William Griffith Dovey
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William Griffith Dovey | |
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| Judge on the Family Court of Australia | |
| In office 1976–1989 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1924 |
| Died | 1990 (aged 65–66) |
| Spouse | Susan Fane De Salis |
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| Relatives | Margaret Whitlam (sister) |
William Griffith 'Bill' Dovey (1924 – 1990) was a judge of the Family Court of Australia from 1976 to 1989.[1] 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.[2]
He was the son of Supreme Court of New South Wales judge Bill Dovey.[3] His sister Margaret married the future Prime Minister of Australia, Gough Whitlam.[4]
Dovey married Susan Fane De Salis, great granddaughter of pastoralist and politician Leopold De Salis. They had two daughters.[citation needed]