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Bank of South Australia

First Bank of South Australia (1837-1892)1

The first Bank of South Australia was founded by the South Australian Company in the colony of South Australia in 1837 by British investors. In 1892 it was taken over by the Union Bank of Australia.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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The first Bank of South Australia was founded by the South Australian Company in the colony of South Australia in 1837 by British investors. In 1892 it was taken over by the Union Bank of Australia.2

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