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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]

The Bank Of New South Wales

The Bank Of New South Wales, Christchurch, is a two-storey brick building with stone front, situated in Hereford Street. It was erected in 1867 on half an acre of freehold land, purchased for the bank from the second Superintendent of Canterbury—Mr. Moorhouse—together with that gentleman's residence, which stood on the section and which was used for the first few years for the purposes of the branch. Until the removal of the inspector's department to Wellington in 1895, Christchurch was recognised as the headquarters of that officer in New Zealand. The ground floor contains the banking chamber and manager's office, the upper floor being set apart for the use of the inspector. The manager's residence, which was built in 1881, is situated behind the bank.