Thomas Mayne (25 December 1901 – 25 January 1995) was an Australian industrial chemist. He was also a food researcher and the inventor of Milo, the powdered chocolate-malt drink. In 1934, Mayne developed Milo and launched it at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Milo began production at the plant located in Smithtown, New South Wales.
Thomas Mayne | |
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| Born | 25 December 1901 Fosterville, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 25 January 1995 (aged 93) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | Trinity Grammar School, Kew |
| Occupation | Industrial chemist |
| Known for | Inventor of Milo |
The name was derived from the famous ancient athlete Milo of Croton, after his legendary strength.[1] Mayne himself enjoyed a hot cup of Milo every night till his death at age 93.[2]
Mayne was an alumnus of Trinity Grammar School in Melbourne.
References edit
- ^ "All About MILO our History & Company - MILO | MILO". Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
- ^ "10 things you never knew about MILO". NewsComAu. 15 April 2014.
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