Albert Toll
Founder of an Australian delivery company and former mayor (1865–1960)
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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]
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Born
1865
Albert Frederick Toll
1865
Died1960 (aged 94–95)
OccupationsTransport and logistics provider, Politician
ChildrenDora Birtles
Albert Toll | |
|---|---|
| Born | Albert Frederick Toll 1865 |
| Died | 1960 (aged 94–95) |
| Occupations | Transport and logistics provider, Politician |
| Children | Dora Birtles |
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]
