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References
- ↑ From Newcastle to the Moon Truck & Bus Transportation December 1965 pages 59-62
- ↑ Peko-W 85% of Mt Morg Canberra Times 5 January 1968 page 11
- ↑ History Sims Metal
- ↑ Peko-Wallsend wins Ranger bidding Canberra Times 19 December 1979 page 1
- ↑ History Toll Group
- ↑ A Proud History North Limited