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Humble Beginnings

This is a resource centre for learning about Vegemite from its humble beginning in 1922. Read about how Vegemite was invented by Fred Walker and Cyril Callister.

The Vegemite timeline is arranged in decades that bring to life the challenges and the changing times for Vegemite in Australia.

Also, step back in time to see how our community and country changed over the past 80 years.

Fact or Fiction
Vegemite dates back to 1922 when a young chemist developed a spread from brewers yeast.
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Vegemite Timeline
Vegemite first graced grocers' shelves in 1923...
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Australian Timeline
December 18, 1967
The Prime Minister, Harold Holt, disappeared in heavy surf in Victoria.
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Old Ads
Step back in time to see how Vegemite has been advertised over the years.
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Packaging Evolution
Ten years after Vegemite's initial launch, a dramatic change to the appearance of the jar took place...
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Memorabila
Click here to view a collection of precious Vegemite merchandise collected over the years.
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I love Vegemite
Click here to read our feature poem.  
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