Eugene Gabriel Sayegh
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Eugene Gabriel Sayegh | |
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| Born | 7 May 1900 |
| Died | 30 July 1988 (aged 88) |
| Occupation(s) | Solicitor, Barrister |
| Spouse |
Zoe Malouf (m. 1928) |
| Children | 3 (all daughters) |
Eugene Gabriel Sayegh (7 May 1900 - 30 July 1988) Eugene Gabriel Sayegh was the first Barrister in Australia of Lebanese descent.[1]
Personal Life
He moved from Auckland, New Zealand in 1917 and was admitted to the Bar in New South Wales in 1927. In January 1928 Sayegh married Zoe Malouf with whom he had 3 children they went on to have kids of their own meaning Eugene and Zoe (née Malouf) had 11 grandchildren. Sayegh retired in 1984 and died on 30 July 1988.[citation needed]
Career
In 1946 Sayegh defeated Bill Dovey father of Margaret (née Dovey) who was the wife of Gough Whitlam in an famous Sydney divorce case.[clarification needed]
References
- ^ Jane Needham SC (2015). "Tipping the Scales: Equity and Diversity at the Bar". Bar News. New South Wales Bar Association.