Albert Toll

Albert Toll
Born
Albert Frederick Toll

1865
Died1960
Occupation(s)Transport and logistics provider, Politician
ChildrenDora Birtles

Albert Frederick Toll (1865–1960) was an English-born Australian businessman and politician who founded Australia and New Zealand's largest transport company, Toll Group (along with its subdivision, Toll NZ). He also served as mayor of Wickham, New South Wales.[1][2]

He founded Toll in 1888, when he hauled coal with a horse and cart.[3]

He was the father of Australian novelist Dora Birtles, and founding president of Lake Macquarie Yacht Club, Victor Toll. A street in the Lake Macquarie suburb Valentine, Albert Street, was named after him.[4]

References

  1. ^ Moore, Deirdre (1991). Newcastle made him : a memoir of AF Toll. Bob James.
  2. ^ Kirkwood, Ian (2015). "Toll Holdings Newcastle roots". Newcastle Herald.
  3. ^ Watson, Chad (16 April 2006). "$150m for Corrigan, not two cents for Toll family". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Archived from the original on 9 October 2007.
  4. ^ "Albert Street". Lake Mac Libraries.


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