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Photos: Westpac banking through the ages

From goldfield banking tents to touch screen lounges.

on Dec 11 2012 2:14PM

A Bank of New South Wales 'tent branch' in the goldfields at West Wyalong. [Picture credit: Westpac]

A Bank of NSW banking hall in late 19th century. [Picture credit: Westpac]

The FABICUS ('First Australian Bank’s Accounting Computer Used in Sydney') debuted in 1964. It was designed to centralise the bank’s cheque accounts onto a computer system, replacing the manual/machine accounting operations in each Sydney branch. [Picture credit: Westpac]

A Westpac representative demonstrates a new way of banking in 1980 – the Automatic Teller Machine. [Picture credit: Westpac]

In the early '80s, Westpac enlisted the help of the IBM Robot Prototype to teach customers how to use ATM machines. [Picture credit: Westpac]

Glass teller screens were introduced in the mid-1980s. [Picture credit: Westpac]

The new digital customer information touch screens in the 'Heart' area of Westpac's refurbished branches. [Picture credit: Westpac]

A Westpac customer is served at the new transaction service desks. [Picture credit: Westpac]

The redesigned branches boast 24/7 foyers with 'smart' ATMs that provide a range of additional services. [Picture credit: Westpac]

Westpac's redesigned branches will place a strong emphasis on self-service banking. [Picture credit: Westpac]

A Bank of New South Wales 'tent branch' in the goldfields at West Wyalong. [Picture credit: Westpac]

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