Name/TitleJohn Alsop : State Savings Bank, 1915.
About this objectFramed portrait of John Alsop (c. 1839-1925).
"John Alsop, one of the pioneers of the Victorian State Savings Bank. Mr. Alsop was born in Derbyshire, England, 86 years ago, and came to Australia with his parents in 1849. ' He lived for five years in Adelaide, and then came to Melbourne, where he entered the service, of the State Savings Bank. For more than 50 years he remained in the bank, and filled many important positions. He rose to the position of actuary and trustee manager, and he held this position at the time of his retirement, 21 years ago."
[source: The Australasian, Sat 24 Oct 1925, p. 46
For more information about this image contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria.
MakerVandyck Studio (Firm)
Maker RolePhotographer
Date Made1915
Inscription and MarksInscribed above image : The Historical Society of Victoria."
Inscribed in black pen under image : 'John Alsop / 1915 / arrived in / South Australia April 1849 / Victoria Jan 1854 / address: April 1918 / Wensley / Hopetoun / Road Malvern."
Measurements9.8 x 6.9 cm (photograph)
23 x 12.6 cm (cardboard frame)
Period1910-1920
Object TypePhotograph
Subject and Association KeywordsAlsop, John, c. 1839-1925.
Subject and Association KeywordsPortrait
Subject and Association KeywordsBanks and banking
Subject and Association KeywordsMalvern (Vic.)
Named CollectionImages collection
Object numberP-79-Pi
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
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