos and Notes from Australian Heritage Database.
2008 November Geoff Chapman says "The ex-branch is still probably the most outstanding building in Grafton"
2009 September Geoff Irvine did a photo shoot and these represent 5 of 27 pictures on hand.
South Grafton Receiving Office
1934 Listed in Century of Banking - see under "S".
Grenfell 1910 opened (124th Report);
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1997 June Commonw Bank closed Grenfell branch
2004 photo by Jim Skinner
Gresford
1914
2007 1914 Opened 10th March.
This photo of Gresford, NSW is reproduced from Current Accounts, July, 1961. In his accompanying article, then retired (no doubt now deceased!) Manager Mr. J.D. Nisbett recounted his experiences opening the Branch on 10 March, 1914 in "...the only unoccupied building (which) was let to a butcher who kept it closed to keep out a possible rival..."
He identifies the man "supporting" the building (as he puts it!) as staff member, H.M. Moses.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1960 May new branch known as East Gresford opened and this branch closed.
2007 photo by Ron Armstrong.
Griffith
1975
2009 1920 branch opened.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1972 Mgr Harborne Jim
1975 photo by Terry Burgess
1980 NBA was at Cnr Yambil & Kooyoo Sts
2009 July Google photo of nab Griffith, being remodelled CBC branch sourced by Geoff Chapman
Gulargambone is 115 kilometres north of Dubbo and 550 kilometres north-west of Sydney. Part of Coonamble Shire
1883 Gulargambone township was established where Castlereagh Highway crosses Castlereagh River
1909 CBCofS opened (123rd Report)
1942 photo
1963-4 photo
1963-4 hotel on other side of Bourbah St
1986
2009 photo
Encompassed by the Warrumbungle Mountains. population 500.
Gulargambone is an Aboriginal word meaning
“watering hole for many galahs”.
Agricultural area, with wheat, sheep,
cattle and sawmilling as its main enterprises.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1942 photo by Lindsay Huxley is of Gulargambone
before the hand rails and plaque RHS of door were installed.
The Tree seems to be in the same location.
PWs store was on LHS of driveway to CBC garage.
1963/4 Photo of Gulargambone branch
with CBS insignia at front above entrance to chamber by 2ic with
Jim Bell Manager and David Homewood Ledgers.
1963/4 The handrails were added while
John Beer was at Gulargambone.
1963/4 Photo of Gulargambone Hotel
owned by Mr Walker where staff resided from
CBC, Wales, school, agents.
1962 Mgr J L Beer (19630101 CA Pg 12)
1980s Auditor :
Auditor returned to Gulargambone when
audited about 1980 before it closed.
For lunch Auditor bought
1/4 chicken from next door chicken shop.
No staff room at CBC Gulargambone so lunch
was consumed behind the screened back office area.
Customer was heard say
"gee that chicken shop aroma goes a long way".
Female Teller explained auditor was eating chicken for lunch.
The hotel pictured was used by staff from CBC
and Wales as well as School and
Stock and Station agents and Post Office.
Most of the hotel was destroyed by fire after 1963.
19861209 Gulargambone branch was relocated to
Coonamble mainly due to problems with the premises,
that had Manager’s residence at the rear.
1986 Mgr Phil Genge wrote to customers stating rising costs forced branch to close
19861219 closed after 77 years
19861109 article in Sun-Herald
9 November 1986 regarding the branch closing leaving Westpac the only Bank
& Commonwealth SB access via PO.
2009 April photo from David Jobson,
entitled "Bourke and beyond".
Gulargambone on the Castlereagh Highway,
115 kilometres north of Dubbo and
550 kilometres north-west of Sydney.
It is part of Coonamble Shire.
Established on the banks of the Castlereagh River in 1883,
Gulargambone is encompassed by
the Warrumbungle Mountains and is home to
500 spirited Australians. Gulargambone is an
Aboriginal word meaning ﾓwatering hole for many galahsﾔ.
Gulargambone is primarily an agricultural area,
with wheat, sheep, cattle and sawmilling as it's main enterprises.
We have a wonderful mix of occupations and backgrounds,
giving a truly special character and diverse range of interests.
It is reassuring to know your neighbours,
and to be greeted by name while you shop.
We are a fiercely proud and welcoming community
who have adopted a holistic approach to revitalising our future.
Gulargambone's children play a major role in
decision-making as we are committed to involving
everyone and emphasising family values through social activity.
Our continuing successes are a direct result of
the cohesion and strong support we enjoy.
As a community, we appreciate our natural
environment and uncomplicated lifestyle while
focusing on a strong and meaningful future.
During the last few years,
Gulargambone, like many country towns,
has witnessed a downturn in the rural economy
with banks closing and businesses leaving town.
2000, when it looked as though the local
Post Office would also close,
our community decided to be pro-active and formed
GRTC Inc (Gulargambone Rural Transaction Centre Incorporated).
As a result, the first community-owned Post Office (Rural Transaction Centre) was born. Some of Gulargambone's other recent achievements include a new multi-purpose health service, attractive murals depicting Gulargambone's history in shop windows, new signage on the highway, re-bitumening the main street, planting new trees, and the introduction of recycling.
Be sure to watch out for the corrugated iron 'Galahs' on the side of the road as you approach Gulargambone from any direction. Another 'must see' is the two eight two eight community tourism project. This award winning cafe, craft shop and gallery is run by the community in the renovated picture theatre.
For more information visit: www.gulargambone2828.com :-
Welcome Background Cafe Catering Courtyard Craft Gallery Library News Events 2010Dinner History Awards Accommodation Links two eight two eight
is a vibrant, unique,
exciting & innovative
community project
in central western NSW
About us
To explain our history it is necessary to understand something of the plight of small country towns in rural Australia.
When the banks left town and agricultural commodity prices dropped,
many businesses closed and services declined.
Persistent drought and a downturn in the rural economy exacerbated the problem. In 1999, when told our post office was also going to close the locals decided to fight back.
We bought the post office and established a thriving rural transaction centre (but that’s another story!)
This story is about what happened next.
We developed a strategic plan for the town and quickly recognised the need to diversify Gulargambone’s economic base.
We felt tourism could be a potential saviour and in
2002 we purchased a dilapidated building in the main street to turn into a tourist information centre.
Following several community working bees, the building was repaired,
renovated & freshly painted and the Tuscan-influenced colours have brought a new lease of life to the main street.
The adjoining block has been transformed into an attractive courtyard and over the next few years the project grew into something much more than just a tourist information centre.
Craft
Functions
Courtyard
two eight two eight is run entirely by volunteers
Named after our postcode, the project now boasts:
a cafe
landscaped courtyard
gallery & craft shop
(selling local art, craft & produce)
function centre
quality catering service
(including “Dinners Under the Stars”)
monthly movie nights
library & storytelling
secondhand bookshop
visitor information
Cafe
Catering
Movies
Storytelling
Dinners under the Stars
All profits are invested back into our community.
Gulgong
101-103 Mayne Street
1961
Late 19th century rendered commercial building.
Significant visual prominence.
NSW Heritage listed.
1961 slide photo by Bill Morelli.
Photo of ex-CBC branch by John Munro.
"1930s opened by Bruce Murray in an old shop."
1942 April Bills Frost 2ic Wilcannia with Manager closed Wilcannia records to Cobar
Bill Frost advised:
[1942 May] "After a month at Narromine"
[1942 June ] "I was sent to Gulgong. "
"This branch was opened during the 1930’s by Bruce Murray in an old shop. "
"The Bank had bought the old Wales building "
"as the Bank of NSW had moved into the A B C Building on the opposite corner. "
[1942 November Gulgong] "branch closed in November 1942 after I went into the army" "and reopened after the war in that building."
"It appears to be closed again. "
Gundagai
on Murrumbidgee River
Photos shown on CBCBank.com.au :-
1978
2005
1877 Opened (58th Report) in the parlour of Family Hotel (still trading) fellow tenant was Cobb & Co;
18779696 opened 6/6/1877 in parlour of the Family Hotel.
1880 Bank owned premises completed
(19780101 Current Accounts Pg 62)
1879 premises erected;
18930101 Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
Early photo from NLA before addition on right hand side.
1974-78 Norm White advised that Yass colour scheme was as a result of the colours selected for Tumut around 1974-78. The day before the painter was ready to start he and I sat down and decided to go with "buff" coloured walls in the main - a "chocolate" colour for ledging/window ledges, and white for window frames, door frames and metal railing in the front of the building. Yass was also painted in these colours.
2005 photo by John Roberts
Gundaroo
Cork Street
1868
c1890
1929
2008 Gundaroo is on the Yass River 34Km North of Canberra and 28Km South of Gunning
1868 sketch of Old Caledonia Store built by Arthur Affleck
1890 Opened (84th Report);
1890 Gundaroo's only bank opened its branch in the old Caledonia Store (Built 1868 by Arthur Affleck)) next to the Commercial Hotel in May 1890, with Thomas Graham as Acting Manager. Graham was replaced in June by E A Blomfield.
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
Blomfield's successor, Hart, was Manager when the Bank closed on 11/9/1893. There was a banquet given to the departing Manager.
The closure was brought about by the severe financial depression of the 1890's.
1893 closed (91st Report);
During the 1920's the building was used as a greengrocer's shop until the baker (Garioch) occupied the building. It continued as a bakery until the late 1940's when the business was closed down. The building was later converted to a residence and in 1972 was the home of Peter Dyce. Text and photos from book "Gundaroo" by Errol Lea-Scarlett (published 1972) submitted by Geoff Chapman.
(a) A sketch of the building by Bill Bresser which appears in the book
(b) A c.1890 showing the Commercial Hotel and the Bank next door. This is during the time of the Bank's occupation of the Building
(c) A 1929 'photo which shows the Bank (the high roofed building) next to the Commercial Hotel
1977 listed in Annual Report as receiving office of Gunning. Heritage Listed.
2008 The old Gundaroo bakery: A brick structure next to the Commercial Hotel built in 1868 as the third Caledonia Store ( the previous two having been demolished). It was later used as a bank by the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney from 1890 to 1893. The verandah has been bricked in and there are a number of outhouses and extensions at the back.
From www.gundaroo.info
Gunnedah
243 Conadilly Street
1958
2006 1866 opened (36th Report);
1867 closed (39th Report);
=======================
1874 opened (53rd Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1958 photo of Gunnedah branch from flickr, by member Ken Wood.
1960 August branch moved into loungeroom of residence while branch was extended to the north.
1961 March premises were completed
19610701 CA Pg 40 Photo incl D Steel Mgr, K Sullivan, JJacobs Rlg Acct, Absent Charlie Manns
c1996 before unification CBC Gunnedah manager opened NAB Tamworth West branch
c1997 CBC unified to new NAB location opp CBC Gunnedah whose Mgr was Mr Longmuir from exNBA Griffith
2006 September photo from Geoff Chapman who says it is now a solicitor's office.
(John B says it is Baxter & Co Solicitors whose Erica married James Packer)
Ag-Quip
Gunnedah
Temporary
Representation
1974 1973 AG-QUIP # 1
1974 AG-QUIP # 2 Second successive year organised by 2MO Gunnedah & 2TM Tamworth radio network. Current Accounts January 1975 Pg 28 included the above in report by WO (Bill) Shearman then Manager Gunnedah who attended 1974 AG-QUIP together with 5 other CBC Managers and CAGA Tamworth Manager and Assistant.
1975 Frank Maundrell says: This photo of our Ag-Quip site is reproduced from Current Accounts, January, 1976 and is of the site at the 1975 event. Staff in the photo are not identified. Ag-Quip was (and still is) a major exhibition of rural machinery and services held annually at Gunnedah, NSW in August. I don't know the commencing dates of either Ag-Quip itself or the CBC participation. I know it became the major activity of CBC North West Region and was continued under NAB, at least until the Districts were disbanded.
Gunning
103 Yass Street
1967
1995
2009 1874 opened (53rd Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1934-1957 Manager was AT Shaw, from where he retired after 23 years as Manager.
1941 present building erected.
1967 photo by Frank Chapman
1974 Sep 10 Centenary plaque unveiling with Manager Tom W Clement (from Current Accounts January 1975 Page 27)
1995 photo by Robert Deane. National Bank of Australia, Yass and Warrataw Streets.
Gunning (c) NLA
2009 July Google photo sourced by Geoff Chapman, who notes that the branch is now closed..
Guyra
Bradley Street
1989
2007
2009 1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1937 building was constructed, according to Andrew Watts.
1989 photos by Andrew Watts, son of Noel Watts, manager who says: "This is a pretty seedy shot of the Guyra residence from the side. I had one of the front but I lost it. This was the youngest building we lived in".
Other photos are of backyard snow in 1989 and residence at rear.
2007 January photo by Frank Maundrell.
2007 June photo by John Munro.
2009 photo in SMH Traveller 10th January page 14. CBC is the large cream brick building on the left with nab sign over the footpath.
Gwabegar (agency of Baradine)
Gwabegar is 36Km north of Baradine.
1977 listed in Annual Report
Gwabegar Agency
- once a week Tuesday by Manager
- (can you imagine the Bankers of today working out of this one) John Munro.
20111108 Gwabegar image disappeared from CBCBank.com.au
Hamilton
1960
2006
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1960 photo by John Beer
19830113 Mgr Blissett Jon N
19840331 Mgr John R Bowden.
19840930 Mgr G E Camp
19920410 HAMILTON 103 Beaumont St and 723 Hunter St Newcastle West unified to 31 Beaumont St HAMILTON
2006 photo of the site of the former CBC HAMILTON Branch (in 2006 an insurance office) photo by Ron Armstrong.
Harden
38-40 Neill Street
design similar as buildings designed by local architect Mr Laver that designed CBC of S buildings including Ariah Park Beckom Temora
1907 Opened (119th Report);
1911 listed in 125th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
Photo by Ron Armstrong.
2009 July Geoff Chapman advises: continues to operate as nab, serving Harden and adjoining Murrumburrah
HARWOOD
7Km from Maclean, on the Northern bank of the main channel of the Clarence River.
1890 Opened (84th Report); Branch opened on 11/7/1890 with F H Piddington as Manager.
1891 closed (86th Report). Branch closed on 17/6/1891 with business transferred to Maclean branch, according to Geoff Chapman, sourced from Maclean District Historical Society.
1892 closed with business transferred to Maclean Branch according to Current Accounts July 1970.
Hawkesbury Agricultural College
(Agency of Richmond) 1977 listed in Annual Report;
Sept 1981 List of Branches
Hay
Opened 1890 (84th Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report.
Henty
1981 GS
2005 DJ
2005 KG
1909 Opened (123rd Report); 1909 opened by Messrs APR Broad & Lindsay.
Later Mgrs included:-
1910 DD Tait
1916 HF Ottan
1923-32 Victor Paull
1932 LC Adamson
1962 John N Chivell (19630101 CA Pg 12)
1966-68 Clyde Lamb
1968-70 Ted Lind
1970 WE Bridge
1973 J Beer Relieving Manager Henty 26 Sep when there were no accounts with limits or debts of $50,000 & over
1979-81 Garry Stewart
1911 listed in 125th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1981 photo by Garry Stewart, who was Manager there from August 1979 to September 1981.
2005 September Two photos by David Jobson.
2005 November Photo by Kevin Greenaway.
The Henty building is used commercially today and in very good condition.
The Rock's design by the same bloke, E.R. Laver,
architect from Cootamundra is very similar.
Minor building differences include :-
1. a covered in top verandah on the Henty building
2. a shop building next door on the left of CBC Henty
3. The Rock CBC had no building on the left, only the driveway.
4. the bottom front verandah posts are a different design,
with the bases on the Henty building being thicker than the one on The Rock.
Mr Laver also designed
Corowa
(my first managerial branch) and
Lockhart.
Those two branches also look nearly the same and bear some resemblance to the Henty building.
Notes by David Jobson.
2009 January message from Judy George:
manager after John Chivell - 1966-1968.
Ted Lind followed him 1968 -1970 (
Ted died at the branch-
I think Mid 1970)
I was Judy Miller - member of the staff at that time.
Hill End
Clarke Street
1870-75
1872-5
1872 opened (48th Report); It appears that the business of Tambaroora branch was consolidated at Hill End in 1872.
1870-75 photo of Two men outside Cummins' General Store next to premises of Commercial Bank, M.Manby, solicitor,
a produce store and J.A. Tait, auctioneer,
and
1872-75 photo of CBC Bank, later residence of James Clymo, both from State Library of NSW.
1875 closed (54th Report).
From The Hill End Story (Book 1) by Harry Hodge (sourced by Geoff Chapman):
The largest weatherboard structure in the district was the two-storey building erected by The Commercial Banking Company.
It's ground floor was occupied by the gold office and banking chamber and a produce store.
The upstairs rooms sheltered a varied collection of mining agents, sharebrokers, lawyers and company promoters.
Later it became the home of James Clymo.
1920 it was demolished and moved to Kandos for use in the construction of shops and cottages.
At that time the weatherboards were in excellent condition and the roofing iron showed little deterioration.
John Munro says "The old photo is the Hill End Branch of CBC and the colour one is of the site as it is now.
Hill End village is controlled by National Parks and no further building is permitted
- the vacant blocks are all identified as sites of old buildings by plaques as in the photo."
Hinton Hinton is 11K east of Maitland.
3Km from Morpeth.
Opened 1889 (83rd Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
closed 1893 (91st Report).
Holbrook
Albury Street
1966
1980
1877 Opened (Current Accounts January 1978)
1st bank in Holbrook
Managers:-
1877 A Phillips
1881 A S Leathes
1882 E S McPherson
1883 A G McLean
1893 A B Brown
1900 H Stafford
1902 T Barnett
1917 T Honeyman
1921 L W Lord
1937 G G Williams
1941 L F Single
1948 D L Harris
1952 J L Liston
1955 A P H Frater
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
Photo 1966 National Archives
Heritage listed
Bill Frost advises: Town changed it’s name from Germanton due to the anti German feeling during the 1914/18 war.
Holbrook was a Naval Officer of some renown and there is an actual submarine set up in the town as a Memorial.
Managers:-
1963 A R D Fraser
1966 R B Cole
1967 F V C Driffield
1968 C G Evershed
1973 I S Watts
Ian S. Watts stated in 2005:
"Holbrook Branch is about 60km from Albury,
and the Branch is situated about
half a kilometer from the town’s shopping centre.
Being on the Hume Highway,
traffic is never ending and noisy.
The two storey premises were large,
but a welcome change from Woodenbong.
1968 C G Evershed
1973 I S Watts
Andrew Watts, son of Noel Watts says:
"I estimate this building to have been built in the late 1870's.
It was about 100 years old when we moved there in 1978.
1980 photo by Andrew Watts.
Noel Watts can be seen walking up the front steps with his staff
19780101 CAPg 21 Holbrook CBCofS Centenary.
1975 Mgr I G Chapman
Homebush
68 Parramatta Rd
Sydney Telephone Directory :-
under Commercial Banking Co of Sydney :-
1940 listed
1944 not listed
Humula
(receiving office of Tarcutta)
Humula is 27Km south of Tarcutta.
1914 Tarcutta branch closed 30 September and business transferred to Wagga Wagga then converted to a Receiving Office of Humula.
1923 12 March Tarcutta was converted back to a branch.
1923 7 May Humula branch closed and it was converted to a Receiving Office of Tarcutta.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking as Receiving Office.
Huskisson
(receiving office of Nowra)
2006 1977 listed in Annual Report
2006 photo by R Raymond-Jones
Ilabo
(agency of Junee) John Beer states that CBC was never represented here,
and that it was a Commercial Bank of Australia point of representation.
Geoff Chapman reports:
We also evidently had an Agency at Ilabo. which can be added to the list of Branches, R/O's and Agencies.
It is wondered why, though a person who lived the first 20 years of his life said Ilabo was once a booming little town.
1970s Agency and Junee branch closed, according to NSW Heritage.
Inverell
83-85 Otho Street
c1910
1922
1999
2006 1866 Opened 6th April (36th Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
c1910 photo or perhaps a litttle later. You will note that the collonades of the CBC are open. Photo dated by electric street lighting(1910) and also established Parker business(1909).
Thanks to Peter McCarthy, Hellenic + Cafe Historian Inverell and District.
1922 photo taken during Jubilee celebration - note the collonades have been closed allowing more space for lower bank chamber and upper residence. Thanks to Peter McCarthy, Hellenic + Cafe Historian Inverell and District.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1961 Manager Eric Abbott
1973 complement 10; Manager Gordon MacDonald, Accountant John Rowe.
1989 closed when the branch relocated.
1999 photo by R. J. Burling from www.nnsw.com.au
2006 photo by Kevin Greenaway - now a Pathology Lab
2008 November Geoff Chapman advised: Peter McCarthy, the owner of the ex City Bank/ABC Bank/Bank of NSW premises in Delungra searched for photos he has of Otho Street Inverell CBC premises, which closed in 1989, when the branch relocated. The photos are streetscapes which include the Branch at left and are depicted at left. His wife worked at Inverell branch 1956-1962.
Jerilderie
previously known as
Jerilderee
1888 opened (81st Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1893 closed (91st Report).
Jesmond
2007
1974 Listed in Annual Report 1974
2007 photos by Ron Armstrong. Attached are shots of the front view of Branch and 1 of the rear view entry, now operating as Mystique Hair Artists. Note NAB next door.
Jewellstown
Branch Agency of Belmont Jewellstown Shopping Centre
Jewells is a suburb adjacent to & North of Belmont
1982 March 31 did not list Jewellstown
1983 January 01 List of Senior Staff is the first time ExCBC & ExNBA locations were list together.
So John Beer assumes CBC established the Branch Agency between 19820331 & 19821231.
1983 January 01 List of Senior Staff Listed "Belmont (B/A Jewels Town Shopping Centre)"
1984 September 30 List of Senior Staff lists Jewellstown Serv Ctre of Belmont
1987 April 30 Closure of Jewellstown Service Centre nab NSW Coastal Circular 252
Junee
81 Lorne Street
1999 According to John Beer, CBC was never represented at Junee or Ilabo, and the Council must have mistaken it for Commercial Bank of Australia which did have a branch there.
1926-8 building constructed.
1970s branch and agency at Ilabo closed.
1999 occupied by Nationwide Realty. Photo by Rebecca Layton, June Shire Council
Statement of Significance
Building contributes to streetscape and is within the Conservation Area..
Date Significance Updated: 19 Jan 06
Note: There are incomplete details for a number of items listed in NSW. The Heritage Branch intends to develop or upgrade statements of significance and other information for these items as resources become available.
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Description
Physical Description: Two storey brick commercial building, with Georgian style proportions to windows and parapet.
Physical Condition and/or Archaeological Potential: Good architectural quality Date Condition Updated: 19 Jan 06
Modifications and Dates: Illuminated sign and display signs to windows added 1998. New heirage paint colour scheme undertaken in 2001.
Further Information: Second floor is a house which also includes the back area of the shop.
Important contribution to streetscape.
Current Use: Real Estate Agency
Former Use: Bank
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History
Historical Notes: This building was constructed in 1928 as a bank and is located within the conservation area.
The former Commercial Banking Company built the premises and they were apparently closed (along with its Illabo agency) in c1970's.
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Historic Themes
Australian Theme (abbrev) New South Wales Theme Local Theme
3. Economy - Developing local, regional and national economies Commerce - Activities relating to buying, selling and exchanging goods and services (none) -
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Assessment of Significance
SHR Criteria a)
[Historical Significance] This building has historical significance due to its association with the bank, and with the first floor being the manager's residence.
SHR Criteria c)
[Aesthetic Significance] This building was constructed in 1928 as a bank and has aesthetic significance as it contributes to the streetscape.
Integrity/Intactness: Good
Assessment Criteria Items are assessed against the State Heritage Register (SHR) Criteria to determine the level of significance. Refer to the Listings below for the level of statutory protection.
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Recommended Management Paint base course only.
Colour scheme is good, keep maintained.
Fit timber venetians internally when appropriate.
Data Source
The information for this entry comes from the following source:
Name: Local Government
Database Number: 1840019 Information from NSW Heritage.
KANDOS
1997 June Common Bank closed its Kandos branch
Kangaroo Valley
1894 circular Opened 1885 (75th Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1894 closed 15th March (1893 91st Report) and business transferred to Berry (Circular No. 43);
1934 Listed in Century of Banking as Receiving Office of Berry.
Katoomba
79 Katoomba St
2008
2009 1981 mentioned in September List of Branches.
1981 Flat above branch was made available to officers as holiday accommodation at very affordable rentals. David Jobson comments: "My family had two holidays in that flat above the branch in Katoomba. Some great memories of those days. It was a facility that did not appear to be all that well known within in the bank. I think the weekly rental was $10 back in the seventies when we were there with our kids."
See www.katoomba-nsw.com for general information.
2007 Jun 17 location search showed NAB at 100 Katoomba Street.
2008 September GoogleEarth photo of 79 Katoomba Street identified by Geoff Chapman who says "it tricked me as red brick facade has been rendered. This building has a lane running beside it." Verified by David Jobson.
2009 March photos of the branch and flat by David Jobson.
Kempsey
Cnr Belgrave Street & Smith Street
1862 approx opened
1868 Branch withdrawn (40th Report)
1870 reopened (44th Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
2006 photo by Geoff Chapman.
1960 Manager Ken JLC Davis who had cancer
1960 Sep audit by Fred C Pridham & John Beer
19630208 Dick Humfrey arrived from Tumbarumba branch
when Mgr was KJLC Davis with Acct Arthur Redhead
Kiama
1859 CBCofS Opened 18600101 CBCofSReport
18 Manning St or
16-20 Manning Street
The old ESandA Bank
A few doors down from the
1891 Grand Hotel (1891) is a large, austerely simple, two-storey,
white Georgian house with cedar skirtings, architraves,
doors and windows and oregon floorboards.
1859 Built in 1859 this was originally a store
- the largest in the district.
1859 Later that year the ESandA Bank
rented office space within the building.
Victoria Stores were once located at the rear of the building but this adjunct was pulled down, probably when the Bank purchased the entire building in 1875. They added extensions in 1885, designed by William Wardell, including the downstairs ballroom. This was the birthplace Sir George Fuller, NSW premier in the 1920s.
Adjacent Bank of NSW also a Mansfield Bros design.
1887 opening as City Bank of Sydney, now Westpac Bank, a two-storey stuccoed stone and brick building with wrought-iron railings and gate, on the same side of Bong Bong street, but closer to the harbour, Of the Victorian Classical Revival it opened in 1887 as the City Bank of Sydney. The figurehead of George Thorton, original chairman of the City Bank, is a rare form of ornamentation in the period.
Terralong Street
2007
1881 1st branch:
The former CBC Bank was constructed c1880 to designs of Mansfield Bros for Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Ltd. It comes within the Mansfield genre of substantial and impressive two-storey Italianate style banks. The building retains much of its original detail and joinery. Situated adjacent to the Bank of New South Wales building, also by Mansfield Bros and near Kiama Post Office and other early commercial and civic premises, the former CBC bank is an important component of Kiama’s townscape and a reminder of the town’s elegant past.
The building falls within the Mansfield Genre of substantial and impressive two-storey Italianate-style banks comprising of ground floor banking chambers with first floor manager’s residence. Materials are rendered brick and slate, and the building retains much of its original detail and joinery, little compromised by the various uses to which the former bank has been put. (NSW Heritage Office Branch Manager's Report to Heritage Council 14 January 1981)
The former CBC bank was constructed c1880 to designs of Mansfield Bros for the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Ltd.
In 1979 Mr & Mrs Roslyn McKinnon, owners of the CBC Bank, nominated it for a Permanent Conservation Order. At that time the front of the building was occupied by a solicitors practice, the rear was occupied by a veterinary surgeon and the upstairs was let as a flat. The owners of the property were seeking protection under the Heritage Act for the building with a view to attracting rating and taxation benefits.
At its meeting of 14 January 1981 the Heritage Council recommended that a Permanent Conservation Order be placed over the former CBC Bank, Kiama.
A Permanent Conservation Order was placed over the property on 17 July 1981.
It was transferred to the State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.
Aesthetic significance: It comes within the Mansfield genre of substantial and impressive two-storey Italianate style banks. Situated adjacent to the Bank of New South Wales building, also by Mansfield Bros and near Kiama Post Office and other early commercial and civic premises, the former CBC bank is an important component of Kiama’s townscape and a reminder of the town’s elegant past.
Integrity: The building retains much of its original detail and joinery.
1881 built at number 18 Manning St are some solicitor's offices, initially the Commercial Bank of Sydney. Manning Street. Building contract of $5,800 let to Messrs White & Coghill of Sydney. Note from Geoff Chapman.
1911 listed in 125th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
2nd branch: Next door to Tory's Hotel opposite park in main street. Opened when I was in Wollongong 1967/71 with Warren Saunders as Manager. Note by Geoff Chapman.
1969 2nd Kiama branch opened in May.
2007 Terralong Street (Love that name) now in nab livery This is the Branch opened by Warren Saunders in 1969/70 or thereabouts. Photo by Geoff Chapman.
Killarney 30 k SE of Warwick CBC branch easiest access appears to be Woodenbong
1906 Opened (116th Report);
1911 listed in 125th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1960s motorists travelling from Qld to NSW had their car boots inspected by officers of the Department of Agriculture NSW at the state border to see that no live plants livestock etc were being carried in the boot to stop the Qld cattle tick to NSW.
1960s the tick gate was was abandoned.
19700630 CBC Annual Report Killarney not listed
19730626 Insce & Banking Records list NBA B/Agency from Warwick at Killarney
20100210 Wed GoogleMap search indicates Westpac at 32-42 Ivy St Killarney Q which is Coop Store
20100210 Wed shows small building at right of Co-op store could the small building have been a NBA RO from Warwick about the size of original Tullibigeal Commercial of Sydney branch building ?
20100211Thur08:00 GC emailed image on corner
claiming it to be Commercial of Sydney Killarney
20111101 approx for sale
Kings Cross
19690701 Curr Accts Pg 11 Mgr C T Gettens
Kurri Kurri Nothing is known of it, but in Current Accounts January 1976 on the retirement of H W March, his resume states "He joined the Bank at Kurri Kurri in 1929", so evidently we did have a Branch there.
1934 Not listed in A Century of Banking.
Kyogle
2005 Opened 1908 (121st Report);
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
NAB photo 11/05 by Geoff Chapman
Lake Cargelligo
South-western cnr of Foster and Canada Street
1959
2004
19191007 opened by Temora Manager R E Inglis.
19191031 Actg Mgr E G Dewdney had taken charge CA Pg 14-15 Photo of staff incl W P Shannon
1919 In December the Bank purchased land and wooden building for $2,336. This building was the site of the first Post Office and then first Departmental school.
1920 On that site new building of ground floor was erected for $3,338.
1922 2nd floor completed for $ 8,120.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
B&W photo in Current Accounts Jan 1960, colour photo NSW Heritage Office.
This building is significant in the history of the economic development of Lake Cargelligo and in the banking history of New South Wales. It has been continuously used as a banking chamber since its construction in 1920. It is an aesthetically pleasing two storey building with landmark qualities. This building has the potential to reveal further detailed information in respect of its construction and the prior use of the site through detailed archival and archaeological research.
Designer: E. R. Laver
Builder: W. Bland
Construction Years: 1920 - 1923
Physical Condition and/or
Archaeological Potential: Good
Date Condition Updated: 12 Apr 04
This building which is now occupied by the National Bank was initially constructed by the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney. The Lake Cargelligo branch of the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney opened on 7 October 1919 in Charlie Blacker's Saddlery Shop on the opposite corner to the present building (south-eastern corner). This Saddlery Shop no longer exists. The former CBA building now exists on the site of the Saddlery Shop (SHI 1900106). In December 1919 the Commercial Banking Co of Sydney purchased the land and a wooden building on the present site on the south-western corner of Foster and Canada Streets for One thousand one hundred and sixty eight pounds. The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney occupied the wooden building on the site whilst the present building was being constructed. The architect of the present building was E. R. Laver and the Builder W. Bland. The first portion of the building, the ground floor was erected in 1920 at a cost of One thousand six hundred and sixty nine pounds. The second storey of the building was completed in 1922 at a cost of Four thousand and sixty pounds. The first manager was R. E Inglis. The building is now occupied by the National Bank. Prior to the use of this site by the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney the first Post Office for Lake Cargelligo stood on the site followed by the First Departmental School and then the Bank.
Lambing Flat Gold Diggings Young radio station is 2LF (after Lambing Flat)
1858 Yass Branch was opened under the management of R W Pearson who remained in the position for 36 years.
Part of Mr Pearson's duties included the buying of gold on the fields of Lambing Flat before the opening of the CBCofS Young branch.
1861 Branches opened at Burrowa and Burrangong (25th Report).
1861 25th March Lambing Flat branch opened.
1861 July name changed to Young.
See Yass & Young for permanent branches in area. Interesting that the name of the local radio station is 2LF (Lambing Flat).
LANSDOWNE
(receiving office of Taree)
1957
1923 Agency originally opened in the sitting room of a residence attached to a store.
This could hardly have been a satisfactory office, for the manager wrote to H.O.
"The work is all done on a small table which has to be moved onto the verandah in winter on account of light.
There is no window in the room which is stuffy in summer and dark in winter". He went on to suggest that the bank put up a "building of two rooms with a small counter".
The result was this quaint structure, said to be designed this way to allow for future extension.
From 'Our building at Lansdowne', 19570701 CA Pg 8
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1957 photo in Current Accounts from Helen Border.
2009 January message from Geoff Chapman: Helen Border was the daughter of Taree Branch Manager, and a member of that branch staff.
1961 Agency had ceased to exist when I was transferred to Taree in 1961
LEADVILLE
32k north of BROKEN HILL
near a soakage on the NINE-MILE CREEK
renamed PURNAMOOTA
Leeton
1986
2008 1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1986 photo by Ken Northam, residence upstairs.
2008 GoogleEarth photo sourced by Geoff Chapman who comments: Unchanged except for the removal of those 1960's tiles.
1962 Ngr Croft J Tom (19630101 CA Pg 12)
LINDFIELD
342 Pac Hwy
305 Pac Hwy
19850920 unified to
342 Pac Hwy M F Eyre Mgr Mrs L M Coward Acct
NSW & ACT Circ 333 3 sep 1985
Lismore
1886
1875 Opened (54th Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
Lismore photos from "The Story of a North Coast City - Lismore" edited by Maurice Ryan 1979:-
1. First branch;
2. 1886 Mansfield Bros.;
3. Mansfield remodelled 1897 & 1911;
4. 1936 Kent & Massey became NAB.
The first Lismore Manager was John Horniman (a familiar name) and the longest serving Manager was E W Bentley for 35 years (1890-1925) advised by Geoff Chapman.
Lithgow
1876 24 Lithgow Street
1883 cnr Main & Gray Streets
1876
1980
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2005
1876 Opened 13th November (57th Report); Newspaper photo taken when it was for sale around 1980.
1980 October memo to Annalist regarding property at 24 Lithgow Street and November reply together with newspaper article stating that the property is to become a restaurant submitted by John Beer 01/09
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1883 At the corner of Main and Gray is the old CBC Bank, a Tudor-style building dating from 1883, designed by G.A. Mansfield.
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
2005 photo by John Ness
Lockhart
Corowa Temora Coolamon Lake Cargelliso Lockhart Stickinbingal and due to similar design also Oaklands Walla Walla Barmedman Harden were both designed by the same bloke, E.R. Laver, architect from Cootamundra, according to David Jobson.
1893
1898
1911
1954
1975
1976
2006
2008 1893 photo from NLA.
1897 Opened (99th Report);
Opened in September, 1897 by R.A. Warden (Acting)
1898 First branch Green Street from NLA.
1909 Land purchased
1911 Listed in 125th Report;
The pictures of Lockhart's 4th Branch built in 1911 shows a very impressive building, by E.R. Laver. The Directors must have had a lot of faith in the future of the town. The land cost $5000 in 1909 and the building $8,000. The Branch was certainly an improvement on the first temporary premises of 1897 in Green Street Lockhart.
Early photo of the 1911 branch courtesy K. Meyer.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1954 photo by Jim Skinner.
1975 photo of the entry detail and staff and
1976 photo in Current Accounts January issue.
List of Managers:
Opened in September, 1897 by R.A. Warden (Acting)
1897 - E.H.C. Wood
1906 - W.F. Jackson
1917 - J.H. McDonald
1918 - J.F. Liggins
1926 - W.S.R. Lorking
1934 - G.C. Job
1939 - L.A. Alt
1949 - G.A. Longmuir
1952 - S.H. Skinner
1957 - I.K. Middleton
1960 - F. Margerison
1966 - J.N. Done
1969 - R.T. Quinton
1970 - D.A. Carscadden
1972 - D.B. Alexander
1974 - E.I.R. Bezer 19750101 Curr Accts Pg 4 Photo of new Managers
1990s: Bill Frost advises: one of the largest premises the Bank had in the southwest of NSW. It even had a maid’s staircase. Last seen in early noughties as an Agency in the office section: the residence being an antique shop and B and B.
2006 Bank and Stable B & B (colour photo): Large rooms are found within the old CBC Bank with all the luxury of yesteryear, large garden, and quality fittings throughout. All fully restored with fresh paintwork and new carpets. One can stay in the "CBC Room".
2006 photo by John Roberts
2008 photo of Dianne Plunkett (now Dianne Bartsch) who celebrated 35 years in the Bank. She is now at NAB Albury and she commenced working in the CBC in 1975. She was presented with a collage including the photos above which appeared in Current Accounts.
Lyndhurst
(?1942? downgraded from branch to receiving office of Mandurama)
2004
1934 Listed in Century of Banking as a Branch.
1977 listed in Annual Report
Site 2004 by Jim Skinner
Macksville
River Street
300 miles north of Sydney on Nambucca River
pop 2,000
8 miles south of Nambucca Heads
1958
Teller was Jack Gardner
2005 1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1958 b&w and handcoloured photos by Alex Steel who says:
"I coloured by hand with oil colours – a skill of the past!!!"
1960 office renovated
19610707 CA Pg 16-17 Photo of staff incl C H Wulff R G Nott B L Owen C T Wulff Mgr2005 November photo by Geoff Chapman
Maclean
1892-1925
1923
1925-1967
1945
1963
1967
1970 1888 Opened (80th Report); Business of Chatsworth branch transferred to it in 1888, and in
1892 business of Harwood transferred to it (Current Accounts July 1970)
1892 building was used as the branch until 1925.
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1923 photo of house purchased.
1925 Branch remodelled. Photo shows remodelled premises used from 1925 until 1967.This house was purchased in 1923 for $5,000, then remodelled in 1925 at cost of $6,000, by banking chamber, Manager's office etc being constructed on the front garden portion of the property. Existing house was then used as Manager's residence. Occupied as branch 1925 until 1967.
This placed the branch directly opposite Bank of NSW branch
Maclean branch after 1925 remodelling of 1923 property purchase, by branch premises being constructed on front garden portion of the home. Remained as branch premises until 1967. Photos from Maclean Historical Society.
1931 September 27 newspaper article:-
MACLEAN; UNUSUAL FRONTAGE GONE
This structure no longer exists in Maclean's main street. Visitors referred to it as a building one would see in Alaska or the Yukon.
The new premises for the Commonwealth Bank are well advanced and will be occupied in a bout a week.
The building pictured here, was occupied by the Commercial Bank for many years, the manager residing above.
Spacious stables were at the rear of the property.
The Maclean Municipal Council purchased the building when Ald.
Stenhouse was Mayor.
1935 frontage regarded by some as in Tudor style and by others as weird was added.
The stables were used to store lumber and a few tools.
When the amalgamation of the local government councils was accomplished,
the old shire hall became the centre of activities.
The Commonwealth Bank purchased the property.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1945 Flood photo.
1963 flood photo from July Current Accounts.
The caption reads "Drive-In Banking" and identifies
then Manager, N.A. Irvine arriving during recent floods.
Further extensions were later made and in
1967 the branch was completely rebuilt.
19700701 CA photo.
19700701 CA Pg 1970 March photo of the staff:
L to R back: RS Boorman, GJ Border (manager), GR Causley
L to R front: Miss H Cowling, PA Lindeman.
Maitland 315 High St :-"MANSFIELD"1887**SOLD**HERITAGE LISTED - STATE SIGNIFICANT
Offers elegance, splendour, solidity and good living in the most impressive architectural building of High Street Maitland, heritage Centre of NSW.Named after its celebrated architect George Allen Mansfield, it's one of the grandest of the 53 buildings he designed for the Commercial Banking of Sydney Ltd.Richly modelled in masonry, it is a magnificent example of the Victorian Academic Classical Style, influenced by the grandeur of the Italian renaissance Period. Its perfectly symmetrical facade displays sandstone-arched windows and commanding columned portico, each with ornamentation popular in Europe at the time.The ground floor offers cedar rich function rooms with18 to 22 foot ceilings, commercial kitchen, bar, bathrooms,and an office, then2 floors of quality living areas.First floor has :-drawing room,3 grand bedrooms,family kitchen with modern amenities,entertainment room,2 luxury bathrooms, and2 balconies with views of city and country scape.Second floor has :-4 bedrooms,2 luxury bathrooms, and a billiard room. Original marble and wooden fireplaces abound.There are compelling views of countryside to mountains from this level.All floors are wrapped around a beautifully crafted cedar staircase. Mansfield has a landscaped courtyard garden with spacious grounds at the rear of the building, suitable for pool, court or family entertainment. Land size is 1909m2 as per title plan with space for further development.Currently operating for functions, fine dining and family living, its extensive wing accommodation complies with B&B standards. Would suit boutique hotel, professional offices, B&B or special function Centre with accommodation. Mr George A Mansfield's powerful architecture and flexible spaciousness presents a range of commercial possibilities together with congenial, family living areas, This property offers a unique opportunity in Hunter River Country, which is burgeoning in value as a business, tourism and good lifestyle location, only 2 hours from Sydney, 30 minutes from sandy beaches and minutes from wineries.Located in busy High Street the three storey building can be purchased with or without the existing business. The asking price for the real estate is $2.8m and $400k for the business. FOR FURTHER DETAILS CONTACTDOWLING REAL ESTATEMAITLANDDAVID RALPH ON 0418 492 435 OR 4934114736 CHURCH STREET, MAITLAND
MAITLAND
315 High Street
1949
CBC Annual Reports as at 30 June yearly :-
Listed were:-
1946 Mgr I G Davies
1947-19540630 Mgr W Clement
1955 Feb when huge floods overwhelmed Maitland Mgr was Bill Clement Acct Max Phillips
BILL CLEMENT
1955 Mar or later Bill Clement was transferred to Sydney replaced by F Murray
19550630-19570630 Mgr F Murray
19570701 CA Pg 34 photo of staff incl D L Pollard, E W Paine, B W Kelly, B J Hewlett, A G Edwards, J H Mate, C G Manns, H S Dare, Max A Phillips (Acct), W (Bill) Clement (Mgr) who in 1959 was transferred to Sydney,
1959 Bill Clement transferred to Sydney
19580630-1963 listed Mgr Alan Storer
1960 when Alan Storer was Mgr Maitland,
Gordon O Smithers Acct Maitland Sam Clough thinks was appointed Mgr Uni of NE
with John Malone new Acct Maitland.
1964-69 Mgr C F Stephens
Directory Pg 98:-
Maitland is 191 km by rail north of Sydney;
34 km north-west of Newcastle.
On the Hunter River, New England Highway.
Junction for the Great Northern, North Coast and South Maitland Railway lines.
1801 Lieutenant-Colonel Paterson of New South Wales Corps named it Schanck's Forest Plains
1810 the cedar-getters had arrived
1818 Governor Macquarie renamed it Wallis Plains
1817-1820 good-conduct convicts were given land for agricultural development
1820 land was open to free settlers and the first land grants were offered
1828 area had been renamed Maitland from Sir Frederick Lewis Maitland, Admiral of the Fleet,
1815 July Napoleon had surrendered to Frederick Lewis Maitland in July 1815, or Major-General Sir Pelegrine Maitland, a compatriot of Governor Darling.
1835 an Agency was conducted, only 4 months after the Commercial of Sydney bank was founded. Later closed.
1841 Agency re-established.
1845 Notice which appeared in the Maitland Mercury of 19 April:
BANK NOTICE
The Chairman and Directors of the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney beg to repeat their Notice of
18440404 4th April 1844, viz:-
"That the branches of this Bank established at
Maitland, Windsor and Goulburn,
were discontinued on and after the 31st March then next preceding"
and that they further give notice,
that this Bank will not be responsible for any monies which are not received at the Banking House, George Street, Sydney
L Duguid Managing Director 4/4/1845
18450405 Sydney Herald wrote:-
"Commercial of Sydney had to advertise that it had closed Maitland Windsor & Goulburn branches
- apparently residents were being defrauded by fictitious agencies"
explains why 1844 notice re-appeared in 1845.
Above is from "Foundations of the Australian Monetary System" Pg 371.
1846 Frank Maundrell has come across a reference to Maitland contained in
"Select Documents of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. 1", page 95.
It quotes a Bank Notice published in "Sydney Herald" as follows:
"COMMERCIAL BANKING COMPANY OF SYDNEY
NOTICE is hereby given, that a General Half yearly Meeting of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held at the Banking House, Sydney, on Friday the 15th July next, at 12 o'clock for the purpose of declaring a Dividend for the Half-Year ending 30th June - of considering the propriety of converting the present Agency at Maitland into a permanent Branch of the Bank - and of proceeding to the election of two of their Body duly qualified to fill the office of Directors in the room of John Lamb, and J.H. Grose, Esquires, who retire by lot, and are not eligible for re-election before the expiry of twelve months.
LESSLIE DUGUID Managing Director Commercial Bank June 7, 1846. ibid."
18590411 opened.
1864 rail line established through Maitland replaced Morpeth as the major port.
1887 The impressive 3 storey building was constructed.
(19590701 Current Accounts July 1959)
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1926 see under West Maitland.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
Colour photo and all copies of old photos by Ron Armstrong.
Monochrome photo of rear of premises showing caretaker's quarters.
1949 flood photo - branch 2nd from right.
1962 staff photo incl
Wade R WMunro John
Malone John Thomas Acct
Storer A W Manager
(19630101 CA Pg 48)
1984 Ian S. Watts retired from Mgr Maitland.
He stated:
"The Banking chamber of Maitland Branch (315 High Street) was furnished with beautiful cedar counters and tellers boxes.
"The second storey of the residence was part of the residence and included a large ballroom.
"At the back of the ground floor was the former maid’s quarters which in my time were occupied by the caretaker and his wife.
"On the top storey was a former radio broadcasting room where, I was reliably informed, John Laws started his broadcasting career.
"1983 two robbers forced into the bank overnight and as staff arrived next morning they were tied and gagged with black tape.
Three of us with keys to open strongroom and the comination safe were marched into the general office with two sawn off shotguns aimed at our backs.
We were then locked in the Manager's office with the others.
The two robbers escaped with a substantial amount of cash as it was the day the armoured car was due to pick up the surplus cash.
They were never captured.
"I had no trouble deciding it was time to retire.
"1984 I retired from Maitland when the merger with NBA was nearing completion."
1986/87 Ron Armstrong states that :-
Steve W Gregson was last Manager 315 High St Maitland
1986/87 the business of 315 High Street was transferred to 461a High St (High and Church Sts)
1986/87 315 High St closed around 1986-87
20080501 John Munro states :-
"I was recently in Maitland
and the old High St Building now seems to be a private residence
- pretty grand for such
- there is no sign showing it as
a BandB or Reception Centre as it became some time ago."
Wording in Real Estate advertisement for sale about 2009:-
"
Mansfield's architectural design is based on the Italian Renaissance period,
showing classical details of excellent craftsmanship in sandstone,
marble and cedar.
The former bank building still retains its original design features,
occupying block with a frontage of 29m by 185m deep.
The present owners have established their well known catering business on the ground floor comprising
the grand Mansfield Ballroom, Managers Room, Dining Room and Colonnade.
The Public space is paved with the original black and white marble tiles and intricate patterned tessellated tiles.
20ft high ceilings and rich cedar joinery are a stunning feature of these commercial function spaces.
USE
Function Centre
*Catering Service*
Motel-overnight Accommodation
Mansfield House is positioned on the eastern end of
Maitland's CBD and is less than 100m from
Maitland City Council's Administration Building
and is opposite Government Offices.
Adjoining buldings comprise
Hair Dresser, Antique Operators, Maitland Mercury
"
MAITLAND WEST
Maitland West :-
West Maitland
315 Victoria Street
1859 branch opened (22nd Report).
1924 from West Maitland Post Office Directory:
Phillip I Addison is listed as Manager,
The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney
- 315 Victoria Street West Maitland.
Geoff Chapman says:
"the Street Number 315 was the same as Maitland Branch.
It appears that the "West" was dropped and West Maitland became Maitland,
and the street name may have been changed to High Street.
Early photos of
Post Office of West Maitland
are same building as later building shown as Maitland Post Office."
See also Maitland above.
MAITLAND
Maitland,
416a High & Church Streets
1950 Church St view
1951 Receiving Office on right
Letts bus and 1962 Ford station wagon
1964 converted to branch
1977 4 photos taken 1977
2009
1951 40' x 100' splayed corner purchased for £21,400.
Used as Receiving Office.
Willmore and Randall - Real Estate Agents occupied the rear of the building.
1964 renovated and converted to branch for £7,500.
Ron Armstrong states that in
1964 High & Church Streets opened as a full operational Branch
after being an agency of 315 High Street since 1951.
1977 listed in Annual Report.
Four photos from album on a single page.
All black & white photos supplied by Ron Armstrong.
2009 GoogleMaps photo sourced by John Beer.
MAITLAND
Maitland
428 High Street
2009 NAB branch to which
High & Church Street branch,
and probably 315 High Street branch were transferred.
Maitland
447 High St was NBA Maitland then nab, which about 2009 is now at 428 High St
MONARO
Monaro previously known as Manaro district
agency
Banking Institutions (see also Cooma)
www.cooma.nsw.gov.au/monaropioneers/banking
To-day four banks, branches respectively of
the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited,
the Bank of New South Wales,
the Australian Bank of Commerce Ltd.,
and the Government Savings Bank of New South Wales,
carry on business in the Manaro district.
The earliest record of banking business being conducted on Manaro is in the thirties, when Daniel Driscoll, who kept an hotel at Umeralla (now Chakola)
at what is to-day called Driscoll's Flat,
conducted an agency for the Commercial Bank of Sydney.
Cash was represented by I.O.U's.,
and Driscoll would negotiate these at 21 per cent. discount for notes,
though it is not recorded that these transactions were on the Bank's behalf.
In Ben Boyd's time
- in the forties
- notes valued at 10/- and 5/- issued by him were a common medium of exchange.
Mandurama
1960
2004
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1960 photo by Burgess
Manager Paul Whiteman
19840930 Mandurama CBC Manager of Kevin J Winter conducting agencies at Carcoar and Neville
2004 photo by Jim Skinner
Bill Frost advises: Now used as a private residence.
Branch had agencies at Carcoar, Lyndhurst and Neville.
Manildra
2005
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1960 John Maxwell Ryan Acct Tamworth to Mgr Manildra
2005 photos by John Ness of branch that had been closed.
Manilla
197 Manilla Street
125 Manilla Street
1898
1890s in 2006
1981
1982
2006
2006
1888 opened (80th Report);
First branch opened in Manilla Street,
1888 next to "Royce Cottage" which now (?2009?) houses Manilla Heritage Museum and Visitor Information Centre.
1898 View of Manilla, including
Commercial Bank, Church, School of Arts, Post Office, Mackenzie's store, Olifant's Hotel - Manilla, NSW from State Library of NSW
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1894 closed (93rd Report);
Photo of early branch building Nov 2006 by Frank Maundrell, who states:
This is a photo of the CBC Manilla prior to erection of the building occupied until recently.
I do not know when it was built, possibly soon after the original opening in 1888. All the old correspondence was still in the Branch custody when I was there
(1979-1982), and I read most of it.
In the early 1900's, the building was owned by the Tamworth Manager, Mr. Robey, (I don't recall his first name).
Some of the correspondence reported problems the Manager was having in getting maintenance carried out.
Perhaps Mr. Robey considered his investment was for making money, not spending it! One letter I remember diplomatically acknowledged that Mr. Robey is
"...an older Manager...", but that the Manager had to deal with him
"...as landlord...".
He reported that there were large cracks in some walls,
including one in the maid's quarters that
"...I can thrust my hand through...".
This resulted in the maid having to live away from the premises,
which was "...most inconvenient...".
When I was at Manilla,
the building was occupied by the Stock & Station Agency, V.J. Byrnes Pty. Ltd.
and I understand old
"V.J.", as Mr. Byrnes was known,
had bought the building when our new one was completed in 1924.
More recently, the V.J. Byrnes Manager, V.J. Flett,
took the Company over under the name V.J. Flett Pty. Ltd.
It was empty when I took this photo.
1898 Re-Opened (100th Report) on new site;
1911 listed in 125th Report;
1924 new branch erected next to older branch;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1981 photo of rear by Frank Maundrell.
1982 photo in Group News 23/12/82
2006 November photo of both new branch and previous branch side by side by Frank Maundrell.
This could be called "The Old and the Older"!
On the left is the building completed in 1924 and,
on the right, the earlier CBC in Manilla.
2006 Royce Cottage 197 Manilla Street -
NSW Heritage Statement of Significance:
A cottage with historic associations with
G.H Royce, prominent bridge contractor active in various areas of Australia in the 1880's-1915 era.
He was an identity in Manilla between 1884 and 1886.
The cottage is of value as one of the earliest in the town.
It contributes to the aesthetic quality of the streetscape.
(Australian Heritage Database).
A cottage with historic associations with G.H Royce, prominent bridge contractor active in various areas of Australia in the 1880's-1915 era.
He was an identity in Manilla between 1884 and 1886.
Description
Physical Description:
A cottage of painted double brick construction.
The corrugated galvanised iron roof has ogee type gutters and front and back verandahs.
It is located in a prominent position in the main street and is used as a local museum.
The buildings were restored in 1976 and repaired and painted in 1988.
Modifications and Dates:
A shop was added to the front and a bakery to the back, sometime before 1916.
A caretaker's flat was added at the back in 1976.
Historical Notes:
Built as a private home for G.H. Royce and family in 1884.
Royce was engineer in charge of building the Namoi River Bridge.
Also the site of the Commercial Banking of Sydney from 1890-94.
The Stewart family extended the building in 1908 to include a bakery and shop.
Former Use: Doctors Rooms & a bakery.
Current Use: Museum
MARRAR
c1919 BNSW established agency from BNSW Coolamon
BNSW Marrar branch opened
1942 BNSW Marrar closed
c1947 BNSW Marrar agency reopend
google above for story
MASCOT
1981 Mgr Peter A Shea who died c20120119 age 69
19880915 unification to 147 ORiordan St Mascot
Matong
(receiving Office of Ganmain)
Matong is
12Km East.
and 27km West of Coolamon.
1919 opened.
Extract from "The Settlers & Settlement of Ganmain", Lorna Gilmore 1992:
Ganmain's Business increased
and the need arose for a branch at Matong,
which opened in
1919 and operated on Tuesdays and Fridays each week.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
It may safely be assumed that Ganmain and Matong became R/O's of Coolamon.
2008 Geoff Chapman advises: From information received from Coolamon Council re Ganmain, they state that a branch was opened in 1919 in Matong.
But, as it only opened on Tuesday and Friday,
it must have been a Receiving Office of Ganmain,
but at least we have an opening date.
Mayfield
2007
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1942 branch converted to RO conducted by Newcastle branch
19610701 CA Pg 27 Newcastle Accountant John C G Clulow Mgr Mayfield
1969 J C G Clulow Mgr Mayfield when inspected by Alan C Middleton & J Beer
1977 listed in Annual Report
1969 inspected by Alan C Middleton & John
2007 photos by Ron Armstrong of the rear entry and front of the former CBC Bank Mayfield
- front entry has now been excluded to enable better utilisation of available space. Business now operating is Newdark Photographics.
MEDOWIE
19880826 SC closed
Merimbula
1977
2006
1977 photo by Lindsay Huxley
2006 photo by R Raymond-Jones
Merriwa
http://archive.amol.org.au/newcastle/hunterchapter/Merriwa/details.html :-
Merriwa Historical Cottage and Museum
History of the Merriwa Historical Cottage and Museum
1847-1856 Mr Leard is believed to have built the cottage as a private residence
1877 Commercial of Sydney opened in the cottage
1883 Commercial closed and returned to Muswellbrook
1883 June BNSW opened in the same building
AJSBank used the building till
1892 bank crash when AJSBank closed
1892 & onwards it was used by Commercial of Sydney,
Australian Banking Co
& finally BNSW again
before becoming a residence
to successive bank managers
and finally the Hendersion family.
The cellar of the building was also used for a variety of purposes
including
1869 the School of Arts meeting rooms
masonic lodge meeting rooms
1920 dance venue
1966 the cottage had fallen into disrepair & there were plans to demolish it
The cottage was saved by Merriwa ladies group
Owners RSL Club leased the cottage to the newly formed Merriwa Historical Society Inc.
The Society maintains the Historical Cottage with assistance from the Merriwa RSL Club.
Merriwa
Bettington Street
1909-1983
1957
1877 Commercial of Sydney Opened (59th Report);
1883 Commercial of Sydney closed (70th Report);
1909 Commercial of Sydney Opened (123rd Report),
1916 premises CBC & NAB occupied were built - see colour photo;
1934 listed in Century of Banking
1957 photo of Merriwa branch by Ken Wood (Member) from Flickr.com
19700630 Mgr C G Manns
19770630 Mgr W D Nibbs
19821223b&w photo from NAB Group News 23 Dec 1982;
1983 premises still in use 1983 by NAB,
Heritage Listed
MILPARINKA
1465k NW FROM Sydney
196k north of Brokem Hill
40k south of Tibooburra
Milparinka ruins from www.travelwest.biz
1880-90
gold nugget was discovered in the area (?Depot Glen?)
1880 photo
1881 up to 1,000 people were camped in the diggings originally at Sturt's Depot Glen 1881 up to 1,000 people were camped near reliakle water hole on Evelyn Creek which runs through Milparinka township
18810225 Milparinka was proclaimed a town
1881 August at the height of the gold mining era, CBCofSBank Milparinka built small stone building with cedar counter & large safe opposite hotel in MILPARINKA from which CBCofSBank Milparinka operated & the bank officer carried a revolver 1881 August Mgr A L Dawson from HO
18820101 CBCofSBank Half Yearly Report Jan 1882 under branches lists MILPARINKA
Beside CBCofSBank Lot 7 MILPARINKA were :-
1. The Royal Standard Hotel (RHSide) Lo7 8 & 9 and
2. Chemist Lot 6 & the Cobb and Co Office Lot ?5? (LHSide).
(From Milparinka Heritage Trail)
18820101 CBCofSBank Half Yearly Report under branches listed MILPARINKA
1882 onwards H W Hogg managed CBCofSBank branches at :-
Tibbooburra to 1883 when transferred to Mgr Milparinka
Milparinka from 1883 till 1885 when transferred to Mgr Silverton
Silverton from 1885 to 1891 When Silverton closed Mgr & staff tferred to BrHill
Broken Hill
1880-90 photo of bank at left and Royal Standard Hotel on right from Milparinka Heritage and Tourism Association.
1883 A L Dawson Mgr MILPARINKA to HO
1883 H W Hogg Mgr TIBOOBURRA to Mgr MILPARINKA
1885-86 S H Parr Mgr Tibooburra
1885 Milparinka had three hotels including the Royal Standard Hotel next door to the bank on RH side of the Bank.
1886 Tibooburra CBCofS closed & Mgr S H Parr to HO
18860831 Milparinka CBCofS Bank closed
(18870101 closed CBCofSBank Half Yearly Report)
1891 approx CBCofS Lot 7 building was bought as private residence by Moalie Park Grazier Ms Smith who lived in the Lot 7 building marrying Mr O'Connor
2005 approximately photograph of Lot 7 building by Richard Nott.
2005 photos of Cobb & Co gold escort re-enactment and interior by Milparinka's Ruth Sandow who advises:
"The building was a bank was 1881 Aug to 18860831"
"after 1886 it became private accommodation."
"It lost its roof fairly recently."
"It would require a steel frame around it to pull it together."
It seems:-
1. much mortar work is required
2. it may have had a concrete floor
3. present Administrator AnneMarie O'Connor whose grandmother was last occupier would like to obtain title so it can be restored.
AnneMarie O'Connor lives on Mt Arrowsmith Station south of Milparinka.
Milparinka is probably the oldest ex - CBCofSBank property in the most remote location currently still standing.
Photo with red roofs:
In this image the bank (rear) appears in the foreground,
with the Albert Hotel across the road.
20070101 Sydney Morning Herald photo of town taken through a stained glass window across the road shows old CBCofSBank at left.
For more information on MILPARINKA go to:
www.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au/rural_regional/programs/mpka.html-25k
MILTHORPE
Between Bathurst and Orange
MILTON
107 Princes Highway
1910
1960
1965
1981
18710921 opened (47th Report);
the first manager was William W Bodenham who went
about 1875 to Manager Windsor then
about 1886 Manager Parramatta from where
in 1900 he went to England for 12 months.
1875 Built;
1893 listed in 89th Report January;
1910 Postcard photo possibly dating back to 1910, from Jennifer Hayne whose father was manager there in 1930.
The two windows at left were the residence, those on the right the Manager's office and the next building housed the banking chamber.
Mr. Hayne started the Lifesaving club at Milton.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1957 A Junior's Life, short story by Bob Handel submitted October 2009.
Click here for document in Word 2007 format.
1960 photos of the branch, banking chamber and the main street by Bob Handel.
1965 slide photo by Bill Morelli.
1981 b&w photo by David Jobson.
Colour photos from NSW Heritage Office show modern building on right changed from CBC to NAB and original building as a Cafe.
Heritage Listed:
An outstanding Late Victorian building, one of the best in the region.
Formerly a bank.
Special interest as a private commission by noted architect G A Mansfield. Essentially intact.
Character of banking chamber
provides important evidence of
the development of Milton as an important rural centre in the early to mid 1870's. Regional significance (Illawarra Region)
and of specific importance to Milton for its contribution to the streetscape.
18710926 The Commercial of Sydney Bank was first established in Milton on 26th September, 1871 in premises leased from Frederick Hall at a weekly rent of 10shillings.
The bank purchased the site for a new building from John Kendall,
who had owned the land since 1860.
1875 The new building was designed by G A Mansfield, and erected in 1875.
It comprised a bank, attached to a weatherboard manager's residence,
which overlooked the grounds of the Church of England.
1879 Milton became a major branch in 1879.
1900s The building was extended in the early 1900s and
1973 a new residence was built at the rear of the site in 1973.
It was the only bank in the area from 1903 until the late 1940's.
Now used as a restaurant.
A single storey late Victorian Italianate commercial building.
Construction is of stuccoed brick, with a hipped roof behind decorative parapet. Features symmetrical facade;
raised central pediment; elaborate bracketed cornice; urns at each end of the parapet; mouldings to openings; two large windows to either side of entrance door; arched double hung windows; and a fanlight to the door.
19880718 MILTON branch downgraded to SC of Ulladulla
Mirrool
(Receiving Office of Ariah Park)
Mirrool is 18Km NW of Ariah Park.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1940s apparently closed & never reopened
Heritage Item Mirrool Hotel
Mitchell
1884 branch opened.
1893 branch closed.
On the Mitchell River about
80 miles
130Km west of Grafton
(Current Accounts July 1968 Pg 51)
Mittagong
83 Hume Highway
1960
2006
2007
Opened 1883 (71st Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
Built in 1894 - Heritage Listed
Is significant within the local community and region as evidence of an important early period of economic growth and prosperity, this evidence residing in the buildin's sustantial size, elaborate architectural character and original bank functions.
The building is also significant within the town as a good representative example of Victorian Italianate Commercial architecture.
More generally, ie within the region and state, it is a good typical representative of the Victorian Italianate banks that flourished in prosperous country towns and suburbs in the latter part of the 19th century.
This significance is greatly enhanced by the high degree of intactness (externally) of the original building form and fabric.
The building also contributes substantially to the streetscape of the main thoroughfare through Mittagong.
A two storey rendered brick building with a hipped roof and Italianate renderwork detailing including pediment-mouldings to chimneys, brackets to eaves and first floor string courses and hood mouldings to windows.
The single storey projecting porch in the centre of the front elevation also features rendered "coursed stonework" and ornamental balustrade (at first floor level).
A rendered pediment with acroterion (ie the ornament on the apex of the pediment) is located in the centre of the elevation above the first floor windows. The central front door has 2 leaves with 5 fielded panels each.
Windows are 2 x 1 pane timber framed sashes.
The building is set back from the front boundary which is lined with an iron palisade fence on a rendered brick base. Both ends of the fence terminate at ornamental rendered brick piers.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
Colour photo by Frank Chapman
1960 slide photo by Bill Morelli.
2005 operating as "The Old Bank Cafe" - Geoff Chapman.
2006 November John Turner reports it is for sale 4/11/06 for $2.5m (see photo)
2007 May John Ness reports it is for auction by Raine & Horne (see 3 page article as a Word document by clicking on Property Press at left).
Molong 97 k from Dubbo
46 Bank Street
2005
2009
1876 Opened (57th Report);
18761214 Plaque photo states Branch opened 14th December 1876.
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
2005 October photo by John Ness.
2005-2009 Building for sale.
1876 "Old Commercial Bank c1876
"Offers Invited via Ray White real estate, Orange.
"46 BANK STREET MOLONG
"This gorgeous building was the old NAB in Molong. An excellent location with limitless opportunity.
"Seven bedrooms, two bathrooms
"* Grand Italianate Design
"* Imposing Structure
"* Stables
"* 2000sqm plus block
Mooball (receiving office of Murwillumbah)
2008 Mooball is on the old Pacific Highway 18Km south of Murwillumbah.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking;
1977 listed in Annual Report
2008 Ian Holston advises that Mooball agency was conducted at Kelly's Store near the Victory Hotel.
2008 Site is now occupied by a gift shop.
Ian spoke to Leo Kelly in August re Mooball and he said the Agency was conducted in a small secure area on the Left Hand Side of the Store.
He is very pleased that the old store has now become a very successful craft shop and gathering spot for ladies all around the district and beyond.
2008 photos by Ron Armstrong, one is an amalgamation of left & right sides.
Moree
413 miles by rail NNW of Sydney
646' above sea level
8,000 population
25 Frome Street
1934
1968
1988
1883 Opened (71st Report);
1893 listed in 89th Report January;
1908 November Premises completely destroyed by fire in November.
1910 They were replaced with the building in the 'photo, at a cost of $22,000
(19680101 Current Accounts )
1910 Notable architect P. E. Ranclaud designed the building, a bank and manager's residence, which was completed in 1910 and became one of the most important historic buildings in Moree.
1934 Listed and pictured in Century of Banking as a typical branch.
19680101 Curr Accts Pg 1:-
Aerial photo
photo of staff incl:-
C E Avery Mgr
B R Howard Acct
K McColl Secys Clerk
1985 a group of Moree residents joined Moree Plains Shire Council in a plan to transform the building, then unoccupied, into a Gallery. The NSW Bicentennial Authority supported the plan by providing funds
1988 November the Gallery was officially opened by then Premier Nick Greiner, MP.
1988 colour photo by Kevin Nicol, who notes: "The old C.B.C. building where I worked for two and a half years, fifty years ago, is now in 2005 an arts and cultural centre. The office section and part of the upstairs residence has been beautifully restored and well worth a visit should you be out that way."
Australian Government Heritage Statement of Significance: A former branch of the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Ltd, and residence, of considerable architectural significance as one of the finest Federation Free style country banks in New South Wales. (Criterion F.1)
Its aesthetic value is enhanced by its location at the major intersection in Moree, where it contributes to the group of historic commercial and government buildings which establish the character of the townscape. (Criterion F.1)
The building is important for the way it reflects the banking company's confidence at the time in the commercial future of north-west New South Wales. (Criterion A.4)
Description: A two storey rendered brick building originally a bank and residence. The design by architects, Ranclaud and Thomas, is Federation Free style with Baroque exuberance. Five bays to Frome Street and four bays to Heber Street and central truncated tower/entrance feature with ogee profile roof and finial.
Elaborate rendered features including arches, pilasters, cornices and balustraded parapet.
Residence is surrounded by two storey timber shingle and cast iron verandah with lattice valance.
The building is intact and is positioned on a large allotment in the central business district being located in proximity to several other buildings which have heritage credentials each being listed by the National Trust of Australia and Heritage Council of New South Wales.
The lot is developed with several large trees:
silky oak and jacarandas.
As part of the bicentennial a brick single storey building and pergola was constructed at the rear of the lot.
The building is to be used as a gallery workshop using an architectural design to blend with the above mentioned structure.
2009 January John Munro reports:
"Thought you might appreciate this.
It was made by our No 2 son , Grant, for us for Christmas 2008.
The etched "BANK" Glass is from the old Moree Branch Glass Front Door Panels.
When the building was acquired by Moree Plains Council to become the Moree Plains Regional Gallery the Gallery removed these door panels and I bought them with a view to using them somewhere in our home.
That did not happen and when we sold our Moree home to son Grant the panels were still in the garage.
Grant subsequently sold and moved to Laidley Qld and the panels went with him. The drawing of the building is one done by my wife, Glad, and Grant obtained a copy of it and, unbeknownst to us, made the frame and used a cut down portion of one of the panels.
It will now take pride of place on a wall in our Toowoomba home.
Browsing through some of my other CBC memorabilia I have come across the publication "A Century of Banking" put out for the CBC Centenary in 1934.
I found this book at Moree and inside the front cover is written details of the 1926-1936 Manager at Moree, Alan McConaghy" See Family Connections for more on McConaghy.
Others who have worked at CBC Moree include L W A Knight
Morpeth
149 Swan Street
1993
2005
2009 Heritage Listed residence: Historic: Records former importance of Morpeth as major port town and commercial nature of Swan Street. Aesthetic: Impressive scale and bulk of former bank stands out against low scale single and two storey residential development of town. Typical detailing of Italianate style in porch arched opening and arched windows. Important to townscape generally and special character of Swan Street as the main street.
Style: Victorian Italianate. Exterior: Rendered Masonry. Characteristic of CBC Branch Italianate bank design, two storey symmetrical layout, cast iron posts to verandahs on three sides. Masonry arched portico, arched windows. Cast iron columns "W.R Wise Newton Road, Sydney".
Impressive scale and bulk of former bank stands out against low scale single and two storey residential development of town. Typical detailing of Italianate style in porch arched opening and arched windows. Important to townscape generally and special character of Swan Street as the main street.
Just beyond the terraces is the rather elaborate CBC Bank building (1889). Designed by the Mansfield brothers it has a particularly impressive interior, featuring Italian fireplaces, porcelain servants' bells, red cedar woodwork, a fine staircase, quality panelling and original bank fittings including a huge cedar counter, ledger desk and cupboard. Other elements are the old vault, an underground well, a roof tank installed to improve water pressure and, at the rear of the building, the sandstock coach house, stables and loft.
The exterior has a grandiose arched entranceway and arched windows. It is currently undergoing painstaking restoration and will reopen as a guesthouse.
1864 Rail line established.
1889 Premises erected.
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1911 listed in 125th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1944 City of Maitland was formed from the three districts of private town Morpeth, government town East Maitland and peoples town West Maitland.
1977 Receiving Office of Maitland listed in Annual Report
1993 photo by B McDonald, Maitland City Council
Photo by Frank Chapman
2005 photo by JM.
2009 December Google image.
MORUYA
Vulcan Street
Moruya Granite used in Sydney Harbour Bridge, by Frank Chapman
1940s
2003
2006
CBCofS MORUYA building represents the early 20th century establishment phase of the CBCofS in Moruya and as such the building has local significance. Although adjacent shops of the period are of similar style, the Bank building is rare of type locally and has local aesethetic significance. It is significant for evidencing a turn of the century business deal involving an eminent local business family and as such has local social significance. Scientifically the Bank has the potential to reveal information about the form and scale of rural centre Bank buildings required of the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney. For this reason it has local scientific significance.
Victorian Italianate. Rendered brick external walls. Corrugated galvanised iron roof. Cement friezes to top of parapet. Large fixed glass, timber framed windows. Vulcan St Pharmacy signage.
1884 Mr Walker manager of the CBCofS Bega came to open a branch of the bank in MORUYA, choosing the premises of Mr Morris in Queen Street, adjoining the office of Mr Toose, solicitor, near where the district library now stands. Mr Walker stayed to establish the new branch
18840521 branch opened with the help of Mr Osborne.
1905 October for £70 per annum the CBCofS leased premises at 60 Vulcan Street from Mr John Emmott who had built the distinguished looking building in 1890 with the bank in mind. The assistant occupied the one bedroom in the building. It has been used for many different things over the years, such as the CWA meeting hall, Vulcan Street Pharmacy though it is now used as George Tait Chemist.
1906 two posts with rings were placed outside the bank for the purpose of securing horses belonging to customers. Mr E A H Shepherd purchased the building from Mr Emmott
1928 CBCofS acquired it for £1140.
1884 opened (72nd Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1950 the bank bought a new site opposite the existing premises for the construction of a new bank and residence. For £1000 it obtained the southern garden of the Bank of New South Wales on which William R Laurie and Eric F Heath of Barrack Street Sydney, built the branch bank, manager's residence and garage, sundry fencing, paths and septic tank for 28000. The interior of the house is of pine timber and the picture rails, headings, skirtings, staircase, bank fittings and partitions are of Queensland Maple.
The Commercial Banking Company then sold 60 Vulcan Street for £2900. (It was resold in 1973 for $38000.)
Photos:
1940s b&w photo by Jim Skinner
1974 Manager EC (Ted) Body, Complement 8,
1974 winter John B relieved Manager
Receiving Office at Bodalla
2003 by Frank Chapman
60 Vulcan Street Pharmacy (NSW Heritage Office
2006 photo of newer branch by R Raymond-Jones
Managers of the Commercial Banking Company at Moruya (in addition to the first manager, Mr Walker) have been
1884 Mr Osborne
1887 Mr Bloomfield
1889 G R McKenzie
1894 H J Fenwicke
1898 W H Haxby
1913 R Somerset
1923 L E I Finch
1931 E J G Tynan
1932 C H Thompson
1935 L J Dale
1937 F L Pederson
1952 D J Mackay
1956 N F Pitt
1967 R G Tandy
1972 E C Body
1977 D Durkin
1982 Harold W Wood to 19850402 GC to Mgr Raym Terrace.
1985 new Mgr
Moss Vale
Argyle Street
1996 Opened 1874 (53rd Report);
1877 closed 1877 (59th Report);
1881 Opened 1881 (68th Report);
1885 Designed by Mansfield Bros Built by Gee & Lusted.
Heritage Listed:
The former bank building is significant in the pattern of commercial development in Moss Vale. It is important in representing the growth of the town centre following the advent of the railway. The building is also significant in possessing a high degree of creative accomplishment in relation to its design compared to other commercial buildings in Moss Vale and the region. It is a good example of the work of a highly regarded firm of bank architects. One of many former CBC banks designed by the Mansfields and built in country towns in the last part of the 19th century, it is also a good representative example of this type of bank architecture in the region. The fact that it is little altered and retains the associated outbuildings is important in understanding the function of the bank as an office and manager's residence.
An attractive two storey late Victorian commercial building with Victorian Italianate inspired features and detailing on the front facade of what is essentially a simple Victorian Georgian/Regency structure. The symmetrical face brickwork front facade is decorated with renderwork mouldings - projecting shelves & console brackets to heads of the first floor windows & deep parapet & string course mouldings around the edge of the ground floor colonnade. The half round arches to the colonnade also have rendered mouldings and ornamental "keys". The colonnade is supported on slender brick columns with rendered "capitals" and in the centre has a break front surmounted by a shallow curved pediment with a recessed panel below. A low iron balustrade lines the edge of the colonnade. Windows are double hung sashes, those to the ground floor featuring elaborate rendered sills on console supports. Side walls are rendered with some renderwork decoration around doors and windows on the east wall. The rear elevation is of painted brickwork with a two storey, timber framed verandah (with a hipped corrugated iron ). Single and double storied wings have been added (both in rendered brick) the larger wing probably being roughly contemporary with the main building. The hipped slate roofs appear to be in quite good condition (and suitably aged) as do the 3 rendered brick chimneys with decorative projecting renderwork mouldings. A brick store room/coach house with a slate roof is situated to the rear of the bank building.
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1996 by Frank Chapman and b&w streetscape with CBC on LH rise supplied by Mr Chapman also.
Mount George (receiving office of Wingham) 18Km west of Wingham.
1920 Mount George CBCofS Agency opened
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1942 April Mount George CBCofS Agency closed under wartime restrictions
Mount Hope
1883 Opened 1883 (71st Report)
1885 closed 1885 (75th Report);
19590701 Current Accounts
91 miles
145Km west of Condoblin.
1883 Branch opened in 1883 and
1885 closed in 1885
(19680701 Current Accounts Pg 51).
Mount Isa
1967 Oct:-
Mgr A C Sackson
V R Heales
I J Johnston
Laureen Oakes
when visited by Messrs Cavan Kater Vernon
19680101 Curr Accts Pg 68-71
Mount McDonald
21km ESE from Woodstock.
1881 Opened (67th Report);
1881 closed (68th Report);
(19590701 CA Pg)
(19680701 CA Pg 51)
Mount Victoria
1885 Opened (74th Report);
1886 Closed (76th Report)
Mudgee
2007
2009
1866 Opened (36th Report)
1867 closed (39th Report18680128);
1874 opened (53rd Report);
18930101 Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
Acct Noel E Crowley when Kev J Winter joined as Junior
2007 photo from SMH - CBC Bank, Town Hall and Rural Bank form a group that is Heritage Listed: A fine group of late Victorian and early 20th century buildings which combine to give much dignity and interest to this civic-commerical nucleus of the town.
They are particularly relevant to the adjacent St. John the Baptist Churchyard and the nearby Catholic Church group and for these reasons deserve preservation.
2009 photo from Google Earth of ex-Mudgee branch, sourced by Geoff Chapman.
Mullumbimby
1923
2005
2007 ? 1919 The Bank opened it's Mullumbimby branch on 13th October in temporary premises in Nelson's building in Burringbar Street. The first Manager was J W Kelp
1922 a permanent site was purchased.
1923 photo is of the new building in 1923 from "The Branswick, another river and it's people" c 1988 Jim Brokenshire
The present building was erected in 1923 and trading continued until WW11.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1940s because of rationalisation of banking, the branch closed and the business was transferred to Bangalow.
The Branch re-opened after the war. All of the above information sourced by Geoff Chapman.
2005 September photo by David Jobson.
2007 ? Photo by Bob Handel.
Mulwala NSW 40 k west of Corowa
1894 Circular
1992 Mulwala
1888 Opened (80th Report);
Managers :
1888/92 - W. Gill
1892/94 - E.H. Street
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
18940301 Circular No. 43 advising closure.
18940315 closed (91st Report) and the business transferred to Corowa.
19920616 photos of the branch by David Jobson just prior to demolishment.
1993 October demolished.
Murrumburrah
344 Albury Street
19540701 Current Accounts Pg 33 photo
2008 A "twin" town with Harden. With both towns often referred to as Harden-MURRUMBURRAH.
CBC's branches at Harden and Murrumburrah are within 2km of each other, split by the Murrimboola Creek.
Much of the early banking from Murrumburrah and Harden areas was done with Young and Yass branches. To safeguard their money from bushrangers many settlers cut their bank notes in half, sending one half to their bank on one mail coach and the other half of the next coach.
1875 Oriental Bank was the first bank to open at Murrumburrah.
1880 Australian Joint Stock Bank opened at Murrumburrah.
1881 October 13 Yass Courier reported: “Murrumburrah Oriental Bank Manager Mr Burnett died at Burrowa after a buggy accident.”
Both Oriental and AJS Banks fell victims to the land boom and droughts.
1884 Oriental Banking Corp went into Liquidation.
1884 May 6 Bank of NSW secured premises in Murrumburrah.
1884 May 7 Chas C Tucker CBC Young Manager opened CBC Murrumburrah in Criterion Hotel, as Bank of NSW was fixing their sign on premises secured the previous day.
1884 Opened (72nd Report) by Chas C Tucker Manager Young;
1884-5 CBC acquired Oriental Banking Corp premises & accounts as well as some OBC staff from branches of Murrumburrah & adjoining OBC branches in nearby towns.
Oriental Staff coming to CBCofS included Oriental's previous Murrumburrah Manager Mr Henry Clement Tingcombe, who became the 1st permanent Manager of CBCofS Murrumburrah.
1885 AJS Bank at Murrumburrah closed.
1887 Mr Tingcombe was appointed Manager CBCofS Narrandera
1887Sep 13 Mr Ernest Meares Aged 26 another ex-Oriental officer was new Murrumburrah CBCofS Manager (from July 1954 Current Accounts Pg 32 & 33).
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1932 Bank of New South Wales Murrumburrah closed. Bank of NSW later re-opened and re-closed to become a restaurant.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1943 The Union Bank Murrumburrah closed because of wartime restrictions after operating for a number of years
1954 photo in Current Accounts July page 33.
1970 Murrumburrah listed in Branch Managers List 032-150
1978 Sep Murrumburrah not listed (Murrumburrah business had been transferred to Harden branch - there had been over the years quite a bit of jealousy between the two towns but apparently all this disappeared when just about everything duplicated in Murrumburrah ended up just having one representation in Harden).
2008 GoogleEarth photo of Murrumburrah branch as identified by Geoff Chapman and verified by Curator of local history museum who advises:
1874 Orient Bank opened in T & G Barnes store
1875 moved into new purpose built premises.
1884 CBC opened 6th May in 2 rooms of the Commercial Hotel On 1/6/1884 moved to Orient Bank premises. (This would have been on taking over the business and premises of that Bank at, among other places, Murrumburrah and Bungendore).
Murrurundi
64 Mayne Street
In Murulla St, just before the intersection with Mayne St, is a suspension bridge for pedestrians over the river.The two-storey blue building just over the road and a little further north was erected in 1865 as the Joint Stock Bank but became the CBC from 1870-1938.
John Beer understands that AJSBank occupied this building from 1865 till 1872 after which CBC occupied it till 1930s.
1872 March 8 Agreement between AJS Bank and CBCofS:
AJSB agree to transfer to CBCofS the business of AJSB at Murrurundi and Muswellbrook.
CBCofS agree to purchase premises safes fittings office furniture sundries
18720311 for 3,000 pounds and receive the business in both towns with deposits transferred to CBCofS with business handed over on
18720311.
1872 Opened (48th Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
Photo of the first CBC in Murrurundi by Frank Maundrell Nov 2006, who advises "This is a photo of the building that answers the description of the old Joint Stock Bank in Murrurundi, apparently used as the first premises for CBC. It seems to be now used as a private residence and has no sign of having formerly been used as a Bank. It is in Mayne Street, directly opposite Murulla Street, which is the location of the small pedestrian suspension bridge. There are no other possible candidates, if the building was in that vicinity."
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1937 building erected.
1938 & later CBC occupied premises located South of the small bridge
in the middle of the town. The last one was that which
the Bank occupied at the time of the merger,
and it being the one with entry to the rear yard being through
a large gate in the centre of the building." Geoff Chapman.
1962 Mgr Bruce C Smith (19630101 CA Pg 13)
1997 NAB closed.
2004 photos (4) of premises for sale by First National Real Estate Scone.
2006 Villa on River Strawberry Emporium, Murrurundi
Located in the heart of Murrurundi's CBD, this lovely 320 sqm Neo-Georgian 1937 restored bank building has a large retail chamber, office and Chubb vault.
The two storey residence has four bedrooms, sunroom, living/dining room, 2 bathrooms, timber floors, airconditioning, fireplaces, designer kitchen with walk-in pantry plus a laundry.
Enjoy the large lawn garden leading down to the private park on the banks of the Pages River. This property is offered on a WIWO basis. $585000.
2006 This is a recent photo of CBC Murrurundi, 64 Mayne Street by Frank Maundrell. "The Branch is now closed and the premises are used as a clothing emporium, known as Strawberry Emporium. The large door on the left is a driveway that gives access to the rear of the building."
2009 Haydon Hill gallery and shop well worth the stop:
Murwillumbah
2005 Murwillumbah (population 7,500) is on the Tweed River 32km south of the Queensland border, the main town of Tweed Valley population 23,300 (from Current Accounts January 1969 Pg 42-43)
Opened 1880 February 4th (64th Report);
The bank's first premises seen in this early photo were rented from The Colonial Sugar Refining Company. Supplied by Ian Holston.
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1899 Murwillumbah CBCofS building erected
1907 September 16 Murwillumbah CBCofS burnt down with four other banks, three large stores and other business houses
1908-09 Murwillumbah CBCofS rebuilt at cost of 4320 pounds
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1953 new premises were completed
Front and rear photos by Ron Armstrong.
2005 Plaque celebrating 125 years of CBC/NAB
2008 Ian Holston advises that from Murwillumbah Branch, agencies were conducted at:
a) CHINDERAH - In old Turnock's Store - Now demolished
b) MOOBALL - At Kelly's Store near the Victory Hotel. Site is now occupied by a gift shop
Muswellbrook 51 New England Highway
1963
2008
2008
18720308 Agreement between AJS Bank and CBCofS:
.AJSB agree to transfer to CBCofS the business of AJSB at Murrurundi and Muswellbrook
.CBCofS agree to purchase premises safes fittings office furniture sundries for 3,000 pounds and receive the business in both towns with deposits transferred to CBCofS
.with business handed over on
.18720311.
1874 new building being erected (51st Report);
18930101 listed in 89th Report.;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1963 photo by Ian McAndrew of Muswellbrook Branch in 1963 with Mike Cassidy residence above and the rear of the branch.
2008 photo from GoogleEarth identified by Geoff Chapman and Wayne Campbell
2008 October photo by David Jobson
Nambucca Heads
20 Bowra Street
2008 1977 listed in Annual Report as receiving office of Macksville;
Sept 1978 Managers List as branch agency;
Sept 1991 as branch 082-743
2008 photo by Ron Armstrong
Nana Glen
(receiving office of Coramba) 1934 Listed in Century of Banking
Narooma
1982
2006 1934 Listed in Century of Banking as receiving office of Moruya.
1956 May Branch opened (CA July 1965) (CA 19570101 Pg 22-23) Mgr Sam Cook
1971-2 John Roberts was manager
1982 photo by Ken Northam, residence upstairs.
2006 photo as NAB by Ron Armstrong.
Narrabri
51 Maitland Street
2008 Branch opened 1866 (36th Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
Monochrome photo by John Beer.
2008 photos by David Jobson who says: "I think this is Narrabri br from the side view with stable and outside toilet down the back. I looked at the old B/W picture on the CBC website and it generally appears to be the same building albeit with a new front on it. If you look to the right of the B/w picture in the 1960s, it looks like the stable that I photographed a few days ago.
I checked with the staff inside (it's now a firm of solicitors) and they said that it was a NAB branch before they moved down the street." First photo is of the branch, then two of the stable, fourthly is the staff toilet.
Warwick Laing has confirmed that the photos are of ex-CBC Narrabri branch.
WINTER Kevin John Death notice 26MAY2000 Death 48 late of Narrabri, formerly of Gulgong Sydney Morning Herald 27MAY2000
WINTER Kevin John Death notice 26MAY2000 Death 48 late of Narrabri, formerly of Gulgong Mudgee Guardian 30MAY2000
WINTER Kevin John Death notice 26MAY2000 Death 48 late of Narrabri, formerly of Gulgong North Western Courier (Narrabri) 30MAY2000
Narrandera
142 East Street
previously spelt Narandera
367 miles sw of Sydney
266 miles from Melbourne
547 miles from Adelaide pop 4600
2003
2004
2007
2008
1880 June opened (64th Report);
18930101 Listed in 89th Report.
18840523 Narrandera CBCofS acquires land East & Twynam Streets
1885 Narrandera CBCofS premises erected at cost of 4364 pounds under design of Mansfield Architects
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
Heritage Listed
1974 Manager Fred J Baker; Accountant Peter K Webb Complement: 4
2003 photo by David Jobson of Horse stables behind branch
2004 Colour photos by John Roberts (front and side views).
2007 May photo of CBC Plaque by David Jobson, who says "passed through Narrandera a few days ago on a motorcycle ride. What a fabulous building the old bank is there."
Australian Government Heritage Statement of Significance:
The elegant former Narrandera CBC Bank is significant for being a good example of a Mansfield Brothers bank of the period, designed in fine Victorian Free Classical style. (Criteria D.2 and F.1)
The bank helps to illustrate the prominent place of bank structures in rural centres. (Criterion B.2)
One of four two storey buildings on the Twynam Street-East Street intersection, the bank with its Classical styling is an aesthetically important element in the central Narrandera streetscape. (Criterion E.1)
Description: This elegant country bank was built for the CBC Bank in 1884. It was designed by Mansfield Brothers who designed a number of CBC buildings during the period (eg, Tumut, Cootamundra, Wagga and other towns) and is characteristically Victorian Free Classical in style. It shows the prominent place held by bank structures in country town streetscapes, and plays an important role in the central Narrandera streetscape being one of four double storey buildings on the corners of the intersection of Twynam and East Streets. The bank is symmetrical and built of stuccoed brick and is two storey. The entrance porch has a rusticated arch flanked by pilasters. Ground floor windows have label moulds. A fine verandah to both floors has turned timber posts and iron lace balustrading; the verandah runs across the facade and down the building's sides. On the upper floor verandah directly over the entrance is a pediment supported by paired posts, and having a flagpole. This upper floor (which is the residence) has three French doors across the facade, each with shutters. Eaves are supported by moulded, paired brackets. The hipped roof is clad with slate. Chimneys placed symmetrically at each end are moulded and have chimney pots. To the rear there stands a detached disused kitchen, coach house and former stables (now a garage). A white picket fence lines the side street frontage.
2008 March photo by Bob Handel.
NARROMINE
4 Dandaloo Street & Nymagee Street
1981
2002
1898 Opened (100th Report);
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
NSW Heritage Office notes:
1898 CBCofSBank was the first BANK to establish in NARROMINE
1915 substantial striking corner building was erected banded full brick two story building that makes a major contribution to the main street.
The architects use of rendered bands , gables and repetitive use of windows makes this very much an eye-catching commercial building that speaks of wealth, security, prosperity and service to the public.
This building is sited on the corner of Nymagee Street west side and Dandaloo Street on the other.
It is a two storey building that addresses that corner well.
The building is constructed in face brickwork, stretcher bond with an interesting combination of very hard dark manganese brickwork, a lighter speckled brown brickwork, and rendered bands: the three being used to decorate the facade including attached pilasters, rendered bands at window head, door head and at parapet level, and the base of the building contains a number of soldier courses and panels of the darker manganese brick.
On the whole the two storey building has made use of these decorative elements to create a very specific facade.
The upper floor has a parapeted gables facing the street, with small projecting hoods over a pair of windows. At ground level: another four windows; windows are generally timbered framed, tall rectangular and double hung. The main doorway is set on the corner, and contains a recessed pair of timber panelled doors with a small projecting decorative awning above the entry. Three marble lime steps lead to the entry porch.
The facade along Nymagee Street, is similar to that along Dandaloo Street with the addition of an aluminium window added at some later date.
The building appears to be in good condition. And well maintained generally. Date Condition Updated: 17 Oct 02
The Dubbo Liberal newspaper dated 8 January, 1898 carried the following information - “The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney has opened a branch at Narromine for the transaction of its usual business. Mr. Dunn, formerly of the Dubbo Branch, has been appointed Manager.
Narromine has been growing for some time past, and it is surprising a bank was not established there long ago.”
That same newspaper carried an ad which stated -
The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Ltd.,
Capital £1,000,000, Reserve Fund £1,010,000.
18980103 A Branch of this bank has been opened at Narromine for the transaction of business. M. Dunn, Manager. 3 January, 1898
1936 Melanby Dunn wrote -
“Narromine was the first branch opened since the financial crisis of 1893, when our Bank was temporarily closed from 15 May till 19 June of that year.
So I was the first young man out of the barrier after that sad period of Australian finance, so far as the CBC was concerned.
The bank premises was a single room of what had been a small shop in Dandaloo Street. The balance of the building being occupied by Mrs. Dundas and family. She was a policeman’s widow - terrible conditions. The room was rented from Mr. William O’Neill for 10/- per week for 12 months with an option of renewal for a further 12 months.”
The work was hard and heavy. After about 6 months I asked for an assistant which Head office declined.
“The attainments of your branch do not warrant it,” wrote Mr. Michael Stirling Grant, then secretary at Head Office. “I was a fool to submit to the conditions, but I was young, ambitious and poor, and had to ‘fight.” Many decent youngsters later came to me there as assistants, and to all of them I owe some little debt for hard work and enthusiasm.
“Well, the bank’s wisdom in getting in first, into Narromine, has never been questioned. I built up a big business, partly owing to assistance from Mr. Holmes at Dubbo, but mainly because of the loyalty of the Narromine folk to their own ‘village’ or ‘town,’ as it later became, and my own very strenuous exertions. From 1893 till 1903 I went without what is now called a holiday. I was just contemplating a holiday before I left Dubbo in 1898 and put it off till 1903. The 1902 drought having intervened, when a great loss of money advanced seemed likely. There was, however, a great recovery in values and no money was lost. But in 1903 before the drought broke in April that year, I felt I must have a change so went to Tasmania with Royes Dunn, of “Tulwah Dowra.” Then on my return the drought broke. If that drought had not broken I think I would have. I have foolishly through life worried too much, very often about the affairs of others, and as my wife says - “It is always the Bank,” but the bank was my livelihood and my pride.
In 1910 I was ordered to proceed to Atherton, North Queensalnd, to open a branch there.”
1985 Mr. Dunn’s memoirs were sent to us by his daughter Lesley Roulston of Brisbane 1912 October Mellanby Dunn married
1939 Mellanby Dunn died in Forbes
1939 he never got around to finishing his life story.
Mr. Dunn says his first Narromine premises were with Mrs. Dundas then her
1898 / 99 shop/dwelling was in Dandaloo Street, Section 16, Lot 1, Subdivision 4, which is the present site of the M. & M. gift store on the eastern side of Dandaloo Street, beside the laneway.
1898 / 1899 Municipal ratebook records the bank premises for the first time, and it has the bank on same site, or close by to where it is today.
Dandaloo Street West, as it was called then, was not subdivided into Section and Lot numbers in these early years.
18980111 Head Office wrote to Mr. Dunn advising him -
“You may as desired rent another room of the cottage for a bedroom at a cost of 3/- per week making in all 13/- per week for rent of premises.”
18980212 Head Office again wrote to Mr. Dunn advising him - “The Board has increased your salary from £180 to £200 per annum, and have granted you a special Manager’s allowance of £25 per annum.”
18980617 Head office again wrote to Mr. Dunn stating -
“Re Premises: Referring to your letter of the 14th instant, as the site of your present premises is suitable, it might be well for you to endeavour to obtain from Mr. O’Neill proposals to lease to the Bank the whole of the building, he to render it suitable for our business, and get him to quote rent, and term of lease.”
18980620 William O’Neill wrote to Head Office and “enclosed a rough tracing and specifications of premises which should it be suitable, I can complete by January next. The building will be in every way equal to workmanship put in my own private residence.”
Is William O’Neill talking about his home which was on the present site of the United Services Club, or was the home he built on the corner of Nymagee & Dandaloo Streets south (present Post Office) built earlier than the Municipal Ratebooks record.
The rough specification says -
“Inside walls 12 ft high, outside walls 15 ft high, double roof, valley in centre, walls if required filled with sawdust keeps building cool in summer and warm in winter, in case of fire prevents flame rushing up between weather boards and lining building to be all wood except chimneys which are brick. C stands for chimney, w for windows, d for doors. Finished in first class style, lease 10 years, rental 27/6 per week, right of renewal at an agreed rental expiration of lease.
Can complete work by January, 1899. Will provide suitable premises for the bank business during erection next door. Bank to erect their own fittings.” (See rough plan attached).
O’Neill’s home, still in Nymagee Street, formerly on Post Office corner, had sawdust between the walls. But he may have been referring to his home which was on the present United Services Club.
The most amazing item in O’Neill rough sketch, and in another letter he wrote to the bank on 7 June, 1899, was his naming of Albany Street (not Nymagee Street as is now the case.)
On 8th June, 1899 the Bank wrote to Dunn and asked -
“When is Nymagee(?) Street to be continued westerly from Dandaloo Street, and who owns the corner immediately opposite the premises you occupy and next Kierath’s allotment in Dandaloo Street?
I take it the bank is referring to the Post Office corner, so had there been a house on the lot surely they would have mentioned it.
18990607 the following was written in a letter to CBC Head Office -
“Our present premises (wooden) narrowly escaped the conflagration in February last, although it occurred on the opposite side of the street. (Note - The Arcade fire).
I have it on good authority that the burglars who blew open a safe at Barlow & Co. (general storekeepers) came here for the purpose of operating on ours.....and while our premises remain as at present, the public cannot help feeling somewhat distrustful as to our defensive arrangements.
The Police force stationed in the town was eventually increased from one man to three.”
18980224 Head Office wrote -
“..the plans of the proposed building of which we approve except that we think the bedrooms are too small for your climate and should have 2 ft more thrown into them either one way or the other. We presume the walls are protected by verandahs tho the sketch does not show this.
As to the strong room door and counter which you say it is arranged we should provide we do not seem to have sanctioned this and as the former is an expensive item and a fixture we desire your explantion as to such an arrangement. We favor a cedar top and facing for the counter, but this may be erected as a movable fitting not a fixture, or provision made in the lease for its removal.”
In a later letter it seems the bank approved of the additions but stated the the whole of the counter need not be cedar only the top, the body and facing might be made of pine with some cedar mouldings.
In August the local manager for allowed £2 for removal of safe, books etc. to temporary premises while the new ones were being built.
On the 2nd January, 1900 the business transferred into a new wooden building with iron roof, containing seven rooms and a brick strongroom. These premises situated on the corner of Dandaloo and Nymagee Streets were specially erected for the bank by Mr. William O’Neill. Rental was £78 per annum. and the lease was for 5 years with an option of a further 5 years. The strongroom door was provided by the Bank.
19000109 Head Office letter indicated the Manager and another officer were living in the premises. Mr. Dunn was a single man.
1900 September Mr. Dunn was not given permission to connect the phone to the bank. Head office told him there were bigger branches than Narromine who did not have the phone connected.
In the same year the Bank was given permission and 5/- to alter all bank stamps from “Narramine” to “Narromine.”
1903 Mr. Allman was working at the bank with Mr. Dunn, and he was given permission by head office for two days leave to play cricket against the South Australian cricketers at Bathurst.
Other junior staff in the first years of the bank included Mr. Galloway (1903), relieving officer, H.B. Casey (1903, moved to Trangie 1904), Harry Stokes (1904), Kenneth Lindsay Scott (from Bathurst 1905, Stokes went to Trangie).
In November, 1905 Mr. Allman is to be married and will take over the premises occupied by Mr. Dunn, and will receive the relative allowance attached to the branch.
Mr. Douglas Vine Smith (1908), F.R.V. Fitzhardinge replaced Mr. D.V. Smith in 1909. In 1910 Mr. Lane was relieving the manager.
In April, 1910 permission was given for the landlord to add a kitchen 11 ft x 14 ft, a pantry, servant’s room 10 ft x 10 ft, and laundry 10 ft x 4 ft, with copper set in, floor the verandahs mentioned, and paint and renovate the premises in the manner suggested. For these additions the bank agreed to pay an additional rental of £20 p.a.
1910 November William O’Neill sent a lease to the Head Office for 5 years from
1910 November at £105 p.a. with option of renewal for further term of 5 years.
1910 Mr. Mellanby Dunn left Narromine in 1910, he had been involved in many organisations in Narromine from his time of arrival in 1898, and had been a keen cricketer.
1912 Narromine’s gold scales were forwarded to Cobar Branch,
before 1912 the Bank was a main centre for handling gold from the Tomingley mines.
19130830 the Bank purchased the premises from Mr. O’Neill for £1,200.
1915 the wooden building was demolished and a two storied brick building containing banking chambers and residence was erected at a cost of £4,607.
The strongroom door from the old building was used for the new strongroom.
Mr. R. Hughes of Petersham was the contractor for the new building. These premises were occupied on 18 March, 1916.
Managers were -
1898 M. Dunn 1956 K.J. Mclean
1910 A.B. Cadell 1959 D.R. Anscombe
1924 D.F. Louche 1963 R.J. Gibson
1935 T.R. Farmer 1966 J.A. Williamson
1937 C.H. Headley 1970 L.P. Burns
1939 E.E. Peterswald 1976 G.D. Lawer
1946 T.A.Baker 1979 G.J. Roberts
1953 T.H. Honeyman 1982 Keith Scott
1981 sketch of early branch premises from Calendar May-June.
2002 photo by B.J. Hickson from NSW Heritage Office. The bank premises are now privately owned and rented by the National Bank of Australasia Ltd.
Nashville
19680701 Curr Accts Pg 51
Renamed Gympie
Neville 25 k east of Mandurama 23 k south of Blayney
(receiving office of Mandurama)
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1977 listed in Annual Report
Newbridge
(receiving office of Blayney) Newbridge is 14 km east of Blayney and developed around the railway line.
1876 railway station built in 1876. The station was called 'Back Creek'
1876 the post office was called 'Duramana'
1878 the name was changed to Newbridge
Newbridge may be from a pedestrian overhead bridge built at the station.
1870s the Gladstone Hotel dates from the early 1870s,
1877 the public school dates from 1877
1890s the old police station dates from the 1890s. The convent dates from 1900
1919 the Catholic Church dates from 1919.
1934 Newbridge is listed as Receiving Office from Blayney Pg 80 Century of Banking
NEWCASTLE SHOW Fri 19870227 when REGIONAL OFFICE & 22 outlets will be closed
Newcastle
73-75 Hunter Street,
cnr Bolton Street
1900-1905
2009 1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1900-1905 painted postcard from NAB archives.
1921 Branch building of 6 floors opened September (Current Accounts Jan 1972)
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
Heritage Listed:
Architects : Kent & Massie. National Trust - Substantial well preserved stone building, the tallest in the city at the time - six storeys. Attractive, well detailed classical revival building.
The ground floor banking chamber has large Doric columns and extensive timber & polished marble panelling. National Trust - Six storey building and was the tallest in the city at the time. External walls aer load bearing faced with sandstone above an igneous base.
Photo by Harold Wood
1972 March 8 Branch Inspection when Manager was Mr Cyril William Coxon joined Bank 1938 March 7 Joined branch 1970 August 7 had own typist/stenographer Typist Miss N A Harris joined Bank and branch 1950 February 3Typist/Stenographer Miss S M T North joined Bank and branch 1970 May 19.
Accountant Jon N Blissett Joined Bank 1957 January 26 Branch 1971 October 5
Assistant Accountant J H Holmes Joined Bank 1928 May 2 Branch 1968 June 11 prepares Security documents, writes up register,
Bill Clerk J E L Veness Joined Bank 1927 January 27 Branch 1958 December Attends to drafts, bills, collections, travellers cheques,
General Hand W J McD Moore checks Day Book & General Ledger posting,
Typist for Accountant, Assts Accts Bills Clerk & TA Returns,
Tellers 1 Mrs C J Barnett, 2 I D Heiler, 3 Stan A Johnston,
Proof Operator, Asst Operator, Trainee, SB Supervisor, SB Assistant,
Ledger Supervisor Janelle Fordham Joined Bank 1956 Feb 20, branch 1956 December 17,
3 machinists, Assistant, Switchboard Operator, 3 General Hands, 3 Juniors, Relieving Manager attached, Caretaker, Lift Driver, Cleaner.
19850817 unified with
NEWCASTLE NBA 68 Hunter St at Hunter & Bolton Sts with Manager Mr CW Kenyon, Asst Mgr Mr BL Harper, Acct Mr RW Duncan.
2006 Nov 25 NAB enquiry reveals branch is now 1 Newcomen St opposite Newcastle Station. J. Beer
2009 March 21 listed for sale by auction in Sydney Morning Herald.
Newcastle,
343 Hunter St:-
Civic Centre :-
19861007 became sc of 559 Hunter St
19890922 unified with ExCBCNewcastle West branch 559 Hunter St with Janelle Fordham CSS BJ Preston Mgr
c19891229 earthquake may have demolished
343 Hunter St building which later photos revealed
vacant except for car park all the way
to next street on LHS when facing 343 Hunter St from Hunter St
Photo of block of land on which the branch stood. Photo by Ron Armstrong.
Newcastle West 559 Hunter Street
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
Photo by Harold Wood
Heritage Listed:
Good example of Neo-classical bank.
Not individually outstanding but is important to street character in association with former City Bank to east.
Three storey sandstone faced bank with Neo-classical detail.
National Trust :-
1920s classic bank building, with sandstone facade.
1974 Mgr H E Clough
(19750101 Curr Accts Pg 4 photo of new manager)
2008 Geoff Chapman noted:
559 Hunter Street Newcastle West was also heritage listed,
with Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited signage in brass letters.
New NAB signage on boards placed over same.
343 HUNTER st unified to 559 Hunter St with Janelle Fordham ACCT 559 Hunter St
THE JUNCTION
19861013 upgraded from sc to branch
NIMAGEE
see also Nymagee
1880 opened (65th Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1893 closed (91st Report)
Nimagee was once a copper town with a population of 2,200.
Nimmitabel 38 k south of Cooma on the Snowy Mountains Highway
receiving office of Cooma
38Km south of Cooma.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking;
1977 listed in Annual Report
19840930 List of Senior Staff lists Nimmatabel BA of Cooma
20100209 image on CBCBank.com.au reveals it is now Australia Post
Where Australia Post signage is on side of the building there was a doorway which was entrance to RO desk & pot belly stove
20100210 Wednesday nab locations search revealed no nab services available in Nimmitabel
North Albury
receiving Office of Albury)
1977 listed in Annual Report
19770701 CA Pg 5 Mgr A G Tainton
Sept 1981 List of Branches
19840930 List of Senior Staff lists North Albury Branch Mgr R J Stallworthy Acct W M Johns
19840930 List of Senior Staff lists Lavington / Albury North (Ex-NBA) Branch Mgr J R C Anberson Acct R E Glascott
Nowra
c1920 Opened 1883 (71st Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
c1920 photo from Wollongong City Council
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
19610701 CA Pg 18 Photo of staff incl I R Furze, K T OConnor, I R Bryce, E B Gough, K Burge Mgr,
Nundle
Jenkins Street
(Agency of Tamworth)
2006 Nev Hillenberg comments:
The Bank of NSW building was purchased by a local storekeeper,
and garage proprietor
(Ken and Noreen Waser).
He used the building for his private home,
and CBC leased the office section from him.
1979 listed in White Pages as Bank of NSW
19810408 opening of Nundle agency of CBC
1986 listed in White Pages as agency of NAB. John Beer
2006 November photo by Frank MaundrelI of 85 Jenkins Street, Nundle.
The building originally housed a Branch of Bank of NSW,
closed about 1983.
CBC then leased the building and conducted an Agency
(one day per week,
as I recall) from 400 Peel Street, Tamworth.
The Agency is now closed and the building is used as a Private Hotel,
known as Jenkins Street Guest House.
The Bank set up in Nundle in early 1981 after the Wales closed ther branch,
Nev Hillenburg has covered some of the details,
the agency opened on Wednesday mornings and Friday afternoons,
I used to go out there every second Friday alternating with the other Loans Officer, a Garry Cane.
There was an "agency officer" who manned the office,
Nev used to go out on Wednesdays.
By opening up when the Wales left the Bank picked up the Shire business
and quite a bit of the town as well.
It was an enjoyable "day out" to go there but freezing in the winter.
Notes by Warwick Laing
NYMAGEE
18801012 board selected Mr Burnell to proceed as Mgr to NYMAGEE to open a branch
18820523 Board accepted cnr allotment 66' x 264' 200 pounds
18820609 board decided to purchase allotment B for 180 pounds
1890 photo
Nymagee is 96Km South of Cobar.
A copper mining town until 1917.
'Nymagee' is an indigenous word for 'small plain surrounded by hills'.
It is in the centre of a triangle of three major towns:
Cobar (100 km NW),
Nyngan (120 km NE)
Condobolin (160 km SE)
with smaller town Tottenham (113 km E).
There is a population of 62 in the village
and 160 in the surrounding district. Notes by John Beer
18800915 R A Mudd Manager Cobar wrote to Manager Head Office:
"Nymagee Copper Mining Co:-
NYMAGEE:-
Population 300-400
100 employed at mine
Total monthly wages paid by the mine 1,000 pounds.
NYMAGEE people bank
CBC Cobar
AND
AJS Bank Lachlan branches of AJS Bank
Suggest branch be opened at once."
from Select Documents of 19th Century Volume 2 Pg 18-19
1890 view of town from State Library of NSW.
18931222 board offered bank's premises to govt for 1500 pounds
18931229 board to let bank's premises to GOVT for 120 pounds pa for 3 years
& close branch
18940112 board agreed to let bank premises to govt for 2 years at 100 pounds pa with branch to close
18940306 board accepted police lease from
18940606 June when branch will close
1897 Opened (99th Report);
18970820 board lease from chas simpson part of building next to royal hotyel for 12 months 26 pounds pa
1911 listed in 125th Report.
19120220 board decided to close NYMAGEE branch
Nyngan
1912
1986
1985 Opened 1883 (71st Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1912 The Nyngan building was erected.
Photo from PictureAustralia State Library of NSW.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1985 photos by Andrew Watts.
Back of Nyngan Building.
Balcony with a fence like railing.
This was the highest point of the house.
You would get there after climbing three flights of stairs.
There were three rain water tanks and a large underground tank.
Old style inlets at the tops of the down-pipes.
From Nyngan Roof looking over open air Cinema.
You could see the movies from the bank residence at an angle and audio wasn't the best.
1986 photo by Andrew Watts, son of Noel Watts who was Manager of this branch.
This was Andrew's favourite.
1986 photo was taken as they moved out
1987 building was pulled down.
Watts family were the last occupiers before this grand old building was no more.
Oak Flats
1977 listed in Annual Report as receiving office of Warilla Grove.
Oaklands
1946
2001
1908 opened 1908 (120th Report);
1934 Listed in Century of Banking, Manager C.A. Gracie.
1946 b&w photo by Jim Skinner
2001 colour photo by DJ Large
19880912 downgraded to Service Centre of Berrigan branch NAB Rural Circular 626 15 Sep 1988
David Jobson says:
Both CBC and NBA were in Oaklands
- a very nice old CBC there
- and both conducted Receiving Offices at Daysdale.
There is also an old branch of the Bank of NSW at Oaklands,
a small plain "box" type building.
Oberon
1970
1977
2009 1892 Branch premises/residence built (from Current Accounts July 1970).
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1970 photo in Current Accounts July issue by branch customer SR Nicholls. The giant walnut tree standing in the grounds of our branch is reputed to be the largest in Australia.
Sketch supplied by Graham Tarrant. D.P. Wyatt, the artist presented him with this copy in 1977 when he left Oberon.
2009 July Google Earth image sourced by Geoff Chapman
Old Bar
55-59 Old Bar Rd Old Bar
Receiving Office of Taree
19850902 branch agency established from 151 victoria st gc 2794
2008
2008 Photo from GoogleEarth of 2 Sheppard Street sourced by Geoff Chapman who says:-
1980s / 1990s Sheppard St Old Bar premises
(2008 now a Veterinary Surgery) are the premises from which the Old Bar Receiving Office of Taree Branch operated in the 1980s / early 1990s.
Orange
Former Union Bank: 84 Byng Street
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1915-20
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2005 Opened in 1858 by the Union Bank of Australia it has historic significance as the first bank of Orange. The former Union Bank building is of simple and austere Victorian styling, its facade enlivened only by decorative lintels, keystones and sills to the window openings. Situated on a corner it makes a positive architectural contribution to the street. (Heritage Office files)
The building comprises a two-storey rendered brick and iron-roofed main building with a later single-storey brick classroom or hall at the rear, added during the period of school occupancy of the building and perhaps contemporary with the Federation style porch of timber construction added to shelter the principal entry to the main building. Outbuildings at the rear include a separate kitchen-house and a stables block with later garage addition, the latter original internal details such as the horse ‘boxes’ and wooden cobble floors.
The bank building proper is of simple and austere Victorian styling, its facade enlivened only by decorative lintels, keystones and sills to the window openings. Internally the building is also very simply and economically fitted with none of the elaboration usually found in major commercial premises of the period. Original doors, architraves and skirtings, fireplace surrounds and main staircase survive but are simple and basic in design (Branch Managers Report to the Heritage Council 21.3.1980)
1857 The Union Bank of Australia was established in Orange in 1857 in temporary premises and in
1858 opened in the present building. It was first bank in Orange.
1862 April CBCofS Orange Manager F N Burt took over the business of the Union Bank.
1862 & later the building was acquired and used as a Police Station.
1864 Mgr James McDonald from Carcoar where he had been held up by Gilbert & OMeally of Hall's gang
1874/75 buildings for the Police Department were under construction in Byng Street not far from the Court House.
1875 Mr T H Richards conducted a school in this building called Weymouth House.
1893 Mr Richards transferred his school and the building became a Girls School called Dombrane College.
1911/12 closing as Queen’s College the building then became a boarding house conducted by Miss Hawke and her mother.
After the boarding school it was used as residential flats. (Letter to Heritage Council 25.3.1980)
1909-1911 Mgr W A Osborne whose son A S Osborne became GM of CBCofS
1933-36 G M Ainsworth Manager
1943-45 A V M Furze Mgr
1957 Mgr N C Tait
1980 February the Heritage Council was advised by the National Trust of Australia (NSW) that the Former Union Bank was under threat of demolition.
19800229 A Section 130 Order was placed over the building.
A formal notice under Section 132 was subsequently made by the owners of the building with the intention to demolish the building.
Taking into consideration the views of Orange Council and the owners of the building 19800418 an Interim Conservation Order was placed over the building in an effort to find a suitable use for the building.
1980 August the Department of Public Works inspected the property and advised the building was significant for its historic and streetscape value and was suitable for re-use as professional offices or residential/commercial use.
1981 the property was sold and a loan and grant was made available to the owners for the restoration of the building.
19830211 a Permanent Conservation Order was placed over the property.
19990402 it was transferred to the State Heritage Register.
1862 Branch opened (28th Report);
18620415 business and premises of the Union Bank taken over
1870 Manfield building erected Cnr Summer & Anson Sts for 3,000 pounds
1893 listed in 89th Report January;
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1915-20 photo from NAB archives.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
19620701 CA Pg 30 photo of staff incl M M Munckton, E R Winslow, N C Coombs, N C Tait Mgr,
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2005 photo October by John Ness
Orange
Field Days and Jamborees
1964
1969 1964 This photo of our Agency at a Jamboree held at Orange, appeared in Current Accounts, July, 1964. If memory serves me right, the Orange Jamborees were held over Easter.
1969 November Australian national Field Days at Orange, in Current Accounts July 1970
Pambula
1962
1970
2006
2008 1902 CBC Bank opened their Pambula branch in a room in
Thomas Brothers Federal Stores. Contractor Joe Keorber constructed the
building which the bank then rented in 1903.
1911 the Bank purchased the premises from the Estate of the owner (Mr Doherty)
1921 Further additions were added.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking;
1962 photo by Bill Morelli.
1970 photo by Lindsay Huxley.
1977 listed in Annual Report as sub-branch managed by L. Huxley.
1985 the bank, by then NAB, moved to new premises and the building was sold says Geoff Chapman.
2006 photo by Rowan Raymond-Jones
2008 Two photos by Jim Skinner who says: "My father used to run the agency at Pambula from Bega back in the 1940's as the full branch had been closed during the war with just the agency being maintained. (I think it may have been monthly). I can remember the interior quite well and the wonderful (for a small boy) pile of rubbish at the end of the back yard with old kettles, saucepans, etc. Yesterday (17/4/08), locals were quick to tell me about "the big strong room" but other bank style fittings appear to have been removed to provide an open area for tables - inside is certainly better maintained than it used to be. The front is now set up as a restaurant with living quarters behind and to the side. Unfortunately the restaurant was closed and we were told that the owner feels she is now too old to run it. "
PARKES
55-57 Menangle Street
1960
1960
2009
18731201 branch opened (51st Report) with a safe that came from HILL END
(It could be assumed that the safe came from the recently closed
TAMBAROORA branch - 3km from Hill End)
18731201 first Manager was C H Barton, grandfather of Banjo Patterson. Notes from Geoff Chapman.
Sepia photo on the cover of the CBC Australian Folksong Guide. See under 'Memorabilia' for more details.
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
Acct Redhead Arthur W
1960 photo by Terry Burgess.
1960 slide photo by Bill Morelli.
2009 July Google image of 230 Clarinda Street Parkes, unchanged since its CBC days, sourced by Geoff Chapman.
PATERSON
19 King Street
1902
2003
2005
1800s the area was settled in the early 1800s because it was accessible via water
1893 Listed in 89th Report January;
1897 This is a Mansfield branch constructed between 1897 and 1902.
1902 July photo nearing completion.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1978 Listed on CBC Branch Managers List 032-150 (9/78) but not on list dated 4/79.
1978/9 CBC Paterson Sub-Branch closed
1999 local builder, Kevin Hawtin, and his wife, Moira chanced on an ad offering the building. It was, by then, a home.
2003 as a restaurant.
Heritage Listed
2005 The Hawtins finished restoring the building after works:-
- two workmen spent three months with steel wool and solvents reclaiming the wooden staircase from generations of stain and varnish.
- Ceilings are patterned pressed metal, so exquisitely restored and painted that the small squares of the design look like ceramic tiles, white with a terracotta motif under a lustrous glaze.
2005 it is the CBC Bed and Breakfast and Café - it's a good restoration of high-ceilinged rooms, trimmed with warm joinery of Australian cedar and American redwood, and floors of pale kauri pine. The rooms, all with good-sized bathrooms, are big, banking chamber in 2005 is a cafe.
Photo from review of current use as B&B in Sun-Herald 28/8/2005
Click here for SMH review of B&B Dec 2005 in Word.doc format - scored 18/20
Peak Hill
1909 Cnr Caswell & Dugga Streets
1923 88 or 92 Caswell Street
1910
1923
1909 in 1928 as CBA
2007 ANZ
1909 in 2008
? new Commercial of Sydney building designed by Kent & Massie?
1923 similar design to West Kempsey
in 2008
Peak HIll is on the Newell Highway, 65km from Dubbo, 384 / 442 km west of Sydney,
754 km north if Melbourne, 926km south of Brisbane, 1097km from Adelaide and
362km from Canberra. 22 km north of the famous Parkes Radio Telescope; 65 km south of the highly rated Western Plains Zoo at Dubbo.; 25 km west of the newly established Goobang National Park. Historic goldmining town and prime sheep country in the wheat belt of central-west New South Wales
1835 Thomas Mitchell had explored the Bogan River and the first squatters began grazing and cropping
1853 Australian Joint Stock Bank began in Sydney and was active in gold buying
1889 Peak Hill saw the discovery of gold, and in May AJS Bank opened under management of W T Ousley
1890 July 5 Union Bank of Australia opened under management of Albert Nash
1891 AJS Bank was brick building
1891 February 9 Union Bank purchased building site for 140 pounds
1894 March 19 AJS Bank closed
1894 July 25 decision was made to close Union Bank and it closed on August 31
1901 August 14 Bank of Australasia (BOA) opened "to prevent BOA being forestalled by CBCofS as BOA was at Narromine"
1906 December authorisation was given for the purchase for 460 pounds the brick building occupied by BOA
1909 October CBCofS opened in premises SE corner of Caswell & Dugga Streets previously occupied by Gibson Bros store later the home of Mrs. Mary Stain (?about 107Caswell St?)
1910 AJS Bank became Australian Bank of Commerce Ltd. Formerly Erkson's shop
1910 photo from State Library of NSW. Inscription on back of photo reads: [sic] "Commercial Bank Peak Hill. Mr Jackson, Mr Sheridan, Mr Elkington and Mr Hopkins on veranda 1910". SE Corner of Caswell & Duggan St (?About 107 Caswell St?)
1918 Australian Bank of Commerce absorbed City Bank of Sydney
1923 CBCofS erected substantial brick premises at about 88 or 92 Caswell Street (half way between Australia Post and 108 Caswell St?). Satellite image shows a building that could be CBCofS image previously shown previously claimed to be Commercial Bank Parramatta which it is not but same image claims it to be CBCofS Peak Hill in Peak Hill book?) from John Beer.
1928 August 28 Commercial Bank of Aust opened in premises rented from Mr Harvey Cnr Caswell & Dugga Sts(?About 107 Caswell St?)
1929 January 23 Wales opened in premises rented from Mrs M J Doyle adjoining later Westpac building
1931 Australian Bank of Commerce amalgamated with Bank of NSW
1934 Bank of New South Wales bought land
1934 Listed in CBCofS Century of Banking.
1935 mid year Wales brick building to design of Peddle Thorp & Walker completed
1939/45 war rationalisation of banking saw CBCofS close Peak Hill branch.
1942 September 7 Wales closed with business transferred to Parkes
1942 September 28 CBCofS Peak Hill closed and business transferred to Parkes. Bill Frost advises that it was closed during World War II as a rationalisation of banking war measure and not reopened.
1942 October Commercial Bank of Australia purchased CBC of S premises next to newsagency for 3055 pounds (about 90 Caswell St?, about half way between PO & Wales?) page 223 of book "A History of Peak Hill & District"
1946 November 25 Bank of NSWales re-opened (?110 Caswell St?)
1951 The Bank of Australasia merges with the Union Bank of Australia to form ANZ Bank
1982 October 1 Commercial Bank of Australia merged with Bank of New South Wales when PEAK HILL became a branch of Westpac.
1984 August 10 ex-Commercial Bank of Australia unified with former Wales branch at (?110?) 107 Caswell St. 2007 December 8 White Pages Search revealed Westpac 110 Caswell Street Peak Hill (on the western side of Caswell St).
2007 December 7 ANZ location search by John Beer showed no ANZ services at Peak Hill. 108 Caswell Street seems to have been ANZ Bank, sold in July 2007.
2008 Peak Hill photos of both the 1909 and 1923 branches from GoogleEarth identified by Geoff Chapman.
PENNANT HILLS
1 Hillcrest Rd CBC
Yarrara Rd NBA
19850708 unified to 1 Hillcrest Rd
Perth Office
1960701 Curr Accts Pg 14-17 gutted by fire
Picton
1992
2005 Opened 1877 (59th Report);
1885 Premises opened to public.
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1992 photos of outbuilding and branch with coachhouse from NSW Heritage Office, found by Geoff Chapman.
1992 NSW Heritage Statement of Significance
The National Australia Bank is significant within the local community and region as evidence of the town's regional importance during the late 19th-early 20th century period reflected in its development of commercial and government enterprises/facilities. The building also has local significance as an aesthetically important component of the group of early commercial buildings in the centre of Picton, as well as more general significance as a relatively intact and typical representative example of the many CBC Banks built throughout the State in the later half of the 19th century.
Description
Builder/Maker: William Pritchard
Construction Years: 1885 - 1945
Physical Description: Basic "rendered brick box" with hipped, slated roof and balancing pair of chimneys has been decorated with Victorian Italianate and Gothic details. Detailing includes rendered hood moulds to doors and windows and a perforated balustrade to the first floor balcony (over the main entrance porch). A pedimented break-front marks the centre of the main elevation and break the continuous line of the eaves. An iron palisade fence with rendered brick basewall and end piers lines the main street frontage.
The original coachhouse/barn to the rear of the property has been altered to accomodate the local historical society who use it as their Reading Room. It is now on a separate title and fenced off from the bank yard.
Modifications and Dates: Single storey extensions to side and rear. Rear verandah enclosed. Recently painted.
Current Use: Commercial
Former Use: Commercial Prevoius Owner: CBC Bank
Historical Notes: According to a history of the bank, the building was built by William Pritchard and opened for business 3rd August 1885. Extended to the east on two occasions between 1945 and 1950. Corner was given to Picton Council in 1932 on condition Council remove fence to new alignment free of cost to the Bank. Recently the Picton and District Historical Society opened their Reading Room in the original coachhouse/barn after modifications to that building.
2005 photo by David Jobson.
Pilliga
23 Dangar Street
1956
1986
1986
2009
19260817 Branch opened in temporary charge of Mr K. L. Cameron.
Bank first located in New Street.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1938 land purchased on corner of Dangar & Gordon Sts & present premises built at cost of 1,902 pounds
. 1956 photo by John Munro.-
. 1956 John Munro :-
. "lost Singleton strong room door key
. "transferred to Pilliga
. "Ian Middleton was the Manager. "
. "I was told to travel by train via Sydney to
Managers :-
1926 - 28 F.E. Hopkins
1928 - 33 W.R.Steele
1933 - 37 A.J.McLachlan
1937 - 39 P.J.Heads
1939 - 45 C.W.Nobbs
1945 - 46 R.G.Williams
1946 - 48 E.A.Lane
1948 - 52 Neville F. Bellingham who was later Manager Haymarket branch
1952 - 55 A.M.Antcliffe
1955 - 57 Ian K. Middleton son of K Middleton who
1926 was Manager Gladsdtone
had sons Ian Alan Colin working in CBC.
19690926 K Middleton died while Alan Middleton & John B were inspecting Tamworth branch when Manager was Alec Commens
1957 - 59 D.A.Baker
1959 - 64 K.W.D.Pollock
1964 - 66 J.N.Done
1966 - 68 Arthur W.Readhead who went to Audit HO then changed surname to Hayes apparently after daughter did not like the surname of Redhead.
1968 - 70 W.J. (Bill) Reeves who was 1972 Manager Singleton then Manager Wagga
1970 - 71 John F.Gorry who was later a Manager of a branch in WA & dies of cancer
19710111 converted to a Receiving Office of Wee Waa 11/1/1971.
Bill Frost says:
"19710111 I earned the undying appreciation of all junior staff by closing this branch on 11/1/1971.
"My hopes were dashed when the Bank merged .
Managers have included Ian K Middleton and Arthur W Readhead.
1977 listed in Annual Report as receiving office of Wee Waa.
1986 May photos by Frank Maundrell.
1970 approximately Gwen Stiller (2009 now Britten)joined at Pilliga around 1970 and was transferred to Wee Waa when the branch was downgraded and later became Accountant at Brewarrina,
1990 approximately Gwenn Stiller resigned about 1990.
The other officer in the background is Kay O'Neill
2005 approximately Kay O'Neill died around 2005.
2009 David Jobson went on a trip including "down to Pilliga where I had a chat with the local Postmistress.
1986 Postmistress moved into the old branch
It still is original inside."
2009 June GoogleEarth photo sourced by Geoff Chapman, who advised:
"Ex-Pilliga branch premises are still in good condition and are now in use as the local Post Office, and residence of the licencee"
Pittsworth 41 k SW of Toowoomba
? 69 ? Yandilla St
1982
1906 Opened as Beauaraba (116th Report)
1915 Beauaraba name changed to Pittsworth
1934 Listed in Century of Banking;
1975 Listed in Annual Report.
1982 drawing from Calendar.
20100211 Thursday :-
.nab locations search shows :-
.nab 75 Yandilla St Pittsworth on corner of Short St
.Ex-CBC adjacent to on LHSide of Real Estate Agent
Port Kembla
78 Wentworth Street Business transferred to Warilla Grove.
2006 October photo by Charles Bastany, who says it is now Fellini on Wentworth restaurant..
Geoff Chapman advises: I relieved the Manager, about 1970, when I was Security Clerk Wollongong. Manager at the time was Allen Everest, who followed John Binney. On Fridays Agencies were conducted at Robins Shoes, Albion Park Rail, and Stamina Cloth. It was a quiet little Branch, with a staff of 4, there being 2 girls, both aged late 20's whom I had worked with, both at Wollongong, and one also previously at Walgett.
Port Macquarie 300 miles (500 k) north of Sydney
49 Horton Street
1916
1991
1840;
1818 Oct Surveyor-General John Oxley discovered and name Port Macquarie
1821 March three ships carrying soldiers & convocts
arrived at the mouth of the Hastings River
1844 closed.
18871130 opened 79th Report);
18871130-1917 E H Slade Mgr
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
18930905 Rented premises were damaged by fire.
1916 photo from NAB archives
1917 Horton Street premises were built in 1917
(19620101 Current Accounts Pg 7.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
19620101 Curr Accts Pg 6 population 6,000 photo of staff incl K J McLean Mgr W F Crandell I R Drury P M Bennett
1980s Premises served until 1980s.
1991 photo in NSW Heritage site by Suter Architects Snell shows the premises in use as National Mutual Royal Bank. Geoff Chapman says: It is listed under Royal Bank, and photo shows it in that livery, but it is the Branch as I remember it from the early 1970's
2001 NSW Heritage report:
Statement of Significance
Demonstrates the role and importance of Port Macquarie in servicing the region.
A rare example of this architectural style within the locality although now modified.
Representative of the scale of bank found in small service centres such as Port Macquarie.
Description
Construction Years: 1895 -
Physical Description: Overall form of original still dominant.
Physical Condition and/or
Archaeological Potential: Intact structure
Modifications and Dates: Exterior extensively reconstructed as has interior Originally heavily rusticated Windows have been replaced and modified Rustications removed
Current Use: Commercial
Former Use: COM Residential
Historical Notes: Bank opened in 1840 and closed in 1844 due to economic downfalls. It reopened in 1887 and has operated ever since.
Recommended Management None - building has been modernized but with elimination of original detailing, therefore not sincerely reflecting true aspects of building and early settlement.
Port Stephens "Select Documents of the 19th Century" edited by HW Nunn states that the bank had an agency at
Port Stephens - Board Minute 22 June, 1848.
PURNAMOOTA
An A4 page from a publication:-
"Originally referred to as Leadville,
"about 32 km north of Broken Hill, and
"18 km west of Yanko Glen,
"was a small township built near a soakage on the Nine-Mile Creek.
"1884 PURNAMOOTA TOWN opened.
"It was the centre for the families of prospectors who moved into the
"Appollyon Valley in 1884 when the Lubra, Victory,
"Terrible Dick (which built a small smelter), PURAMOOTA, White Princess,
"Bird in Hand, War Dance and other claims were opened up.
"Approximately 400 people lived at PURNAMOOTA, which contained
"two stores (Walter Sully and E. Sims),
"two hotels (PURNAMOOTA and the Commercial),
"a school ( provisional school, 1885 to March 1886;
"house to house school visited in homes by itinerant teachers,
"March 1886 to October 1886; public school, January 1889 to December 1893 ),
"the Commercial Bank of Sydney,
"and a Post-Telegraph office."
J. W. Fairchild manufactured steam cordials, aerated water and Liqueurs at PURNAMOOTA.
1888 PURNAMOOTA Assembly Hall was built in 1888.
Success of BROKEN HILL hastened decay of PURNAMOOTA SILVERTON THACKARINGA
Although rich slugs of silver were found,
1890s all the PURNAMOOTA workings were shallow, and
1890s mining operations at PURNAMOOTA, as with the Day Dream
1890s ceased during the 1890s.
1898 October the Barrier Miner described the field as, 'one house, 100 abandoned claims, 500 abandoned potholes, 10,000 abandoned hopes, piles of rubbish, much desolation and a pretty name'.
1993 "Explore Australia" 11th Edition produced by Viking O'Neil published by Penguin Books shows on Pg 114:-
1. a red dashed line heading NW from Broken Hill to PURNAMOOTA which appears to be about 31k NW from Broken Hill
2. what appears to be a lake about 5km NW from Silverton
3. Purnamoota as being half way between:-
a) the north of what appears to be a lake and
b) Yanco Glen.
PURNAMOOTA appears to be on the top of "Barrier Range" running about 10km to the west of Sliver City Highway.
This has been advised because of the doubt as to what is now at Purnamoota.
2007 May aerial photo by Ruth Sandow showing only one old building left. Ruth Sandow said the only building left is now referred to as a Church and may be what was Assembly Hall erected 1888.
PYMBLE
1114 Pac Hwy ex-CBC
19870313 unified to 103 Grandview St Ex-NBA
Quambone
Mentioned in Current Accounts July 1959.
Quandialla
1957
2007 QUANDIALLA - Information supplied by Mr. H.R. Robinson - 16/10/61
The branch was opened in a rented weatherboard residence in the very small main street without any security of tenure. The premises have always been on the same site.
I understand that the late John Roxburgh picked out from the passing train that Quandialla was suitable for a branch (April 1922): It was his "baby" and I was grateful for the help he gave me.
The township on the Forbes-Stockinbingal railway line, consisted of a general store, a mixed business, an Estate agent, a baker, a blacksmith, and a tiny butcher's shop, as well as a public hall, a public school and some 30 or 40 residences. The agent also conducted an unofficial Post Office, but although the train passed each day it was very many months before the Postal Department could be persuaded to send mail on the train. Instead we had a tri-weekly mail which went to Grenfell by train, thence by horse-drawn vehicle to Bimbi, where the mailman remained overnight, and delivered the mail to Quandialla some time next day, depending on the condition of the road.
When bank notes were required, it generally meant we had to go to Bimbi (8 miles) to collect late in the afternoon to have the notes for the next mornings' cash requirements.
For a start business was very slow due mainly to lack of confidence of residents who mostly were of the opinion that there would not be enough business to warrant the bank staying. And indeed, incredible as it may seem, many were hard to convince that it really was a branch of one of the major banks operating in N.S.W. Most local people banked at the Wales.
This early lack of confidence was against securing anyone to build premise for the bank to rent. With the urgency of retaining premises, the bank had no option but to buy the premises it was temporarily in possession of. As business progressed - and it really did progress very well - the premises were enlarged and remodelled on at least two occasions, making the still weatherboard premises rather expensive.
The branch had not been opened very long when there were requests from Bribbaree and Caragabal to open agencies in those places which we did. Both were conducted bi-weekly by the manager or his assistant, at first by horse-drawn vehicle, both places being about 13 or 14 miles away by road. Later the manager bought a "tin Liz" car, the T model form was the only car one could be reasonably sure of with the roads as they were in wet winter months, being unmade on black soil. For a brief period when roads were impassable in a car, the local fettler, Mr. Bill Dougal, kindly lent his railway trike to run the Bribbaree agency, but the bank stopped this when the news reached Sydney, it being the opinion of Head Office that such a method of transporting cash was far too dangerous.
With reference to bad roads, even the main street was no exception, and it was common to see a motorist being helped out of a bog therein by all hands. Were we pleased when Stuart Hope opened his garage:
The Agencies referred to were never a great success, because there was no business between Quandialla and either Bribbaree or Caragabal, as all business from these places went to Young, Grenfell and Temora to which there were good roads. In fact the people who had requested the agencies refused, at first, to bank with us when they found out that their cheques would be drawn on Quandialla. However, they caused much work and long hours (no Union then) which reminds me that on one occasion I wrote on the inside of the safe door (no
strongroom) "108 degrees in this office working until midnight". On returning from holidays - I think Clive Ashdown relieved me - I saw written underneath "110 degrees in this office too b.... hot to work".
1922 May 16 Branch opened by Mr B.O.Tarlinton from Head Office. Branch was originally located in rented premises and in 1922 the land it was on, Second Street, Quandialla, was purchased and a new building erected at a cost of 1,275 pounds.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1957 photos by Jim Skinner. Branch is behind store on right.
1972 May 8 Quandialla Branch was converted to a Receiving Office from Grenfell branch.
1977 listed in Annual Report as receiving office of Grenfell.
2007 September photo from David James' daughter Christine who says "There's not much else there!"
2008 December David Jobson attached an interesting story from the first manager of the branch, Mr H.R.Robinson who related it to someone in October 1961. It was tough being a bank manager in those days, well a country one anyway!
Manager's List
1922/27 H.R.Robinson
1927/28 R.A.Burgess
1928/33 E.W.C.Pryce
1933/38 W.R.STeele
1938/48 A.O.Moore
1948/52 J.A.McCrackan
1952/54 E.G.Mosman
1954/56 K.J.McLean
1956/60 R.S.Dibbs
1960/66 C.O.Lamb
1966/70 R.T.Quinton
1970/71 D.W.Andrews
1971/72 L.A.T.Kerr.
2009 February Philip Reed provided this anecdote: I was the 2nd Officer, Marion Troy the ledger keeper at the time of closing be it 5th May 1972 at 5pm. We transferred the cash etc to Grenfell on the Saturday 6th May 1972. This was quite an experience; one of the things I remember happening prior to the closing was everything at this point being handled confidentially as really no one knew in town that the Bank was closing. The local Postmaster had an appointment in the usual course of business with Lyle Kerr the Manager as he wanted to open up some type of other business in the town and was looking around the town to buy commercial premises which he required assistance for. Before the end of the appointment Lyle had sold him the Bank building. This particular chap years latter mentioned 'not too many go to the bank for a loan and actually by buy the Bank'.
Queanbeyan
1963
1859 Opened
(18600101 CBCofS 23rd Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1963 photo by Kevin Greenaway.
Quirindi
136 George Street
1969
1978 1876 August 25 branch opened.
1877 Opening advised in 57th Report;
1888 Original premises erected. It was the first bank in the town.
1890 historic building erected for Australian Joint Stock Bank, George & Henry Sts Quirindi which became Bank of NSW
1893 AJSB Quirindi closed following depression.
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1941 Current CBC/NAB premises erected at a cost of 5,616 pounds at 136 George St between Henry St & Thomas St
1969 B&W photo from Current Accounts July 1969.
1978 David Jobson says "I took this picture on a ride up there in 1978 and that's my BMW out front."
Quirindi was where I started as a junior junior in January 1958. L.C.P (Les) Turner was the "senior" junior, The manager was Alec Commens, the accountant was Shearer Watt and the teller was Nev Hillenberg!
2008 John Beer advised: Quirindi CBC stables became leisure room at The Gables (from Pg 18 Liverpool Plains Shire Heritage Comm Adv Committee)
David Jobson advises CBC QUIRINDI List of Managers:
1876-17 R.A. Allen
1918-25 C.J.Lamb
1925-35 M.M.Ford
1935-54 N.J.Gall
1954-59 A.J.Commens
1959-68 H.G.J.Suttie
1968-71 F.R.Lumley
1971-72 P.T.Brown
1972-75 J.N.Simpson
1975-79 D.A.Gowing
1979-82 R.M.Haddrell
1982-83 A.L.Roth
1983-87 N.C.Coombs
1987 R.S.Sayer
Raymond Terrace Cnr William & Port Stephens Streets
1888 premises
c1891
2005 1888 opened in first photo premises; rent 10 shillings per week. Front room of a dress makers premises.
2007 Photograph by Harold Wood.
1891 Bank purchased its first owned building in Raymond Terrace, cnr. William & Port Stephens Street, from Dr JBH Meredith for £1,650. Alterations were made to the newly brought premises, which served for nearly 30 years. Copy of photo sourced by Harold Wood from Cynthia Hunter, historian from the Raymond Terrace Historical Society Image Collection.
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1920 the timber building was replaced with a brick building.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
c1980 The banking chamber was enlarged in the late 70s or early 80s.
2005 photo as NAB by Harold Wood (Manager from May 1985 from where he was transferred to a Manager Internal Audit)
Richmond
290 Windsor Street
2007
2008
20081878 Opened 1878 (60th Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
19850419 Manager Jim A Harborne retired after service of 42 years and 10 months (from NAB Gen Circ 2575 16 Apr 1985).
2002 April 11 in The Age: Banking on a rural myth
I am somewhat bemused by claims that the National Australia Bank is the farmers' traditional bank. That was the CBC Bank, which had 30 per cent of its business in the bush, and was swallowed up by the NAB in 1982.
Since then, the NAB has done its level best to obliterate any traces of the CBC, including service to rural and regional communities.
The latest round of rural branch closures by the NAB simply continues this apparent contempt. Robert McKenzie, RICHMOND
2007 February photos of:
Mansfield plaque,
RICHMOND branch,
centenary plaque,
RICHMOND residence from side,
and stables by John Beer.
2008 April. Jean Turnbull who lives in RICHMOND NSW tells me that the NAB (in the old CBC Building) is relocating in RICHMOND. I don't know just when the CBC opened in Richmond but I venture to suggest it would have been over 100 years ago. I can't imagine why they would close there. It is a thriving & expanding town as far as I know. John Munro. John Beer says "There is a NAB ATM in a RICHMOND shopping centre.
NAB branch to close BY JUSTINE GEAKE The Gazette 13/03/2008 1:42:57 PM
THE RICHMOND branch of National Australia Bank will close on May 23, with the future of the seven staff still up in the air.
NAB spokesperson Kerrina Lawrence said on Monday the relocation was prompted by "a reduction in traffic at that branch" and the fact that the bank's lease would soon expire. "NAB has about 800 branches Australia-wide and channels resources where they're needed most," she said. Ms Lawrence said the NAB was "looking to re-deploy the staff but as yet there are no firm plans". "The branch staff have been communicated with, and customers will be sent letters in the near future," she said. When Richmond closes, the nearest NAB branch for Hawkesbury customers will be Windsor, a 'full service' branch. The next closest is Rouse Hill, which opened last year. Ms Lawrence said older customers seeking face-to-face banking could use the banking facility at RICHMOND Post Office (called Bank@Post).
Bank@Post allows customers to make deposits and withdrawals and check account balances.
The closure of the branch will end almost 130 years of banking history on that Windsor Street site. It was built as a Commercial Banking Corporation (CBC) bank in 1880.
The Gazette contacted the owner of the building, Mrs Maggie Kable, about the closure of the branch, but The Gazette's call was the first she'd heard of the branch's closure. When asked what she might do with the building once it was empty, she said she would put it in the hands of an agent to lease.
Finance Sector Union secretary Geoff Derrick said on Friday the union was concerned about jobs for the branch's staff. "There will be discussions with the bank soon to seek guaranteed re-deployment within the local area," he said. "We expect some capacity for re-deployment into WINDSOR (branch). NAB is a big enough bank to absorb all these jobs without redundancies." He said that up to 2005, NAB had been consistently reducing its branch numbers – between 1996 and 2005 it had a national net reduction of 333 branches. "Their public strategy is to pretend it isn't happening," he said. He said the branches closed hadn't been losing money – they simply had not been making enough of a profit.
North RICHMOND Community Bank chairman of the board Bob McCallum said it was the trend of banks closing branches in the 1990s that led to the community bank phenomenon. "We were number 78 to open nationally in 2002 – now there are about 210 branches nationally," he said.
2008 August One of the finest buildings in the Hawkesbury. The former National Australia Bank building (circa 1880) in the centre of town. Grand and imposing stucco brick Victorian Italianate building with many original features, enormous character. Five open fireplaces and high, decorative ceilings. Large downstairs reception room (approx 90 square metres) and multiple offices. Upstairs residence with office space and decorative verandahs. Original brick barn and stables in excellent condition. Open courtyard with lovely old trees. Approx 1220 square metres. Zoned commercial, and in a prominent main street corner position. Excellent Opportunity for many uses.
Auction on-site, 1pm Friday 12 September 2008. Inspect with Michael Bennett. Bennett Commercial 02 4578 1234.
2008 photos from Bennett Property website, identified by Phil Pitkin.
RIVERWOOD
CBC 212 Belmore Rd
NBA 262 Belmore Rd
NAB 313-315 Belmore Rd unification 19861205 D W Leeson Mgr
Robertson
70 Illawarra Highway
1927
2009 1887 Opened (79th Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1927 photo by Frank Chapman who commenced work there on 10/1/1927 receiving £50 salary and £40 Living Away from Home allowance. Mr. Darvall, later General Manager, came to audit the branch.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking;
1939 Bill Frost advised that it was closed during 1939/45 war as rationalisation of banking war measure and not reopened.
Listed in 1977 annual report as receiving office of Moss Vale.
At CBC Staff retirement farewell in Barrack Street Club on retirement, Frank S Robertson, Sub-Inspector, said he joined CBC Bank at somewhere like Camden from where his first transfer was to Robertson
2009 July Google Earth image sourced by Geoff Chapman
Sawtell
2008 1982 November 25 NCBCofA Gen Circ 1069: A S Collie Mgr CBC Bellingen to Manager NCBCofA Sawtell
Conceived by CBC and appointed with CBC staff, although the actual opening was postponed until 1983 after the merger. Confirmed by John Beer who audited the branch and Trevor Hulbert who was appointed Accountant there. It is interesting that Sawtell has survived the closure of branches which saw Urunga closed (which was also opened out of CBC Bellingen).
"My memory tells me that Andrew S Collie, the first Sawtell manager, was at Bellingen branch and used to take his family to Sawtell at weekends, where he formulated the idea that CBC must open a branch at Sawtell. He then went to CBC Coffs Harbour from where events took place to establish the Sawtell branch." John Beer.
Sawtell was result of Andrew S Collie efforts commenced at Bellingen when he was Manager there. Branch opening delayed till NAB started so it opened on new computer system 1st day of NAB - John Beer
1983 January 4 Sawtell established with A S Collie manager. (1983 April 14 General Circular 1351 Network Representation)
2008 photo by Ron Armstrong
SCONE
182 Kelly Street
1961 photo
1963 "
2006 "
1906 opened (114th Report);
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1961 slide photo by Bill Morelli.
1963 photo semi traler 19640101 Curr Accounts
2006 November photo by Frank Maundrell.
SEVEN HILLS
156 Best Rd
69 The Centre NBA
19850913 115-121 Best Rd Unified
Shellharbour 1881 opened (66th Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1907 closed (119th Report).
Shoalhaven
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1893 closed (91st Report).
SILVERTON
17 miles (28km) NW of Broken Hill
19680701 Curr Accts Pg 51
1879 late 1870s Silverton was still named Umberumberka
1881-2 Silverton established on flat land
1883 named SILVERTON
1882 onwards H W Hogg managed Tibbooburra,
Milparinka and Silverton branches.
1883-1885 SILVERTON blossomed with
general stores assayers lawyers solicitors
saddle & harness makers insurance agents
chemists tobacconists stationers
timber yards civil engineers
several hotels banks lion brewery etc.
1884 silverton's large hospital opened
gaol courthouse school 2 churches 10 hotels
SILVERTON was the largest town in
Barrier Ranges / Corner Country
1885 CBCofS SILVERTON branch opened
(75th Report) operated in Town Hall building
1885 Resch Brothers started brewery
18850320 SILVERTON proclaimed a township
1886 SA rail extended to Cockburn SA 35k sw of Silverton
1886 discovery of a line of lode at what
became Broken Hill saw Silverton decline
18870115 appr inaug meeting of Silverton Council
18880112 Silverton tramway opened Cockburn
via Silverton to Broken Hill
1888 SILVERTON population 1700
1889 SILVERTON railway station opened.
1889 SILVERTON Courthouse began operations;
1889 October Gaol was opened,
1889 Municipal chambers opened
(building very similar to Silverton Hotel)
1889 Silverton people started moving to Mount Gipps where
richer mineral deposits had been found in 1883
1899 Corner Country Councils no longer existed
after Corner Country became an unincorporated area
with relevant practices taken over
from the councils by NSW State Govt)
1891 CBCofS SILVERTON branch closed (87th Report),
1891 CBCofS SILVERTON Manager H W Hogg and staff were transferred to Broken Hill.
1899 Silverton Council ceased
1900 Silverton population 600.
1901 Silverton pop 450
19680701 Current Accounts page 51.
1970 SILVERTON railway station closed.
1982 photo: The view looking across the
former level crossing towards the famous
SILVERTON Hotel[Copyright: Geoff Allcock ]
2005 silverton pop 54
2008 September SILVERTON today photo from Sunday Telegraph.
SINGLETON
42 George St
1886 & onwards operating from 42 George Street
Photos:-
1881
1902
1866 Branch opened (36th Report);
1881 record and Early photo from Glen Walker.
1884 George Street branch was built.
Architects were Backhouse & Lough.
Builder was W Burnett
18930101 listed in 89th Report
1902 Picture depicts end of Boer War celebrations.
Fred Harvison says:
I spoke with Ken Lawson and he said that the Bank was in George Street next to the Royal Hotel.
When the Post Office moved from George Street to its current location in John Street the Bank also moved to its current location and the old branch became a Receiving Office.
The George Street building:
The date of the building of the George Street branch is not known,
but was used until
1936 when the John Street building was built.
1936 & onwards it has been a full-time Receiving Office,
for the convenience of customers in the northern end of the town.
1946 Front balcony was demolished (submitted by Glen Walker)
1930 old building used as a Receiving Office until
1973 January when the building was sold
(19740101 Current Accounts).
SINGLETON
John Street
1930 & onwards
1930 New premises in John Street established
When the Post Office moved from George Street to its current location in John Street the Bank also moved to its current location.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1936 John Street building erected.
1959 clipping of the 1936 building erected in John Street.
The upper storey and rear lower floor comprise the Manager's residence.
Submitted by Glen Walker.
SINGLETON Manager was Gordon O Smithers when Sam Clough was Accountant SINGLETON
1972 photo of the bank submitted by Glen Walker.
1977 Listed in Annual Report
SINGLETON
George Street Receiving Office
1973 a new Receiving Office was opened opposite the original building when it was sold
(19740101 Current Accounts).
1977 Listed in Annual Report.
SMITHTOWN
Smithtown is on the Macleay River,
off the Pacific Highway,
17Km north of Kempsey.
1883 opened (70th Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1893 closed (91st Report).
South Grafton 1934 Listed in Century of Banking as Receiving Office of Grafton.
1948 South Grafton converted to full Branch status when H E Heath was appointed Manager (from Current Accounts January 1970).
1952 The branch was housed in this building - photo by Harold Wood.
1965-73 (from Current Accounts January 74) On the retirement of H M Sinfield on 10/8/73: "Mr Sinfield was Manager at South Grafton at the time of his retirement, having been appointed as Manager of that Branch in 1965".
1978 September Branch Managers List shows it as a sub-branch of Grafton.
SOUTH WAGGA WAGGA
South Wagga Wagga
70 Baylis Street
72 Baylis 2009
1960s John Beer believes branch opened in 1960s/70s
1960s/70s Manager Dick Anderson
1970s Manager Geoff Collins
1975 January to 1978 November Manager Nev J Hillenberg, Accountant Graeme Armstrong
1977 listed in Annual Report
1981 September Branch Managers List R G Clement Mgr
1982 List of Senior Staff 70 Baylis St - S J Peters Acct; 75 Baylis St NBA
1987 July 27 Rural Circular 482 Unification of CBC at 70 Baylis St & NAB at 75 Baylis St to 72 Baylis St new premises
2009 GoogleMaps photo of amalgamated branch at 72 Baylis St.
South West Rocks
SOUTH WEST ROCKS
6 Prince of Wales Avenue
2008 1977 Listed in Annual Report as Receiving Office of Kempsey.
1985 May 13 became a branch with Assistant Manager CBC Kempsey Mr BJ Wallace being branch Manager
1982 White Pages under Commercial Banking Co of Sydney Ltd:- “South West Rocks 96 Prince of Wales Avenue South West Rocks”
John Beer states: "I conducted the first audit of SW Rocks where premises had been designed by CBC but reported to have been heavily criticised by NBA RM / Zone GM.
From memory premises were privately developed by owner who had unit on top level and leased ground floor and car spaces under that to the Bank. The owner was a great bloke who took me fishing catching whiting on the beaches. His daughter was in charge of Wales SW Rocks."
1985 NAB NSW & ACT Circular 135 23April: South West Rocks Upgrading to Branch & Relocating. On 13 May 1985 SW Rocks Service Centre will be upgraded to branch status & relocated at: 8 Prince of Wales Avenue SW Rocks under Manager Mr BJ Wallace with Mr TE Cowan Accountant.
2006 it was NAB Agency at 6 Prince of Wales Avenue
2008 GoogleEarth photo as NAB identified by Geoff Chapman and confirmed by Warwick Laing, past manager of Kempsey branch, as being previously the CBC branch. John Beer states: Looks similar to SW Rocks branch I audited about 1988 when BJ Wallace was Manager SW Rocks, where CBC rented office from owner who resided above with his daughter who was in charge of Bank of NSW SW Rocks. Office building was organised by CBC. NBA Regional Manager / ZGM was very critical of office being more than a shopfront (he reckoned it had too much space and was too deep).
Springwood
147 Macquarie Road
CBC officers had been promoting the possibility of opening a branch at Springwood.
19850318 NAB NSW and ACT Circ 85 :-
19850401 Opens
Manager Mr PD Stehbens, Accountant Mr RT Brown
1985 April 3 Wednesday "Blue Mountains Gazette" Pg 28:- Bank opens new branch.
National Australia Bank has opened its newest branch in Springwood.
The bank has been represented in the Blue Mountains for many years with its branch at Katoomba.
Manager of the new branch, Mr Paul Stehbens and his staff who were all local people have been busily supervising the final fitting out of the building over recent days. Paul is looking forward to living and working in the Springwood area as he has been located in the Hunter Valley for the past 2.5 years."
"It's interesting how things work out.
I always had an interest in Springwood
due to my home being at Glenbrook for many years.
I remember very well an informal discussion
I had with Kevin Meyer at some function
or other during the mid to late 1970s.
He knew the business that was then needed to
ensure a profitable branch and took me through
all the reasons Springwood would
not be able to generate the required business!
I'm not sure whether the opening would have been
while he was State Manager or later." Frank Maundrell
19850325 KA Meyer CSM Retail Banking NSW & ACT.
STOCKINBINGAL
2008
Stockinbingal is a small village on the Burley Griffin Way 410 Kilometres South of Sydney, between Cootamundra & Temora.
Stockinbingal has maintained its architectural integrity and remains virtually untouched since Federation.
Its former commercial buildings remain intact as prime examples of the Australian vernacular style.
1881 Stockinbingal was designed from proposed village of Yeo Yeo which was designed in 1860 but never built
1886 March 20 Stockinbingal was proclaimed a village.
Stockinbingal Cemetery, Geralda Street - Rare Plants and Endangered Bird site is part of the Grassy Box Woodlands Conservation Management Network.
1893 Stockinbingal Railway Station, Hibernia Street, was opened servicing the Temora & Cootamundra line.
1912 the Forbes line was commenced .
The Timber railway station is one of over 400 such stations built throughout country NSW of which in 2006 less than twelve survive. It is operated by manual signals and is an important line for wheat transport from the central west and freight from Western and South Australia.
1912 branch opened in October in portion of 15 Troy Street building.
1913 temporary premises at 14 Martin Street.
1913 new premises completed at 22 Martin Street.
1915 former Bank of NSW, Hibernia Street, Federation. Anecdotal remarks that it may be of Hardy Wilson design.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking, manager DT Burgess.
Photocopy of branch when operating. It is a copy of extremely poor quality. The adjoining part of the building used as a fruit shop was demolished in 1990.
1941 closed on 31st March.
1959 June mentioned in Current Accounts.
John B says: CBC Stockinbingal records I think went to Temora where the records were stored in the strongroom upper shelf eastern end of strongroom.
2008 November: Geoff Chapman received a reply to his enquiry from Cootamundra Shire Council General Manager Ken Trethewey, who arranged for local resident Jan Godman to provide the following information:
"The building ... situated adjacent to the former Bank of NSW building on the southern side of Martin Street, Stockinbingal, is a private residence and has never been used as a branch of the CBC bank.
Council does not have records regarding the former CBC bank building in Stockinbingal. However, information compiled by the Stockinbingal Public School Centenary Committee in 1994, and published in "The Stockinbingal Story", indicates that the CBC Bank was initially opened in October 1912 in portion of a building located at 15 Troy Street Stockinbingal. The bank later purchased a block of land for new premises at 22 Martin Street. The bank was temporarily located at 14 Martin Street and the new premises was completed in 1913.
The bank closed on 31st March 1941. The original bank building is still in use today as a residence.
2008 photo from Jan Godman of the building as it appears today.
"The Stockinbingal Story"
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THE COMMERCIAL BANKING
COMPANY OF SYDNEY LIMITED
The bank first opened in October 1912 in portion of a building owned by the Neville Bros at 15 Troy Street. The first manager, WM Hughes, stayed for two months and was followed by FC Davies who remained until 1918 then accepting transfer to Walla Walla.
1912 March the bank purchased land at 26 Martin Street.
Architect ER Laver then offered to build a bank for lease at 26 Martin Street.
The offer was accepted at a weekly rental of 32/6 ($3.25).
The building had a banking chamber 18 feet by 16 feet,
the manager's room 11 feet by 16 feet, a bedroom the same size, a sitting room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry and a galvanised iron stable.
Davies advised that he was to be married and then a second bedroom for a maid
and a scullery were added to the building.
A brick shortage caused a delay in Laver's new building and the bank moved temporarily to 14 Martin Street at 17/- ($1.70) weekly rental.
The bank accepted the new building in June 1913 at an agreed annual rental of 84 pounds 10 shillings ($169).
An adjoining shop in the building was rented as a fruit and vegetable outlet.
1918 March Mr D Carr-Boyd followed as branch manager on an annual salary of 300 pounds ($600).
D Carr-Boyd's arrival in the town provided for him an unpleasant experience.
A severe thunderstorm, lasting only fifteen minutes, resulted in water pouring through the roof of the new building causing damage to the contents.
He complained to HO that the new building was "jerry built" and the rent was exorbitant.
He was critical of the toilet facilities describing them as a "cesspit".
Despite the manager's complaint and those from other residents there was no improvement in the sanitary services of the town until 1927 when the Shire introduced a cart-away pan service costing 3/- (30 cents) weekly.
1922 D Carr-Boyd was transferred to Byron Bay
1922 replacement was H M Beatty from Lithgow.
H M Beatty complained about the high cost of running the Acetylene Gas Lighting plant,
but Head Office instructed him not to revert to the old kerosene lamps.
1924 Mr Laver sold the building, occupied by the bank, to Mrs Torpy who conducted the fruit shop next door.
Mrs Torpy paid 1800 pounds ($3600) for the building and increased the bank rental to 110 pounds 10 shillings ($221) annually.
1927 December H M Beatty left for Wallerawang
1927 December replacement was D J Burgess from Adaminaby.
Mrs Burgess acted as a Stockinbingal Sunday School teacher
1937 Mrs Burgess died.
1938 A Baker became the last manager and stayed until
19410331 when the bank closed.
The former bank premises became a private residence of Mrs Tennison who was last fruit shop proprietor in the same building until 1964.
1990 the fruit shop building was demolished.
2008 GoogleEarth photo sourced by Geoff Chapman who advises: This was Stockinbingal branch.
The location was advised to me by Keith Pether, a lifelong (83 year) resident of the town, and correct building confirmed when I described the building in the attached photo to him.
He also advised that the branch closed "a couple of years before the end of the war" which suggests that it was part of the 1943 rationalisation of bank branches measure undertaken by all banks.
Sussex Inlet
1977 listed in Annual Report as receiving office of Nowra.
1985 NAB General Circular 2456 7 Feb 1985: Upgraded to Service Centre on 29 Jan 1985
SYDNEY UNI BRANCH
19861208 BECAME PARENT OF WENTWORTH BLG SC
Tabulam
1954
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1954 photos by Frank Chapman
1977 Listed in Annual Report as Receiving Office of Casino.
Tahmoor 1977 listed in Annual Report as receiving office of Picton.
Tambaroora
1872 A small gold mining town
3 km NE of Hill End and about
28 miles
45Km NE of Orange on Tamboora Creek
10 miles about 16Km from the Macquarie River
(Current Accounts July 1959 & 19680701 Pg 52)
1872 Opened (48th Report);
1872 wood engraving of Clarke Street
by Samual Calvert from State Library of Victoria.
1873 withdrawn (50th Report)
Geoff Chapman advises:
"At the time of withdrawal of Bank representation,
TAMBAROORA town appeared to be growing as
The Western Advocate & Mudgee Guardian of
18630224 reported the sale, by the Crown,
of 36 town allotments.
TAMBAROORA was the larger of the
2 settlements of Hill End and Tambaroora
1860s early 1860s population:-
TAMBAROORA had 2000
HILL END (Known as BALD HILL until 1862) had only a few hundred residents
However by the end of 1872
Hill End had overtaken
Tambaroora as the major settlement
with
over 8,000 residents,
a brewery,
27 pubs and
5 banks.
Were CBCofS businesses consolidated at Hill End in 1873 ?".
1959 CAccounts 1959 and
19680701 Current Accounts Pg 52
Tamworth
400 Peel Street
See also West Tamworth
1869-74
1986
2001
1869 Opened (43rd Report);
18690910 Tamworth branch was established and the first premises were in Peel St in part of a building owned by a local solicitor.
(Advised by Bernard McGrath, Manager Group Archives, NAB)
1874 51st Report stated "In course of erection"
1873/74 a two storied building was erected containing banking chamber and residence which cost 2872 pounds.
The architect was a Mr Hilly and the builder M Burke.
(Advised by NAB Archivist Bernard McGrath).
Photo of single storey premises from NAB archives must have been taken between 1869 and 1874 as the Bank's name appears boldly on the windows. (Roof of this building is remarkably similar to 1st Glen Innes premises).
1889 additions by Mansfield Brothers including 2 storey residential extensions, at rear separate building, fuel shed, man's room and washhouse; lean-to store and pantry off dining room.
18930101 listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
Heritage Listed:
The neo-classical style of the building makes it an imposing local landmark.
A large two storey commercial building with a hipped tile roof and gabled section over the front entrance with white stucco facades and painted relief pilasters at the street frontage and quoins at first floor level.
1961 Walgett HO Letter File 183 (195) 197 (205) 225
J Beer to relieve Teller T A Durkin
19610904 to 19610925
19610904 183 ...
"Mr Beer seriously injured while
travelling to Walgett yesterday...
he is in Walgett Hospital...
main trouble internal head injury...
mainly in unconscious state...
Mr Beer's parents are expected in Walgett today".
(19610604) (195)
("We regret to learn of the accident
sustained by Mr Beer & trust
he is now out of danger") (R A Baxter)
19610908 "We attach certificate from
Dr D Bricknell stating that
Mr Beer is suffering from a head injury & that
he will be unfit for duty until 19611001.
He is still in Walgett Hospital.
It now appears that his head injury
is not as serious as first thought.
Dr Bricknell states that he at present proposes
to keep him in hospital for at least a fortnight."
(19610911) (205) ...
"we grant Mr Beer leave of absence until 19611001...
keep us advised of his progress" R A Baxter)
19610914 225 "Dr Bricknell has agreed to
allow for Mr Beer to leave hospital on the
condition that he has a check-up with
a Tamworth doctor on arrival in that town &
then takes things quietly until 19611001.
Mr Beer will leave for Tamworth today by train."
Aged 18 John Beer was advised by his
parents never to ride a bike again and
to dispose of the Triumph Tiger 650cc motor cycle
on his return to Tamworth.
John brought the bike back with him on the train.
The bike's front assembly on either side
of front wheel between handle bars
and front axle was damaged.
John sold the bike when he returned to Tamworth.
Peter Cannon salesman at Clifton Motors Holden Dealers Tamworth
sold John a Holden FX sedan after which
John got a drivers license and
drove the FX to relieve
at Maitland branch where Manager was
F Stevens Accountant was John Malone &
Security Clerk was Owen Young.
19611104 11th N & NW Branches Dinner
at Tamworth Town Hall attended by
108 officers from 36 branches
as far away as Walgett Dubbo Dorrigo
Bellingen & Coffs Harbour.
Chairman Alec Commens welcomed
all including Messrs E Farrar,
E L McIntyre, A E Banford,
B S Newley, F C Pike,
W H J Colville from HO &
Inspection Staff Frank S Robertson
& Lionel W Gillard.
Toasts proposed by Gordon Smithers
& Ron Rabone.
F. Alan Low Manager Wee Waa replied.
New innovation of questions sent by
officers via Public Relations were
answered by appropriate HO executive.
While male staff were at the dinner
their wives & female staff were
entertained by Mrs Commens with
High Tea at 103 White St.
Next dinner 1st Saturday in November 1962.
19620101 Current Accts Pg 5 contained above report
1986 B&W photo NSW Heritage Office,
Colour photo by Ron Armstrong.
19990401 "The Star" Pg 5 had photo with wording:-
1998 restored when praise was heaped on the National"
2001 colour photo Tamworth CC.
2007 business conducted from
202 Bridge St West Tamworth branch
whilst refurbishing
400 Peel Street Tamworth branch.
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Tamworth CAGA:-
19720101 Curr Accts Pg 38 :-
Mgr CAGA Tamworth C Smuith hosted dinner
for CBC branches serviced by CAGA Tawmorth
faces recognised in ophoto included
Malone Ian Campbell Ted Caslick
Warren Nielson Whiteman John Simpson+++
Tamworth (1/3) :-
a) is a city in the New England region of New South Wales.
b) on the Peel River
c) urban population of 42,501 people
is the major regional centre for southern New England
d) in the local government area of Tamworth Regional Council.
e) area population of 55,063. [2]
f) midway between Brisbane and Sydney
g) the "Country Music Capital of Australia",
annually hosting the
Tamworth Country Music Festival in
late January; the second biggest
country music festival in the world.
h) the "National Equine Capital of Australia"
[3] because of the high volume of
equine events held in the city and
the construction of the world class
Australian Equine and Livestock
Events Centre, the biggest of its
kind in the southern hemisphere.
i) the "First City of Lights",
being the first place in the
Southern Hemisphere to utilise
electric street lights. [4] [5]
Contents:
1. History
2. Geography
3. Climate
4. Demographics
5. Suburbs
6. Economy
7. Venues
8. Education
9. Culture and Recreation
10. Heritage
11. Museums
12. Churches
13. Media
14. Transport
15. Sister cities
16. Attractions
17. Noteworthy Identities
18. See also
19. References
20. External links
Tamworth
New South Wales
The city from the Oxley Lookout
Tamworth
Population: 42,501 (2006) (34th)
Established: 1818 (explored)
1850 (established)
1946 (city)
Postcode: 2340
Elevation: 404 m (1,325 ft)
Location: •420 km (261 mi) from Sydney
•280 km (174 mi) from Port Macquarie
•105 km (65 mi) from Armidale
LGA: Tamworth Regional Council
County: Inglis
State District: Tamworth, Barwon
Federal Division: New England
Tamworth
Climate chart (explanation)
J 85 32 17
F 67 31 17
M 49 29 15
A 42 25 11
M 44 20 7
J 49 16 4
A 46 16 3
S 46 17 4
O 48 21 6
N 58 25 10
D 66 29 13
72 31 16
average max. and min. temperatures in °C
precipitation totals in mm
source: [1]
Imperial conversion
J 3.3 90 63
F 2.6 88 63
M 1.9 84 59
A 1.7 77 52
M 1.7 68 45
J 1.9 61 39
J 1.8 61 37
A 1.8 63 39
S 1.9 70 43
O 2.3 77 50
N 2.6 84 55
D 2.8 88 61
average max. and min. temperatures in °F
precipitation totals in inches
1. History
The Kamilaroi people, from whose language comes the word "budgerigar", inhabited the area before European contact. John Oxley passed through the Peel Valley in 1818 and described it as "it would be impossible to find a finer or more luxuriant country than its waters...No place in this world can afford more advantages to the industrious settler than this extensive vale". [6] In 1831, the first sheep stations and cattle stations were formed, and in the same year the Australian Agricultural Company (AAC) was granted a lease of 127,000 hectares of land at Goonoo Goonoo, south of the present location of Tamworth, extending to present-day Calala. [7]
In the 1830s a company town began to develop on the Peel's southwest bank, the present site of West Tamworth. In 1850 A public town was gazetted on the opposite side of the river from the existing settlement. This town became the main town, called Tamworth after Tamworth, Staffordshire, represented at the time in parliament by Robert Peel. The town prospered, and was reached by the railway in 1878. [6]
In 1888 Tamworth became the first location in the Southern Hemisphere to have electric street lighting, giving the city the title of "First City of Light". [5]
1. 1. Timeline
•1818 - Explorer John Oxley passes through the area on his exploration mission. Names the river that now runs through the town: Peel River, after British Prime Minister Robert Peel, whose name is also that of the main street and one of the local high schools.
•1831 - First sheep and cattle stations, namely Joseph Brown's 'Wallamoul' and William Dangar's 'Waldoo'. The exploring expedition led by Major Mitchell visited 'Wallamoul' in December 1831 on its way to the north-west.
•1834 - First Australian Agriculture Company sheep brought to the Tamworth region. [8]
•1851 - The white population of the village of Tamworth was 254.
•1852 - John Barnes built the Royal Oak Hotel
•1861 - Population 654.
•1866 - Tamworth Mechanics' Institute opened
.1869 Opened (43rd Report);
18690910 Tamworth branch was established and the first premises were in Peel St in part of a building owned by a local solicitor.
(Advised by Bernard McGrath, Manager Group Archives, NAB)
1874 51st Report stated "In course of erection"
1873/74 a two storied building was erected containing banking chamber and residence which cost 2872 pounds.
The architect was a Mr Hilly and the builder M Burke. (Advised by NAB Archivist Bernard McGrath).
Photo of single storey premises from NAB archives must have been taken between 1869 and 1874 as the Bank's name appears boldly on the windows. (Roof of this building is remarkably similar to 1st Glen Innes premises).
1889 additions by Mansfield Brothers including 2 storey residential extensions, at rear separate building, fuel shed, man's room and washhouse; lean-to store and pantry off dining room.
18930101 listed in 89th Report;
Heritage Listed:
The neo-classical style of the building makes it an imposing local landmark.
A large two storey commercial building with a hipped tile roof and gabled section over the front entrance with white stucco facades and painted relief pilasters at the street frontage and quoins at first floor level.
•1888 - Power station opened and enables beginning of electric street lighting. The first electric streetlights in the southern hemisphere. [5]
•1918 - An anchor is unveiled as a memorial to the discovery of Tamworth district.
•1946 - Proclaimed a city. [9]
•1947 - East-West Airlines established in Tamworth - flying Tamworth - Sydney.
•1988 - A country music icon, the 12 m tall Golden Guitar is erected as a symbol of the city's country music roots.
•1990s - The Local Council embarks on a successful campaign of urban and streetscape renewal, including the greening of Peel Street.
•1999 - Tamworth Regional Entertainment Centre is opened
•2004 - A new local government area, Tamworth Regional Council, is formed from Tamworth City, Manilla Shire and parts of Parry, Nundle and Barraba Shires.
•2006 - In December the Tamworth Regional Council voted 6 to 3 against an offer from the Federal Government to take part in a one-year trial rural refugee resettlement program; the majority of these refugees would be Sudanese escaping civil war in their homeland. Mayor of Tamworth, Cr James Treloar, argued that the refugees being resettled were tuberculous and criminal. [10] The decision resulted in national and international media attention on the city. The public outrage unleashed by his comments and the summary decision to reject the refugees forced a reversal of the bill one month later, and Tamworth will now take part in the resettling program. [11]
•2008 Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre is opened in September.
2. Geography
Chaffey Dam
Tamworth is located on the western side of the Great Dividing Range, on the banks of the Peel River, about 420 km north of Sydney on the New England Highway, and 280 km inland from Port Macquarie on the Oxley Highway. The town is situated at a narrow point on the Peel River floodplain, nestled at the base of the Wentworth Mounds, a spur of the Moonbi Range, where the Northwest Slopes rise to the Northern Tablelands. The elevation is around 400 m AHD. The Peel River runs southeast to northwest through Tamworth. The main town centre is on the northeast bank, between the river and the Wentworth Mounds which rise to heights of 800 m, towering over the city. The southwest bank is much flatter, and the city's suburbs sprawl to the south. Water for residents and the city's industry is supplied by Chaffey Dam, 44 km south east of the city.
Tamworth occupies an area of 486.5 km² as of 2003. Surrounding towns include Gunnedah, Willow Tree, Uralla, and Nundle.
3. Climate
Tamworth is included in the rain fall records and weather forecast region of the North West Slopes [12] or the North West Slopes and Plains division of the Bureau of Meteorology forecasts. [13]
The daily maximum temperature is 34°C in the summer,
and the daily average summer night is 20°C,
and the mean annual rainfall is 673.2 mm,
the daily average winter day temperature is 18°C and the night is 3°C.
The climate is generally warm to hot in summer and mild in winter.
The hottest recorded temperature was 46°C and the coldest was -7°C.
Rainfall is experienced all year round, with summer storms providing occasional heavy downpours.
Tamworth's rain season, in the early months of a new year (particularly January) can result in major flooding. Snow is very rare in Tamworth but does occur in the surrounding villages such as Nundle. Frosts appear regularly.
20081128 and 29 Tamworth, Gunnedah and the surrounding area received torrential rain that caused severe flooding and led to the area being declared a natural disaster area. [14]
4. Demographics
The estimated population of the Tamworth statistical district according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics in
2006 was 42,499 [5],
with 33,475 people in the main urban area [6].
The population size of the Tamworth Regional Council
was 54,522 [2] in 2005.
Tamworth has a working population of approximately 18,000 [15] in 2008.
5. Suburbs
City
•Calala
•Coledale
•East Tamworth
•Hills Plain
•Hillvue
•Kingswood
•Nemingha
•North Tamworth
•Oxley Vale
•South Tamworth
•Taminda (Tamworth Industrial Area)
•Tamworth Central Business District
•Westdale
•West Tamworth
Satellite Suburbs
•Daruka Estate
•Duri
•Hallsville
•Kootingal
•Moore Creek
•Piallamore
•Tintinhull
5. 1. Central Business District
Main article: Tamworth Central Business District, New South Wales
The Tamworth Central Business District is the city centre and is located north of the Peel River.
It is primarily a business area of Tamworth, with many shops, restaurants, car dealerships, as well as shopping centres and public facilities.
The Tamworth Regional Council has its headquarters in Peel Street at Ray Walsh House.
Bicentennial Park and number one cricket oval are also located in the suburb.
Sleepy Monkey Tamworth Restaurant
Post Office Town Clock
6. Economy
Tamworth is primarily a service centre for the New England and North West regions, providing services to a population of some 200,000 plus people from the Tamworth region and satellite areas. The retail industry is the biggest employer followed by manufacturing and health services. The industries with the most number of businesses in order are property and business services, agriculture and construction, closely followed by finance and insurance services. With a diverse economy agriculture, education, transport and aviation are major industries. [16]
Tamworth Airport
6. 1. Aviation
The latter has been a significant part of the local economy, partly due to the city's exceptionally suitable flying weather,
with the former East West Airlines and Eastern Airlines having had service and maintenance bases at the Tamworth Airport.
The Tamworth airport is one of the 10 busiest airports in Australia [16] and is an important centre for flying training activities for both airline and defence force graduates.
The BAE Systems Flight Training College encompasses the flight screening course for all Australian Defence Force pilot applicants, Basic Flying Training School for the Australian Defence Force and the Singapore Air Force.
The Australasian Pacific Aeronautical College and New England Institute of TAFE in the city also provide aeronautical training. [17]
6. 2. Agriculture
Orchard outside Tamworth during Winter
King George Avenue near the Peel River where many farms are located
Agriculture is an important industry in the Tamworth economy. An estimated 307,000 hectares of land is used for the agricultural industry, with an economic gross value of $75 million contributing to the Tamworth economy. [18]
Important agricultural activities include beef, sheep, grain, dairy, poultry and lucerne [18]
Other agricultural areas include alpaca, buffalo, berry, fish, goat, hydroponic, nut, olive, specialised game fowl farming as well wineries. [18]
Offices for the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources are located in Tamworth. [18]
Australian National Equine Livestock Events Centre (AELEC), New England Highway, Tamworth, NSW
6. 3. Equine and sporting horse events
Main article: Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre
Horses in Tamworth
Tamworth is recognized nationally as the sporting horse capital of Australia and is the headquarters for three major equine associations: CHA, ABCRA and AQHA. Many of the Australia's most important equine events take place in Tamworth. Various international, national and state championships are regularly held in the Tamworth district as well as Australia's richest sporting horse event; the NCHA Futurity. Additionally the ABCRA National Finals Rodeo occurs during the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Equine sports and their participation is very high in the Tamworth region amongst residents. The strength of the Equine and sporting horse industry in Tamworth has resulted in hundreds of businesses and horse studs being located in the city's region.
Titles held in the city include: ABCRA National Finals and Junior National Finals, Australian Quarter Horse National Championships & Barrel Race Super Challenge, National Cutting Horse Association Futurity among many other events. [19] These events were hosted at the Tamworth Showgrounds in the suburb of Taminda however they are now hosted at the new Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre in 2008. The Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre has been built by the Tamworth Regional Council at a cost of $30 million. Construction of stage I began in June 2007 and was completed in October 2008. The centre has an indoor arena seating 3,360 people, stables for over 478 horses, [20] a covered stud livestock selling area with seating for 660 people and truck and camping facilities for 195 vehicles. [21] Associations for Appaloosas horses, all breeds, Western Performance, Australian Stock Horses, Pony Clubs and cutting horses all use the centre.
6. 4. Retail
Main article: Tamworth Central Business District, New South Wales
Post Office Clock
Tamworth is the largest and main retail centre for the New England and North West Slopes regions of New South Wales.
Retail accounts for 22.5% of the working population and is the largest employer in the city. [22]
Peel St is the major retail and shopping area of Tamworth and is located in the Tamworth Central Business District.
Three blocks of Peel St were refurbished over different stages during the 1990s. There are approximately a few hundred shops in the main street, as well as restaurants, street cafés and banks. These include a large Target (formally Grace Bros.).
Shopping Centres: There are many shopping centres located in Tamworth, with the majority being located in the Tamworth Central Business District however many are also located in various neighborhood suburbs. Shopping Centres include:
•Tamworth City Plaza - Is located in the Tamworth Central Business District (CBD) with 42 shops including Coles, Kmart.
Tamworth Regional Council Building in Peel st
•Centrepoint Shopping Centre - A $35 million shopping centre that began construction in early 2007[citation needed] and was completed by Christmas 2008 behind the Tamworth Town Hall, in the Tamworth Central Business District between the old city library and behind the specialty shops in the main street Peel st.
The Centre contains a Franklins supermarket as well as The Forum 6 Cinema Complex that contains 5 cinemas and a performing arts centre/theatre known as the Capitol Theatre that also doubles as a cinema, 6 restaurants, food court and 40 specialty shops.
•The Atrium - Formerly known as the Tamworth Arcade, and is located in the Tamworth Central Business District with entrances from Peel St, and Kable Avenue. The centre was upgraded in early 2008.[citation needed]
•Tamworth Shopping World - Located in West Tamworth along Bridge st, Tamworth Shopping World with over 50 specialty shops, including a food court and anchored by Woolworths and Big W.
•Northgate Shopping Centre - Situated in North Tamworth [[Coles SupermarketsColes] is located inside the centre as well as 18 specialty shops.
The centre has been recently redevelopment with the supermarket being enlarged, changing from a Bi-Lo to Coles, and the inclusion of more specialty shops in the centre.
•Southgate Shopping Centre - Situated in South Tamworth Bi-Lo is located inside the centre as well as other speciality shops.
The centre was the first mall to be built in Tamworth. .
•Tamworth Homespace - Is located out at the Longyard.
It is a bulk goods complex.
It also contains two large gyms (Jetts 24hr Fitness & Inspirations) and also Outback Jacks Bar & Grill, a family restaurant.
•Calala Court shopping complex - Is located in Calala and was opened in 2007.
It has 10 specialty shops and an IGA supermarket.
Other shopping complexes in Tamworth include Robert St Shopping Centre, and the Longyard Homemakers centre.
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20090214 February 2008 Sunday 23:38 :-
It seems :-
People are not cooperating ? :-
Therefore :-
This site needs to be closed ASAP ?
We had prepared and printed letters to upgrade people on updates now
20100214 Sunday new threats are being received.
So it seems the organiser/s now bow out leave it to others as to what happens 20100303 March 2010 Wednesday from 09:30 at 199 Marius St Tamworth.
........M
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Items have been clipped / shortened to avoid problems
& feeling there could be a problem when some people are no longer communicating / responding.
It has not been easy organising this
We had hoped we could all work together on this project but it has been very difficult right from the atart 20090101 right through to 20100214 when this is being typed.
CONTENTS:-
11 Attendees confirmed
16 Attendees likely
18 People contacted
22 People interested
33 People to be contacted
35
44 People probably not attending
55 People not attending
66 Vale
77 Timeline of events
88 CBC Tamworth
96 Guidelines
97 Rules
99 www.CBCTamworth.BlogSpot.com
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11 ATTENDEES CONFIRMED who will be bringing their own name tags 20100303 March 2010 Wednesday from 09:30 sign themselves in to 199 Marius St Tamworth & meet at adjacent bar where they attach name tags & meet colleagues (AND CONFIRMED with $10 per attendee deposit to
082-155 51-746-0288 nab Castle Hill J Beer quoting name against each deposit to help reimburse initial costs) :-
1. 20090919 Geoff R Wh
2. 20090919 Nanette Wh
3. 20090922 John N Si
4. 20090922 Tessa Si
5. 200909 Brian Sa
6. 200909 Partner of B Sa
7. 200909 Bernie J Po
8. 200909 Janene Po
9. 20090807 Bob Ca
10. 20090807 Marion Ca nee Dolah
11. 2009 Barbara Do nee Niel
12. 200909 Col Do
13. 2010 Thea T
14. 201002 Jan Gal nee Lon
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16 The following said they will attend & most promised to pay the $10 per attendee (to help reimburse initial costs outlaid) which has not been received as at 20100201 :-
1. Stan McL lives Inverell
2. Ian Fr lives in Tamworth
3. Ian's wife
18 The following said they will attend but $10 per intending attendee (to go toward reimbursing initial costs in trying to locate / contact people) has not been received :-
3. Kevin Cl
4. Noelene Cl
5. Terry Ha
6. Jan Ha
18. No response to the following who were contacted at address obtained from Australian Electoral Office by snail mail with our postal address on reverse of envelope which has not been returned:-
1 Graham Ta Wynnum area of Brisbane
2 Graham Ta Mrs
3 Terry Ph retirement home in Baulkham Hills
4 Terry's wife
5 Pam (nee Ba) wife of Policeman in Singleton
6 Pam's husband
Tho Thea nee Hall 20100119 Tuesday was phoned 00612 she said interested are Vicki, Robyn, she will contact Jan, Graham, etc.
Thea said she went to where Alan Mid was Manager in Sydney he inspected Tamworth in the 1969 September Inspection of Branch and he attended the 100th anniversary of Commercial of Sydney being established in Tamworth.
201001 Norm said the only one he knows is Jan if no significant numbers of people he knew were to be at the reunion he sees no purpose in Norm attending the reunion. Norm was at Liverpool Leichhardt Tamworth Tumut Auditor
19870921 nab opened new branch at 202 Bridge St West Tamworth with Manager coming from Ex-CBC Gunnedah which has unified with ex-NBA to new NAB premises (NSW Rural Circ 503)
1973 January to 1974 November Norm was Acct Tamworth when O&M reduced staff from about 23 to about 17 meaning closure of West Tamworth & curtailment in other areas including agency at Myer store about 380 Peel St Tamworth staff included surnames of Carr Jone Stallw Bald Clar Ray Whi Long Par Pal Bat
19690925 said 20100119 she was there during the 19690925 inspection a lady came to the counter
19690925 she said Tamworth reunion should be reunion of all staff who worked at 400 Peel St Tamworth so all who worked at Tamworth should be entitled to attend the reunion
19691011 Saturday 19:00 100th anniversary dinner of opening of The Commericlal of Sydney Tamworth branch chaired by Alec Commens Manager Tamworth held at Tamworth Golf Club attended by North & NW branch staff and HO executive & immediate past two Managers Merrs Bryen & Kingsmill
19690925 father of Alan died when Alan had to go to funeral from Tamworth Inspection
1966 Acct Tamworth John S went to Mgr Guyra
1966 Acct Tamworth Rex came from Acct Bundaberg or thereabouts
1958 approximately to 1971 West Tamworth RO Bridge St SW corner of Belmore St Receiving Office in corner store to service Tamworth's big customer activities in Westdale West Tamworth RO occupied front portion of room on SW side of the room occupied by the Store where Teller served customers through window opening onto verandah area of building. Open approximately full hours except closed for lunch.
19870921 NAB opened new branch at 202 Bridge St West Tamworth with Manager being Manager Ex-CBC Gunnedah which unified. NSW Rural Circ
2008 February 20 Location Search revealed branch at 202 Bridge Street West Tamworth ( Bridge St property acquired Bridge St)
Said did not like computers
22. People aware of Reunion and are interested include :-
1 Carel Kel her husband is too ill to attend but Carmel might attend
2.Vicki
3 Frank M
4 Rex
5 Rex's wife
6 Widow of Geoff Col who lives in Newcastle area
33. People yet to be contacted include the following
(which was intended to be done
when funds were received to cover costs in contacting various people)
the following who worked at Tamworth were intended to be contacted when funds were reimbursed :-
In a lot of cases we know where they can be contacted but we do not have the funds to contact them because some people have not contributed towards putting money in the till which remains overdawn :-
1 contacted by phone who said very interested will let us know but advice not received
2 Jill
3 Col
4 Glenn told Marion to tell John Glenn & Lyn would attend
5 Glenn's wife Lyn Glenn said 20100211 he tought it was off as he hadn't heard
(so sometying must have deteriorated after 20090628 Sunday 19:36 when John N S said leave everything to John N S ? )
5 Ian
7 Ian's Wife
6 Graham
7 Kevin Clarke Tamworth searched at AEO Cla Kevin is not the Kevin Cla & Cla Cynthia Lee who live at Pretoria Park Mephams Rd Delundra 2403 New England 00612 6724 8270 later Kevin Clarke emailed CBCTamworth@GMail.com to say he will attend
8 Kevin Clarke's wife Noelene Kevin said will attend
9 Vet Sugeon
10 Saker AEO search reveals William Leslie & Donna Saker 21/3 Plunkett St Kirribili 2061 North Sydney White Pages reveals NIL
11 Muldoon AEO revealed Alan Charles Muldoon Broken Hill White Pages search revealed 08 8088 4732 which we phoned 20100202 he never worked at CBC Tamworth
12 Mark Powerho was later Umina Mgr AEO reveals 26 Mark Powers
13 Cla Mhael AEO reveals 10
14 Car AEO search revealed only Carr-B located was Au Fi Car Napier St East Tamworth 2340 New England White Pages search revealed nothing for any Carr-Boyd
15 Campbell Ian AEO search reveals 111 Ian Campbells,20100212 AEO enquirt reveals Ian Andrew Camp Alpine Hotel Friday Dr Thredbo 2625 Eden-Monar9 & Lot Urlip Rd Urlip Richmond with Joanne Campb6 Ian's wife is this ? Joanne Campbell ?
16 Pritchard Phillip AEO search reveals 8 Phil Pritchards
17 Sharpe John
18 Brewer Colin
19 McClelland parents lived in Moonbi area
44. The following have said they will probably not be attending :-
1 Col Lees
2 Barry Blanch's divorced wife Moya who lives in the Five Dock area
55 The following have said they will not be attending:-
1 Warren
2 Joan
3 David
4 Kathy
5 Norm Whi 20100211 Thursday 20:00 said he will not attend. Norm was Accountant 1971 to 1972 when CWM reduced staff from about 24 to about 18 forcing closure of West Tamworth & curtailment at Myer Agency. The only one he could recall was Jan so he saw no point in attending when he knew no-one who said they would be attending. 20100211 Norm said he has to go to Queensland to see family
66. VALE:-
1 Manager prior to 1955 :-
KINGSMILL Estlin Erie Hayes Death notice 22JAN1988 Death Aged 88 at Perth, born Nowra, NSW, September 29, 1899 Sydney Morning Herald 25JAN1988
1a son who he referred to at 1969 October reunion as being the 3rd generation Kingsmill to be working in the Bank :-
KINGSMILL Marwood Cleeve Death notice 31DEC1993 Death Sydney Morning Herald 05JAN1994 (Harry Deacon said Marwood died from cancer)
2 Manager approximately 1955 to 1959 :- (who had previously been Manager at Walcha branch) :-
BRYEN Robert Thomas Death notice 02AUG1971 Death at R.G.H. Concord, late of Port Macquarie Sydney Morning Herald 04AUG1971
3 Manager's Wife :-
BRYEN Amy Rebecca Death notice 15AUG1976 Death at Tamworth Sydney Morning Herald 18AUG1976
4 Manager's Son who was a partner in Patterson Byfield & Bryen Solicitors of Walcha and Tamworth :-
BRYEN Charles Robert Funeral notice 03NOV2006 Funeral Northen Daily Leader (Tamworth) 31OCT2006
BRYEN Charles Robert Funeral notice 03NOV2006 Funeral Aged 83 Northen Daily Leader (Tamworth) 01NOV2006
5 Accountant prior to 1959 :-
RABONE Ronald Woodward Death notice 03OCT1994 Death Aged 76 late of Northwood Sydney Morning Herald 06OCT1994
6 General Hand 1961 :-
6 Tony (who had previously been working at Cooma branch) :-
SEXTON Anthony Alan Death notice 14JAN2003 Death Aged 65 late of Yass Daily Telegraph (Sydney) 17JAN2003
SEXTON Anthony Alan Death notice 14JAN2003 Death Aged 65 at Canberra, late of Yass Sydney Morning Herald 16JAN2003
7 Manager 1959 to 1969 approximately :-
Alec (who came from Manager Quirindi) :-
COMMENS Alexander Job Death notice 14MAR1979 Death at Hastings District Hospital, late of Port Macquarie Sydney Morning Herald 15MAR1979 (19701016 Alec retired from Manager Tamworth previously Manager Quirindi Charleville Mandurama 1948 after joining at Condoblin in 1924)
8 Alec's wife :-
COMMENS Irene Mildred Death notice 25JUL1994 Death Aged 88 late of Port Macquarie, formerly of Five Dock Sydney Morning Herald 28JUL1994
9 Accountant 1959 to 1962 (when he went to Manager Eugowra then Manager of a branch in Cabramatta area) :-
John Maxwell
RYAN John Maxwell Death notice 31OCT2003 Death Aged 80
Sydney Morning Herald 04NOV2003
10 Teller 2 1961 (who went to Harden branch) :-
Barry Blanch had cancer died aged 39
11 Manager prior from 1970 approximately (who came from Manager Bathurst) :-
CARR-BOYD Alan David Death notice 03APR2001 Death Aged 89
Sydney Morning Herald 07APR2001
12 Wife of General Hand 1959 :-
Jan
LEESON Janice Ann Funeral notice 18FEB1992 Death Aged 54 late of Alstonville Northern Star (Lismore) 19FEB1992
77 Timeline of Events :-
20081231 Seasons Greetings cards started idea of :-
20100303 Wednesday 09:30 Tamworth reunion ideas started with exchange of seasons greetings
20081231 but that person wanted it open only to
1960/61 staff which was impractical.
That person said no longer interested but idea has continued to where it is now as this is entered 20100202
Various things had been posted to this site which have disappeared and no longer available after that computer crashed.
So now lots of things have been re-typed into this new computer we are now operating from.
Update 20100213 Saturday printout shows
20100212 J Gal Credit $10 to confirm booking & go toward re-imbursing costs to get reunion on the road
Update 20100211 Thursday 21:28 CBCTamworth@GMail.com spoke to Glenn Williams who said he had not heard for ages so thought it was not on
20100211 Thursday 21:21 Glenn was told it is on he said he will let us know
Glenn said he bumped into Beth the other day she is in the 1962 Tamworth photo. Elizabeth I Iv was in Ledgers Tamworth & is in the photo in Current Accounts.
Update 20100211 Thursday 16:21 :-
To reimburse costs already outlaid:-
Intending attendees are:-
Quoting name of Each Attendee
Depositing $10 per each attendee to:-
082-155 51-746-0288 NAB Castle Hill J Be
Update 20100210 Wednesday - Two weeks to go and kitty is still overdrawn so there is no money available to contact the people we have not yet contacted.
No money has been received from people recently promising to deposit money to cover costs of more than $150 outlaid on this project to date.
In the old computer is recorded :-
20081231 Seasons Greetings ideas developing into getting reunion organised
2009 original organiser said he wanted only staff 1960/61
2009 this was impractical
2009 original organiser withdrew said no longer interested
2009 people sending in $10 per intending attendee to cover initial costs
2009 what people sent in was short of what was spent
2009 November at funeral a tamworth organiser was in discussion with another person when discussion was interupted by a Tamworth reunion bloke who showed his back to the Tamworth reunion organiser
2009 November & onwards there has been no contact from a lot of people including people who said they would be Chairman on the day, Deputy Chairperson, and another bloke who lives in Tamworth and was on Tamworth staff in 1963, woman in Tamworth said she would help but she did not provide her email address so we could not contact her when we had no funds, etc.
Email was written about 1am & sent to us very uncomplimentary to organisers saying get out & let others organise the reunion
Things were dormant until Thea Thomson nee Halliday sent her $10 toward initial costs confirming she will be there
2010 February people including surnames of Clarke etc contacted CBCTamworth@gmail.com
We have truied to keep everything as much up to date as possible and keep it as simple as possible non response from lots of people was experienced we just play it by ear and whoever turns up on the day play common sense and carry on from there.
REUNION / S / GATHERING / S
The objectives for the planning of / actual gatherings of colleagues / reunions include the following :-
a) To promote the interests of people that work / worked together (colleagues) in every way,
b) To foster a spirit of unity and good fellowship amongst colleagues,
c) To inform colleague members of all reunion activities and to promote a bond of friendship between colleagues,
d) To support and assist all functions and activities of reunions of colleagues
e) To foster among existing / former fellow workers a great spirit of pride in, and loyalty towards our colleagues so that by example and conduct in civil and social matters, we members may be kept in a pre-eminent position amongst relevant establishments world wide,
f) To foster among our colleagues a spirit of affectionate respect for colleagues and to make available to existing members willingly and gratuitously the advice of colleaguess gained from experience
g) to communicate in a regular manner and always respond to communications
h) to never be judgemental about any happenings - always be open to all communications - remember - we all worked for the one organisation who showed good leadership and through excellent training and guidance showed us the way to go - we were never left in any doubt we always had to be open and keep good communications between all of us at all times.
It is hoped people :-
a) abide by the above
b) respond to messages
c) contribute to reimbursing monies outlaid to get this agreed to project under way because kitty remains overdrawn and currently there are no funds to continue with this project.
Contact was initially very positive but has at times died out but again reactivated.
20100210 contact has been nil for more than a month.
Contents of this site:-
101.Latest developments in chronological order latest on top,
10001. at foot of program is chronological order of happenings
101. Chronological order of developments re reunion the latest development at the top
88 CBC Tamworth :-
History :-
From www.CBCBank.com.au:-
"Tamworth
"400 Peel Street
"1869-74 Photo
"1986 Photo
"2001 Photo
"1869 Opened (43rd Report);
"18690910 Commercial Bank of Sydney Tamworth branch established and the first premises were in Peel St in part of a building owned by a local solicitor.
"(Advised by Bernard McGrath, Manager Group Archives, NAB)
"1874 Commercial of Sydney's 51st Report stated "In course of erection"
"1873/74 a two storied building was erected containing Commercial of Sydney's banking chamber and residence which cost 2,872 pounds.
"Architect Mr Hilly. Builder M Burke. (Advised by NAB Archivist Bernard McGrath).
"Photo of single storey premises from NAB archives must have been taken between 1869 and 1874 as the Bank's name appears boldly on the windows. (Roof of this building is remarkably similar to 1st Glen Innes premises).
"1889 additions by Mansfield Brothers including 2 storey residential extensions, at rear separate building, fuel shed, man's room and washhouse; lean-to store and pantry off dining room.
"18930101 listed in 89th Report;
"1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
"Heritage Listed:
"The neo-classical style of the building makes it an imposing local landmark.
A large two storey commercial building with a hipped tile roof and gabled section over the front entrance with white stucco facades and painted relief pilasters at the street frontage and quoins at first floor level.
1960 approximately 400 Peel St Tamworth branch had erected in same design as Tamworth Tellers Boxes a Tellers Box adjacent to P G Smith & Regans staff office about 380 Peel Street where CBC conducted full time CBCSB Agency including on Saturday mornings when it was run by Bob Campbell the husband of Marion Campbell nee Dolahenty who was in Ledgers at CBC Tamworth. Bob worked for an insurance Co.
19811104 108 officerts from 36 branches as far away as Walgett Dubbo Dorrigo Bellingen Coffs Harbour attended N&NW branches' 11th annual dinner at Town Hall Tamworth chaired by Alec Commens attended by Messrs Farrar McIntyre Bamford Newley Pike Colville & F S Robertson & L Gillard from Inspection Staff F A Low of Wee QWaa replied. Mrs Commens entertained 30 wives & lady officers at 103 White St
19620101 CA Pg 5
1962 Nov 1st Sat is nest dinner
1986 B&W photo of 400 Peel St branch from NSW Heritage Office,
Colour photo by Ron Armstrong.
19990401 "The Star" Pg 5 had photo with wording:-
1998 restored when praise was heaped on the National"
2001 colour photo Tamworth CC.
2007 business conducted from 202 Bridge St West Tamworth branch whilst refurbishing 400 Peel Street Tamworth branch.
West Tamworth Receiving Office of Tamworth 192 Bridge Street 1958, 59, 60, 61, 62, in Cec New's Corner Grocery Store, Bridge Street. CBC occupied front portion of room on SW side of the room occupied by the Grocery Store, where Teller served customers through window opening onto verandah area of Cec New’s building.
Located on the South Western Cnr of Bridge St & Belmore St (opposite Family Hotel South Eastern Cnr Bridge St & Belmore St).
Receiving Office from 400 Peel Street Tamworth branch; open approximately full banking hours except closed for lunch.
It is understood the RO was established to serve Fielders/Wheat Industries operations in West Tamworth/Westdale area.
19870921 Gunnedadah branches were unified
19870921 Ex-CBC Gunnedah Manager appouinted Manager NAB Tamworth West
1987 September 21 nab opened new branch at 202 Bridge St West Tamworth with Mr G J Barling Manager. NSW Rural Circ 503
2008 February 20 nab Location Search revealed nab branch at 202 Bridge Street West Tamworth (192 Bridge St property acquired 194-200 Bridge St)
19691011 Saturday 19:00 there was a reunion of North & NW branches to celebrate 100 years of Tamworth branch of Comnmercial of Sydney and reproduced at RHS is program printed by The Commercial Banking Co of Sydney Ltd for the
19691011 Saturday reunion dinner
96 Guidelines :-
Guidelines suggested for organising staff’s reunion (obtained from the Internet) :-
A reunion is a gathering of friends, relatives or former colleagues whose names must be provided by the organiser as the organiser may not hold this information
It is the responsibility of the group holding the reunion to arrange for a volunteer to be the ‘Organiser’.
It is recommended that either the Organiser or one committee member is local to the venue.
Colleagues will work closely with the Organiser,
providing helpe where needed.
It is hoped regular contact with colleagues will help to locate colleagues through
sending out emails and letters.
Tools to help the Organiser :-
You can create a group for reunion and invite everyone you have contact details to join.
You are then able to send messages to the group to keep up-to-date with the reunion planning.
The group members can also easily contact you.
We encourage regular contact to take place so visitors can see the progress being made.
How many volunteers are needed to organise a reunion?
Apart from the main Organiser,
there may be several sub-organisers
or sub-committees
but all should report to the main Organiser regularly.
Examples of sub-organiser tasks
accommodation – choosing a place in the right area, with enough room
negotiating the best price for the group
Try to ensure that one sub-organiser lives local to the reunion venue
= one nearby said help would be provided
= one in the town did offer which was accepted
What are the tasks of the Organiser?
The Organiser is the project manager who holds everything together and moving forward and acts as the main contact point for the whole group.
Accommodation
Accommodation and conference facilities can be booked.
Ask for further information.
One year to six months before proposed date
Decide on reunion
format/content,
date
location
Compose a letter with the proposal for a reunion
to be mailed/emailed out to all in the group.
This letter should encourage each to contact the organiser and any other members with whom he/she is in contact.
Allow as much time as possible since those distant will need to book flights, holidays etc.
Another two letters / emails may need to be sent.
Set up your reunion on www.com
Details of the reunion will be added to the www.com events calendar by colleagues.
The event can also be set up such that any staff intending to come can register
their intention through www.com,
this then allows the creation of a searchable directory of "Who is coming".
The Organiser should create a group for the Reunion in the Social Networking area and begin by inviting their contacts to join the group.
Obtain email addresses where possible
To ensure fast, easy and inexpensive communication. Invite everyone to join the Reunion group on www.com.
Send a questionnaire with the letter
To ask for all the information you wish to know, for example
email addresses,
employer,
position,
name of spouse,
level of interest for the reunion,
number expected to attend and any other notes.)
Identify lost members who have not kept in contact and where contact details are not known.
Send this list to others in the group in the hope that someone will know where they are.
Encourage all those who have been out of touch,
to register on http:// .blogspot.com
or contact @gmail.com with updated details.
Discuss date and venue of reunion with fellow staff.
Staff living locally can assist ?
Early on, draw up a draft budget to estimate the costs of the reunion.
= done
This will help to calculate the cost per person that should be sent out with the earliest letter.
= done
Areas to be covered:
hiring the location
= ($25.00 for room till 12:30pm),
food and drink (each attendee responsible),
gratuities,
telephone,
printing,
postage,
contingencies.
Six months before proposed date:-
Make tentative bookings
= done
= Room
= 20100303Wed till 12:30pm
= INO " John - ReUnion"
= $25 cost agreed to for Reunion to pay for making Room available 09:30-12:30 if
Reunion needs an area to make announcements etc
= done
= organiser accommodation booked :-
= 20100302 Tue night &
= 20100303 Wed night @ Caravan Park Peel St Tamworth
= airconditioned accommodation
= within 6 blocks walk of Tamworth rail station & Tamworth Club
Organiser should never take on responsibility of payment for any of the attendees
Attendee must confirm and pay for own accommodation, meals, drinks, etc.
Plan to have photographs taken.
Only high quality photographs will be printed or put on the website.
Compile a list of those attending / not attending) the reunion.
These can be distributed to all.
Get email addresses so regular emails can be sent on progress etc
Permission should be obtained if you plan to include contact details such as
addresses,
telephone numbers etc.
Compile the above about 6 months before the reunion (i.e. 20090831) and send 20090831 to all potential attendees.
Produce an account of income and expenditure & send it to attendees
– any surplus might be held in reserve for next similar project.
All colleagues need to co-operate 24/7 to make it an easy to organise friendly get together with no problems whatsoever
- - -
Another place on the internet says re reunions:-
Step 1
Begin the planning process
at least a year in advance.
Select a reunion committee of 5 to 10,
and conduct your first meeting
to brainstorm
and develop
an initial plan.
Step 2
Locate as many as possible through your contacts.
Make a list of missing workmates,
and begin
a more extensive search
to locate these people.
Step 3
Research convention centers in your town.
Call well in advance
to reserve the venue for your preferred reunion date.
Ask about any initial deposits up front,
and inquire about the refund policy.
Step 4
Consider working with a reunion planning specialist.
These professionals can help
plan your reunion,
and will often front the money
until attendees
have sent in RSVPs and paid.
Step 5
Plan an entire weekend around your reunion festivities,
since many attendees will be traveling
from out of town solely for the event.
Plan one main reunion event on a Saturday night,
as well as planning
a Friday night welcome mixer
and a post-reunion brunch or picnic.
Step 6
Send out initial reunion
"save the date" invitations
approximately nine months before the reunion date.
Include a missing classmates list,
and ask people
to respond
if they have any information
about the lost workers.
Step 7
Ask local businesses
to provide door prizes
and awards for the event.
Businesses can receive
logos and advertising
in the reunion invitations
and event schedules
in exchange for their donations.
- - -
97 Rules
Just like in the real world where people interact face to face or via telephone, protocol must be acknowledged.
The internet is one of the most ambigious forms of communication due to the way one can convey information to another person.
This is why some guidelines of normative behaviour were established.
Awareness of these rules will help you communicate and interact with others with out any kind of problems or misunderstandings.
THE CORE RULES
The following rules are some of the most basic to follow.
Rule 1.
We are all human, even on the internet.
Never forget that the person reading your mail or posting is a person with feelings that can be hurt.
Here are some key points to keep in mind : -
It's not nice to hurt other people's feelings. Who are you trying to prove anything to ?
Keep offensive comments to yourself and try to be constructive.
Where there is an instant message, a reply to a post, or in an email, if you do not mean it to come across that way, make sure you tell people you are not intending to be offensive. Remember, people can not tell what mood you are in by just typing something (unless you are using a webcam and microphone of course...).
Never mail or post anything you wouldn't say to your reader's face.
Flaming can also be toward people, it can be toward their beliefs, comments they may have made, ideas, etc, Please do not do this kind of flaming. We are trying to eliminate unneccessary confrontations on the internet.
Rule 2.
Follow the same rules online that you would in real life.
Be ethical and do not jump to conclusions. Be open to listening to others and what they have to say . This is the internet try to learn something new :]
Rule 3.
Remember where you are when you are online.
etiquette varies from place to place. Not everyone follows the same rules. So always try to keep an open mind and if needed, make constructive criticisms, not negative ones.
Posting prematurely may lead to flaming (because you are trying to get into into something when you do not know what is going on)
Rule 4.
Have respect for others when you are online.
It's OK to think that what you're doing at the moment is the most important thing in the universe, but don't expect anyone else to agree with you.
Post messages to the appropriate discussion group. If you cannot find one and you have a feeling that you MUST post it, then make sure you label the subject of your message as off topic so people know it does not pertain to their current conversations.
Try not to ask stupid questions on discussion groups. If it is a simple question that can be answered simply by going to google, do not post it. On the other hand, if it is more an opinion type question, that may be different. Make sure you let people know you are just looking for an opinion or second though on an idea and I am sure people will be glad to help out with that.
It is hoped this helps in making anyone who has read this more aware and what to do when communicating and interacting with others.
Disclaimer
The preceding was just our own views and opinions when addressing etiquette. There are different versions of these rules out there but these are the one felt are the most important to us.
If you disagree with anything said here,
or if you have any questions or comments about anything said here,
please email us or add comments at the foot of this site by clicking something like "Comment" then add your comments then click something like "submit"
Thanks for reading this.
Regards
99 www.CBCTamworth.BlogSpot.com
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A blog is :-
1. A collection of links
2. Our own private thoughts
3. Memos to the world.
Our ( www.cbctamworth.blogspot.com ) blog is :-
a) Whatever we want it to be
b) There are millions of them
c) in all shapes & sizes
i A blog is
ii a web site,
iii where you write stuff on an ongoing basis.
iv New stuff shows up at the top, so your visitors can read what's new.
v Then they comment on it or
vi link to it or
vii email you.
A. Since Blogger was launched in 1999,
B. blogs have reshaped the web,
C. and
D. enabled millions of people to have a voice and connect with others.
Mitchell Library Macquarie St Sydney is said to be a good place to go to to search for females who may have married
20100213 February 2010 Saturday 21:05 some people say they do not like the flovour of how things are developing when:-
1. no responses are received to emails to people including
a) people saying they would be attendees from NQ and
b) Tamworth Club and
c) 1963 Junior
2. at 20091101 funeral a person interupted discussion showing his back to CBC Tamworth organiser
3. 200911 money promised by 1963 junior not received
4. 20100209 approx Glenn W has not heard anything so he assumed it was not proceeding
5. hostile messages received from :-
i. Armidale &
ii. NQ
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CBC Tamworth staff 19551111 in front of rooms for Manager etc, 1963, 1961 October, CBC Tamworth branch & PO after 1956, 100th Anniv Dinner 1969
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Tamworth CBC 2010 March 3 Wednesday 09:30am at Services Club 199 Marius St opposite Tamworth Station
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20100327Saturday1442 the following was taken from CBCTamworty :-
"
objectives for the planning of / actual gatherings of colleagues / reunions which include :-
a) To promote the interests of people that work / worked together (colleagues) in every way,
b) To foster a spirit of unity and good fellowship amongst colleagues,
c) To inform colleague members of all reunion activities and to promote a bond of friendship between colleagues,
d) To support and assist all functions and activities of reunions of colleagues
e) To foster among existing / former fellow workers a great spirit of pride in, and loyalty towards our colleagues so that by example and conduct in civil and social matters, we members may be kept in a pre-eminent position amongst relevant establishments world wide,
f) To foster among our colleagues a spirit of affectionate respect for colleagues and to make available to existing members willingly and gratuitously the advice of colleagues gained from experience
g) to communicate in a regular manner and always respond to communications
h) to never be judgemental about any happenings - always be open to all communications - remember - we all worked for the one organisation who showed good leadership and through excellent training and guidance showed us the way to go - we were never left in any doubt we always had to be open and keep good communications between all of us at all times.
It had been hoped that people would have :-
i. abided by the above
ii. responded to messages
iii. contributed to reimbursing monies outlaid to get this agreed to project under way.
20100303 Wednesday am photo had images numbered as hereunder :-
20100326 Friday 08:38 am updated as follows:-
1 ?John N Simpson? 1962-66
2
3 Sue ................... nee Knellor
4 Janene Porter 1963
5 Thea Thomson nee Halliday 1969
6
7
8
9 Robert Campbell 1959
10 Marion Campbell nee Dolahenty 1963
11
12
13 Bernie Porter 1963
14 Jill Brady nee Hook 1959
15 Rex Dyson 1967
16 Terry Burgess
17 Ken Clarke 1964-70
18 Brian J Sandstrom 1962-67
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26 June Dyson 1967
27 Noelene Clarke 1964-70
28 Gretta Erwin (Sandstrom)
29
30 Pam Davy nee Barry 1959 arrived after photo
31 Barry Davy arrived 1963 after photo
The names we were seeking confirmation of were as follows
which appear in the order that confirmations of attendances were confirmed by payment of the $10 per attendee or as people arrived at the reunion :-
1. 20090919 Geoff R Whiting 1963 # ___ in the photograph
2. 20090919 Nanette Whiting 1963.......... #___ in the photograph
3. 20090922 John N Simpson 1962-6 # 1 ? in the photograph
4. 20090922 Tessa Simpson 1962-6................. # ___ in the photograph
5. 200909 Brian Sandstrom 1963 # _ 18 __ in the photograph
6. 200909 Partner of B Sandstrom (Gretta Erwin) # _ 28 __ in the photograph
7. 200909 Bernie J Porter 1963 # 13 in the photograph confirmed
8. 200909 Janene Porter 1963 # 4 in the photograph confirmed
9. 20090807 Robert Campbell 1959 # 9 in the photograph confirmed
10. 20090807 Marion Campbell nee Dolahenty 1959 # 10 in the photograph confirmed
11. 200909 Barbara Dolahenty nee Nielsen 1960............. # ___ in the photograph
12. 200909 Col Dolahenty 1962 # ___ in the photograph
13. 2010 Thea Thomson nee Halliday 1969 # _5__ in the photograph
14. 201002 Jan Gallagher nee Lonsdale 1972...... # ___ in the photograph
15. 201002 Kevin Clarke 1964-70 # _17__ in the photograph
16. 201002 Noelene Clarke 1964-70....... # _27__ in the photograph
17. 201002 Rex Dyson 1967 # _15__ in the photograph
18. 201002 June Dyson 1967........... # _26__ in the photograph
19. 20100219 Jill Brady nee Hook 1959 # 14 in the photograph confirmed
20. 20100219 Colin Brady 1960 # ___in the photograph
21. 20100220 Vicki McKnight 1971......... # ___ in the photograph
22. 20100323 Freestone Ian 1963 # ___ in the photograph
23. 20100323 Mrs Freestone 1963.......... # ___ in the photograph
24. 20100323 No Name provided deposited by JNS # ___ in the photograph
......................... Name......................................................
25. 20100323 No Name provided deposited by JNS........ #___in the photograph
.................Name...............................................................
26. 20100323 No Name provided deposited by JNS #____in the photograph
.................Name...............................................................
27. 20100323 No Name provided deposited by JNS ..........#____in the photograph
.................Name...............................................................
28. name not known #____in the photograph
.................Name...............................................................
29. name not known......... # ___ in the photograph
Name ................................................................................
30. Pam Davy nee Barry was the 30th person to arrive at the reunion after photo was taken # 30
31. Barry Davy arrived after photo taken # 31
Most promised to pay the $10 per attendee
(to help reimburse initial costs
of more than $320.00 outlaid to try & locate & contact people)
which has not been received as at 20100325 Thursday 09:18
(therefore the account remains overdrawn by more than $50.00
& we were not able to attend the reunion
because available funds had been overdrawn
due to non receipt of funds promised by attendees
- we had to cancel booked travel & accommodation
& abandon efforts to attend because what we had put aside for the event
was eroded by expenses not reimbuirsed
by those promising to pay $10 per intending attendee)
20100316 Tuesday 10:38am JNS phoned said he will send $60 (he received at reunion) to us for attendees. $60.00 was credited by JSimpson 20100323.
Costs were actual costs of what was done in good faith to try and locate people & keep records for follow-up for those yet to be contacted. This was continuous after we received some reimbursements for costs incurred. We had thought there would be no problems obtaining reimbursement for these costs.
20100325 March 2010 Thursday 09:28 we organisers are still out of pocket with actual costs to get this show on the road still exceeding reimbursements.
We have emailed people to seek names of those attending the reunion but there has been no response to our emails requesting details of who attended etc.
The following was put together by
cbctamworth@gmail.com
www.cbctamworth.blogspot.com
so people were aware of what had occurred / was happening / planned etc :-
Surnames hereunder were usually shortened for privacy etc.
CONTENTS:-
i..... Attendees confirmed
ii.... Attendees that were likely
iii... People contacted
iv... People who appeared to be interested
v.... People that were to be contacted
vi... People probably not attending
vii.. People not attending
viii. People sending apologies not being able to attend
ix... People not attending
x.... People not responding
x2....People who attended
xi... Vale
xii.. Timeline of events recently
xiii. Timeline of events
xiv. CBC Tamworth
xv.. Future gatherings
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i...... ATTENDEES CONFIRMED who were to bring their own name tags 20100303 March 2010 Wednesday from 09:30 am signing themselves in to TSClub 199 Marius St Tamworth & meet at adjacent bar where they were to attach name tags & meet colleagues.
$25.00 was forwarded to TSC for Russell Room where attendees could have taken their drinks / tea / coffee to by 10:30am when game similar to bingo started in main bar lounge area.
It was suggested some may have liked to let others know where they came from to CBC Tamworth, what they did in Tamworth and what they had been doing since then.
(The following CONFIRMED with $10 per attendee deposit to
082-155 NAB Castle Hill branch account number 51-746-0288
J Beer quoting name against each deposit to help reimburse initial set up costs of locating & contacting people including stationery printing postage telephone travelling costs to Australian Electoral Office (AEO) & to post and collect mail etc) :-
1. 20090919 Geoff R Whi 1963 2. 20090919 Nanette Whi 1963
3. 20090922 John N Simp 1965 4. 20090922 Tessa Sim 1965
5. 200909 Brian Sands 1963 6. 200909 Partner of B Sands 1963
7. 200909 Bernie J Por 1963 8. 200909 Janene Por 1963
9. 20090807 Bob Cam 1959 10. 20090807 Marion Cam nee Dolah 1959
11. 200909 Barbara Dola nee Niel 1960 12. 200909 Col Dolah 1960
13. 2010 Thea Thom nee Halli 1969
14. 201002 Jan Gallagh nee Lonsda 1972
15. 201002 Kevin Clark 1970 16. 201002 Noelene Clar 1970
17. 201002 Rex Dyso 1967 18. 201002 June Dys 1967
19. 20100219 Jill Brad nee Hook 1959 20. 20100219 Colin Bra 1959
21. 20100220 Vicki 1971
22. 20100323 Freest Ian 1963 23. 20100323 Mrs Freest 1963
24. 20100323 No Name provided deposited by JNS
25. 20100323 No Name provided deposited by JNS
26. 20100323 No Name provided deposited by JNS
27. 20100323 No Name provided deposited by JNS
28. name not known
29. name not known
30. Pam Davy nee Barry was the 30th person to arrive at the reunion
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O18-155...nab Castle Hill...51-746-0288.........................................
Surname1stNameTelephone Post Print Stationery.TravelCost Dr Cr Bal
Nov-09 15 Balance -69.15
Nov-09 19 20091119 8.10 8.10 0.00 -77.25 8.10 -77.25
Nov-09 20 20091120 2.70 2.70 0.00 -79.95 2.70 -79.95
Nov-09 27 20091127 2.10 2.10 0.00 -82.05 2.10 -82.05
Dec-09 2 DolahentyNeeNielsenBarbCba 2.10 2.10 10.00 -74.15 2.10 -74.15
Dec-09 2 DolahentyColinCba 10.00 -64.15 0 -64.15
Jan-10 12 ThomsonNeeHallidayThea 10.00 -54.15 0 -54.15
Jan-10 17 Campbell Marion 0.60 0.60 0.00 -54.75 0.60 -54.75
Feb-10 12 GallagherJan?NeeLonsdaleBOQCh 0.60 0.60 10.00 -45.35 0.60 -45.35
Feb-10 12 ClarkeKevinR 10.00 -35.35 0 -35.35
Feb-10 12 ClarkeNoeleneF 10.00 -25.35 0 -25.35
Feb-10 16 DysonRex 10.00 -15.35 0 -15.35
Feb-10 16 DysonJune 10.00 -5.35 0 -5.35
Feb-10 18 11440 Thomson Thea 0.00 0 3.60 0.00 0.00 3.60 -8.95 3.60 -8.95
Feb-10 18 11441 Williams Glenn 0.20 0.55 9.00 0.20 0.00 9.95 -18.90 9.95 -18.90
Feb-10 18 11442 McLennan Stan A 0.00 0.55 4.80 0.20 0.00 5.55 -24.45 5.55 -24.45
Feb-10 18 11443 Burgess Terry 0.00 0.55 3.00 0.20 0.00 3.75 -28.20 3.75 -28.20
Feb-10 18 11444 NobleNeeIves Beth 1.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 -29.20 1.00 -29.20
Feb-10 16 11446 Brady Col 0.20 0 0.90 0.00 0.00 1.10 -30.30 1.10 -30.30
Feb-10 16 11447 Harborne JimMarje 0.25 0.55 5.40 0.20 0.00 6.40 -36.70 6.40 -36.70
Feb-10 16 11451 HillsShire Council 0.00 0 0.90 0.00 0.00 0.90 -37.60 0.90 -37.60
Feb-10 16 11452 Suttor Leita 0.00 0.55 3.00 0.20 0.00 3.75 -41.35 3.75 -41.35
Feb-10 16 11453 Campbell Ian 0.00 0.55 3.00 0.20 2.50 6.25 -47.60 6.25 -47.60
Feb-10 18 11455 McClelland 0.00 0 0 0 2.50 2.50 -50.10 2.50 -50.10
Feb-10 19 BradyNeeHookJill 10.00 -40.10 0 -40.10
Feb-10 19 BradyColin 10.00 -30.10 0 -30.10
O18-155 51-746-0288 Tele Stat Travel 0 -30.10
# Surname 1stName phone Post Print ionery Cost 0 -30.10
Feb-10 22 11457 Carr-Boyd Mrs A F 0.00 0.55 3.00 0.20 3.75 -33.85 3.75 -33.85
Feb-10 22 11458 Collins Avis 0.00 0.55 3.00 0.20 3.75 -37.60 3.75 -37.60
Feb-10 22 11459 Edmond Judy 0.00 0.55 3.00 0.20 3.75 -41.35 3.75 -41.35
Feb-10 22 11460 Everest Alan 0.00 0.55 3.00 0.20 3.75 -45.10 3.75 -45.10
Feb-10 22 11462 Hayes Terry 0.00 0.55 3.00 0.20 3.75 -48.85 3.75 -48.85
Feb-10 22 11463 Kirk Carmel 0.00 0.55 3.00 0.20 3.75 -52.60 3.75 -52.60
Feb-10 23 McKnightVicki 10.00 -42.60 0 -42.60
Feb-10 23 PrintTravel 18.30 2.50 20.8 0.00 -63.40 20.80 -63.40
Feb-10 26 11466 Ingold John A 1.40 1.40 -64.80 1.40 -64.80
Feb-10 27 11467 Saker Les 0.55 3.00 0.20 3.75 -68.55 3.75 -68.55
Feb-10 27 11470 0.55 3.00 0.20 3.75 -72.30 3.75 -72.30
Feb-10 28 11473 Stallworthy Richard 1.00 0 0.00 0.00 1.00 -73.30 1.00 -73.30 OD
Feb-10 28 11475 Campbell Ian 0.20 0 0.00 0.00 0.20 -73.50 0.20 -73.50 Dr
Feb-10 28 11479 PrintTravel 0 0.00 0 5.10 0.00 5.00 10.10 -83.60 10.10 -83.60 OD
Feb-10 4.25 7.70 92.10 2.80 7.50 124.45 110.00 -83.60 114.35 -83.60 overdrawn
Feb-10 2.10 2.50 4.60 -88.20 4.60 -88.20 overdrawn
Feb-10 11 Printing records West Tamworth 10.20 -98.40 overdrawn inv 11481
Feb-10 16 Printing 6.60 - 105.00 overdawn inv 11481
Mar-10 02 Printing Index 19.80 -124.80 overdrawn inv 011432
Mar-10 02 Print Expenses Inv 11432 3.90 -128.70 overdrawn
Mar-10 22 Print Photos 20100303 4.00 -132.70 overdrawn inv 32
Mar-10 23 10.00 Freest Ian 10.00 -122.70 overdrawn
Mar-10 23 10.00 Freest Mrs 10.00 -112.70 overdrawn
Mar-10 23 10.00 No Name provided 10.0 -102.70 overdrawn
Mar-10 23 10.00 No Name provided 10.00 -92.70 overdrawn
Mar-10 23 10.00 No Name provided 10.00 -82.70 overdrawn
Mar-10 23 10.00 No Name provided 10.00 -72.70 overdrawn
Mar-10 23 12.30 Printing records 05.40 -78.10 overdrawn Invoice # 011481
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i...... ATTENDEES CONFIRMED who were to bring their own name tags 20100303 March 2010 Wednesday from 09:30 am signing themselves in to TSClub 199 Marius St Tamworth & meet at adjacent bar where they were to attach name tags & meet colleagues.
$25.00 was forwarded to TSC for Russell Room where attendees could have taken their drinks / tea / coffee to by 10:30am when game similar to bingo started in main bar lounge area.
It was suggested some may have liked to let others know where they came from to CBC Tamworth, what they did in Tamworth and what they had been doing since then.
(The following CONFIRMED with $10 per attendee deposit to
082-155 NAB Castle Hill branch account number 51-746-0288
J Beer quoting name against each deposit to help reimburse initial set up costs of locating & contacting people including stationery printing postage telephone travelling costs to Australian Electoral Office (AEO) & to post and collect mail etc) :-
1. 20090919 Geoff R Whi 1963 2. 20090919 Nanette Whi 1963
3. 20090922 John N Simp 1965 4. 20090922 Tessa Sim 1965
5. 200909 Brian Sands 1963 6. 200909 Partner of B Sands 1963
7. 200909 Bernie J Por 1963 8. 200909 Janene Por 1963
9. 20090807 Bob Cam 1959 10. 20090807 Marion Cam nee Dolah 1959
11. 200909 Barbara Dola nee Niel 1960 12. 200909 Col Dolah 1960
13. 2010 Thea Thom nee Halli 1969
14. 201002 Jan Gallagh nee Lonsda 1972
15. 201002 Kevin Clark 1970 16. 201002 Noelene Clar 1970
17. 201002 Rex Dyso 1967 18. 201002 June Dys 1967
19. 20100219 Jill Brad nee Hook 1959 20. 20100219 Colin Bra 1959
21. 20100220 Vicki 1971
22. 20100323 Freest Ian 1963 23. 20100323 Mrs Freest 1963
24. 20100323 No Name provided deposited by JNS
25. 20100323 No Name provided deposited by JNS
26. 20100323 No Name provided deposited by JNS
27. 20100323 No Name provided deposited by JNS
28. name not known
29. name not known
30. Pam Davy nee Barry was the 30th person to arrive at the reunion
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O18-155...nab Castle Hill...51-746-0288.........................................
Surname1stNameTelephone Post Print Stationery.TravelCost Dr Cr Bal
Nov-09 15 Balance -69.15
Nov-09 19 20091119 8.10 8.10 0.00 -77.25 8.10 -77.25
Nov-09 20 20091120 2.70 2.70 0.00 -79.95 2.70 -79.95
Nov-09 27 20091127 2.10 2.10 0.00 -82.05 2.10 -82.05
Dec-09 2 DolahentyNeeNielsenBarbCba 2.10 2.10 10.00 -74.15 2.10 -74.15
Dec-09 2 DolahentyColinCba 10.00 -64.15 0 -64.15
Jan-10 12 ThomsonNeeHallidayThea 10.00 -54.15 0 -54.15
Jan-10 17 Campbell Marion 0.60 0.60 0.00 -54.75 0.60 -54.75
Feb-10 12 GallagherJan?NeeLonsdaleBOQCh 0.60 0.60 10.00 -45.35 0.60 -45.35
Feb-10 12 ClarkeKevinR 10.00 -35.35 0 -35.35
Feb-10 12 ClarkeNoeleneF 10.00 -25.35 0 -25.35
Feb-10 16 DysonRex 10.00 -15.35 0 -15.35
Feb-10 16 DysonJune 10.00 -5.35 0 -5.35
Feb-10 18 11440 Thomson Thea 0.00 0 3.60 0.00 0.00 3.60 -8.95 3.60 -8.95
Feb-10 18 11441 Williams Glenn 0.20 0.55 9.00 0.20 0.00 9.95 -18.90 9.95 -18.90
Feb-10 18 11442 McLennan Stan A 0.00 0.55 4.80 0.20 0.00 5.55 -24.45 5.55 -24.45
Feb-10 18 11443 Burgess Terry 0.00 0.55 3.00 0.20 0.00 3.75 -28.20 3.75 -28.20
Feb-10 18 11444 NobleNeeIves Beth 1.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 -29.20 1.00 -29.20
Feb-10 16 11446 Brady Col 0.20 0 0.90 0.00 0.00 1.10 -30.30 1.10 -30.30
Feb-10 16 11447 Harborne JimMarje 0.25 0.55 5.40 0.20 0.00 6.40 -36.70 6.40 -36.70
Feb-10 16 11451 HillsShire Council 0.00 0 0.90 0.00 0.00 0.90 -37.60 0.90 -37.60
Feb-10 16 11452 Suttor Leita 0.00 0.55 3.00 0.20 0.00 3.75 -41.35 3.75 -41.35
Feb-10 16 11453 Campbell Ian 0.00 0.55 3.00 0.20 2.50 6.25 -47.60 6.25 -47.60
Feb-10 18 11455 McClelland 0.00 0 0 0 2.50 2.50 -50.10 2.50 -50.10
Feb-10 19 BradyNeeHookJill 10.00 -40.10 0 -40.10
Feb-10 19 BradyColin 10.00 -30.10 0 -30.10
O18-155 51-746-0288 Tele Stat Travel 0 -30.10
# Surname 1stName phone Post Print ionery Cost 0 -30.10
Feb-10 22 11457 Carr-Boyd Mrs A F 0.00 0.55 3.00 0.20 3.75 -33.85 3.75 -33.85
Feb-10 22 11458 Collins Avis 0.00 0.55 3.00 0.20 3.75 -37.60 3.75 -37.60
Feb-10 22 11459 Edmond Judy 0.00 0.55 3.00 0.20 3.75 -41.35 3.75 -41.35
Feb-10 22 11460 Everest Alan 0.00 0.55 3.00 0.20 3.75 -45.10 3.75 -45.10
Feb-10 22 11462 Hayes Terry 0.00 0.55 3.00 0.20 3.75 -48.85 3.75 -48.85
Feb-10 22 11463 Kirk Carmel 0.00 0.55 3.00 0.20 3.75 -52.60 3.75 -52.60
Feb-10 23 McKnightVicki 10.00 -42.60 0 -42.60
Feb-10 23 PrintTravel 18.30 2.50 20.8 0.00 -63.40 20.80 -63.40
Feb-10 26 11466 Ingold John A 1.40 1.40 -64.80 1.40 -64.80
Feb-10 27 11467 Saker Les 0.55 3.00 0.20 3.75 -68.55 3.75 -68.55
Feb-10 27 11470 0.55 3.00 0.20 3.75 -72.30 3.75 -72.30
Feb-10 28 11473 Stallworthy Richard 1.00 0 0.00 0.00 1.00 -73.30 1.00 -73.30 OD
Feb-10 28 11475 Campbell Ian 0.20 0 0.00 0.00 0.20 -73.50 0.20 -73.50 Dr
Feb-10 28 11479 PrintTravel 0 0.00 0 5.10 0.00 5.00 10.10 -83.60 10.10 -83.60 OD
Feb-10 4.25 7.70 92.10 2.80 7.50 124.45 110.00 -83.60 114.35 -83.60 overdrawn
Feb-10 2.10 2.50 4.60 -88.20 4.60 -88.20 overdrawn
Feb-10 11 Printing records West Tamworth 10.20 -98.40 overdrawn inv 11481
Feb-10 16 Printing 6.60 - 105.00 overdawn inv 11481
Mar-10 02 Printing Index 19.80 -124.80 overdrawn inv 011432
Mar-10 02 Print Expenses Inv 11432 3.90 -128.70 overdrawn
Mar-10 22 Print Photos 20100303 4.00 -132.70 overdrawn inv 32
Mar-10 23 10.00 Freest Ian 10.00 -122.70 overdrawn
Mar-10 23 10.00 Freest Mrs 10.00 -112.70 overdrawn
Mar-10 23 10.00 No Name provided 10.0 -102.70 overdrawn
Mar-10 23 10.00 No Name provided 10.00 -92.70 overdrawn
Mar-10 23 10.00 No Name provided 10.00 -82.70 overdrawn
Mar-10 23 10.00 No Name provided 10.00 -72.70 overdrawn
Mar-10 23 12.30 Printing records 05.40 -78.10 overdrawn Invoice # 011481
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ii...... The following said they would attend
& most promised to pay the $10 per attendee
(to help reimburse initial costs
of more than $320.00 outlaid to try & locate & contact people)
which has not been received as at 20100325 Thursday 09:38
(therefore the account remains overdrawn by more than $50.00
& we were not able to attend the reunion
because available funds had been overdrawn
due to non receipt of funds promised by attendees
- we had to cancel booked travel & accommodation
& abandon efforts to attend because what we had put aside for the event
was eroded by expenses not reimbuirsed
by those promising to pay $10 per intending attendee) for the following :-
1.. Ian Frees lives in Tamworth = emailed again 20100222 1963recd20100323
2.. Ian Frees's wife = emailed again 20100222 1963recd20100323
3.. Terry Haye = letter sent 201020222 1970
4.. Jan Haye = letter sent 20100222 1970
5.. Pam Davy nee Barry Singleton after Pam (nee Bar) wife of Policeman in Singleton
6.. Pam's husband Pam was snailmailed twice with POB address on rear of envelope which has not been returned proving it has been received by addressee Pam at Pam's home address = mail sent more than once = 20100225 Marion said Pam contacted Marion to say she & husband will attend 1959
7... Stan McLennan lives Inverell = letter sent 20100221 1959
20100316 Tuesday 10:38am JNS phoned said he will send $60 (he received at reunion) to us for attendees.
Costs were actual costs of what was done in good faith to try and contact people.
We had thought there would be no problems obtaining reimbursement for these costs.
We are still out of pocket with costs exceeding reimbursements.
8.. Richard Stallworthy was tracked down to Armidale where we phoned 20100228 Sunday 14:38-15:52 he will try to get down from Armidale for a couple of hours on Wednesday 3 March 2010 from 09:30am sign himself in to TSClub 199 Marius St Tamworth & meet in adjacent lounge bar area where he will attach name tag he brings with him his wife is welcome as well 1973
iii...... People contacted included :-
Those that had confirmed their attendance / apologised etc plus :-
1.... as many people as possible commencing with staff photo in 1962 Curr Accts
2.... 1955 photo sent by Jill the only person we could identify was Manager Mr Bryen offer was made to identify the others but advice was never received
3.... staff from 1963 photo sent by Bernie Porter some staff could not be identified request was made for clearer photo which was sent but that person did not respond as to who the people were on right hand side of that photo so we had to guess including it was assumed it was him sitting on the floor in front of other staff members on that day
4.... staff from 1970 photo sent by Thea Thomson nee Halliday
5.... others from AEO searches / white pages searches etc including :-
6.... Mrs Au Fisher Carr-Boyd widow of A Carr-Boyd 79 Napier St East Tamworth 1971 20100222 letter sent
7.... Leita Sullivan nee Suttor who originated from Manilla & now lives at Tuchekoi Q = letter sent 20100216 1969
8.... Beth Ives Noble "Deepwater" 402/11 Nicklin Way Minyama 4575 letter sent 20100116 1959
9.... letter posted 20100227 Saturday to Les Saker 21/3 Plunkett St Kirribillia 2061 because AEO search reveals William Leslie & Donna Saker 21/3 Plunkett St Kirribilli 2061 North Sydney White Pages reveals NIL, 1971
10....Campbell Ian AEO search reveals 111 Ian Campbells,20100212 AEO enquiry reveals Ian Andrew Camp Alpine Hotel Friday Dr Thredbo 2625 Eden-Monaro 0061300020589 1963 0061264594200 & message left of reunion Ian probably will not attend as he is apparently working at that Thredbo Hotel. Another address for same name was Lot # Urlip Rd Urlip Richmond with Joanne Campbell Ian's wife (letter was sent 20100216 to latter address) = 20100227 returned - "not the Ian Campbell we were seeking" was note inside that returned letter.
iv...... People that were aware of Reunion and were interested included :-
1 Carmel Kirk nee Kelly her husband is too ill to attend but Carmel might attend = 20100222 letter sent 1959
2 Widow of Geoff Coll who lives in Newcastle area = 20100222 letter sent 1966
3 Jim Harborne 1960 relieved General Hand 1961 married Marje Gregory Tamworth = letter posted to Jim 20100217 1961
4 Marje Harborne nee Gregory was nursing sister in Tamworth has brother living in Tamworth = letter was posted to them 20100217 1961
v...... People who were to be contacted included the following but lack of feedback resulted in not knowing how to contact the following :-
1 Vet Surgeon
2 Marge Allen from NZ has in laws in it is thought Calala Lane area where letters have been posted to Marge Allen care of her inlaws at 2 different addresses in same area with POB 348 WPH 2125 stamped on rear of these letters and they have not been returned. We were hoping her inlaws would have passed tjhese letters on the Marge Allen however we have not heard anything from Marge Allen. Memory of names / addresses where these were sent to were in computer that crashed so that info is no longer obtainable. 1960
3 Muldoon AEO revealed Alan Charles Muldoon Broken Hill White Pages search revealed 08 8088 4732 which we phoned 20100202 he never worked at CBC Tamworth 1970
12 Mark Power was later Umina Mgr AEO reveals 26 Mark Powers 1970
13 Clay Michael AEO reveals 10 1970
14 Storman Shirley, 1970
15 Starkey Rhonda (1960s Batch Clerk lived at North Tamworth father Reg Starkey went to AMP HO Circular Quay& bought house in Killara), 1961
16 Pryor Robyn (went to Newcastle area working as a nurse), 1960
17 McArthur Carol (Junior 1960s), 1960
18 Best Mr (was Teller 2 rode a motor scooter thought to have been a ballet 1960 dancer ?),
19 Miss Sue Carr-Boyd, 1970
20 Chris Jones, 1970
22 Kevin Baldwin, 1970
23 Sue Rayner, 1970
24 Cherie White, 1970
25 Carmel Parker, 1970
26 Sue Pallett, 1970
27 Lyn Bates, 1970
36 Pritch Phillip AEO search reveals 8 Phil Pritchards 1970
37 Sharpe John 1970
38 Brewer Colin 1970
39 McClelland ?Max? parents lived in Moonbi area when we phoned his mother 200100228 she said he would be unable to attend because his address is now 124 Oleanda Av Scarness Hervey Bay Q 1970
40 Bob Kitcher worked in Bank at Tamworth Graham Barling said 1989 / 1992 / 1993/94
41 Graham Crane lives at North Rocks now a valuer for nab
42 John Kinsella nab 400 Peel St wife Mary
vi...... People probably not attending include :-
1 Glenn told Marion to tell John Glenn & Lyn would attend = 2 phone calls have been made to Glenn + letter posted 20100221 Sunday 16:00 = 1959
2 Glenn's wife Lyn Glenn said 20100211 he thought it was off as he hadn't heard
(so something must have deteriorated after 20090628 Sunday 19:36 when John N S said leave everything to John N S ? ) 1959
It seems things went dead after 1am very uncomplimentary email was received from a bloke in Queensland who told us to get out and let others organise the reunion ?
vii...... People saying they will not be attending include :-
20100223 Graeme J Barling who was Manager Ex-CBC Gunnedah then opened NAB Tamworth West then Manager Muswellbrook then Manager 400 Peel St Tamworth & who was the last Manager to reside at 103 White St East Tamworth Managers Residence 1985
20100226 John A Ingold who was Manager of 358 Peel St Tamworth NAB (Ex-NBA) 1985
viii...... People sending apologies (not being able to attend) include :-
1 Hillenberg Nev apologised unable to attend Tamworth reunion 20100303 because Nev is undergoing radiotherapy treatment daily M-F 1975
2 Maundrell Frank 20100220 approx said he cannot attend as he has to assist someone receiving medical treatment. Previously Frank M had emailed :- Thanks, John "At this stage I will be about 95% sure I can attend. Will be sorry not to see Nev. That's certainly bad news from him, which I'm sorry to hear. I do hope that he comes through the radiotherapy OK. Frank From: John B To: Frank Maundrell Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 10:08 PM 1995
ix...... People stating they will not be attending include :-
x...... People not responding include :-
No response to the following who were contacted at address obtained from Australian Electoral Office (AEO) by snail mail with our postal address on reverse of envelope which has not been returned:-
1 Graham Tarrant Wynnum area of Brisbane = no answer to ph calls 1959
2 Graham Tarrant Mrs 0061733933003 no answer 20100215M21:00 & 16Tu 14:00 1959
3 Terry Phillips retirement home in Baulkham Hills = no phone 1959
4 Phillips Terry's wife not in White Pages = no phone 1959
x2...... People who attended the reunion included :-
1. 20090919 Geoff R Whiting 1963 2. 20090919 Nanette Whi 1963
3. 20090922 John N Simpson 1965 4. 20090922 Tessa Sim 1965
5. 200909 Brian Sandstrom 1963 6. 200909 Partner of B Sands 1963
7. 200909 Bernie J Porter 1963 8. 200909 Janene Por 1963
9. 20090807 Bob Campbell 1959 10. 20090807 Marion Cam nee Dolah 1959
11.20100303 Ian Freestone 1963 12. 20100303 Mrs Freest 1963
did the following attend ? :-
13. 200909 Barbara Dolalahenty nee Nielsen 1960 14. 200909 Col Dolah 1960
15. 2010 Thea Thompson nee Halliday 1969
16. 201002 Jan Gallagher nee Lonsdale 1972
17. 201002 Kevin Clark 1970 18. 201002 Noelene Clark 1970
19. 201002 Rex Dyson 1967 20. 201002 June Dyson 1967
21. 20100219 Jill Brady nee Hooke 1959 22. 20100219 Colin Brady 1959
23. 20100220 Vicki 1971
23.. Stan McLennan lives Inverell = letter sent 20100221 1959
24..
25.. Terry Hayes = letter sent 201020222 1970
26.. Jan Hayes = letter sent 20100222 1970
27.. Pam Davy nee Barry Singleton after Pam (nee Bar) wife of Policeman in Singleton = mail sent more than once = 20100225 Marion said Pam contacted Marion to say she will attend 1959
28.. Mr Davy
vi...... People yet to be contacted include the following
(which was intended to be done
when funds were received to cover costs in contacting various people)
the following who worked at Tamworth were intended to be contacted when funds were reimbursed :-
In a lot of cases we know where they can be contacted but we did not have the funds to contact them because some people had not contributed towards putting money in the till which was overdrawn :-
1 contacted by phone who said very interested will let us know but advice not received
6 Graham
7 Vet Surgeon
9 Muldoon AEO revealed Alan Charles Muldoon Broken Hill White Pages search revealed 08 8088 4732 which we phoned 20100202 he never worked at CBC Tamworth
10 Mark Power ho was later Umina Mgr AEO reveals 26 Mark Powers
11 Clay Michael AEO reveals 10
12 Car AEO search revealed only Carr-B located was Au Fisher Car Napier St East Tamworth 2340 New England White Pages search revealed nothing for any Carr-Boyd 1970
13 Campbell Ian AEO search reveals 111 Ian Campbells,20100212 AEO enquiry reveals1963Ian Andrew Camp Alpine Hotel Friday Dr Thredbo 2625 Eden-Monar9 & Lot Urlip Rd Urlip Richmond with Joanne Campb6 Ian's wife is this ? Joanne Campbell = snail mail Austposted 20100216 appr
14 Pritchard Phillip AEO search reveals 8 Phil Pritchards
15 Sharpe John
16 Brewer Colin
17 McClelland parents lived in Moonbi area
18 Bray.....Descendants of :-
Bray Roy HO Local Exchanges Dept Had son Col
Col R. Bray Born 1919/20 Joined CBC. Col's first branch was Eugowra, thence to Baradine, took over from Frank Border as Manager Taree, handed over Taree to Peter Burms, Picton,
18 Bray Col R Manager Tamworth then
1978 December Relieving Staff.
From Tamworth, Col purchased a retirement home at Pheasant's Nest (somewhere near Picton) from where he operated as a Relieving Manager.
Sometime after his actual retirement, he relocated to a Retirement Village in Port Macquarie. Regards Nev Hillenberg
2005 July died aged 85 years. He had been living at Port Macquarie at the time of his demise.
Graham Foulcher was very sorry to read of the death of Col Bray. Whilst Graham was at Picton he saw a great deal of Col until he moved to the Port Macquarie area. His father (late Roy Bray) was Graham’s Dad’s (Roy Foulcher) first boss when Roy Foulcher first joined the Bank as a Junior in Head Office (Local Exchanges Dept. in those days.
vii...... The following have said they would probably not attend :-
1 Col
2 Barry's divorced wife Moya Five Dock area 1960
viii..... The following have said they will not be attending:-
1 Warren 1960
2 Joan 1960
3 David 1959
4 Kathy 1959
5 Norm White 20100211 Thursday 20:00 said he will not attend. Norm was Accountant 1971 to 1972 when CWM reduced staff from about 24 to about 18 forcing closure of West Tamworth & curtailment at Myer Agency. The only one he could recall was Jan so he saw no point in attending when he knew no-one who said they would be attending. 20100211 Norm said he has to go to Queensland to see family 1971
xi...... VALE:-
1 Manager prior to 1955 :-
KINGSMILL Estlin Erie Hayes Death notice 22JAN1988 Death Aged 88 at Perth, born Nowra, NSW, September 29, 1899 Sydney Morning Herald 25JAN1988
1a son who he referred to at 1969 October reunion as being the 3rd generation Kingsmill to be working in the Bank :-
KINGSMILL Marwood Cleeve Death notice 31DEC1993 Death Sydney Morning Herald 05JAN1994 (Harry Deacon said Marwood died from cancer)
2 Manager approximately 1955 to 1959 :- (who had previously been Manager at Walcha branch) :-
BRYEN Robert Thomas Death notice 02AUG1971 Death at R.G.H. Concord, late of Port Macquarie Sydney Morning Herald 04AUG1971 No Bryens could be located 20100215 when searching Bryen Solicitor Tamworth.
3 Manager's Wife :-
BRYEN Amy Rebecca Death notice 15AUG1976 Death at Tamworth Sydney Morning Herald 18AUG1976
4 Manager's Son who was a partner in Patterson Byfield & Bryen Solicitors of Walcha and Tamworth :-
BRYEN Charles Robert Funeral notice 03NOV2006 Funeral Northern Daily Leader (Tamworth) 31OCT2006
BRYEN Charles Robert Funeral notice 03NOV2006 Funeral Aged 83 Northern Daily Leader (Tamworth) 01NOV2006
5 Accountant prior to 1959 :-
RABONE Ronald Woodward Death notice 03OCT1994 Death Aged 76 late of Northwood Sydney Morning Herald 06OCT1994
6 General Hand 1961 :-
6 Tony (who had previously been working at Cooma branch) :-
SEXTON Anthony Alan Death notice 14JAN2003 Death Aged 65 late of Yass Daily Telegraph (Sydney) 17JAN2003
SEXTON Anthony Alan Death notice 14JAN2003 Death Aged 65 at Canberra, late of Yass Sydney Morning Herald 16JAN2003
7 Manager 1959 to 1969 approximately :-
Alec (who came from Manager Quirindi) :-
COMMENS Alexander Job Death notice 14MAR1979 Death at Hastings District Hospital, late of Port Macquarie Sydney Morning Herald 15MAR1979 (19701016 Alec retired from Manager Tamworth previously Manager Quirindi Charleville Mandurama 1948 after joining at Condobolin in 1924)
8 Alec's wife :-
COMMENS Irene Mildred Death notice 25JUL1994 Death Aged 88 late of Port Macquarie, formerly of Five Dock Sydney Morning Herald 28JUL1994 No known Commens descendants as at 20100216
9 Accountant 1959 to 1962 (when he went to Manager Eugowra then Manager of a branch in Cabramatta area) :-
John Maxwell
RYAN John Maxwell Death notice 31OCT2003 Death Aged 80
Sydney Morning Herald 04NOV2003
10 Teller 2 1961 (who went to Harden branch) :-
Barry Blanch had cancer died aged 39
11 Manager prior from 1970 approximately (who came from Manager Bathurst) :-
CARR-BOYD Alan David Death notice 03APR2001 Death Aged 89
Sydney Morning Herald 07APR2001
12 Wife of General Hand 1959 :-
LEESON Janice Ann Funeral notice 18FEB1992 Death Aged 54 late of Alstonville Northern Star (Lismore) 19FEB1992
xii...... Timeline of Events recently :-
Tho Thea nee Hall 20100119 Tuesday was phoned 00612 she said interested are Vicki, Robyn, she will contact Jan, Graham, etc.
Thea said she went to where Alan Mid was Manager in Sydney he inspected Tamworth in the 1969 September Inspection of Branch and he attended the 100th anniversary of Commercial of Sydney being established in Tamworth.
201001 Norm said the only one he knows is Jan if no significant numbers of people he knew were to be at the reunion he sees no purpose in Norm attending the reunion. Norm was at Liverpool Leichhardt Tamworth Tumut Auditor
19870921 nab opened new branch at 202 Bridge St West Tamworth with Manager coming from Ex-CBC Gunnedah which has unified with ex-NBA to new NAB premises (NSW Rural Circ 503)
1973 January to 1974 November Norm was Acct Tamworth when O&M reduced staff from about 23 to about 17 meaning closure of West Tamworth & curtailment in other areas including agency at Myer store about 380 Peel St
Tamworth staff included surnames of
Carr
Jones
Stallworthy
Bald
Clarke
Ray
White
Long
Par
Pal
Bat
19690925 said 20100119 she was there during the 19690925 inspection a lady came to the counter
19690925 she said Tamworth reunion should be reunion of all staff who worked at 400 Peel St Tamworth so all who worked at Tamworth should be entitled to attend the reunion
19691011 Saturday 19:00 100th anniversary dinner of opening of The Commercial of Sydney Tamworth branch chaired by Alec Commens Manager Tamworth held at Tamworth Golf Club attended by North & NW branch staff and HO executive & immediate past two Managers Messrs Bryen & Kingsmill
19690925 father of Alan Mid died when Alan had to go to funeral from Tamworth Inspection
1966 Acct Tamworth John S went to Mgr Guyra
1966 Acct Tamworth Rex came from Acct Bundaberg or thereabouts
1958 approximately to 1971 West Tamworth RO Bridge St SW corner of Belmore St Receiving Office in corner store to service Tamworth's big customer activities in Westdale West Tamworth RO occupied front portion of room on SW side of the room occupied by the Store where Teller served customers through window opening onto verandah area of building. Open approximately full hours except closed for lunch.
19870921 NAB opened new branch at 202 Bridge St West Tamworth with Manager being Manager Ex-CBC Gunnedah. NSW Rural Circ
2008 February 20 Location Search revealed branch at 202 Bridge Street West Tamworth ( Bridge St property acquired Bridge St)
iii...... Timeline of Events :-
20081231 Seasons Greetings cards started idea of :-
20100303 Wednesday 09:30 Tamworth reunion ideas started with exchange of seasons greetings
20081231 but that person wanted it open only to
1960/61 staff which was impractical.
That person said no longer interested but idea has continued to where it is now as this is entered 20100202
This has been after it has been realised there should be no limit on time people worked at Tamworth to be welcome at this reunion because people worked in different eras when different staff were there and it is those people they would like to catch ug with again.
It even extends to CBC staff that worked at 358 Peel Street Tamworth because some joined CBC and worked at 358 Peel St.
So 202 Bridge St Tamworth West is also included because Tamworth West branch was opened by CBC Employee Graham Barling from Ex-CBC Gunnedah Manager.
Various things had been posted to this site which have disappeared and no longer available after that computer crashed.
So now lots of things have been re-typed into this new computer we are now operating from.
Update 20100213 Saturday printout shows
20100212 J Gal Credit $10 to confirm booking & go toward re-imbursing costs to get reunion on the road
Update 20100211 Thursday 21:28 CBCTamworth@GMail.com spoke to Glenn Williams who said he had not heard for ages so thought it was not on
20100211 Thursday 21:21 Glenn was told it is on he said he will let us know
Glenn said he bumped into Beth the other day she is in the 1962 Tamworth photo. Elizabeth I Iv was in Ledgers Tamworth & is in the photo in Current Accounts.
Update 20100211 Thursday 16:21 :-
To reimburse costs already outlaid:-
Intending attendees are:-
Quoting name of Each Attendee
Depositing $10 per each attendee to:-
082-155 51-746-0288 NAB Castle Hill J Be
Update 20100210 Wednesday - Two weeks to go and kitty is still overdrawn so there is no money available to contact the people we have not yet contacted.
No money has been received from people recently promising to deposit money to cover costs of more than $150 outlaid on this project to date.
In the old computer is recorded :-
20081231 Seasons Greetings ideas developing into getting reunion organised
2009 original organiser said he wanted only staff 1960/61
2009 this was impractical
2009 original organiser withdrew said no longer interested
2009 person saying prepared to be chairman on 3 March 2010 on the day of the reunion only said it is open to staff till 1966 - this was impractical so it was open to all who ever worjked at CBC Tamworth
2009 people sending in $10 per intending attendee to cover initial costs
2009 what people sent in was short of what was spent
2009 November at funeral a Tamworth organiser was in discussion with another person when discussion was interrupted by a Tamworth reunion bloke who showed his back to the Tamworth reunion organiser
2009 November & onwards there has been no contact from a lot of people including people who said they would be Chairman on the day, Deputy Chairperson, and another bloke who lives in Tamworth and was on Tamworth staff in 1963, woman in Tamworth said she would help but she did not provide her email address so we could not contact her when we had no funds, etc.
Email was written about 1am & sent to us very uncomplimentary to organisers saying get out & let others organise the reunion (this - others organise reunion - apparently did not happen because people who were definites made other arrangements because they thought reunion was not on when they heard nothing further about the reunion)
Things were dormant until Thea Thomson nee Halliday sent her $10 toward initial costs confirming she will be there
2010 February people including surnames of Clarke etc contacted CBCTamworth@gmail.com
We have tried to keep everything as much up to date as possible and keep it as simple as possible.
REUNION / S / GATHERING / S
The objectives for the planning of / actual gatherings of colleagues / reunions include the following :-
a) To promote the interests of people that work / worked together (colleagues) in every way,
b) To foster a spirit of unity and good fellowship amongst colleagues,
c) To inform colleague members of all reunion activities and to promote a bond of friendship between colleagues,
d) To support and assist all functions and activities of reunions of colleagues
e) To foster among existing / former fellow workers a great spirit of pride in, and loyalty towards our colleagues so that by example and conduct in civil and social matters, we members may be kept in a pre-eminent position amongst relevant establishments world wide,
f) To foster among our colleagues a spirit of affectionate respect for colleagues and to make available to existing members willingly and gratuitously the advice of colleagues gained from experience
g) to communicate in a regular manner and always respond to communications
h) to never be judgemental about any happenings - always be open to all communications - remember - we all worked for the one organisation who showed good leadership and through excellent training and guidance showed us the way to go - we were never left in any doubt we always had to be open and keep good communications between all of us at all times.
It is hoped people :-
a) abide by the above
b) respond to messages
c) contribute to reimbursing monies outlaid to get this agreed to project under way.
Chronological order of developments re reunion the latest development at the top
xiv......
CBC Tamworth :-
History :-
From www.CBCBank.com.au:-
"Tamworth
"400 Peel Street
"1869-74 Photo
"1986 Photo
"2001 Photo
"1869 Opened (43rd Report); "
Kamilaroi people were the first inhabitants of the Tamworth region.
1818 the first white man to explore the Tamworth district was Lt. John Oxley R.N. Surveyor General who was accompanied by 15 men. Oxley named the river the Peel River after English Prime Minister Robert Peel.
1830 the first squatters soon developed the first sheep and cattle stations.
1834 the Australian Agricultural Company took up more than 127,000 hectares (313,298 acres) on the western side of the Peel River with 6000 sheep. Other settlers gradually built up a town on the eastern side of the river.
1850 Tamworth was declared a town named after Sir Robert Peel's electorate of Tamworth in Staffordshire, England.
1851 the discovery of gold at Hanging Rock brought even more settlers seeing the further development of Tamworth.
1860s established were flourmills and associated housing developments & the Northern District Police district with headquarters in Tamworth.
"18690910 Commercial of Sydney was established & the 1st premises were in Peel St in part of a building owned by a local Solicitor."
"(To John B from Bernard McGrath Mgr Group Archives NAB HO)"
"Photo of single storey premises from NAB archives must have been taken between 1869 and 1874 as the Bank's name appears boldly on the windows. (Roofline design of this building is remarkably similar to 1st Glen Innes premises of about the same era).
"1873/74 a two storied building was erected containing banking chamber & residence costing 2,872 pounds"
"The architect was a Mr Hilly and the builder M Burke. (Advised by NAB Archivist Bernard McGrath).
"1874 51st Report "In course of erection"
1876 March Tamworth was proclaimed a borough with its first mayor Philip Gidley King who was superintendent of the Australian Agricultural Company's Peel River Land and Mineral Company which had its headquarters at Goonoo Goonoo Station.
1878 the railway came to Tamworth
1881 gas was introduced
1888 Tamworth became the first in the southern hemisphere to have electric street lighting.
"1889 additions by Mansfield Brothers including 2 storey residential extensions, at rear separate building, fuel shed, man's room and washhouse; lean-to store and pantry off dining room.
"18930101 listed in 89th Report;
"1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
"Heritage Listed:
"The neo-classical style of the building makes it an imposing local landmark.
A large two storey commercial building with a hipped tile roof and gabled section over the front entrance with white stucco facades and painted relief pilasters at the street frontage and quoins at first floor level.
1959 Bob Bryen Manager retired & was replaced by Alec Commens Manager Quirindi
1960 approximately 400 Peel St Tamworth branch had erected in same design as TAMWORTH Tellers Boxes a Tellers Box adjacent to P G Smith & Regans staff office about 380 Peel Street where CBC conducted full time CBCSB Agency including on Saturday mornings when it was run by Bob Campbell the husband of Marion Campbell nee Dolahenty who was in Ledgers at CBC Tamworth. Bob worked for an insurance Co.
1961 Accountant John Maxwell Ryan was appointed Manager Eugowra.
1961 October new Accountant was John N Simpson
Les Saker came from Ledgerkeeper Uni NE branch to Tamworth
19660214 Tamworth Teller 1 was Les Saker, Teller 2 Kevin Clarke, Rex Dyson, John Simpson, Bernie Porter, Brian Sandstrom,
1966 John N Simpson Accountant went to Manager Guyra
1966 Bundaberg Accountant Rex Dyson was new Accountant Tamworth
Les Saker went from Tamworth to Teller 1 Albury
Les Saker met Donna in Current Account Ledgers HO
1968 Les Saker married Donna
1970 Alec Commens retired and was replaced by Bathurst Manager Alan D Carr-Boyd
1971 Accountant was Norm L White CWM reduced staff from about 23 to about 17 resulting in West Tamworth Receiving Office closure & curtailment of CBCSB Agency inside Myer Tamworth
1984 Les Saker left NAB as Manager Raymond Terrace (26 hands) to Snr Mgr Finance Tas Govt, Snr Mgr Banking Australian Bank Ltd, State Mgr NSW CGU Lenders Mortgage Insce, State Mgr Q State Mgr SA Nat West Bank, 2003 Finance Broker 20100305 PO Box 785 Milsons Point 1565 has 4 children 40, 38, 35 and 30 plus 5 grandchildren
1985 GBarling to Mgr ex-CBC Gunnedah
1986 B&W photo of 400 Peel St branch from NSW Heritage Office,
Colour photo by Ron Armstrong.
Barling Graham J came from Manager Muswellbrook to Manager 400 Peel St & was the last Manager to occupy White Street residence
Ingold John A was Manager 358 Peel St branch
19990401 "The Star" Pg 5 had photo with wording:-
1998 [400 Peel St] restored when praise was heaped on the National" 2001 colour photo Tamworth CC [City Council].
West Tamworth Receiving Office of Tamworth 192 Bridge Street 1958, 59, 60, 61, 62, in Cec New's Corner Grocery Store, Bridge Street. CBC occupied front portion of room on SW side of the room occupied by the Grocery Store, where Teller served customers through window opening onto verandah area of Cec New’s building.
Located on the South Western Cnr of Bridge St & Belmore St (opposite Family Hotel South Eastern Cnr Bridge St & Belmore St).
Receiving Office from 400 Peel Street Tamworth branch; open approximately full banking hours except closed for lunch.
It is thought the Receiving Office was established to serve Fielders/Wheat Industries operations in West Tamworth/Westdale area.
19691011 Saturday 19:00 there was a reunion of North & NW branches to celebrate 100 years of Tamworth branch of Commercial of Sydney and reproduced at RHS is program printed by The Commercial Banking Co of Sydney Ltd for the
19691011 Saturday reunion dinner
1972 Graham Barling Boronia St Sth Wentworthville joined CBC
GBarling Acct Ballina
1983 GBarling Bellingen
19870921 Ex-CBC Gunnedah Manager Graham J Barling appointed Manager NAB Tamworth West
19870921 NAB opened new branch "Tamworth West" at 202 Bridge St West Tamworth with Mr Graham J Barling Manager. NSW Rural Circ 503
1988 or later Gunnedah branches were unified to new premises opposite Ex-CBC & Ex-NBA
Graham J Barling Manager Tamworth West
1989/90 G Barling to Manager Muswellbrook
John A Ingold to Manager 358 Peel St Tamworth
1991 Graham J Barling Manager Muswellbrook
1991,92,93 Graham Barling to Manager 400 Peel St Tamworth
John Kinsella was at 400 Peel St Tamworth whose wife is Mary
2007 GBarling took redundancy
2007 business conducted from 202 Bridge St West Tamworth branch whilst refurbishing 400 Peel Street Tamworth branch.
20080220 nab Location Search revealed nab branch at 202 Bridge Street West Tamworth (192 Bridge St property acquired 194-200 Bridge St)
20090215 February 2010 Monday 17:48 :- Tamworth Services Club, Dear Vicki, How can we get the $25 to Tamworth Services Club from our bank account so the Russell Room is available to our Reunion 09:30 to 12:30pm 20100303 Wednesday ? = deposited 20100219Friday $25.00 "JohnReunion CBC Bank" 201002226 receipt emailed to TSC
20100226Friday 18:03 :- $25 Received with thanks. Regards Vickie ----- Original Message ----- From: John ReUnion To: TSC Gaming Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 1:22 PM Subject: Re: reunion On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 10:47 PM, John ReUnion wrote: Vickie, Received $25 for Russell Room 3 March 0930-12.30 ? ok? Regards, John
20100303 March 2010 Wednesday 09:30 & onwards people sign themselves in
and meet in adjacent lounge area where seating is available
then attach name tags each person brings and meet colleagues.
From there if they wish they can use Russell Room if they want to say
have each individual say where they were before they came to Tamworth
& what happened since they left Tamworth etc. Regards, John
20100213 nab banking
20100215 Monday 4:37 PM, TSC Gaming wrote:
Dear John My name is Vickie Smith I have recently taken over the Function coordinators job here at the Services Club. I have been looking into your emails etc. You have booked the Russell Room from 9.30 till 12.30 on the 3rd of april [Ed:should be 20100303] at a cost of $25 payable on the day. Then to 83 restaurant for lunch with approximately 15 to 25 people. You are welcome to purchase drinks and coffee on the main floor and take them downstairs. We have recently received a phone call from Jill Brady regarding a 50 year reunion of the Commercial Bank. I believe this is the same function you are enquiring about as this is the same date. I have informed Jill of details. I look forward to seeing you on the 3rd of March. If you have any further queries please don't hesitate to contact me. My work hours are Wednesday and Thursdays till 5pm. Kind Regards Vickie Smith
20100221 letters posted to surnames McLennan Burgess Williams Carr-Boy Collins Edmond Everest Hayes Kirk nee Kelly
20100223 Tu 20:08 to 20:18 phoned Graham Barling Barling44@bigpond.com
Reimbursement have not been received so account is overdrawn resulting in resources strained resulting in us being unable to pay rail fare and $63 per night for budget cabin for nights of 20100302 Tuesday & 20100303 Wednesday
20100226 Fri 18:38-18:48 CBCTamworth phoned 1800330133 Paradise Tourist Park woman answered cancell booking she said there was a booking since rubbed out so must have already been cancelled
20100227 CBCTamworth posted letter to Les Saker at address obtained from AEO
CBCTamworth phoned John A Ingold Blaxland Blue Mountains cannot attend reunion
20100228 collect mail including mail returned from Campbell Ian Dungog
20100303 nab banking
20100305 Les Saker replied keep Les informed on ReUnion les@equitycredit.com.au
Above is West Tamworth Receiving Office operating in 1959 and until about 1971 when Clerical Work Measurement (CWM) reduced 400 Peel St staff complement from about 23 to about 17.
xv...... Future Gatherings :-
It has been suggested future gatherings be organised with next one being open to anyone who wishes to attend and held on a weekend because people including the following could not attend this reunion as they were tied up Mondays to Fridays:-
1. Nev J Hillenberg
(Joined CBC
1960 Teller Quirindi
Manager Gundagai
1974 Manager Brewarrina
Manager South Wagga while Accountant South Wagga was becoming
1978-84 Manager of 400 Peel St
after Col R Bray 1975-78)
After Tamworth Nev was with what was called something like NAB Agribusiness because he was visiting a branch in the Western Region when John Beer was auditing that branch)
2. Graham J Barling
(Joined CBC and was Manager ex-CBC Gunnedah from where
{some time before Gunnedah branches were unified}
he was opening Manager of NAB 202 Bridge St Tamworth West from where
he went to Manager Muswellbrook.
3. John A Ingold
(Joined CBC then
1984-86 Asst Mgr of 400 Peel St Tamworth
xvi..... Future Gatherings Developments :-
1.
20100301 approximately Email sent :-
Nev, I seek your guidance
John Beer to nevgail
Mar 1
Nev,
Seasons greetings exchange of messages a couple of years ago
resulted in what we now have on 3 March 2010 :-
reunion at Tamworth Ex Services as explained in the following email.
It was originally suggested to be
50 years reunion of staff that worked at Tamworth in 1960 era
but it was impractical to limit it to 50 year reunion
so it has been extended to all that worked in Tamworth.
The reunion has attracted what I consider to be
significant interest and maybe could be a more regular event.
Note comments at end of text about future activities that may occur.
Any comments from you would be very welcome.
Regards and best wishes in your recovery treatment etc,
Many people have expressed sorrow at you having to have such treatment
and wish you the very best in recovery,
Cheers, John Beer
2. 20100327 Saturday 11:35 am :-
no response has been received to above email
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TAMWORTH WEST
19870921 opened Graham J Barling Mgr CBC Gunnedah (before Gunnedah had been unified) opening mgr
19871020 nsw rur cir 629
Tarcutta
1911
1926
2002
1911 Branch opened October. The original branch which opened in 1911 was on the site of the now truck service station south of the existing building.
1914 Closed 30 September and business transferred to Wagga Wagga then converted to a Receiving Office of Humula.
1923 12 March converted back to a branch.
1923 7 May Humula branch closed and it was converted to a RO of Tarcutta.
1926 photo courtesy David Jobson.The present building (still existing) was built on land which cost 250 pounds. The building was erected in 1926.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1972 25 September Tarcutta branch closed and converted to a Receiving Office of Wagga Wagga.
1977 listed in Annual Report as receiving office of South Wagga Wagga.
2002 October photo by David Jobson.
2008 David Jobson advised List of Managers:
1911/14 R.D.Gray
1923/25 A.F.Linklater
1925/28 E.W.C.Price
1928/41 H.N.Richardson
1941/49 E.B.Worden
1949/53 D.K.Smith
1953/55 R.B.Cole
1955/57 A.J.Richardson
1957/60 J.R.Somerville
1960/64 J.M.Parker
1964/70 K.C.Brown
1970/72 D.B.Lawson
1972/72 P.B.Kime
Taree
151 Victoria Street
1915-20
1952
1958
1967 1879 Opened 22nd July (63rd Report);
1883 premises in 1915-20 photo (from Current Accounts January 1967) were erected.
Above premises were designed by Mansfields.
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1915-20 photo. As business grew, the building was extended.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1952 photo of Branch and residence by Frank Chapman.
1956 the 1883 building was remodelled.
1958 Taree newspaper photo supplied by Taree branch manager Jon Blissett.
1965 the 1883 building was demolished and replaced with new building.
1967 photo from January Current Accounts.
On display at Taree Branch are 'photos of old Taree branch building, Tinonee and Comboyne Branches. From Geoff Chapman 20/8/05
1980 "The Good Old Days from Barrington to Harrington and around the Great Lakes" page 18 had story and photo of 1883 building.
177 Victoria Street (Ex-NBA branch) NAB is Heritage Listed.
NAB Ex-NBA 171 Victoria Street unified with Ex-CBC 151 Victoria Street at 151 Victoria Street
2005 August 20 on display at Taree Branch are photos of old Taree branch building, Tinonee and Comboyne Branches. From Geoff Chapman
2008 March 29 Saturday NAB locations search revealed NAB branch at 151 Victoria St.
Temora
169 Hoskins Street
1920
1966/7
c.2006 1904 Opened (113th Report);
1908 building completed.
1919 approx Mgr opened Beckom Br & Lake Cargelligo branch
1920 photo from National Archives C4076 showing Union Bank, Post Office and heritage listed CBC.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
Bill Frost advises: Temora had names on strongroom door where there were gold scales. The strongroom door opened inwards- the only one I ever saw like that in over 100 branches.
1966 photo by John B.
2006 NSW Heritage Statement of Significance:
Architectually most significant as a part of the group of imposing buildings dominating the streetscape on the eastern side of Hoskins Street's main commercial block. (Most photos of the main street feature this group of buildings). Historically and socially significant as a major part of Temora's banking and commercial history. # 4701689 on Australian Institute of Architects (NSW) registry listing.
Date Significance Updated: 27 Jun 06
Note: There are incomplete details for a number of items listed in NSW. The Heritage Branch intends to develop or upgrade statements of significance and other information for these items as resources become available.
Description
Construction Years: 1900 - 1908
Physical Description: Walls - face brick. Finishes - face and render. Comments - fine example of residence and bank, with original integrity.
Physical Condition and/or Archaeological Potential: Architectural quality - very high. Date Condition Updated: 15 Jun 05
Further Information: Contributes to streetscape - yes, critical.
Current Use: Office. 2005 - Solicitor's offices.
Former Use: Bank.
History
Historical Notes: Originally a branch of the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited opened in Temora on November 2, 1904. Mrs F. S.Manning was the Acting Manager for the first two weeks, with Mr. N. Solling assisting. Mr. R.E. Inglis was appointed the first Manager. This first branch was in leased premises in Hoskins Street on the opposite side of the street. This site was acquired, the Rates record of 4-3-1907 showing that rates were being paid on unimproved land. The new brick premises were completed in 1908. The land measuring 53 ft x 165 ft was purchased in 1906 for 713 pounds. The new building, designed by E.R. Laver, was erected in 1907 at a cost of 3,337 pounds. The building was built for the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Ltd. which operated out of it providing a contiuous banking service over many years. The bank was later amalgamated with the National Bank of Australia and after the branch was closed on this site, the building was then bought and taken over by Granleese Solicitors.
Currently (2006) the occupiers of the building are Creaghe Lisle Solicitors (ground floor) and Perrot - Granleese, accountants (top floor).
Tenterfield CBC was never represented at Tenterfield.
1881 PO constructed
1889 Oct 24 School Of Arts was Venue For speech by Sir Henry Parkes resulting in 1901 Australian Federation
1907 Jan14 Tenterfield branch established by Bank of North Qld which then also operated Deepwater 26 miles south & Glen Innes 56 miles south.
1922 Bank of Nth Qld amalgamated with NBA
1936 NBA premises built and still in use when audited in 1988 by J. Beer.
TERARA
175 South Street Terara is in the Shoalhaven district.
It is on the Southern bank of the Shoalhaven Shire 3Km from Nowra.
175 South St
1859 branch opened,
1867/8 Commerc of Sydney branch built
1868 leased the property from 26th February.
1871 the Bank purchased the property.
1893 branch closed presumably with business transferred to Nowra branch, which opened in 1883.
As a result of 2 large floods, the town was moved to Nowra. Only a few buildings remain, one of which is the Commerc of Sydney building built 1867/8.
NSW Heritage Office Statement of Significance:
'Ayrton's" important corner site is indicative of the buildings construction and commercial use as a bank. The Victorian building illustrates the common use of dormer windows in the mid nineteenth century. The building is important in illustrating commercial activity in the township of Terara in the 1860s. Historic and aesthetic value. Regional significance (Illawarra).
Physical Description: Victorian residence with attic storey. Hipped galvanised iron roof with splayed corners. Separate verandah returns to one side repeating corner splays.
Three gabled dormer windows to west front, with three flat roofed dormers to the rear.
Three rendered masonry chimneys project above the ridge capped by terracotta terminals and geometrical moulding. Double doors on the splayed south west corner denote commercial entrance.
Modifications:
West front obscured by mesh screening.
Not seen internally.
Attic conversion may or may not have been done after the building was changed to residential use; other slightly later examples exist e.g. Citrusgrove.
Further Information: Date:
1868 Historical Period: 1851-1875 Builder: A Lang & Fred Moore
Historical Notes: Located on the corner of Southern Road and Terara Road this home now named "Ayrton" was the site of the Commercial Bank. It was owned by Mrs Isaac's, licensee of the Royal Victoria Hotel, and the building was completed in February 1868. The carpenter and joiner was Mr A Lang of Terara and the stone, brick and plaster work was undertaken by Mr Fred Moore of Nowra.When erected the building of brick measured 60ft in length and 30ft in width and 12ft in height and was built on solid stone foundations (4ft 6" high). It contained 12 rooms, five of which were on the upper floor with dormer windows. The kitchen and other detached buildings were raised above flood level and from the kitchen, which contained a store and servants room, a piazza was erected.
The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney leased the property from Mrs Isaacs on 26 February 1868 and in 1871 purchased the property. Bank established a branch on this busy corner of Terara in 1859. The bank was closed in 1893, becoming a private residence.
Richard Caleb Leeming lived in the home from 1893 to 1906 and he named it 'Bleasedale'. Leeming was town clerk for the Central Shoalhaven Municipality Council and Council Meetings were held in the Council Chambers...'a room in the home of Leeming at Terrara, called "Bleasedale"..." Other owners have been Philip Henry Morton, Mark Walker, Victoria Ruth Stewart, Jane Goodger, Ivy Jane Beaven, Maclaw and Hilda Godlewski, Mr & Mrs Phillip Mullins and Dr C.A. Shepherd. Over the years this home has been known as "Inverness" and "Wasbank".
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The two photos, one tinted, and the sketch by Eric Thompson are from NSW Heritage.
Terrigal
19620430 Woy Woy opened which ran RO at Terrigal
19640316 Terrigal RO was converted to branch
1968 Inspection of Terrigal by Alan S Plowman & Jo Be
1977 TERRIGAL listed in Annual Report
The Entrance
Bob Attwood Manager
Manager took over from Bob Attwood
Charles Manns Manager increased staff
19700630 Mgr E B Ovenden Toukley Rec Office
from about 5 to about 9
19770630 Mgr I C Mackay listed in Annual Report
2007 approximately premises now a newsagency, photo by Ron Armstrong
The Rock
(40km south of Wagga on the Olympic Way)
2002
1909 January opened 1909 (122nd Report);
1909 January David Jobson reports opening date was January 1909.
Architect was E. R. Laver.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
Managers :
1909 - 09 S.F.R. Lakeman
1909 - 10 G.W. Richardson
1910 - 16 A.B.I. Walker
1916 - 26 S.J. Lovejoy
1926 - 37 H. Scott
1937 - 41 Alan Lindsay
1941 - 43 N.G. Tait
19430315 closed and business transferred to Wagga Wagga.
1970 as a town house according to John Beer. Photo from www.Tourisminternet.com.au.
Photo Oct 2002 by David Jobson , who writes: The Rock building appeared to be occupied domestically from what I recall and in only fair condition, whereas Henty building is used commercially today and in very good condition. If you look closely, there are minor building differences, a covered in top verandah on the Henty building, a shop building next door on the left as well. At The Rock, there was no building on the left, only the driveway. Also the bottom front verandah posts are a different design, with the bases on the Henty building being thicker than the one on The Rock. I think they were both designed by the same bloke, E.R. Laver, architect from Cootamundra who designed both Corowa (my first managerial branch) and Lockhart. Those two branches also bear some design similarities.
Thirlmere 1970s photos by Phil Pitkin, who says: "I enclose photos of the Thirlmere Agency in the early 1970s. This has been positively identified as Thirlmere by Geoff Smith in the CBC newsletter of Nov 2007 and I myself had a look at it in November and whilst the shed is not standing anymore the rest of the landmarks are.
1977 Listed in Annual Report as receiving office of Picton.
1984 Parent branch - Tahmoor. NAB General Circular 2456 7 Feb 1985:- Agency closed 28 Dec 1984
Tibooburra
1860s "Despite the ever-present threat of a visit from bushrangers, one Manager at Tibooburra in the early
1860s seemed unruffled by a letter from the General Manager warning him that the Kelly gang was operating in the district.
His laconic reply:-
'I have to inform you that these gentlemen have not yet put in appearance'.
We wonder what reception the bushrangers would have received from such an apparently unflappable manager had they walked through his door."
1980 December Current Accounts Pages 22 to 23)
1881 opened (67th Report);
18810925 approx TIBOOBURRA proclaimed a town
1882 onwards H W Hogg managed CBCofSBank branches:-
Tibooburra to 1883 when tferred to Mgr MILPARINKA
Milparinka from 1883 transferred from Tullibigeal to 1885 to Mgr Silverton
Silverton from 1885 from Mgr MILPARINKA till SILVERTON closed then to Mgr BROKEN HILL
Broken Hill from Mgr SILVERTON till BROKEN HILL closed
When Silverton branch closed, the Manager and staff were transferred to Broken Hill.
1883 closed (70th Report).
Tichborne Tichborne is on the Newell Highway 12Km South of Parkes.
Opened 1875 (54th Report);
closed 1876 (56th Report)
From: Geoff & Betty Chapman (ankana21@internode.on.net)
Sent: Friday, 26 February 2010 1:54:59 PM To: John Ness (jness1@bigpond.net.au)
A Google Earth search reveals that no buildings remain in what was once the village of Tichborne
Tinonee
Photo courtesy Wayne Unicomb.
Opened 1883 (71st Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
closed 1893 (91st Report).
Tinonee branch is the building closest to the Manning River ferry (which operated until 1940) in this photo provided by Geoff Chapman
Tocumwal
2008
2008 (BSC)
Tocumwal is on the Newell Highway, 21Km North of Cobram Vic. Situated on the Northern bank of the Murray River, the town was a border customs depot pre-Federation.
1887 Opened (79th Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
2008 September David & Helen Jobson went to Tocumwal to check out the branch. Made enquiries with two old local business owners and the Tourist Information centre and confirmed that the building referred to is the old CBC. What he has worked out from speaking to these people is:
1893 The CBC bank opened for business in other original premises (long gone)
1890 The subject building was built in March.
1940s The Bank closed for a while then reopened.
The premises continued to be occupied until
1977 when the CBC moved into new (ugly!) premises two doors away - now the local NAB. The building was sold, carefully restored/renovated and used for a while as a business (what type is not known). Now privately occupied.
It is really is a beautiful building. If you look closely over the top of the door you can see where the Bank's name has been chipped off in a fit of madness by someone. A bloody shame!
David Jobson also says: Tocumwal is an interesting little town with a colourful history of river boats in the old days (It's right on the banks of the Murray River) Also there was a huge air base there during the second World War. Long gone however there are many of the old hangers still there. At the Info centre is an excellent photographic and model display of the Air Force days. The NBA was there too and I'll send a separate picture of that old branch building.
There is some information contained in a book on the history of Tocumwal as follows:
The Trading Banks :-
1883 The first Trading Bank in Tocumwal was opened by the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney in 1883. The first Manager of the Bank was Mr F Manning who also in
1889 started the first Progress Association in Tocumwal. The Branch was at first situated in leased premises in the main street but
1890 March 1890, the new premises were built by Mr van Haurk and the bank remained in these premises until
1941 when the branch was closed down to overcome the staff shortage caused by the war. The old bank premises are at present occupied by the Tocumwal Tourist Bureau and Employment Agency.
The Bank of New South Wales also had a branch in Tocumwal in the early days, commencing business soon after the C.B.C.
18940123 Bank of N.S.W. branch was never very successful and it closed permanently on 23/1/1894.
19100707 The National Bank of Australasia Limited opened its Tocumwal branch on 7th July, 1910, with a staff of two, in a three roomed shop situated approximately where Albert Brown & Co's office stood in the area where the Tocumwal Hotel now stands. The business was later moved to the building occupied by Rowntree's Cafe. Both these premises were leased and proved unsatisfactory for the expanding business of the Bank. Land was purchase at the corner of Murray Street and Deniliquin Road in February 1919, and the building was completed in August 1922, the builder being Mr J Smith who also built the Presbyterian Church, Masonic Hall and many other public and privatge buildings in Tocumwal and district. This building is now being used as Lush Hairdressing.
2008 November Geoff Chapman wrote to Berrigan Shire Council and received the following information from Laurie Stevens, Town Planner:
"I refer to your enquiry regarding the former CBC Bank located at
45 Deniliquin Street,
Tocumwal and wish to advise that the building remains and is currently utilised as a private residence.
Council has limited information regarding the building however historical notes indicate that
1890 Tocumwal Commercial of Sydney opened in 1890 and the site was used as a bank until 1941.
National Australia Bank operated from the building until the mid 1990's when the bank relocated to an adjoining building."
Laurie Stevens also supplied three photos, one of which is shown at left.
Toronto
5 The Boulevarde
Photo by Ron Armstrong of the former CBC Bank at Toronto.
1988 It became the unified branch of the National under the Management of Bob Crothers.
Tottenham 2873
Umang Street from 1929,
then 99 Umang Street
from c.1959
1929
2004
2004
1929 CBCofS Tottenham branch opened by Bill Clement Accountant Condobolin (Tom Clement's father)
1929 photo of Umang Street premises leased from Stock & Station Agent Teddie Hudson who had built the Banking Chamber and residence .
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1940 Harold Lee joined CBCofS at Tottenham from where he was transferred to Mascot in 1940
Vic Martin worked at Tottenham about the time of his marriage.
1955 Purchased land for new site.
1959 or later Commercial of Sydney moved from original leased premises to present site after 1958.
2004 photo by Jim Skinner.
2007 Bill Frost wrote:-
"Tottenham branch was originally in a building to the west of the present building. I was there in 1955, John Searle was manager.
The building built as banking chamber and residence was owned by a local agent who threatened to invite another Bank (probably Rural Bank of N S W) if the CBC moved. 1955 approximately CBCofS bought the present site about that time and eventually called his bluff and moved and no other Bank opened."
2007 July John Searle advised: "It was built as a Bank Office, with Manager's Residence attached, for the Bank by Teddie Hudson, a Stock and Station Agent (as they were titled in those days, who retained the title and leased it to the Bank, which opened there in 1929, Bill Clement (Tom's Father), who was Accountant at Condobolin, appointed Manager.
The condition of the property had deteriorated, and during the time of my predecessor (Ian McKenzie) the Bank decided to buy a block of land and build. Ian set his sights on a block, but there was local opposition. I succeeded Ian in 1955, and I was charged, firstly, with endeavouring to purchase the existing property, from Teddy Hudson's son, Alan -although we were very good friends, he wanted too much, taking into account the condition of the building, and the cost of the work involved. I was then instructed to renew the search for a vacant block on which to build. This was successful but building did not commence in my time - I went to Mudgee in 1958. In later years I did call in on the Branch, in its new site, once. What happened to it when the Bank closed the Branch, I do not know. I assume some form of Agency was continued."
John Beer says: People joining CBCof S at Tottenham included Harold Lee who retired from CBCofS as GM Eastern before CBCofS became
National Australia Bank. Mr Lee did lots for CBCofS including
1978 installation of CBCofS Regional Managers where he insisted they go immediately to their locations within their regions.
2007 July 2 NAB location search revealed Branch Agency 99 Umang St
Toukley
1977 listed in Annual Report
20100228 nab locations search revealed no nab service at Toukley except for RediATM at Gorokan & Budgewoi & Lake Haven
Trangie
1975-8 1911 listed in 125th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1970 Manager Graham W Bates (January Current Accounts Pg 32)
1975-78 photo forwarded June 2009 by Dick McCredie from the period he was at Trangie branch.
1981 March 16 Manager A T Juillerat
1982 September 21 Schematic design was approved for new premises to replace inadequate premises in a bad state of repair
19821124 Audit by John Beer
List of Snr Mgrs :-
19830101 Mgr A T Juillerat Acct S J Hilliar
19830331 Mgr C Booth Acct S E Hayes
19840930 Mgr C Booth Acct R Wallwork
Mgr Richard N McCredie from Mgr Goodooga which closed after Richard was appointed Mgr Goodooga
1997 June Westpac closed Westpac Tarngie branch
1997 June next day NAB closed NAB Trangie branch ending bank representation in Trangie
2007 nab location search showed no nab services in Trangie
Tullamore
19101205 Bank of Australasia (BAA) Tullamore opened
1951 October BAA became ANZ Bank which remained into the 1980s
1920-29 photo taken 1920-1929 from Picture Australia so
1934 it may have been the branch listed in 1934.
Found on PictureAustralia by Geoff Chapman.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
19270226 Commerc of Sydney opened
1927 November moved into BAA Callaghan St Premises
19331130 moved into rented premises Haylock & Carrington Sts
19420422 Commerc of Sydney Tullamore branch closed
Tullamore
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Tullamore is a small town situated near the centre of NSW about 5 hours drive west of Sydney. Link to Tullamore Inc Website
Tullamore is a rural town located in the central west of NSW.
Tullamore is on the Bogan Way, an alternate north south route to the Newell Highway. Tullamore is centrally located to the larger towns of Parkes, Forbes, Condobolin and Narromine.
Population of about 650 people, including the township and surrounding farms, there is a strong sense of community and mateship.
Tullamore is the home for one of our Parkes Shire Councillors, Mrs. Barbara Newton. Barbara represents the needs of the Tullamore community at local council. If you have any questions about Parkes Shire events, you can contact Barbara on (02) 6892 5302.
Industry :- Agriculture, including farming and grazing, is the basis of the Tullamore economy and the resultant interdependence of the community. Cereal grains such as wheat, barley and oats, oilseeds and winter legumes are grown annually, bringing the town alive during November/December for harvest. Many properties also breed sheep, cattle and pigs for local and export meat production. Sheep are also bred for wool production.
Education :- Tullamore Central School caters for the educational needs of students from Kindergarten to Year 12. We also offer a variety of adult courses which allows community members to access further educational programs. Senior students are offered a huge range of courses through the extremely successful Western Access Program. Students have consistently performed well with many continuing on successfully to Tertiary education and post school training and employment. Tullamore Central School has well equipped classrooms with the latest interactive technology. Grounds and sporting facilities are exceptional for a small school. Four buses transport the children from the outlying areas to the school daily. For information relating to the school and enrolments, please contact the school on (02) 6892 5005.
Tullamore Preschool & Child Care Centre Inc. is situated in the Masonic Lodge building in Cunningham Street, Tullamore. This is a fully licensed community based organization providing a twenty place Pre School & Child Care Centre.
Long Day Care for children 0-5 operates from 8.30am – 4.30pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. This is a fully accredited service with parental access to CCB programs.
Preschool operates for children 3-5 on Wednesday and Friday from 9.00am – 3.00pm. More information can be accessed by phoning the Centre (02) 6892 5012 between 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Tullamore Playgroup organized by the Parkes Family Support Service operates at the CWA Rooms for children 0-6 and their carers two to three times a school term from 10.00am till 12.00pm. Expectant parents are also welcome. Craft activities and toys are provided for those attending.
Medical :- Tullamore Multi Purpose Health Service is a 16 bed facility consisting of a 2 bay emergency area, 4 acute beds, 12 residential care licenses, which consists of both high and low care and one Community Aged Care Package (CACP). Community Health is located within the same building and offers various clinics which incorporate the needs of the community. These include home visiting, health promotion, and liaisons with visiting Allied health. This service includes
•Women’s Health Service – Bi monthly
•Mental Health Nurse – as required
•Speech Pathology – as required
•Dietician – as required
•Alcohol and Other Drug Workers – Bi monthly
•Sexual Assault Worker- fortnightly
•Aged Care Assessment Team - as required
•Department of Community Services Team – as required
•Home Care – as required
•Home Modifications- as required
•Community Transport – as required
•Palliative Care Nurse- as required
Private Visiting Services: Podiatrist – Bi monthly private practice
Optometry – when we have a full list a date is determined.
The Tullamore Multi Purpose Health Service offers the following services:
•General practitioner with visiting rights
•24 hour Accident and Emergency
•Acute inpatient care
•Residential Aged care
•Referral and retrieval to a larger health service/ base hospital
•Pathology collection – Twice weekly
•Physiotherapist – 1 day per week
•Meals on wheels – 5 days per week
•Community day care – 1 day per week
•X-ray services – 3 remote operators
•Post -operative care
•Pre- operative care
•Respite
•Palliative care
Services :- Tullamore is able to cater for the needs of locals and visitors alike. Whether you need bread or car repairs, they are available. Nestled in the streets of TULLAMORE are the following services: •Tranquil Beauty Saloon •Library
•Medical Centre with resident General Practitioner •Munro’s Store &Takeaway
•Newsagency & Coffee Shop with DVD hire •Pharmacy – within the Medical Centre and through Munro’s Store & Takeaway •Police •Stanbrook’s General Store with EFPTOS facilities/Post Office/Drycleaning Agency •Star Door Studio – Dance and Performing Arts •Trudi Mullavey – Remedial Massage Therapist •Tullamore Bowling Club •Tullamore Hotel •Tullamore Mechanical Repairs •Tullamore Rural Trading - CRT •Tullamore Service Centre including N.R.M.A. services
Banking :- An online banking service is provided by the ANZ Bank at the Stanbrook’s Store Agency. The Commonwealth Bank has an agency through the Post Office. ATMs are located in the Tullamore Hotel and Tullamore Bowling Club.
Religious Services :- The Anglican, Presbyterian and Catholic churches and their associated groups are present in Tullamore. All hold regular services.
Internet Access :- ASDL is available within five kilometres of the town. Satellite Broadband is available under a government funded program to those outside the perimeter of other broadband supplies.
Accommodation and Meals :- Camping facilities are available at the Tullamore Showground, which is equipped with toilets, showers and laundry facilities and dump point. The Tullamore Hotel is able to cater for all your needs with accommodation and meals available from the central location of the main street.
Kooringle Cottage, situated opposite the Multi Purpose Health Service, primarily provides accommodation for those who are visiting friends and relatives in the Multi Purpose Health Service but is also available when not being used for this purpose. The cottage is fully furnished including linen with three bedrooms, a kitchen and laundry. Enquiries: 6892 5258.
Hearty home cooked meals are available at the Tullamore Bowling Club on Friday nights, and lunchtimes Saturday & Sunday.
Sports :- Tullamore sporting facilities include a shire owned swimming pool, tennis courts, bowling green and an oval for Rugby League, Rugby Union and Soccer. While some of these groups may at present be in recess the grounds are maintained. Pony Club is active and meet regularly at the Showground where they have all their facilities. Dance classes operate in the off season to swimming. In the neighbouring districts, approximately a half hour drive, tennis, golf, junior and senior cricket, junior and senior rugby league, and Austag are currently being played. Motocross is also available. Picnic Races are held in the nearby areas of Tottenham in March and Mungery in October. Parks
Memorial Park is situated on the main thoroughfare of Tullamore and boasts public toilets, BBQ, picnic table settings and play equipment for the younger generation situated under shade. Beautiful gum trees provide shade for the park where we hold our Australia Day celebrations and Anzac ceremonies. Pola Park is situated on the eastern end of town and is the home of the football oval. The swimming pool adjoins Pola Park. Community Organisations :- There is a range of community organisations operating in Tullamore, who will happily welcome new and interested members. •Blue Light Youth Group •Country Women’s Association •Kooringle Fundraisers Committee
•Lodge Far West No 482 - Masonic Lodge •Tullamore Red Cross •Tullamore & District Community Consultative Committee •Tullamore Gun Club •Tullamore Inc. •Tullamore Kennel Club •Tullamore P. & C. Association •Tullamore P. A. & H. Association Inc. •Tullamore Pony Club •Tullamore Swimming Club •Tullamore Tennis Club Other Interests :- •Adult Education Book Group •Creative Memories Scrapbooking •Sewing and Needlework Group Community Publications A weekly newsletter in which community notices appear is sent from the school during term times only. A publication of local happenings is presented in the Tullamore Tales Monthly. On a weekly basis Tullamore news is featured in the Parkes Champion Post by a local correspondent. A Tullamore Community & Services Guide incorporating local phone numbers is now available.
Events :- Tullamore has a range of events and festivals that draw visitors from all over the state. These are worth noting on the calendar. January
•Australia Day Breakfast and Citizen of the Year Awards in Memorial Park
February •CWA Land Cookery
Easter •Irish Festival
April •Anzac Cay ceremony in Memorial Park; Biennial Debutante Ball
August •Tullamore P. A. & H. Association Show; Miss Showgirl Competition – Biennially;
•Four day Dog Show – one day for Tullamore P.A. & H. Association and the following three for Tullamore Kennel Club
October •Tullamore P.A. & H. Association Inc. Garden Competition; CWA Rose Show
November •Tullamore P.A. & H. Association Inc. Crop competition; CWA Land Cookery
December •Community Christmas Carols
Mementos :- To remind you of the Tullamore community, some unique mementos are available.
The Way it Used to be by Ronald “Ducky” Clemens
Researched and developed by a long term local resident, this book contains a history of the Tullamore district through the years. Tullamore & District Schools Centenary Cookbook :- This cookbook was first produced by the former Tullamore Amity Club to celebrate the district schools centenary in 1990. The book features 415 pages of “tried and true” recipes submitted by the then Tullamore residents. The fourth edition of this book is now available for sale for $18.00.
The New Tullamore Amity Cookbook :- Following the success of the first book, a second book has been produced. The book contains new favourite and tempting recipes from the members and their friends in Tullamore and surrounding districts. A small number of these books are still available for $15.00.
A History of Tullamore & District Schools :- Researched and printed in 1990 to celebrate a centenary of Education in the district. This book tells the story of the smaller schools of the early district, their closure and the growth of the Tullamore School. Copies are available at Tullamore Central School.
Postcards :- A set of four postcards is available depicting life in Tullamore. Local residents have taken each of the featured photographs. Each postcard provides an insight into the rural life of Tullamore residents, and illustrates features of the township and surrounding countryside. For further information relating to the above information and mementos please contact the executive of the Tullamore & District Community Consultative Committee as follows: - President: Bernadette Boneham, "Burra Downs“Tullamore 2874 Phone/Fax:(02)68925015 Email:kcbaboneham@aussiebroadband.com.au
Vice Presidents: Robert Mortimer “Devondale“ Tullamore 2874 Phone: (02) 6892 8259 Fax: (02) 6892 8292 Email: rlmortimer@bigpond.com; Deidre Williams, Hinkler Street,
Tullamore 2874 Phone: (02) 6892 5082 Secretary: Emma Williams, 40 Cunningham Street,
Tullamore 2874 Phone: (02) 6892 5488 Email: emmaschuby@hotmail.com Treasurer: Pam Mortimer, “Devondale” Tullamore 2874 Phone: (02) 6892 8259 Fax: (02) 6892 8292
Email: rlmortimer@bigpond.com Parkes Shire Council 02 6861 2333 (ph)
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Tullibigeal
1930
1935-40
1930 photo in Current Accounts July 1963.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking;
1935-40 photo supplied by Alan Townsend.
Man with hands on hips is his father Les Townsend.
Man in white coat is the local butcher (Alan Hughes)
1942 branch closed and converted to agency of Ungarie in World War II;
1959 mentioned in Current Accounts July issue.
19630701 Curr Accts Pg 8-9
1970s when John Beer was relieving Manager Ungarie,
he attended Tullibigeal agency where in rooms behind agency office
there was still evidence of it being a place where people resided,
including a single bed frame and something like
a chip Hot Water heater and from memory there was
a backyard with vehicular access.
1977 listed in Annual Report as receiving office of Ungarie.
Tumbarumba
1880 Opened (64th Report);
1885 December 31 New Years Eve incident reported below:-
1886 January 12 Yass Courier "Wolfe Mr HA was shot & wounded by the Commercial Bank Manager at Tumberumba on New Years Eve. Relieving manager mistook a very boisterous New Years Eve revel for a mob attack on the bank and, apparently intending to disperse the "raid" by firing
over the crowd, inadvertently shot a law-abiding citizen."
1886 Closed and sold to the Police department.
1893 January Listed in 89th Report
1896 closed (97th Report);
1911 Re-opened.
Branch occupied several sites before construction of new premises in 1940 (from Current Accounts July 1964 page 33)
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1940 new premises constructed
1956 premises enlarged & remodelled
1996 photo by Deane, Robert. National Australia Bank. Formerly Commercial Bank Sydney 1930. Site of Globe hotel The Parade and Albury Street Tumbarumba from National Library of Australia.
Tumbulgum
Tumbulgum is 8km downstream from Murwillumbah
1880 CBCofS Murwillumbah opened
The CBC commenced business in rented premise near the old Skinner & Lowe’s Cordial Factory from rented premises owned by the CSR Co. (advised by Ian Holston 2009)
1885 Opened (75th Report);
The CBC opened a branch in rented premises in 1885 in Tumbulgum. The bank was run from rented premises next door to the present Tumbulgum Hotel (Tavern).
Formerly known as the Metropolitan Hotel.
Manager Charles Budd.
The Bank bought land at Tumbulgum to build premises but did not proceed when the village stopped growing and Murwillumbah became the business hub of the district.
(advised by Ian Holston 2009)
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1893 closed (91st Report).
The business transferred to Murwillumbah in 1893 as Murwillumbah began to grow more quickly.
1959 Mentioned in Current Accounts July.
1968 Current Accounts July Pg 52
"Opened in 1885,
8 Km downstream from Murwillumbah and in 1893 ,
with the growth of Murwillumbah,
the business was transferred to
Murwillumbah branch which had opened in 1880".
2008 Ian Holston advises:
It seems highly likely that it is not
the building that Geoff Chapman indicated.
Spoke to the present owner
who is very much into the history of the building
and she says that it was
the original bakery in the village.
Tumut
1881 CBCofS opened (68th Report)
in store operated by Martin TUOHY
to whom CBCofS paid 5 pounds per month rent
(TUOHY STORE photo is in 1924 Centenary
Celebrations Book)
1880s CBCofS acquired Rankins Butchery property
Cnr Wynyard & Russell Sts
1889 Mansfield building erected.
1890 A E N Stacy was assistant in new building.
The corner of Wynyard and Russell Streets
is bank corner with
1891 old Bank of New South Wales (now Westpac),
which was built in 1891, on one corner and
1889 the CBC Bank (now the National)
built in 1889 on the other corner (95-97 Wynyard St).
Both have residences above the banks.
The old Bank of New South Wales is a
late Victorian Free Classical building
characterised by a two-storey
arcaded verandah and Ionic pilasters.
The hipped corrugated iron roof is
topped by three large chimneys.
The old CBC bank is a Victorian Classical
Revival designed by the Mansfield brothers.
The verandah is supported by fluted
cast-iron columns and there are
attractive French windows on the first floor.
From SMH.com.
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
19611122 G C Evershed Tumut Mgr submitted
report to Publ Relations Officer HO
1974 Manager Norm L White
(19750101 Curr Accts Pg 5 photo of new Manager)
1974-78 - Norm White advised in 2009:
19741121 I was Manager at Tumut until
19780405 following Bill Kilpatrick, who was later an Auditor operating mainly in the A.C.T.
19741121 nothing had been done to improve the interior of the Manager's residence (upstairs except for one impractical room downstairs) since
1956.
After considerable battle with Properties (Premises ?)
I had the interior walls patched and painted and new carpet laid.
The property was being considered for classification,
yet the exterior had also been let go.
Fine cement ledges around the windows and chimneys had crumbled and the paintwork was peeling extensively.
After further battling with HO they agreed to a complete repair and paint.
Richard Body from Holbrook won the contract and brought in Italian artisans from elsewhere to craft the broken and crumbled cement ledges mentioned earlier.
A painter was contracted to do the exterior (same fellow who did the interior) but I could not get HO to approve a colour scheme.
The day before the painter was ready to start he and I sat down and decided to go with "buff" coloured walls in the main
- a "chocolate" colour for ledging/window ledges,
and white for window frames, door frames and metal railing in the front of the building.
He was well under way a week later when HO rang to say they had decided on a colour scheme
- I promptly informed them it was too late.
HO the colour scheme so much that shortly afterward Gundagai, and the Yass,
were done in the same colours.
19841227 NAB General Circular 2398 A J Peel Manager Canowindra to Manager Tumut
1990 photo as NAB by K. Charlton on Dept Environment & Water sourced by Geoff Chapman.
Statement of Significance:
The former CBC Bank is finely designed in Victorian Free Classical style,
and is a good example of the types of bank buildings designed by Mansfield Brothers in New South Wales at this time. (Criteria F.1 and D.2)
Dating from
1889,
the bank helps to reflect Tumut`s prosperity by the late nineteenth century. (Criterion A.4) An elegant building, sited on a corner of the main street,
the bank contributes to the aesthetic qualities of the Tumut streetscape.
(Criterion E.1).
Description:
The Tumut CBC Bank (now National Australia Bank) building was erected in 1889 at a cost of 3,992 pounds.
Mansfield Brothers were the architects,
and the building is similar to other Mansfield bank designs
elsewhere in New South Wales
(eg, CBC Forbes, Westpac Adelong).
An elegant building reflecting Victorian Free Classical style, the bank helps to show Tumut`s prosperity during the latter part of the nineteenth century. Surveyed as a town in
1848 TUMUT became an agricultural and pastoral centre, and local gold mining contributed to the town`s progress;
TUMUT became a municipality in 1887.
Finely styled and located on a corner of the main street,
the bank is an important element in the Tumut streetscape.
Constructed of stuccoed brick, the bank is two storey and symmetrical.
The banking chamber is on the ground floor,
the upper floor being the former residence.
A double storey verandah to the main facade is supported by fluted,
cast iron columns; the upper floor has a simple balustrade,
and on the ground floor is a pike and rail fence.
Ground floor windows are double pane,
double hung sashes with heavily moulded arched heads.
On the upper floor are French doors with toplights and shutters.
The hipped, slate roof has eaves which are supported by paired brackets.
On the ground floor is a projecting, arched entrance porch.
Condition and Integrity:
The building was altered internally in 1956.
At the time of nomination in 1976 it was reported
to be in good condition and to have a high level of integrity externally.
Bibliography:
Information from the National Trust of Australia (New South Wales).
Apperly, Richard et al., "A Pictorial Guide to Identifying Australian
Architecture", Sydney 1989.
2009 May, Norm White advised: Some years ago the property was sold to private persons, farmers from the Gilmore Valley (who were my customers).
They redeveloped the side and back yards with shops,
and lease the ground floor to the NAB.
TUNCURRY
46 Manning St
19850401 Monday opened
Turon Gold Field
1851 "Select Documents of the 19th Century" edited by HW Nunn states that the bank had an agency at Turon Gold Field - Board Minute 31 October, 1851.
Tuross Head
(branch agency of Moruya) In Branch Manager List Sept 1981
Tweed Heads
47 Pacific Highway 1957 branch opened. Ian Holston advises CBC opened in early 1957 in Wharf Street.
It was Ken Errington's first branch.
I went down to help open from Murwillumbah and contacted the mumps after about a week. David Leathley was I think the second officer. Ken's daughter was also on the staff.
David Leathley may have access to a photo of the original premises.
There was a large Department store in Wharf Street Tweed Heads called Morley's. They were subsequently taken over by Western Stores a division of Myers in March 1959. Western Stores were good CBC customers.
Reg Manning may also have information as I think it was his first branch as Manager.
Listed in 1976 Annual Report
1987 May 15 unification of 53 Pacific Hwy with 47 Pacific Hwy at 53 Pac Hwy NSW Rural Circular 200 under Manager Mr A S Collie from Manager Sawtell (Sawtell was first NAB Branch to open in NSW - opened 1983 January 04 by A S Collie) & Mr G D Horan Accountant. Advised by John Beer.
2004 or later Andrew S Collie died from sudden aneurism.
2009 Ian Holston advised that the premises are still there, now a camera shop.
Ulladulla
1965
1966
2006 1963 branch opened by first Ulladulla Manager Mr Harold Lee after he opened Goodooga branch in July 1959.
1965 drawing from Current Accounts January issue .
1966 photo by Bill Morelli (converted to b&w).
2006 photo by Rowan Raymond-Jones
Ulmarra
6Km North of Grafton on the Clarence River,
Ulmarra was an important river port in the late 1800's/early 1900's
1888 Opened 1888 (81st Report);
1889 closed 1889 (83rd Report)
Clarence River Historical Society advise that they have no record or information regarding Ulmarra branch
Umina
West St
Receiving Office
1964
2006
1964 photo by Ian McAndrew who says:
1962-1964 Umina Receiving Office was operated daily from Woy Woy branch
Ian McAndrew was transferred from Muswellbrook to Woy Woy and became the Agency Officer (initially travelling unescorted by public bus to and from).
The Agency operated from 10am to noon and consisted of one room attached to the shop (very basic).
1968 Umina Branch opened.
Manager - Ken Suttie,
2nd Officer - Warrick Hinson
1977 listed in Annual Report
2006 photo download from Spike's Woy Woy blog
- "Now painted blue and called Pushy Galore.
Night safe is still there"
20100228 nab locations search shows only nab service in Umina is ATM in Coles Express
Ungarie
65 Wollongough St
1921 photo
(19210101 Current Accounts)
(19610701 Current Accounts)
1958
2008
19210909 opened in rented premises.
1925 Branch premises built.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1958 photos of side and back attributed to Frank Chapman
1974 W N Steel Mgr (19750101 Curr Accts Pg 5 phooto of new Manager)
19770701 CA Pg 5 Tony A I Warman Mgr
I believe this is a photo of the residence, with the branch around the corner on the western side of the building.
It was opposite the hotel which was on the northern side of the main street.
John Beer, who had worked at the branch on the southern side of the main street.
2008 GoogleEarth photo identified by Geoff Chapman and verified by local real estate agent.
University of New England
SEE ARMIDALE UNI OF NE
18620113 Thomas Richmond Forster was born in Richmond Melbourne Victoria,
19510511 died in Abington Creek NSW Australia at age 89, and
19510513 was buried in Armidale Cemetery Armidale NSW Australia.
He was brought up in Sydney,
1875-77 attended The King's School and
entered the Commercial Banking Co. of Sydney which
1887 posted him to Armidale.
Upon marriage to Kate Sarah, the eldest daughter of F. R. White,
Mr. White bought the 40,000-acre (16,000 ha) property, Abington,
near Bundarra and settled it in trust on his daughter and son-in-law;
Forster resigned from the bank and devoted himself to improving his property.
1920s the Forster family was the largest shareholder in The Armidale School;
Thomas was a member of its board and was also a founder of Cranbrook School in Sydney.
Forster insisted that the wealthy landed and professional classes should be prepared to pay heavily for the privilege of a private school education.
1936 Forster offered to buy Booloominbah from the trustees of the White estate and give it to the University of Sydney, if it would agree to establish a university college.
The large home stood in 183 acres (74 ha) and was valued at £30,000.
His offer rekindled the local movement which since
1924 had been campaigning for a university for Armidale.
He remained the anonymous donor for much of the hectic eighteen months it required to obtain government and university support, but was a determined and significant figure in the negotiations, working closely with the local member and minister for education, D. H. Drummond.
1938 February classes began & Forster became a member of the Advisory Council and at its first meeting took the lead in pledging that the council members would have 'no sectarian or political bias or interests of any kind'.
University of Wollongong
19630630 was 1st time Uni of NE was listed in annual reports of CBC with G O Smithers Mgr from Maitland Acct
1977 listed in Annual Report as receiving office of Wollongong.
SEE ARMIDALE UNI OF NE
Uralla
Bridge Street Cnr Hill Street
1958 Photo
1982 "
2005 "
1892 built as the AJStock Bank;
1907 CBCofS Uralla opened (119th Report);
1911 CBCofS Uralla listed in 125th Report;
The Australian Joint Stock Bank Limited (1852 - 1910) (AJSB)
Location: Sydney, New South Wales
1852 AJSB formed by a Deed of Settlement as The Australian Joint Stock Bank,
1853 AJSB was incorporated by an Act of the New South Wales Parliament. In
1893 AJSB was registered with limited liability and became known as The Australian Joint Stock Bank Limited. In
1910 the company changed its name to The Australian Bank of Commerce Limited.
Previous and Subsequent Entities
1852 - 1910 The Australian Joint Stock Bank Limited
1910 - 1931 The Australian Bank of Commerce Limited
1817 - 1982 Bank of New South Wales
1982 - Westpac Banking Corporation
1934 CBCofS Uralla listed in Century of Banking.
1958 BandW corner view photo by Frank Chapman.
c1965 Mgr MacPherson Nev N who 19700617 died when Mgr Gundagai
1982 calendar sketch of Uralla branch.
Side view photo © NRM design and text from Uralla.com.
c1995 NAB relocated to previous Westpac site in Uralla.
“1995 Westpace Uralla closed
"NAB Uralla moved into the old Westpac Uralla building
"I never actually worked there, but I have been inside.
"It was almost eerie going into a very typical Westpac (Bank NSW) branch
"with NAB signs all around!
"The old CBC building is used as a private dwelling.
"I'm not sure whether the Bank bought the old Westpac building or they lease it.” Frank Maundrell.
2005 colour photo by John Munro - John says
"the branch is now a private residence.
"1892 Originally the Australian Joint Stock Bank then CBCofS (1907)
"becoming the National Australia Bank operating until 1995
"This building is situated on the Cnr. of Hill and Bridge Sts.
"Note the water fountain just on the corner.
"Water fountain has been there for many years
"and is popular with the local kids on a hot summer's day."
2009 GoogleMaps photo of NAB at 35 Bridge Street (New England Highway sourced by John Beer.
Urbenville
(receiving office of Woodenbong)
2005 1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1977 listed in Annual Report
2005 November Now a Post Office.
2005 November Photo by Geoff Chapman.
QNB / BNQ had a branch in Urbenville when taken over by NBA
NBA Urbenville conducted Receiving Office in Woodenbong
1980s audit was conducted at exNBA Urbenville which was housed in wooden building from memory NW from where CBC conducted agency
CBC Urbenville became Urbenville Australia Post
20100210 nab search revealed no nab service in Urbenville
Urunga
2009 Branch opened from Bellingen around 1972. Premises were originally owned by Bellingen Council.
2009 May GoogleMaps photo of 15 Bowra Street sourced by John Beer.
Wagga Wagga
See also South Wagga Wagga.
1925
1977 restored by Laurie & Heath using Mansfield's plans from 1881.
(19780101 CA Pg1)
1982 September Current Accounts photo
2005 Sept. photo by John Roberts
2008 in Wikipedia
2009 225 Baylis St
1857 CBCofS agency opened under control of Frederick Anslow Tompson grandfather of R J Thompson of Loans & Funds HO & R C Thompson retired Manager Loans & Funds
19771201 staff photo incl A Rowlands Asst Acct I Cox Acct B John Roberts Mgr
(19780101 CA Pg 1-3)
18581030 advertisement Wagga Wagga Express & Murrumbidgee Advertiser
18581225 ad
1863 June or earlier branch opened (30th Report);
1863 July or later branch closed due to fear of bushrangers
18740320 branch reopened by Sub-Inspector G H Green in Gurwood St premises leased from Mr Ebenezer Shaw adjoining Mr Shaw's general store demolished AML&F office 1982
1873 Alfred Mate 1st assistant arrived
1st customer J E Jackson employee of Forsyth & Co General Storekeepers
18740415 AMO opened account
18740803 Cobb & Co opened account
18780321 Mr Gowland wrote to HO that site was to be sold
18780403 vendors accepted 2500 for 80' frontage to Fitzmaurice St
1882 Mansfield Bros Architect designed building erected for 6,030 pounds by Charles Hardy (Hardy's Hardware Pty Ltd)
18820523 Mr Gowland took possession of the new premises
Statement of Significance – Commercial Bank Fly Screen
Brown fly screen fixed inside a brown varnished wooden frame.
‘The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited’ is painted on the screen in gold lettering.
This was part of the original bank building exterior.
The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney opened a branch in Wagga in 1863 in Kincaid Street, but this bank was soon closed owing to the fear of an attack by bushrangers.
1874 opened (52nd Report);
18740320 Wagga branch reopened in premises leased from Mr. Ebenezer Shaw in Gurwood Street. During the 1880s the bank moved to its present site on Fitzmaurice Street. The existing building commenced in 1882 with Mansfield Brothers Architects, at a total cost of £6,030 with Mr. Charles Hardy the successful tenderer (for construction).
When built, the size of the building was considered by some to be daunting. Some of the complaints tendered to Head Office by the first Branch Manager, Mr. Gowlland included: The size of the building will tax our present or any other two servants inside the house to the utmost … there is the large colonnade and balcony to be kept clean, 29 windows, the majority of which are 12' high, impossible for a woman to clean. Wood to suit the kitchen range and stoves requires to be cut exceedingly small. (Letter, 23 May 1882)
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1925 photo from NAB archives.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking;
1937 The building was remodelled at a total cost of £2,800.
1976 under Architects Laurie & Heath the building was reconstructed at cost of $350,000. The original façade was retained to maintain the original external appearance as it was constructed in 1882. (c) Wagga Wagga City Council
Note from John Roberts:
Architect Mansfield Brothers designed this branch
(Wagga Wagga Branch was built in 1881)
While John Roberts was Manager at Wagga Wagga the bank (with the Bank’s then architect Laurie and Heath Pty Ltd.,) had the interior stripped and made into a more modern banking chamber and the upper floor became CAGA’s local office.
1937 exterior had been “updated” many years before and it looked pretty dreadful, however, Laurie and Heath Pty Ltd., arranged for the contractors FM Constructions Pty Ltd of Kirrawee to restore the exterior to it’s original appearance, as near as possible.
While the original building was constructed by a local builder, Charles Hardy and Company for 6,030 pounds, the cost of reconstruction was $300,000.
Mansfield Brothers original plans for the building are hung on the western inside wall of the banking chamber for all to see.
My predecessor not only lived on the premises but he “died in the chair”!I was then Manager at Cooma Branch when appointed Manager Wagga Wagga branch in 1977 and the Bank asked me to purchase a home for ourselves and future Managers, so we did not have to live on the premises, however, as you are no doubt aware the NAB had different policies to the CBC and eventually offered the house to my successor for an agreed value.
CBC Bank (former), Fitzmaurice St, Wagga Wagga, NSW
List: Register of the National Estate
Class: Historic Statement of Significance:
The former CBC Bank has historical importance for reflecting Wagga`s development in the late nineteenth century, and it also shows the prominent place of banks in country centres generally. (Criteria A.4 and B.2)
The building is architecturally significant for its fine Victorian Free Classical design, and it is a good example of the sort of bank design used by architects, Mansfield Brothers, who created a number of bank premises in New South Wales rural centres. (Criteria F.1 and D.2)
Two storey Classically designed and sited on the crest of a hill, the bank is a vital streetscape element in this civic centre of Wagga. It and the neighbouring former post office, being of the same style and size, complement each other very well. (Criterion E.1)
Official Values: Not Available
Description:
Built in 1882, the former CBC Bank (now National Australia Bank) building in Fitzmaurice Street has historical and architectural importance. It is a reflection of Wagga`s development in the late nineteenth century when the town was growing as an agricultural centre, and it clearly shows the prominent place of banks in country town streetscapes. It illustrates many of the characteristics of Victorian Free Classical architecture, and was probably designed by Mansfield Brothers and bears strong similarities with other Mansfield banks
(eg,
Cootamundra,
Narrandera, and also
Forbes,
Tumut and
Adelong {built for BNSW 47 Tumut St Cnr Campbell St}).
Sited on the crest of a hill, the bank is a vital element in the streetscape of the civic centre of Wagga and it complements well the adjacent former post office which is built in the same style and is of similar proportions (the bank, post office and courthouse are also separately registered as a group).
Built of stuccoed brick, the bank is two storey, with the banking chamber on the ground floor and the residence above. The ground floor facade`s main feature is an arcade with three arches either side of a central entrance arch which is rusticated.
The arches have impost and keystone decoration and label moulding; columns with square bases (with cornices) support the arches. Behind the arcade the main front wall is rusticated and the round headed windows have prominent sills which are supported by brackets.
On the upper floor is a verandah with columns grouped in threes at the corners; a patterned cast iron balustrade runs along the verandah.
In the verandah`s centre, above the entrance arch, is a pediment supported on paired pilasters.
There is a dentil course just below the verandah roof and another on the eaves of the main roof.
The eaves are supported by paired brackets.
Slate clads the hipped roof, and symmetrically placed at either end of the roof are chimneys with cornices. The upper floor windows are French and have shutters.
History: Not Available
Condition and Integrity:
1977 the 1930s facade and arcade infill was removed, restoring the original arcade.
The interior of the bank has been altered.
1984 the National Australia Bank took over the premises. (December 1992)
Location:
Fitzmaurice Street, Wagga Wagga.
Bibliography:
Information from the National Trust of Australia (New South Wales).
Apperly, Richard et al., "A Pictorial Guide to Identifying Australian
Architecture", Sydney 1989.
Article supplied by Genevieve Mott, Museum of the Riverina.
2008 May photo from Wikipedia by Bidgee.
Former CBC Bank, Wagga Wagga (Built 1882)
Currently the National Australia Bank (NAB) Wagga Wagga branch which closed in July
2008 after 126 years operating as a bank building. John Beer comments
"Some people are sad a branch is not now conducted in a building of such magnificent colonial design after 125 years of continuous use as a bank
- only an ATM left at the site.
The only other known building of identical Mansfield design was at Bourke which had to be pulled down after hose was left on to cellar area caused irrepairable damage to the foundations."
2008 Nov 23 nab locations search revealed:-
225 Baylis St Business Banking Centre, Financial Planner, Financial Services Centre
2009 GoogleMaps photo of Business Banking Centre at
225 Baylis Street.
225 Baylis St nab BBC to where
Fitzmaurice St Wagga business was transferred to after
126 years next to PO Wagga Fitzmaurice St the CBC building.
225 Baylis St has CBA on top, nab below, then also nab to the left
Walcha
1873 Fitroy St 1950 McHatton Park
1877 Fitzroy and Meridian Sts 1960 Services Club
1909 45N Derby St
51 Oxley Highway
1st branch photo where McHatton Park now is
2nd branch in 1960s
2nd branch as Services Club
3rd branch
1960s
1979
1983
2009
Walcha is 563km NNW from Sydney
1067m above sea level (highest point 1493m The Flags)
1873 June 16 first branch opened in Fitzroy Street (50th Report).
1873 June 16 Fitroy St site is in 2001 known as McHatton Park
1873 John Johnston was first Manager who came from Maitland
1873 Mr J C Glass assisted with opening Walcha branch
“Tour Our Historic Buildings of Walcha” pamphlet states:-
“McHatton Park:- Walcha Cottage Bank (Commercial Bank of Sydney) also shared this site. This building was a ‘miserable structure, unsuited to the climate and built on low damp land’.
=================================================================== It seems the following building was designed by Architect Mr Mansfield who designed about 50 branch buildings for CBCofS.
1876-1877 Alexander Mitchell constructed the 2nd Walcha branch of CBCofS.
1877 CBCofS relocated to Fitzroy & Meridian Sts after floods.
1877 Fitzroy & Meridian Sts area was where other businesses moved to higher ground to escape floods
1960s photo showing some colour from John Beer including Walcha CBCofS 2nd building Fitzroy St further west which became Ex Services Club after 1909 erection of CBCofS building occupied by NAB 2007
John Beer says he has seen in a pamphlet: At Fitzroy and Meridian is the ex-serviceman's club, an unsympathetic extension of the 1876 Bank building (colour photo at left showing extensions in pamphlet).
1893 January Listed in 89th Report
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1909 45N Derby St
1909 land Derby & Apsley Sts purchased for $1600
1909 November erection of 3rd Walcha branch at cost of $7,400
B and W photos from historical records.
1909 is shown on an internet site as the date the current branch premises in Derby Street opposite Australia Post were built. 1990 or later Fitzroy & Meridian Sts site became the Ex-Services Memorial Club.
Managers:
1892 W H B Piddington became Manager
1894 C E Maltby became Manager
1911 P C C Mackay Manager CBCofS Walcha
1925 Max Solling Manager
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1935 R D Morgan Manager
1938 L H Hawken Manager
1945 Robert T BRYEN Robert was Walcha Manager (in 1959 R T Bryen was Manager Tamworth. His son Charles R Bryen was part of Patterson Byfield & Bryen, Solicitors, Walcha and Tamworth. CR Bryen passed away 2006).
1946 I H Scott Manager
1952 D L Harris Manager
1961 Alec J Richardson Manager (19630101 CA Pg 18-21 Report on Pasture Improvement)
1966 Paul T Brown Manager
1970 John T Malone Manager from Maitland
1973 V Max Gillogly Manager (passed away whilst Manager Walcha)
1977 E Ian R Bezer Manager
1950 February Mr A S Nivison of "Mirani" Walcha pioneered aerial agriculture in Australia which changed a region into one of the richest and increased stock population more than fourfold.
1960s view of Walcha from John Beer's mother's home including CBC with snow on the roof.
Photo from John Beer's mum's house facing east includes CBC building which is the largest brick building more than one storey. So it is a photo of the western side of CBCofS building, mainly of residence and garage whose door faces north. Brick building on right of CBCofS is Walcha Council.
Photo of Walcha main street in the 1960s showing first building on RHS is CBC built 1909 and first building LHS is Post Office.
19630101 CA Pg 18-21 Manager A J Richardson's report on Walcha's Pasture Improvement
1979 April Current Accounts:- Sketch by James Levingston from Patterson Byfield and Bryen Walcha Solicitors
1979 Walcha :-
Population 1665 with 3737 in district
rainfall varies from 780mm to 1125mm per annum,
1979 3rd largest stock carrying area in NSW
1979 Walcha district :-
1. holds one-sixtieth of NSW's sheep
2. is 4th greatest wool producer in NSW
3. cut per sheep averages 4.31 kg, heaviest in New England district
4. 2nd largest producer of cattle in New England region
5. 3rd largest producer of cattle in NSW
1983 photo by Garry Stewart, who says "I was Accountant at that Branch between August 1972 and April 1974 with John Malone and Max Gillogly, before he passed away".
2009 GoogleMaps photo sourced by John Beer.
Walgett
64 Fox Street
1976
2007
2008
1876 Opened (56th Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking;
1974 Mgr D E Hosking (19750101 Curr Accts Pg 4 New Manager)
1976 photo of centenary celebrations
(Current Accounts Jan 1977).
2007 May: Phil Reeves reports " I have just come back from Walgett and the old branch has been burned to the ground. John Simpson was the Manager when I was there."
2008 Google photos from John Beer showing CBC strongroom and NAB next door on the corner.
Walla Walla
1995
2008 1908 Opened (121st Report);
1911 listed in 125th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1995 photo taken where I finished my banking career as a relieving manager. On that day I opened and closed the doors and made the girls morning tea, just like I did when I was a junior! Just for old times sake." David Jobson
2008 Walla Walla branch building as at 7 July photos by David Jobson.
The building was originally The Commercial Banking Co of Sydney, became NAB at merger until they closed it in about 1997. Then became Hume Building Society for a while and is now used occasionally as an office for a Memorial Stonemasons firm.
There is one picture already on the website that I took when the day I finished up as a Rlg Manager there in 1995. These will complete the picture of the whole buildiing.
Wallerawang
1880
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1880 Opened (64th Report);
Pictured in Current Accounts July 1974
This branch was built adjacent to the Post Office and opened in 1882.
1887 closed (79th Report);
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1889 Opened (82nd Report);
1893 listed in 89th Report January;
1911 listed in 125th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking;
1937 converted to Receiving Office of Lithgow.
This branch closed and reopened a number of times before finally closing in the late 1950's then becoming an agency conducted from Lithgow branch. Notes from Geoff Chapman.
1977 Listed in Annual Report
1985 May 16 Closure of agency from Lithgow.
Warialda
Hope Street
2005 1885 opened (74th Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
2005 photo by Harold Wood, no longer NAB.
Lot 1 Hope Street National Bank is Heritage Listed.
Warilla Grove,
Warilla (branch agency of Wollongong, 147 Crown Street) 1977 listed in Annual Report as a branch with a receiving office at Oak Flats..
Listed on yellow CBC Branch Managers List Sep 1981
Geoff Chapman advises that Alan Pitt was the first manager and Mick King the second officer.
WARNERS BAY
19920527 sc upgraded to branch
Warren
1960 1874 opened (53rd Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1960 slide photo by Bill Morelli.
1966/7 Allen Weigel, Manager of the Branch in the 1960's advised Geoff Chapman that the Branch depicted in Bill Morelli's 1960 'photo was demolished in 1966/67 This was due to movement of the outer walls of the building
Wauchope
46 High Street 1906 opened (116th Report);
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
2008 GoogleEarth photo identified by Geoff Chapman. Peter Kime has confirmed that current nab as attached was CBC Branch, Wauchope
Last modified: 29/01/2008 21:33
Weethalle
1924 and 1932 photos in Current Accounts Jan 1965.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
audited by R W R Johnston
1942 Closed during wartime bank rationalisation. (from Current Accounts January 1962) The business was presumably transferred to West Wyalong.
1977 listed in Annual Report as receiving office of West Wyalong.
2007 Receiving Office now a museum.
Wee Waa 75 Rose Street 1907 1910
1962 Jan Current Accts Pg 5
Wee Waa Mgr F Alan Low replied to
Mr Bamford's toast of branch management
and staff at N and NW branches
11th annual dinner at Tamworth Town Hall
1963 1974 1976 1983 1890 Opened 1890 (85th Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1907 photo and inscription on reverse
with building details and
list of Managers supplied by Bill Morelli.
1910 photo supplied by Bill Morelli
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1962 photo by J Beer
1963 photo by Kevin Greenaway. 1974 Floods photos by Bill Morelli.
1976 Note from Mayfield and attached photo of flood taken by their customer W F Ball.
Receiving offices from Wee Waa were:-
1971 & onwards till about 1985 Pilliga
(previously Pilliga branch)
1980s approximately and onwards Burren Junction
(previously Burren Junction branch.)
1970 approximately Gwen Stiller
(now Britten) joined at Pilliga
around 1970 and was transferred to Wee Waa
when the branch was downgraded to Receiving Office and
later became Accountant at Brewarrina,
1990 approximately resigning about 1990.
19770701 Curr Accts Pg 25
Suzuki 4WD hardtop provided for the
160k round trip Wee Waa Pilliga Burren Junction
1983 Although quality is not good,
this is a photo of the current building at Wee Waa,
which Frank Maundrell took soon after the opening.
1983 February the building opened as NAB Wee Waa
on the old CBC site and was commissioned and built by CBC.
1971 Receiving offices from Wee Waa were at
Pilliga from 1971 and from about
1980s at Burren Junction from around 1980s.
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WEETHALLE
1926-1942 CBC Weethalle branch was open
Those working at Weethalle included
Ray Gillam 19650101 Maroubra Mgr
J L Alpen 19650101 Superintendent CBCSB
J L Laing-Peach 19650101 Asst Inspector
R W R Johnston
audited by R W R Johnston who became GM
RWR Johnston was a good billiard player
1942 closed to R/O of West Wyalong
19650101 CA Pg 16-17
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Wellington Cnr Percy & Swift Sts
2005
1859 Joseph Aarons (1821-1904) bought for £7125 Nanima station,
16,000 acres (6475 ha) with 14,000 sheep.
For a time Aarons continued to prosper but borrowed heavily to finance his activities and in 1881 was forced to mortgage Nanima for £60,000. By
1890 he was in financial difficulties and to meet his commitments
he had to dispose of much of his land.
1893 Three years later in a further attempt
to reduce his liabilities he subdivided Nanima
and sold 7000 acres (2833 ha) as town and farm allotments.
Print Publication Details:
D. I. McDonald, 'Aarons, Joseph (1821 - 1904)',
Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 3,
Melbourne University Press, 1969, pp 1-2.
18760605 Opened 5 June 1876 (56th Report);
18930101 January Listed in 89th Report;
1899 Aarons continued to work the remainder
but was unable to recover his financial position and in
1899 the Commercial Bank of Sydney took over the station.
It was later bought by Charles H. Barton,
manager of the local branch of the bank
and owner of Towri station.
Aarons managed to retain possession of land
and property in the town and at the time of his death
was in receipt of an assured income from rents.
He was Wellington's first Mayor.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
Photos 2005 by John Ness.
Detail shows etched glass on front doors.
Heritage Listed:
Built at a time of progress and prosperity in
WELLINGTON the National Bank building is
an outstanding example of the Victorian Italianate
style of building and is aesthetically pleasing
as well as forming an integral part of the streetscape.
The size and importance of the building
emphasises the confidence felt by
the local community and outside businesses
in the future of the district.
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Wellington
Cnr Percy andift Sts
2005
1859 Joseph Aarons (1821-1904)
bought for £7125 Nanima station,
16,000 acres (6475 ha) with 14,000 sheep.
For a time Aarons continued to prosper but borrowed heavily to finance his activities and in 1881 was forced to mortgage Nanima for £60,000. By 1890 he was in financial difficulties and to meet his commitments he had to dispose of much of his land. Three years later in a further attempt to reduce his liabilities he subdivided Nanima and sold 7000 acres (2833 ha) as town and farm allotments. Print Publication Details: D. I. McDonald, 'Aarons, Joseph (1821 - 1904)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 3, Melbourne University Press, 1969, pp 1-2.
Opened 5 June 1876 (56th Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1899 Aarons continued to work the remainder but was unable to recover his financial position and in 1899 the Commercial Bank of Sydney took over the station. It was later bought by Charles H. Barton, manager of the local branch of the bank and owner of Towri station. Aarons managed to retain possession of land and property in the town and at the time of his death was in receipt of an assured income from rents. He was Wellington's first Mayor.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
Photos 2005 by John Ness.
Detail shows etched glass on front doors.
Heritage Listed:
Built at a time of progress and prosperity in the town and district the National Bank building is an outstanding example of the Victorian Italianate style of building and is aesthetically pleasing as well as forming an integral part of the streetscape. The size and importance of the building emphasises the confidence felt by the local community and outside businesses in the future of the district.
Wentworth
51 Darling Street
2009
2009 Located at the junction of the Murray & Darling rivers, the town was a major river port.
1864July or later opened (18650101 Annual Report)
1869 Wilcannia CBCofS closed & business transferred to WENTWORTH
1872 Closed 1872 (48th Report18720719);
1877 Opened 1877 (59th Report);
18930101 Listed in 89th Report.
CBCofS offered the business of Wentworth branch to NBA
who refused the offer because
NBA did not have Government approval
to open any branches in NSW, so
CBCofS closed without anyone taking over the business when
Wentworth branch closed in the late 1800s.
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These are recent photos of the building built as the Commercial Bank in Wentworth NSW in 1927.
Photos 1 and 2 of the front. Back in
2002 a local government grant paid for
repainting the parts viewable to the public in "heritage" colours. The old bank chamber has been my gallery since early
2008
Photo 3 Looking from our deck, built in
2002,
to the Darling River and Wharf
Photo 4 looking down the side from Darling Street
the main street in Wentworth
Photo 5 from our back yard
looking back towards Darling Street
regards, Steve Mars, Darling River Bank Gallery.
20111130 nab locations search revealed no nab services in Wentworth.
Werris Creek
18 Single Street
c.1907 opened 1907 (119th Report);
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
Photo of branch and residence as NAB by Andrew Hayne,
who
1973-1975 lived there as a child with his parents from 1973 to 1975.
His father (Tony A S Hayne) was Manager during that time.
West Kempsey
35 Elbow Street
2009 1921 built (Historical Society) similar design to CBCofS 1923 Peak Hill
1934 Listed in Century of Banking; manager C. Bennett
1945 the Branch closed. Father of Ms Pat Bennett ex-Port Macquarie staff was Manager at the time.
Photos by Warwick Laing, who was Manager at Kempsey.
Premises used by Mid North Coast Consultative Committee Inc.
2009 December photos by Mitch McKay @ pmheritage
2010 premises under consideration for use as a medical practice.
West Maitland
315 Victoria Street 1859 branch opened (22nd Report).
1924 From West Maitland Post Office Directory: Phillip I Addison is listed as Manager, The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney - 315 Victoria Street West Maitland. Geoff Chapman says: "I became suspicious when the Street Number 315 was the same as Maitland Branch.
It appears that the "West" was dropped and West Maitland became Maitland, and the street name may have been changed to High Street.
Early photos of Post Office of West Maitland are same building as later building shown as Maitland Post Office."
See also Maitland.
WEST PENNANT HILLS (WPH)
CBC was never at WPH but NBA was:-
19850402 GC 2555 G W Harris Mgr WPH to Mgr Fyshwick ACT
19850416 GC 2575 M F Hottes Asst Corp Fin Mgr NSW Admin to Mgr WPH
West Tamworth
Receiving Office of Tamworth
192 Bridge Street
19480401 CBCofS West Tamworth R/O opened
19480630 was the earliest CBC Annual Report West Tamworth was listed
it was kmown to have operated in Cec New's Corner Grocery Store, Bridge Street.
CBC occupied front portion of room on SW side of the room occupied by the Grocery Store, where Teller served customers through window opening onto verandah area of Cec New’s building.
Located on the South Western Cnr of Bridge St & Belmore St (opposite Family Hotel South Eastern Cnr Bridge St & Belmore St).
Receiving Office from 400 Peel Street Tamworth branch;
open approximately full banking hours except closed for lunch.
It is thought the Receiving Office was established to serve Fielders/Wheat Industries operations in West Tamworth/Westdale area.
19870921 nab opened new branch at 202 Bridge St West Tamworth with Mr G J Barling Manager. NSW Rural Circ 503
2008 February 20 nab Location Search revealed nab branch at 202 Bridge Street West Tamworth (192 Bridge St property acquired 194-200 Bridge St)
See also Tamworth.
West Wyalong
141 Main Street,
cnr. Church Street
2008 1894 10,000 people were on the Wyalong goldfields
1907/8 92 local residents & business people petitioned CBCofS to open at West Wyalong. One of the petitioners was WE Hart the holder of the 1st Australian Pilot's License.
1908 June 9 CBCofS opened (120th Report); Manager A S Baylis in Hart's Chambers.
1910 Premises Main & Church Sts built at cost of 3,222 pounds
1911 listed in 125th Report;
Prominent people at West Wyalong include DD Tait who later became Chief Inspector, RWR Johnston who was Junior became General Manager.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1969 (Current Accounts Jan 69 Pg 34-5) NT Frost Manager, CA Johnson Accountant.
There are a number of Heritage buildings at West Wyalong, including the Bank's premises.
2008 photo from GoogleEarth identified by Geoff Chapman.
WESTMEAD
CBC was never at Westmead was NBA was:-
WESTMEAD MEDICAL CENTRE SC
19861110 gets its own BSB
1988 approx audited by JBeer when assisting audit of NBA Parramatta by Crowley NE
Wilberforce
receiving office of Windsor
1970 listed in Annual Report as Receiving Office of Windsor, B.C. Smith Manager.
WILCANNIA
1835 named Mount Murchison
11 Reid Street
2008
WILCANNIA is 965km west of Sydney.
1866 WILCANNIA proclaimed a town
18671217 CBCofS opened (39th Report) Mr MILNE Manager
18680125 opening confirmed in unnumbered circular
1869July or later closed (43rd Report18700125) business transferred to WENTWORTH branch
1874 CBCofS opened (53rd Report);
1875July or later CBCofS WILCANNIA reopened
Managers:-
1875-6 W T Busby
1876-86 T J Haydon
1886-91 J A Foley
1887 218 steamers and their large barges unloaded stores or loaded wool and other products ob the bustkling waterfront.
WILCANNIA was the 3rd largest inland shipping port in Australia.
1891-93 W A McCredie
18930101 WILCANNIA was listed in CBCofS 89th Report January under Branches;
1893-94 R G Chatto
1894-97 R R Hetherington
1897-1902 W J Baker
1902-1903 A N Stacy
1903-1904 R E Inglis
1904 did R E Inglis go to Mgr Temora ?
1904-1908 F H McCutcheon
1908-10 C E Osborne
1910-15 G L Randell
1915-17 A Hargrave
1917-19 C M Stack
1919-22 O M Smith
1922-24 R J Dawson
1924-26 H R Clarke
1926-31 H G Saxby
1931-39 H T Adams
1939-42 L T Armour
1900s Manager Mr Gibson (Allan Weigel advised Geoff Chapman that
the father of R (Bob) Gibson,
who was Manager Narromine branch in the 1960's,
among others, was at one time Manager of Wilcannia branch)
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1942 Feb Bill Frost went to CBCofS WILCANNIA
19420422 WILCANNIA branch closed as a rationalisation of banking war measure and not reopened.
Wilcannia branch was located about half-way in what was then the business area diagonally across from a one storey hotel (Goonery's in 1942).
It was a sandstone block building consisting of banking chamber and managers office. There was a square steel awning on the front with the Bank's name painted in fairly large letters hereon.
Bill Frost recalls that a door led to a four roomed residence where the Manager,
Lyn Armour, slept as did his predecessor.
Bill Frost stayed at Mrs Byrnes boarding house also in the main drag.
It was quite well run and accommodated quite a few boarders.
The Bank of NSW were in a two storied building further down the street and had been built by another bank which probably had been absorbed by the Wales
(It could have been the ABC)
Bill Frost says he
"had the doubtful honour of being "the staff".
"L T Armour was the manager.
"After closing we set off for Cobar in his Hillman Minx and
"believe it or not we made it.
"No bitumen in those days mostly formed sand.
"Some time ago I sent black and white photos of
"a lot of country branches to Alan Pitt
"for the Archives and Wilcannia was among them.
1982 When Bill passed through Wilcannia
the building was still standing looking much like it did
but the Bank's name had been painted out.
Ex-Wilcannia branch identified by Bill Frost.
2008 GoogleEarth photo.
Bill Frost comments:
The building originally had a verandah type roof, on posts, over the footpath.
Willow Tree
2006 ohoto
1934 listed in Century of Bankin
1962 Mgt D L Pollard (19630101 CA Pg 12)
2006 recent photo of the CBC building at Willow Tree, on the corner of Henry Street and New England Highway, by Frank Maundrell.
Mgr M C Kingsmill
19770701 Pg 4 W J Packham Mgr
Windsor
cnr Kable & George Sts
1975
1981 1841 Agency established.
1845 Notice which appeared in the Maitland Mercury of 19 April:
BANK NOTICE
The Chairman and Directors of the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney beg to repeat their Notice of 4th April 1844, viz:-
"That the branches of this Bank established at Maitland, Windsor and Goulburn, were discontinued on and after the 31st March then next preceding" and that they further give notice, that this Bank will not be responsible for any monies which are not received at the Banking House, George Street, Sydney
L Duguid Managing Director 4/4/1845
Geoff Chapman states: I do not know what to make of Notices appearing 12 months apart It looks like they night have given 12 months notice of closure of the Branches.
1845 April 5 Sydney Herald wrote:- "Commercial of Sydney had to advertise that it had closed Maitland Windsor & Goulburn branches - apparently residents were being defrauded by fictitious agencies" explains why 1844 notice re-appeared in 1845. See Foundations of the Australian Monetary System Pg 371.
1874 opened (53rd Report);
1880 Building erected.
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking;
1974 Centenary picture in Current Accounts July 1975,
1981 colour photo from Annual Report
Wingham
43 Isabella Street
2006 1880 September 7 opened (65th Report) in temporary premises in Bent St ;
1881 March 15 branch moved to cottage in Bent Street
1882 August premises purchased from Thomas Brown in Isabella St
1885 building erected at cost of 2,695 pounds
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1980 December Current Accounts Pg 23 contained above information on initial branch locations
2006 Photo by Geoff Chapman.
WINTON Q see Q
Wollongong,
147 Crown Street
1880-90 photo
1929 "
1981 "
1859 opened (22nd Report);
1879 Wollongong Argus:-
"elegant & commodious building erected Crown St Wollongong"
1880-90 photo courtesy Wollongong City Library.
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1929 photo from Current Accounts Sept 1982
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1961 premises no longer able to handle volume of business
demolished & replaced with modern building
19620701 CA Pg 36 photo of staff incl
R G Young, R N Reeves, R G Robson, A C Steele Mgr,
1981 photo and article in Current Accounts Sept 1982
Photo by Ron Armstrong.
Wollongong,
Western branch CBC
270 Crown Street
Managers:-
Colin F Leeson
1962 Mgr Robson (19630101 CA Pg 12)
1977 listed in Annual Report
19870202 unified to 205 Crown St WOLLONGONG Ex NBA branch
205 CROWN ST MGR WAS MARATHON RUNNER ?MARK? POWERS ? (GChapman)
2008 December 270 Crown St GoogleMaps photo sourced by John Beer
shows 270 Crown St in 2008 was Hostage X nightclub.
20111231 Google NAB Locations Search for WOLLONGONG
SHOWED THE ONLY NAB BRANCH IN WOLLONGONG TO BE
147 Crown St which is the original
CBCofS branch which means
Ex-NBA branch at 205 Crown St
to where Ex-CBC Western Branch Wollongong
was unified to no longer exists
& THIS IS CONFIRMED WITH google MAPS
view of 205 Crown St to where Ex-CBC
Weatern Branch Wollongong was unified to
so it is assumed from this that ex-CBC
Western branch Wollongong business 20111231
is at Ex-CBC Wollongong 147 Crown St
WOLLONGONG NAB BUSINESS BANKING 38 Auburn St Wollongong
Woodburn
1880 opened 1880 (64th Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
closed 1893 (91st Report).
Woodenbong
McPherson Street
1932 photo
1952 "
1952 "
2005 "
1932 opened (19330630 Report)
19321024 CBC first opened in Woodenbong in premises occupied by Mr. S.W. Reid, Auctioneer, in Unumgar St
19321105 Mr. H.A. Oliver was appointed manager.
1932 November CBC moved into premises in the building formerly occupied by Mr. L. Kirkmaster when he first went into the grocery business.
1933 H. Oliver was unable to to persuade either bank management or a private individual to erect a new building, so he purchased land for £45 and erected a building at a cost of £650. He rented the premises to the bank for 13 years before selling out to the Bank.
1933 Mr. H.K. Knox was appointed manager.
1934 Listed in Century of Banking
1937 Mr. C.W. McLaren manager through the war years.
NAB photo 11/05 by Geoff Chapman
Ian S Watts stated in 2005 : "Woodenbong,
my second managerial Branch [ after Bundarra 1967 December to 1975 to Forbes] ,
was built by the then Branch Manager for six hundred pounds.
I think he built it because the Bank would not, and he felt the future prospects of the Branch were good.
This was my second visit to Woodenbong,
as I was the Junior on the staff when I was called up by the RAAF for war service in May, 1943.
When my family and I arrived the next time,
the residence was in a very poor state.
Following representations and a visit by the Bank architect,
major renovations were carried out.
Although isolated,
Woodenbong is situated in breathtaking mountain scenery.
The one drawback,
winding hilly roads,
whichever way you travelled.
2008 - photocopies of all the black &
white photos at left,
together with the following article from a book
produced by the School were provided by Ray Smith.
193210234 CBCofS, the first permanent bank in Woodenbong opened,
in premises occupied by Mr. S. W. Reid, auctioneer, in Unumgar Street.
Prior to this, a biweekly agency had been conducted in Woodenbong by the Queensland National Bank, Urbenville Branch.
It seems that the Bank of New South Wales had intended to open a branch in Woodenbong but was beaten to the punch by the C.B.C. by just one week.
As a result, the Bank of New South Wales cancelled its planned opening.
A month after opening its branch in Mr. Reid's office, the C.B.C. moved into new premises.
These were in the building formerly occupied by Mr. L. Kirkmaster when he first went into the grocery business,
prior to purchasing Mr. Sketchley's old store.
19321105 H. A. Oliver was appointed as Woodenbong's first permanent bank manager.
He was unhappy with the banks premises,
which he considered totally unsuitable for banking purposes.
However, no other more suitable premises were available in the village and
Mr. Oliver was unable to persuade either the C.B.C. management or a private individual to erect a new building.
As a consequence, he decided to build one himself.
The result was the bank building currently occupied by the
National Australia Bank in McPherson Street,
directly opposite the site of the former bank in Mr. Kirkmaster's old store.
Mr. Oliver purchased the land for the new bank for 45 pounds and erected the building, containing a main office,
manager's office, lounge, dining room, breakfast room, three bedrooms,
kitchen, bathroom, laundry and garage, at a cost of 650 pounds.
In more recent years,
the original building has been extended.
Mr. Oliver rented the premises to the bank for thirteen years before
finally selling out to them.
Despite his significant contribution to the village,
Mr. Oliver remained as bank manager in Woodenbong for just one year.
1933 he was succeeded by Mr. H. K. Knox, who served till 1937, and then
C. W. McLaren, who held the position through the war years.
Mr. Oliver later wrote of his days in Woodenbong in the early 1930's.
At the time, the village population was just one hundred and twenty.
"It was an adventure to take out a car.
Cars then bogged in the track in front of the bank (McPherson Street),
so I bought a horse, saddle and bridle and searched out business on horseback.
I think Woodenbong would be the last N.S.W. branch to draw forage allowance."
There are two photos of the 1932 branch in McPherson Street,
the first of the actual branch with Reg Shane (Teller) and
Mr. Olvier (Manager) in front of the old bank in
Kirkmaster's ex store and the second of the street with the branch visible
at far left.
Next photo is of the Hotel Woodenbong before the fire,
followed by photo of extensions being carried out to the bank in
1952 then a photo of the bank after the renovations.
Lindsay Lodge Guest House, the last of the black & white photos,
is where all Bank staff lived, including Ken Ryan, Max Vardy and
Bill Wardell amongst others.
19770701 CA Pg 4 K J Ekerick Mgr
The bank was largely unchanged when Geoff Chapman took his colour photo in 2005.
20100210 Wed nab location search revealed Woodenbong is an agency
19780101 CAPg 45 photo of Mrs Watts cutting the official ribbon of Woodenbong Pre School Kindergarten
Woodstock
1912 photo
1963 "
1999 "
2007 "
1907 Opened 1907 (118th Report); Opened 12/01/1907 and first located at residence of A.H.A.Tucker and then in cottage of a Mrs Marshall.
Branch opened 12 January 1907 by Cowra manager, Mr Dunlop. J.N. Roxburgh took over on 11 February 1907 for a few days, then A.S.Baylis was acting manager. H.S.D.Hay took charge about 5 April, 1907.
1910 land purchased cnr Parkes and Noyeau Streets at cost of 550 pounds.
1911 listed in 125th Report.
1912 July photo submitted by David Jobson.1912 premises (current building) erected at cost of 4,000 pounds.
1963 b&w photo by Kevin Greenaway.
1970 December 7 Branch converted to a Receiving Office of Cowra branch.
1977 March 28 Branch closed.
1977 listed in Annual Report as receiving office of Cowra.
1999 colour photo by David Jobson.
2007 March photo provided by David James.
Managers List
1907/20 H.S.D.Hay
1920/35 J.L.S.Robertson
1935/41 R.E.H.Turner
1941/47 W.A.Brown
1947/51 B.T.Ryan
1951/56 O.L. Deall
1956/60 K.V.Cooper
1960/61 J.A.Burt
1961/64 C.E.C.Shaw
1964/67 C.J.Turner
1967/70 F.L.Durie
Woy Woy
19620430 Woy Woy was opened by :-
RC (Russ) Henville (Manager) who came from Audit HO
and WC (Bill) Morelli (2nd Officer).
Russ Henville who was the senior officer in CBC Audit HO when Audit was supervised by an inspector in HO
Bill Morelli worked at Woy Woy when Woy Woy ran agency at Umina
20100228 nab search revealed nab branch 40 Blackwall Rd Woy Woy
Wyong
28 April 1906 Commerc Bank of Auistr put an ad in calling for quotes to extend Commerc Bank of Aust at Wyong
Yamba,
13 Yamba Street
branch agency of Maclean
2008 1988 April White Pages lists NAB Yamba Agency 13 Yamba St, Yamba
2008 December nab locations search reveals nab branch at 13 Yamba Street. GoogleMaps photo sourced by John Beer.
Yass
Cnr Comur & Meehan Streets
1959
1974
2005 Photo from Elders sale advert
1850 "Select Documents of the 19th Century" edited by HW Nunn states that the bank had an agency at
Yass - Board Minute 29 October, 1850.
1854-58 A Mr Laidlaw acted as agent for the Bank.
1858 Branch was opened on 2nd August under the management of R W Pearson who remained in the position for 36 years until 1894 on his retirement.
Always dressed in his frock coat with top hat and gold chain. His domestic staff comprised two maids, a butler and a groom-gardener.
1880 Mr Pearson's salary was 800 pounds per annum.
Part of Mr Pearson's duties included the buying of gold on the fields of Lambing Flat before the opening of the CBCofS Young branch.
Original premises were situated on the Bank of the Yass River and were flood affected (from Current Accounts July 1970).
1873 Branch completed (50th Rpt);
1881/2 New premises were built, two stories of brick and sandstone with a slate roof.
Entry to the banking area is through a large portico. All visible woodwork, except the hardwood floor, is cedar and there are several open fireplaces, most with polished marble surrounds and mantles.
Access to what was used as the manager's residence on the first level is from the side of the building through imposing doors into a spacious lobby where an impressive staircase leads to rooms above.
A back veranda with original iron-lace balustrade overlooks the courtyard and stables.
The Yass Courier reported that all the different portions of the massive buildings had been faithfully and creditably completed by the contractors Smith and Bennett, of Woolloomooloo.
Mr G.A. Mansfield, of Sydney, was the architect.
"The work is highly credited to all the different tradesman who have laboured to raise and complete a building which is the most prominent architectural ornament in the town and in many respects calculated to enhance its importance," the newspaper said.
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
19580701 CA Pg 5-6
1959 slide photo by Bill Morelli.
1974 photo in Current Accounts January 1975 issue Pg 47 when staff numbered about four and LWA Knight was Manager.
Norm White advised that Yass colour scheme was as a result of the colours selected for Tumut around 1974-78.
The day before the painter was ready to start he and I sat down and decided to go with "buff" coloured walls in the main - a "chocolate" colour for ledging/window ledges, and white for window frames, door frames and metal railing in the front of the building. Gundagai was also painted in these colours.
2005 Building offered for sale by NAB.
Yeoval
1934
1960
2006 1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
1934 photo from State Library of NSW shows CBC on right, Black Bros store on its left and Royal Hotel in the background.
1960 photo by Bill Morelli.
2006 David and Helen Jobson did a trip to Wellington in October and drove via Yeoval. Here's 2 pics of the old CBC there in the main street. Not occupied at present. Had a look through the blind in the front window and all the counters and internal offices appear to be still in place and in good order, as is the building generally.
The town doesn't have much going for it. I think even in its heyday (if it ever had one) the branch would've been a challenge.
Yerong (Creek)
1881 opened 1891 (86th Report);
18910521 Yerong Creek branch opened in rented premises with a one year lease of 12 pounds pa.
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
18930731 closed 1893 (91st Report).
Business transferred to Wagga Wagga.
YERONG CREEK Managers list:
1891/1893 H.S.Burstal
David Jobson advises:
"Helen and I went for a ride today to take a pic of the old Yerong Creek branch, between Culcairn and Wagga Wagga.
The town is just about history like the bank.
A couple of struggling shops and a dead pub.
There's also an old Bank of NSW there.
1834 Yerong Creek Branch is not listed in "A Century of Banking", it must have closed before that and maybe reopened, I don't know.
18930120 Yerong Creek is listed in the Eighty Ninth report as at 20/01/1893 with H.S.Burstal, Manager, and mentioned again in "Current Accounts" July 1959, page 3 in an article "From Colonnade to Commonwealth".
Click on branch name for photo of David Jobson at Yerong Creek.
Other photos also by David Jobson.
Young
18610325 opened
1870s
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19821223 Group News Photo
2004
Young history
(19580101 Current Accounts # 14 J Pg 4/5:-
1826 James White squatted at Burrowmunditroy
1827 or later Aboriginal name of Burrowmunditroy was shortened to Burrangong
1828 White called his property Lambing Flat
1860 a party of stockmen pitched their camp at Lambing Flat
Interesting that the name of the local radio station is 2LF (see Lambing Flat).
1861 January Oriental Bank opened in Young
18610325 CBCofS Young opened by J L Cobb 1st Mgr
1861 Apr Bank of NSW opened in Young
1861 July NSW Government renamed Lambing Flat as Young after Governor John Young
1861 Chinese Immigration Restriction Act was passed
1874 transition from gold to agriculture was almost complete
1886 railway was established
1860 or earlier CBC Yass was buying gold just after it was discovered at Lambing Flat. CBCofS Yass Branch was officially opened in 1858 under the management of R W Pearson who remained in the position for 36 years. Part of Mr Pearson's duties included the buying of gold on the fields of Lambing Flat before the opening of the CBCofS Young branch. (from Current Accounts January 1975 page 47)
1861 Mar CBC opened in Young under management of Mr JL Cobb
1861 Opened 25th March (Current Accounts July 1961 & Aug 1981). Mar 26: 1st ledger entries at CBC Young.
1874 In course of erection (51st Report);
1893 January Listed in 89th Report;
1934 Listed in Century of Banking.
Lynch Street former City Bank building Heritage Listed.
1948 CBCofS building completed
1949-59 Mgr W K Campbell
1958 Current Accounts report by W K Campbell Manager
19610318 centenary dinner organised by R E B Molesorth Manager of Young
1981 Article in Current Accounts Pg 18-20
2004 photo of 1941 premises by Frank Piccoli
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Australian Capital Territory
140 officers in 8 branches
CANBERRA
pop 200,000 plus
19470727 branch opened London Circuit
1958 operated from 16 Petrie St
Kingston
19561019 H V Mapleston from Fortitude Valley where he had been Acct for 9.5 years arrived in Canberra
19561029 opened
19570701 CA Pg 16-17 staff photo incl H V Mapleston Mgr R G S Careless
R G S Careless conducts full time agency at Manuka
RGS Careless (6'4" tall) 1954 joined CBC Manilla then Nyngan then Kingston
KIPPAX CENTRE:-
19780101 CAPg29
Staff photo incl Gary Adnum Mgr, Allen Grdoll,
PHILLIP SOUTH
Woden Valey adjacent to biggest shopping centre in ACT
southern districts of ACT
1976 May opened by D Glenn Williams
1978 complement 11
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Victoria
Euroa
19730326 listed with T J McArdle Manager under CBC in Insce & Banking Record
1975 Listed in Report
19810901 not listed in CBC Branch Managers List
....... EUROA FARMERS ARMS HOTEL MUSEUM .......
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HORSHAM
188 miles from Melbourne
on main highway to Adekaide
Pop 10,000
serves large area to SA border
19620701 CA Pg 24-25--
1866 BOV opened
1869 closed
1872 reopened
1874 large 2 storey building erected
19620313 moved into new building
photos of new & old premises are on CBCBank.com.au
Rutherglen
Designed by Architects for BOV
At merger NBA did not have a branch at Rutherglen
20111026 still occupied by Nab Rutherglen branch
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QUEENSLAND
KILLARNEY Q:-
11 Willow St
Cnr of Ailanthus & Willow Streets
Two story timber structure with the Manager’s residence at the rear of the branch and on the upper floor
1906 CBC Killarney branch opened at 11 Willow St on corner of Ailanthus & Willow Streets
19430123 branch closed
c1973 John B can remember being in Killarney area when relieving Mgr Woodenbong
Woodenbong is about 40k ESE of Killarney & has many customers surrounding Woodenbong
19750801 19760101 Insce & Banking Record NBA lists Killarney B/a of Warwick Q
1968 a tornado destroyed the top floor of the building and it was removed, leaving the building as it is today
From an image of the original building, it can clearly be seen that the present building is what was the ground floor of the original building
excluding top floor & posts holding up verandah surrounding 1st floor rooms
Since closure the building has been used on occasions as a private residence and
has also housed several businesses
20111217 The building today is occupied by Killarney Real Estate
The above information, together with a image of the original building was provided by Killarney & District Historical Society
QUILPIE
2011 NAB is in Quilpie opposite to where CBCofS building was
Thargomindah
1881 approx CBCof S Thargomindah opened
1890 Queensland National Bank (QNBank) Thargomindah was in building similar design to CBCofS Thargomindah
1920 approx QNBank Thargomindah closed
1920 approx CBCofS Thargomindah closed with business transferred to Cunnamulla
Bulloo Shire Council has headquarters in Thargomindah
TOOWOOMBA
19780101 CA Pg 37 staff photo incl Chester Kenyon
WINTON
1880/81 1st bank opens in WINTON
19251116 CBC Winton opens at Elderslie St
19260630 CBCofS 78th Report reported Winton opens
during the year branches
were established at KURRI KURRI MANDURAMA,
TULLIBIGEAL, Waverley (Bondi Junction), Weethalle and Winton
1925-28 Mgr E V Watts
1928-30 Mgr S G Roberts
1930-31 Mgr C I Scully
19310810 WINTON CBCofS closed business to Longreach
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WA
19780101 visitors to the west included
19780101 CA Pg 33
Noel Bennett Senior Auditor NSW
Jim Long Auditor Vic
Neil Beale Auditor Vic
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Farmers Arms Hotel Museum
There are nine rooms in this building.
Eliza Forlong Cottage & Longwood Bank
In the grounds of the museum is this 4 room cottage with various items also on the left you can just see the old Longwood bank, built c1890. Extensive research is ongoing into the Forlong and Tempelton family. An amazing about has been collected since 2007. A lot of information on the Net about the Forlongs and Templetons is not quite correct. One fact is that John, Eliza and Andrew Forlong did not carry the e on their surname, only William and his children and their children did.
Kirkland Avenue
An historic photo already, these old trees are in the process of being replaced with another type of elm tree not prone to the elm leaf bug. On the right is the museum grounds.
DELIVERY
Just in case you are wondering how big 'stuff' gets here. Leon Mackrell with tractor and a Brady & Kibble fork lift with driver Andrew Barns for pick up at Strathbogie. Brady Kibble driver to bring loaded truck to Euroa and forklift back. Two Brady & Kibble fork lifts and drivers to unload at museum. All voluntary all free for our society's use.
Mary's chair
Until I put her rocking chair into the dining room along with her photo and other items belonging to her family, I was forever pushing the chairs back under the table. You see.....Mary died in the next room in 1937. There is a brief story below...
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NEW HOURS - new hours - NEW HOURS - new hours
Wednesday 1pm to 4pm
some Fridays 1pm to 4pm
Weekends by appointment - please give 48 hours notice.
...EUROA FARMERS ARMS HOTEL MUSEUM in THE SHIRE OF STRATHBOGIE, VICTORIA AUSTRALIA...
The building in which our museum is housed was formerly the FARMERS' ARMS HOTEL, first licensed in 1876 by John Shelswell. Previous to this it is believed to have been a butcher shop, ran and owned by the Weir family.
It was used as a hotel with various licensees until the end of 1917.
In 1916 Edith McCormack married Arthur Smith the local police constable. Arthur died in 1921 the year his 3rd child was to be born. Soon after this, Edith purchased the building and ran it as a boarding house for the next 50 years. After Edith passed away, the then Shire of Euroa bought the building and the Historical Society is very grateful to have this wonderful old building to call home.
Frank, the last born of Arthur & Edith has donated some very special items back to the museum, these include several wedding presents of his parents and a rocking chair which belonged to his beloved Grandmother, Mary McCormack. Mary owned the historic Seven Creeks Hotel c1900-1904. After the death of Arthur, Mary moved in with Edith to help her and her young family.
With only a very small handful of VOLUNTEERS available to open the museum, the hours are now .....
Wednesdays 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm
some Fridays 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm
Weekends by appointment
- please give 48 hours notice.
Please ring or email if you are making a special trip though,
as sometimes, especially over winter,
what volunteers we do have migrate north!
Barb phone 03 5795 2732.
ENTRY is $4.00 for adults & $1.00 for children, 5 to 16.
We have a large range of mostly local items to view
- household, clothing, machinery,
just to name a few...and don't forget our Ned Kelly Corner.
We also may be able to help you with your FAMILY HISTORY queries and PHOTOS of your relative.
We undertake RESEARCH on your behalf,
the fee being $20 per hour plus any copying & postage charges, emailed is free.
We charge a $10 LOOKUP fee before any page is turned or button pushed.
This will be deducted OFF your hourly rate if you decide to go ahead.
Photos are only available emailed or on CD
- One photo is $10,
CD and postage is $3 extra,
subsequent photos - $10.00 each.
We are ALL volunteers at the museum,
but we still need money to operate successfully,
it just doesn't fall off the tree.
We have a gas bill and an electricity bill for example.
In 100 years time,
people will be looking for exactly the same things you are looking for
- we need to buy specialty items so they can be preserved for the future.
Grants do not fall out of the trees either.
Due to the large number of people who want everything for nothing via email,
the worst being I do not even get a thank you which often is all that it takes for me to be happy we have decided to charge the $10 lookup fee
- my time is just as valuable as yours, if you don't want to pay,
please don't bother asking, instead ask yourself,
do you volunteer your time anywhere.
You will never know what history you're missing out on.
ALL INQUIRIES must NOW be sent by snail mail and INCLUDE $10 as the look up fee,
you will be notified the result by email.
Box 299 Euroa 3666.
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The EUROA ADVERTISER has recently been INDEXED up to 1930. ONE person over a number of years and still going, for your instant answer.
CEMETERY RECORDS FOR ~
Euroa
Longwood
Strathbogie
Violet Town
Lone Graves in area
To compliment the Cemetery records we have many ~
Death certificates
Access to OBITUARIES
ALSO to search are ~
A 20,000 plus INDEX of local & family history BOOKS.
Victorian Birth, Death & Marriage Indexes
A good collection of original birth, death and marriage certificates - transcriptions available.
SCHOOL RECORDS FOR ~
Euroa after 1906
Longwood - but some around 1890-1900 are missing
Strathbogie township 2181
Strathbogie West
Gooram/Upper Castle Creek
Ruffy
Family histories already compiled
Parish Maps
Many many photos
Euroa Cemetery
A brief history & several photos.
Euroa and District Heritage
A peek at some of Euroa & Districts treasures.
About Euroa
Timeline and some links.
Memorials & Honour Rolls
Memorials & Honour Rolls of Euroa and District.
Inside of Museum
Nine rooms in this building which is
a historic bank and
a cottage
with 4 rooms
for you to browse through
plus 2 machinery sheds.
The FORLONG[E] Family
Would you like to contact the museum?
Snail mail is the preferred method, with $10 enclosed for inquiries.
Box 299 Euroa 3666.
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