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Former London Chartered Bank of Australia Clunes

Other Names RSL ,  Former E. S. & A. Bank Clunes Location Fraser Street, CLUNES VIC 3370 - Property No B1051 File Number B1051 Level State

[1/1] B1051 Fmr E S & A Bank Fraser

Statement of Significance

RSL (originally London Chartered Bank was designed by architect Leonard Terry and built in 1871. The two storey, stuccoed structure is symmetrical about a projecting porch on Tuscan columns. The porch had a pierced balustrade of circular motifs, repeated under the first floor windows. The ground floor has round-headed openings and import mouldings and there are string courses, cornice and a parapet with dentils above.
RSLforms a most distinctive element in the historical townscape of Clunes and has historical associations with the goldmining origins of the town. The former bank is architecturally important as an example of a rare architectural motif, within the oeuvre of Leonard Terry and as a notable example of Conservative Classical design. The porch motif is most uncommon and the perforated balustrade and detailing generally is notable.
RSLhas been variously altered but is reasonably intact and in good condition. The porch balustrade has been removed.