MURDER OF FARMER
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SON ADMITS QUARRELS WITH FATHER BEFORE DEATH
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Rec. Aug. 31, 9.30 p.m. Sydney, August 31. Considerable interest was taken in the coroner's inquiry into the murderous attack upon Victor Saywell, a wealthy retired farmer, and his wife, causing the death of the farmer and the incapacity of the wife, who is unablo to speak or to attend the inquiry. The son, Jack Saywell, is the chief witness. He gave evidence that he was in the company of a young woman on the night before the tragedy, and arrived home at 2.15 in the morning. He was not aware that his parents had. been attacked. A maid discovered the crime when she entered their bedroom before breakfast. Witness said that his father had objected to his keeping company with a Roman Gatholic girl, but nothing more than the usual squabbles had occurred. His parents also objected to his staying out late. The hearing was adjourned.
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Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 316, 1 September 1932, Page 5
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163MURDER OF FARMER Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 316, 1 September 1932, Page 5
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