City Bank (former)

Item details


Name of item:	City Bank (former)
Other name/s:	Commercial Bank of Australia; City Bank; Young Tourist Office; Burrangong Art Gallery; Joe Bargwanna Stock & Station Agent; Bargwanna and Gerard
Type of item:	Built
Group/Collection:	Commercial
Category:	Bank
Location:	Lat: -34.3130996678 Long: 148.2977599320
Primary address:	Lynch Street, Young, NSW 2594
Parish:	Young
County:	Monteagle
Local govt. area:	Hilltops
Local Aboriginal Land Council:	Young

Property description

Lot/Volume Code	Lot/Volume Number	Section Number	Plan/Folio Code	Plan/Folio Number
LOT	2		DP	607172

All addresses

Street Address	Suburb/town	LGA	Parish	County	Type
Lynch Street	Young	Hilltops	Young	Monteagle	Primary Address
89 Boorowa Street	Young	Hilltops	Young	Monteagle	Alternate Address

Owner/s

Organisation Name	Owner Category	Date Ownership Updated
Graham and Joy Bargwanna	Private

Description


Designer/Maker:	Mr Goodchap
Builder/Maker:	Evans & Son
Construction years:	1890-
Physical description:	The former City Bank branch in Young was the first branch erected by this banking organisation. The former bank building is a modest example of the Victorian Second Empire style. The interior fittings of the former City Bank building are an early example of modular office design. The building has state historical and technical/research significance, local aesthetic significance, a state level of rarity and local representativeness. It has a high degree of integrity (LEP, 1991).


Former use:	Aboriginal land, bank, stock and station agent, art gallery, tourist office

History

Historical notes:

The City Bank, founded in 1863, was a small banking organisation that did not have a long history. The bank operated only in New South Wales and opened its first country branch in Young in 1874. The existing banking building was designed by Mr. Goodchap and constructed by Evans and Son in 1890 at a cost of (Pounds)3,225.

The interior fittings of the building are early examples of modular design and construction, fabricated in England and shipped out to be fitted straight into the bank. The building maintains many of its original fittings including a magnificent cedar staircase.

After the demise of City Bank the Commercial Bank of Australia operated in the premises for many years. When the Commercial Bank of Australia merged with the Bank of New South Wales in 1980 to form Westpac the building became redundant and was purchased by Young Shire Council. The ground floor of the building was operated as the Young Tourist Office and the upstairs functioned as the Burrangong Art Gallery. Joe and Joy Bargwanna purchased the building from Council in September 1988 to operate as Joe Bargwanna Stock, Station and Real Estate Agent. The firm later changed its name to Bargwanna and Gerard (LEP, 1991).

Historic themes

Australian theme (abbrev)	New South Wales theme	Local theme
3. Economy-Developing local, regional and national economies	Commerce-Activities relating to buying, selling and exchanging goods and services	Banking-
3. Economy-Developing local, regional and national economies	Commerce-Activities relating to buying, selling and exchanging goods and services	Developing discrete retail and commercial areas-
3. Economy-Developing local, regional and national economies	Commerce-Activities relating to buying, selling and exchanging goods and services	Developing Commercial Enterprise-
3. Economy-Developing local, regional and national economies	Commerce-Activities relating to buying, selling and exchanging goods and services	Stock and Station Agent-
3. Economy-Developing local, regional and national economies	Commerce-Activities relating to buying, selling and exchanging goods and services	Real Estate agency-
3. Economy-Developing local, regional and national economies	Environment - cultural landscape-Activities associated with the interactions between humans, human societies and the shaping of their physical surroundings	Developing local, regional and national economies-National Theme 3
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Accommodation-Activities associated with the provision of accommodation, and particular types of accommodation – does not include architectural styles – use the theme of Creative Endeavour for such activities.	Building settlements, towns and cities-National Theme 4
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Accommodation-Activities associated with the provision of accommodation, and particular types of accommodation – does not include architectural styles – use the theme of Creative Endeavour for such activities.	Adapted heritage building or structure-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Land tenure-Activities and processes for identifying forms of ownership and occupancy of land and water, both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal	Townships-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Towns, suburbs and villages-Activities associated with creating, planning and managing urban functions, landscapes and lifestyles in towns, suburbs and villages	19th century suburban developments-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Towns, suburbs and villages-Activities associated with creating, planning and managing urban functions, landscapes and lifestyles in towns, suburbs and villages	19th century suburban developments-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Towns, suburbs and villages-Activities associated with creating, planning and managing urban functions, landscapes and lifestyles in towns, suburbs and villages	Subdivision of urban estates-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Towns, suburbs and villages-Activities associated with creating, planning and managing urban functions, landscapes and lifestyles in towns, suburbs and villages	living in the country-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Towns, suburbs and villages-Activities associated with creating, planning and managing urban functions, landscapes and lifestyles in towns, suburbs and villages	Impacts of railways on rural development-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Towns, suburbs and villages-Activities associated with creating, planning and managing urban functions, landscapes and lifestyles in towns, suburbs and villages	Commercial strip development-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Towns, suburbs and villages-Activities associated with creating, planning and managing urban functions, landscapes and lifestyles in towns, suburbs and villages	Shaping inland settlements-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Towns, suburbs and villages-Activities associated with creating, planning and managing urban functions, landscapes and lifestyles in towns, suburbs and villages	Creating landmark structures and places in regional settings-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Towns, suburbs and villages-Activities associated with creating, planning and managing urban functions, landscapes and lifestyles in towns, suburbs and villages	Planning relationships between key structures and town plans-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Towns, suburbs and villages-Activities associated with creating, planning and managing urban functions, landscapes and lifestyles in towns, suburbs and villages	Developing private towns-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Towns, suburbs and villages-Activities associated with creating, planning and managing urban functions, landscapes and lifestyles in towns, suburbs and villages	Beautifying towns and villages-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Towns, suburbs and villages-Activities associated with creating, planning and managing urban functions, landscapes and lifestyles in towns, suburbs and villages	Role of transport in settlement-
5. Working-Working	Labour-Activities associated with work practises and organised and unorganised labour	Working in offices-
7. Governing-Governing	Government and Administration-Activities associated with the governance of local areas, regions, the State and the nation, and the administration of public programs - includes both principled and corrupt activities.	Local government-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Creative endeavour-Activities associated with the production and performance of literary, artistic, architectural and other imaginative, interpretive or inventive works; and/or associated with the production and expression of cultural phenomena; and/or environments that have inspired such creative activities.	Architectural styles and periods - Victorian Second Empire-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Creative endeavour-Activities associated with the production and performance of literary, artistic, architectural and other imaginative, interpretive or inventive works; and/or associated with the production and expression of cultural phenomena; and/or environments that have inspired such creative activities.	Adaptation of overseas design for local use-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Creative endeavour-Activities associated with the production and performance of literary, artistic, architectural and other imaginative, interpretive or inventive works; and/or associated with the production and expression of cultural phenomena; and/or environments that have inspired such creative activities.	Designing structures to emphasise their important roles-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Domestic life-Activities associated with creating, maintaining, living in and working around houses and institutions.	Ways of life 1850-1900-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Domestic life-Activities associated with creating, maintaining, living in and working around houses and institutions.	Ways of life 1900-1950-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Domestic life-Activities associated with creating, maintaining, living in and working around houses and institutions.	Ways of life 1950-2000-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Domestic life-Activities associated with creating, maintaining, living in and working around houses and institutions.	Living in, adapting and renovating homes for changing conditions-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Domestic life-Activities associated with creating, maintaining, living in and working around houses and institutions.	Living above a shop or office-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Leisure-Activities associated with recreation and relaxation	Activities associated with relaxation and recreation-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Leisure-Activities associated with recreation and relaxation	Gathering at landmark places to socialise-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Leisure-Activities associated with recreation and relaxation	Going to an art gallery-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Leisure-Activities associated with recreation and relaxation	Tourism-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Social institutions-Activities and organisational arrangements for the provision of social activities	Places of informal community gatherings-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Social institutions-Activities and organisational arrangements for the provision of social activities	Developing and maintaining a local art gallery-

Assessment of significance


SHR Criteria a) [Historical significance]	The former City Bank branch in Young was the first branch erected by this banking organisation. The building has state historical significance (LEP).
SHR Criteria c) [Aesthetic significance]	The former bank building is a modest example of the Victorian Second Empire style and has local aesthetic significance (LEP).
SHR Criteria e) [Research potential]	The interior fittings of the former City Bank building are an early example of modular office design and have state research significance (LEP).
SHR Criteria f) [Rarity]	The building is a rare example of its kind and has state significance in relation to rarity (LEP).
SHR Criteria g) [Representativeness]	The building is representative of early banking chambers and has local significance in this regard (LEP).
Integrity/Intactness:	The building has a high level of integrity (LEP).
Assessment criteria:	Items are assessed against the State Heritage Register (SHR) Criteria to determine the level of significance. Refer to the Listings below for the level of statutory protection.

Recommended management:

Recommendations

Management Category	Description	Date Updated
Recommended Management	Produce a Conservation Management Plan (CMP)
Recommended Management	Prepare a maintenance schedule or guidelines
Recommended Management	Carry out interpretation, promotion and/or education

Procedures /Exemptions

Section of act	Description	Title	Comments	Action date
57(2)	Exemption to allow work	Heritage Act	Blding & Garden Maintence Order Under Section 57(2) to exempt the following activities from Section 57(1): (1) The maintenance of any building or item on the site where maintenance means the continuous protective care of existing material. (2) Garden maintenance including cultivation, weed control, the repair and maintenance of existing fences, gates, garden walls and , pruning and tree surgery but not extensive lopping.	Aug 10 1988
57(2)	Exemption to allow work	Heritage Act	See File For Schedule Order Under Section 57(2) to exempt the following activities from Section 57(1): * Change of use * The minor repair of the building where minor repair means the repair of materials by protecting, piercing-in, splicing and consolidating existing materials and including minor replacement of minor materials and including minor replacement of minor components such as individual bricks, cut stone timber sections, tiles and slates where these have been damaged beyond reasonable repair or are missing. The replacement should be of the same material, colour, texture, form and design as the original it replaces and the number of components replaced should be substantially less than existing.	Sep 1 1989
57(2)	Exemption to allow work	Standard Exemptions	HERITAGE ACT 1977 ORDER UNDER SECTION 57(2) TO GRANT STANDARD EXEMPTIONS FROM APPROVAL I, Penny Sharpe, the Minister for Heritage, on the recommendation of the Heritage Council of New South Wales and under section 57(2) of the Heritage Act 1977: revoke the order made on 2 June 2022 and published in the Government Gazette Number 262 of 17 June 2022; and grant an exemption from section 57(1) of the Act in respect of the engaging in or carrying out the class of activities described in clause 2 Schedule A in such circumstances specified by the relevant standards in clause 2 Schedule A and General Conditions in clause 3 Schedule A. This Order takes effect on the date it is published in the NSW Government Gazette. Dated this 29th day of October 2025 The Hon Penny Sharpe MLC Minister for Heritage For more information on standard exemptions click on the link below.	Nov 7 2025

Standard exemptions for engaging in or carrying out activities / works otherwise prohibited by section 57(1) of the Heritage Act 1977

Listings

Heritage Listing	Listing Title	Listing Number	Gazette Date	Gazette Number	Gazette Page
Heritage Act - State Heritage Register		00710	02 Apr 99	27	1546
Heritage Act - Permanent Conservation Order - former		00710	01 Sep 89	92	6483
Local Environmental Plan	Young Local Environmental Plan		08 Feb 91

Study details

Title	Year	Number	Author	Inspected by	Guidelines used
Young Shire Community Based Heritage Study	2008		Ray Christison		Yes

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Data source


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Name:	Heritage NSW
Database number:	5045471
File number:	S90/05785 & HC 32516

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