Varney Monk

Australian songwriter (b. Bacchus Marsh, Vic. 18 Jan. 1892 - d. Sydney 7 Feb. 1967) Moved to Tasmania with her family as a child. Wrote the prizewinning musical comedy "Collits' Inn" which was successfully produced in Melbourne & Sydney 1933-1934. A second musical comedy, "The Cedar Tree", was produced a year later but was less successful. Wife of Cyril Monk, The Australian violinist.