THE LATE MRS. VETCH
EVIDENCE AT THE INQUEST.
(United Press Association.— Copyright.) (Received 21st October, 2.30 p.m.) LONDON, 20th October. It was revealed at the inquest on Mrs. Vetch, at which a verdict of death by natural causes was returned, that the body was poorly nourished and neglected. A doctor gave evidence that the deceased was subject to heart disease. He believed she had been overtaken with an attack on climbing the stairs of her house at Hyde Park Gate and fel, fracturing her skull. George Tinline Budclen, her nephew, gave evidence that she was » yers strong-will-
Ed woman and resented any interference with her affairs. He was powerleM to do anything for her interests. It is estimated that the furniture and art treasurers in the house are worth £50,000.
Mrs. Jeanette Vetch, widow of a* former British general, was found dead on the steps of her mansion at Hyde Park Gate on her return from the Coatinent after several years' absence. She was 86 years of age, the daughter of Mr. George Tinline, an Adelaide banker of many years ago.
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Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 97, 21 October 1926, Page 12
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