Summary
Promotional invitation from State Savings Bank of Victoria, Bulleen branch manager Harold Keith Morter, to visit the branch to discuss banking and loans.
The card belonged to Harold 'Keith' Morter who spent his whole working life at the State Savings Bank of Victoria. Through the course of his long and successful career and subsequent retirement, Keith saved a number of mementos of the bank. Keith's collection not only provides insight into one man's working life, it also covers some important periods in Australian banking history, including the introduction of cheque accounts, the opening of small branches across the State, and the adoption of decimal currency.
Description of Content
Three rows of men, all wearing business suits. The front row is seated on a bench, the second row standing on the ground, and the third row standing on a bench. They are outdoors and there are trees in the background.
Physical Description
White card, folded at centre, printed in black and white. On front, the State Savings Bank logo and a a photographic portrait of Harold Keith Morter. Detailed text within and signature in blue pen.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from John Morter, 22 Mar 2014
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Issued By
State Savings Bank of Victoria, Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1980
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Format
Print, 8" x 10" Print, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Printed on front below logo: STATE BANK / Invitation from the Manager STAET BANK BULLEEN Mr H. K. Morter. Signed in blue pen: H. K. Morter
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Overall Dimensions
81 mm (Width), 137 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Banking, State Bank, Christmas Cards, Landscapes, Australian Art
