Premises
On 1 June 1861, a meeting of the Board of Directors was held to consider tenders for the establishment of banking premises. The following tenders were received
- John H Davis – Reyneveld St.
- R. A. Green – Reyneveld St.
- James Ingram – Church St.
- D.B. Muller – Stockenstrom St.
- A. A. Ortlepp – Murray St.
- John Norval – Market Sq.
After considering the options, the Board decided to investigate whether a Mr. Kisch’s premises in Church Street was available for lease or sale.
On 4 June 1861 Mr. Mathews who was acting as agent for Mr. Kisch reported that he was not in a position to tender the house in Church Street. Mr. Ortlepp rejected the offer made to him and after consideration, it was decided to buy the property of Mr. R. A. Green in Reyneveld Street for £900, payable in two instalments at six and twelve months, bearing an interest rate of six percent per annum as of 1 July 1861 when occupation was taken.
On 23 September 1861, a Building Committee comprising Messrs. H. Green and Thomson were appointed to meet with the architect Mr. Welchman and to explain to him the wishes of the Board regarding new Buildings.
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