The Commercial Bank of South Australia was a South Australian bank founded in 1878 that failed in February 1886 due to fraudulent loans and transfers by the Manager, Alexander Crooks and Accountant, Alexander McKenzie Wilson. It was also notable for the problems experienced in its liquidation.
Directors John Beck; also largest shareholder, in London at time of collapse; never returned. Charles Rischbieth Maurice Salom Robert Alfred Tarlton Chairman of Directors Alfred Tennant James Crabb Verco
References
External links Ron A. Potter, "With Faith and Courage": The Bank of Adelaide 1865 - 1965 at ANZ Bank Retired Officers] Retrieved 27 Mar 2016]