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S2 EP1 The Bank, the Sergeant and his bonus

History Lab
History Lab
Episode • Nov 27, 2018 • 31m

In 1817, the Bank of New South Wales opened as the first financial institution in the Australian colonies. But when the first customers arrived for the grand opening, they found someone had already made a deposit. Where did the money come from? Our producers, Jason and Nicole, follow the record trail and discover the uncertain foundations of Australia’s first bank.

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