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

• Robert Alfred Tarlton Chairman of Directors
• James Crabb Verco
• Alfred Tennant
• Charles Rischbieth
• Maurice Salom

References

1. "The Border Watch.,". The Border Watch. XXIII, (2326). South Australia. 27 February 1886. p. 2. Retrieved 27 March 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
2. "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.
3. "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.
4. "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.
5. "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.

External links

• Ron A. Potter, "With Faith and Courage": The Bank of Adelaide 1865 - 1965 at ANZ Bank Retired Officers] Retrieved 27 Mar 2016]