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The building is important in exhibiting aesthetic characteristics valued by the community, in particular the use of the neo-classical design for a 20th-century financial institution reflecting the dignity and solidity of such institutions and the quality and craftsmanship of the building's main
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Internally the main banking chamber and its entry are predominantly intact. Both the foyer to George Street and that at the corner of Queen and George
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in commercial and civic buildings of similar scale and materials during this period. 33 Queen Street remained the headquarters of the Bank of New South Wales until a new chief office was built in 1970. Later it became a branch of the
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This first building was demolished in 1928 and replaced by the current building which was completed in 1930. Designed by the firm of Hall and
Devereux, it was erected by FJ Corbett & Sons for approximately
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began operating on the site in rented premises in 1851. In 1853, the bank purchased the property and in 1866 erected a purpose-built bank with residence. The contractor was
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and built from 1928 to 1930 by F J Corbett & Sons. It is also known as
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