The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.
Australia's central bank, formed by the Reserve Bank Act of 1959 that separated the central banking role of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia from its commercial functions. The bank commenced operations in January 1960 under its first Governor, Dr HC Coombs.
Milestone
Formed
14 Jan 1960
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Position
1960 - 1968
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Property
Comprises
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Occupied
1964 -
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Type
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