Killing Of Sister
WELLINGTON, Wed. (P.A.)—The case of Winifred Margaret Swan, 59, domestic, who was charged with the murder of her sister, Edith Phyllis Swan, at Eastbourne, on November 5, was called in the Magistrate’s Court today.
Sub-Inspector J. Abel asked for a remand for one week, saying that accused was at present in a mental hospital. Counsel for accused (Sir William Perry) said he would prefer a fortnight or a month. No objection was raised by the police and the magistrate (Mr J. S. Hanna) remanded the case until November e j 26.
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Northern Advocate, 12 November 1947, Page 5
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