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Oral History interview with Dr H.C. Coombs about the separation of the Commonwealth Bank and the creation of the Reserve Bank of Australia [audio recording]
Expanded NumberAV-000073Title Oral History interview with Dr H.C. Coombs about the separation of the Commonwealth Bank and the creation of the Reserve Bank of Australia [audio recording] Date Recorded18 December 1984Description
Former GovernorCoombs discusses his initial opposition to the separation of the central and commercial banking functions of the Commonwealth Bank, how Commonwealth Bank staff performed central bank functions prior to separation, the eventual acceptance of separation, the differences between the Reserve Bank of Australia and other central banks, the Bank’s relationship with Treasury and the Government, a commentary on Bank staff and public service, the choice of Sydney for the Bank's Head Office location, and the creation of the Bank Board.
Oral History interview with Dr H.C. Coombs about the separation of the Commonwealth Bank and the creation of the Reserve Bank of Australia [audio recording] . Reserve Bank of Australia Unreserved, accessed 07/12/2025, https://unreserved.rba.gov.au/nodes/view/85971, https://doi.org/10.47688/RBA_Archives_AV-000073
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