Bank of New South Wales
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The Bank of New South Wales (BNSW), also known commonly as The Wales, was the first bank in Australia, being established in Sydney in 1817 and situated on Broadway. During the 19th century, the bank opened branches throughout Australia and New Zealand, expanding into Oceania in the 20th century. It merged with many other financial institutions, finally merging with the Commercial Bank of Australia in 1982 and being renamed to the Westpac Banking Corporation on 4 May that year under the Bank of New South Wales Act 1982.
Former Bank of New South Wales, Broadway, Sydney, designed by Varney Parkes
The former Bank of New South Wales building on Russell St, Melbourne
Bank of New South Wales branch in Port Douglas, Queensland circa 1890
Bank of NSW Building (1882), Oamaru, New Zealand
Varney Parkes
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Varney Parkes was an Australian politician, architect and son of Henry Parkes.
Former Bank of New South Wales, George Street, Sydney
Stanmore Public School, Sydney
St James's Church, King Street, Sydney