Commercial Bank of South Australia
The Commercial Bank of South Australia was a South Australian bank that failed in February 1886 due to fraudulent loans and transfers by the Manager, Alexander Crooks and Accountant, Alexander McKenzie Wilson.[1][2][3][4] It was also notable for the problems experienced in its liquidation.[5]
Directors
- John Beck; also largest shareholder, in London at time of collapse; never returned.[6]
- Charles Rischbieth
- Maurice Salom
- Robert Alfred Tarlton Chairman of Directors
- Alfred Tennant
- James Crabb Verco
References
- ↑ "The Border Watch.,". The Border Watch. XXIII, (2326). South Australia. 27 February 1886. p. 2. Retrieved 27 March 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ "The Late Manager and Accountant in Court". South Australian Weekly Chronicle. Adelaide: National Library of Australia. 20 March 1886. p. 22. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
- ↑ "SUPREME COURT.—CRIMINAL SITTINGS". South Australian Register. LI, (12, 293). South Australia. 8 April 1886. p. 7. Retrieved 28 March 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ "THE COMMERCIAL BANK PROSECUTIONS". South Australian Register. LI, (12, 295). South Australia. 10 April 1886. p. 3. Retrieved 28 March 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ "The Register. ADELAIDE : SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 1893". South Australian Register. LVIII, (14, 532). South Australia. 10 June 1893. p. 4. Retrieved 28 March 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ "An Adelaide Merchant". The Advertiser (Adelaide). XLVI, (14, 076). South Australia. 28 November 1903. p. 7. Retrieved 25 January 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
External links
- Ron A. Potter, "With Faith and Courage": The Bank of Adelaide 1865 - 1965 at ANZ Bank Retired Officers] Retrieved 27 Mar 2016]
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