Thomas Mayne (inventor), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Australian chemist
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About Thomas Mayne (inventor)
- 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, near Kempsey on the north coast of New South Wales.
- The name was derived from the famous ancient athlete Milo of Croton, after his legendary strength.
- He also enjoyed a hot cup of Milo every night till his demise.Mayne was an alumnus of Trinity Grammar School, Kew, Melbourne.
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