Betty Collins (16 works by) (a.k.a. Helen Elizabeth Collins; Betty Cock-Collins; Betty Myburgh )
Born: Established: 15 Mar 1928 Cape Town ;
Gender: Female
Heritage: South African
SAWomen amended: 6/06/2000
Comments: Hard copy needs updating
Contact: Ms H E Cock-Collins
Address: 6/2 Donegal St
Norwood
SA 5067
Phone: 8361 2497
Contacted: Spoke on phone 31/6/1999
Replied: Yes
email bettecollins@iprimus.com.au

BiographyHistory

Betty has a BA (University of Cape Town 1949) and a Higher Diploma of Librarianship (University of Cape Town 1963). She has raised three children, and from 1978-1993 was Chief Librarian, Cape Town City Libraries. When she retired she came to South Australia to be with her daughters and grandchildren. It has been in this period since her retirement that she has found time to write poetry. She also enjoys reading, sculpture and water colour painting.

Affiliation Notes

  • Born elsewhere; moved to SA