Albert Toll
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Albert Toll

Founder of an Australian delivery company and former mayor (1865–1960)

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.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Albert Toll (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born 1865, died 1960.1

About

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

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.

From Wikipedia’s article on Albert Toll, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2

Companies

Career

Personal life

  • CitizenshipAustralia9