Bill Dovey
Australian judge
About Bill Dovey
Lived 1924 – 1990 (aged 65–66).
William Griffith 'Bill' Dovey (1924 – 1990) was a judge of the Family Court of Australia from 1976 to 1989. Alongside his extensive career specializing as a Sydney barrister and later as a judge in family law, he was a member of the Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve.
He was the son of Supreme Court of New South Wales judge Bill Dovey. His sister Margaret married the future Prime Minister of Australia, Gough Whitlam.
Dovey married Susan Fane De Salis, great granddaughter of pastoralist and politician Leopold De Salis. They had two daughters.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Dovey?
Australian judge (1924-1990)
When was Bill Dovey born?
Bill Dovey was born in 1924.
When did Bill Dovey die?
Bill Dovey died in 1990.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Griffith Dovey
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