Agent TypeOrganisationActivities & OccupationsBankersHistoryThe Bank of Australasia was founded in London under Royal Charter in May 1835; branches opened in Sydney 1835, Hobart & Launceston 1836; Melbourne branch opened 28 August 1838. Merged with Union Bank in 1947 & both merged into new ANZ Bank in 1951. Original 2-storey Collins St building photographed here designed by Reed & Barnes and completed 1876; additional 2 storeys and alterations by Kingsley A, Henderson in 1929-31. The facing is Oamaru (N.Z.) stone.
