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Vaib Solomon

1897 – 1982

Australian businessman and humourist writer

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About Vaib Solomon

Lived 1897 – 1982 (aged 84–85). Vaib Solomon was an Australian writer.

Vaiben Louis Solomon (31 May 1897 – 1982), commonly called "Vaib" to distinguish him from his father and others of the same name, was a businessman, better known as the humorous writer "Vaiben Louis".

History Solomon was born in Medindie, South Australia, the only son of politician Vaiben Louis Solomon (1853–1908) and his second wife Alice née Cohen (died 19 May 1954).

He was educated at St Peter's College then at Wesley College, when his parents moved to Melbourne. He wrote humorous pieces for a school magazine The Lion, which he sub-edited, and was active in amateur theatricals raising money for patriotic causes during the Great War. He was successful in business, but continued to write, notably short humorous verses which were regularly published in Smith's Weekly 1922–1923.

He wrote a sketch for the comedian Gene Gerrard, which drew the attention of Hugh J. Ward, who had just acquired the rights to the "hit" farce Tons of Money and commissioned Solomon to write the lyrics of a musical version to a score by Willy Redstone. It had a successful run at Sydney's Grand Opera House 1 March – 23 May 1924 and Melbourne's Princess Theatre 10–30 November 1924 with Charles Heslop and Dot Brunton as Aubrey and Louise Allington.

He appears to have then ceased writing, and apart from his marriage in 1931, dropped out of the limelight completely.

Family Solomon married Claribelle "Claire" Mitchell of Camberwell, Victoria on 31 March 1931.

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Born
1897
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Died
1982
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Also known as
Vaiben Louis, Vaiben Louis Solomon

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Vaib Solomon?

Australian businessman and humourist writer

When was Vaib Solomon born?

Vaib Solomon was born in 1897.

When did Vaib Solomon die?

Vaib Solomon died in 1982.

What was Vaib Solomon's occupation?

Vaib Solomon was a writer.

What nationality was Vaib Solomon?

Vaib Solomon was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vaib Solomon

· Wikidata: Q91131762

· DBpedia: Vaib Solomon

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