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Bank of Victoria Vault
Adjacent to re-constructed Mechanics Institute (Main Street), WALHALLA VIC 3825 - Property No B1293
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A branch of the Bank was opened on 1865 and a permanent building was constructed in 1868. Fire in November 1888 destroyed this original building and it was rebuilt by contractor E. Dunham to the design of the architect W.S. Law. The vault/strongroom was erected at this time and consisted of English bond brickwork and a basalt floor. The bank was a pont of departure for police escorted gold shipments to Sale and Traralgon.
Classified: 24/02/1966
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B1293
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