Spreading the story of an Aussie inventor

By Carolyn Webb
September 24 2012 - 3:00am
Jamie Callister, grandson of scientist-creator Cyril, whose persistence made Australians happy little Vegemites. The early South Melbourne factory (centre inset). Vegemite's creator, scientist Cyril Callister (right inset).
Jamie Callister, grandson of scientist-creator Cyril, whose persistence made Australians happy little Vegemites. The early South Melbourne factory (centre inset). Vegemite's creator, scientist Cyril Callister (right inset).

VEGEMITE is a household staple; it's become almost a synonym for Australia and was trumpeted to the world in Men at Work's exuberant song Down Under.

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