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Murder was carried out in the former bank. The murders were to turn out to be one of Austrila's largest serial killings, and were dubbed The Snowtown Murders, (Bodies in Barrels) murders. John Justin Bunting and Robert Joe Wagner used the former bank's vault to store their victims' bodies in barrels in 1999. Eleven people were murdered between August 1992 and May 1999, which included one victim, murdered in the bank's vault. The victim murdered in the banks vault, was part of the gang that had helped to murder the other ten of the eleven eventual victims. John Bunting (the gang leader), decided to murder one of his gang. Eight bodies were found in barrels.
The gang had chosen hydrochloric acid which mummified the remains, instead of dissolving the remains. Three of the other victims remains were found elsewhere in shallow graves at the gang leaders home. (Now demolished and now housing for the elderly). A film has been made of these grim events called Snowtown, dramatising the murders. More than 250 suppression orders were used, to keep certain details of the case being made public, these orders were overturned and the details made available to the public in 2011.
The building is currently for sale for $200,000 which includes the former bank on the ground floor, with the managers residence above on the upper floor. Due to the public interest and visitors to the town of Snowtown, locals had considered changing the name of the town to 'Rosetown', however the change was never made.
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How was the Snowtown murders solved?
The Snowtown murders were solved through the cooperation of police and informants. After receiving a tip, police discovered eight dismembered bodies in barrels in Snowtown, Australia. The lead suspect, John Bunting, was arrested and convicted of multiple murders.
What is the duration of Snowtown film?
The duration of Snowtown - film - is 1.98 hours.
When was Snowtown - film - created?
Snowtown - film - was created on 2011-05-19.
What was the previous name of the National Australia Bank?
The "National Australia Bank" was previously known as the "National Bank of Australia".
When was Bank of Australia created?
Bank of Australia was created in 1826.
What is the name of central bank of Australia?
The Reserve Bank Of Australia.
What is the largest bank in Australia?
Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Westpac Banking Corporation.
When did Commercial Bank of Australia end?
Commercial Bank of Australia ended in 1982.
When was Commercial Bank of Australia created?
Commercial Bank of Australia was created in 1866.
When was National Australia Bank created?
National Australia Bank was created in 1858.
What is National Australia Bank's population?
The population of National Australia Bank is 44,645.
When was Federal Bank of Australia created?
Federal Bank of Australia was created in 1881.
