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In what year was Westpac first established?
Westpac was originally the Bank of New South Wales. The Bank of New South Wales was founded in Sydney as the first bank in Australia on 8 April 1817 by Governor Lachlan Macquarie. In 1982, the Bank of New South Wales merged with the Commercial Bank of Australia to form the Westpac Banking Corporation, which derived its name from from the fact that its major operations are in the Western Pacific.
What is the Bank of New South Wales known as today?
The Bank of New South Wales is now known as Westpac. The Bank of New South Wales was founded in Sydney as the first bank in Australia on 8 April 1817 by Governor Lachlan Macquarie. Branches were initially restricted to the colony of New South Wales, but were later opened at Moreton Bay, Brisbane, in 1850, Victoria in 1851, New Zealand in 1861, South Australia in 1877, Western Australia in 1883, Fiji in 1901, and Papua New Guinea and Tasmania in 1910. In 1982, the Bank of New South Wales merged with the Commercial Bank of Australia to form the Westpac Banking Corporation, which derived its name from from the fact that its major operations are in the Western Pacific
Which Barclay's bank branch has sort code 201225?
bridgend south wales
When was Bank of Wales created?
Bank of Wales was created in 1971.
When did Bank of Wales end?
Bank of Wales ended in 1988.
What is the bank of New South Wales called?
The Bank of NSW (the "Wales") merged with CBC (Commercial Bank) in 1982 and became the Westpac Bank. At the time NS Welshmen though this sounded more like a brand of canned fish, but is represents the bank's main area of interest, the Western Pacific.
Which bank did Lachlan Macquarie begin?
Governor Lachlan Macquarie founded the Bank of New South Wales as the first bank in Australia, establishing it in Sydney on 8 April 1817.
What were the names of the two banks that the kelly gang robbed?
The two banks that the Kelly Gang robbed were the National Bank in Euroa and the Bank of New South Wales in Jerilderie.
What is BSB 062-548?
BSB 062-548 belongs to the Commonwealth Bank (CBA) at Griffith in New South Wales.
Are Westpac Banks in any other State apart from New South Wales in Australia?
Even though Westpac used to be called the Bank of New South Wales, Westpac bank branches can be found throughout all Australian states. They are also found in New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea.
What was the name of Queensland's first bank?
The first bank to open a branch in Queensland was the Bank of New South Wales, which was also the first official bank in Australia. The first branch was opened at Moreton Bay, Brisbane, in 1850.
In which states of Australia can you stand directly on the river Murray bank?
One can stand directly on the banks of the Murray River in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.
