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Colonial Bank of Australasia

Former banking company in Victoria, Australia

The Colonial Bank of Australasia was a bank operating primarily in the Australian colony and then state of Victoria from 1856 to 1918. It commenced operation on 14 April 1856, following its incorporation by the Parliament of Victoria through the Colonial Bank of Australasia Act 1856 (19 Vict.).2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1856Founded1

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AUS-Colonial Bank of Australasia 1 Pound Sterling 1-6-1886
Photo: Colonial Bank of Australasia (note), Heritage Auctions (image), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

The Colonial Bank of Australasia was a bank operating primarily in the Australian colony and then state of Victoria from 1856 to 1918. It commenced operation on 14 April 1856, following its incorporation by the Parliament of Victoria through the Colonial Bank of Australasia Act 1856 (19 Vict.).2

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