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Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited (1873 - 1991)

From
1873
Victoria
To
1991

Summary

Established in Victoria in 1873 the Society demutualised in 1996. That is changed from being a mutual company owned by its policy holders to being a company incorporated under the Corporation legislation and owned by its shareholders.

Timeline

 1873 - 1991 Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited
       1996 - 2000 Colonial Limited
             2000 - Colonial First State Limited

Published resources

Books

  • Principal office building, 316 Collins Street, Melbourne; built by the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States 1892-1896; purchased by Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited 1923; Demolished to make way for larger premises, 1960. Architect Edward E. Raht: Builder David Mitchell, Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited, Melbourne, Victoria, 1960?. Details

Bruce A. Smith