Annual Reports - 1925
A feature of the year is the continuing expansion of permanent branches in the branch network, and the
various reports provide comprehensive details. In the General Manager's report, the transfer to the Bank's first own
self-contained Head Offices at 6 & 8 Edmund Street on July 6th 1925 is recorded - although the General Manager is already
commenting that the space for the banking hall is too limited. The new Head Office incorporates a flat for occupation by a married
couple as caretakers, and a Mr & Mrs Millin are appointed, but are soon dismissed as being 'unsatisfactory'. The list of
new staff appointments includes the names of a dozen who are to have careers of over 40 years with the Bank. There is a
marked increase in applications for loans to purchase houses - demand boosted by the Corporation's policy of selling properties erected
by the Council.
(1) Published Report
Front and Back pages of Report