Nelson Savings Bank Opened

Nelson joined the ranks of several other New Zealand cities when, in January, the Nelson Savings Bank, a division of the Canterbury Savings Bank, was opened in Hardy Street, When this issue went to press, more than £75,000 had been deposited. These pix of the opening of the bank were taken by Peter Cooper Studio.

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Empty tills were soon filled when the bank opened for business

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Local Member of Parliament, Mr Stan Whitehead, unveils a plaque when he opened the branch.

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And the bank is opened

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Watched by Mr M. Russell, president of the Canterbury bank, Mr and Mrs Whitehead open an account.

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The bank was a very busy place for a time