Historical information

In 1862 the Bendigo Penny Savings Bank was opened. It later was simply called the Bendigo Savings Bank. Ten months after its opening it reported that it had monthly deposits of 2 pounds, 12 shillings and 4 pence. (Jan 1863)

Physical description

Bendigo Savings Bank Passbook No. 36293 belonging to Miss Marguerite Kane. Used for deposits and withdrawals between January 1893 and November 1896. handwritten entries.
Green card cover bound with cloth tape. Cover includes opening times. Rules and Regulations of Savings Banks in Victoria included at front of passbook.