Eugene Gabriel Sayegh
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Eugene Gabriel Sayegh | |
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| Born | 7 May 1900 |
| Died | 30 July 1988 (aged 88) |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney |
| Occupation(s) | Solicitor, Barrister |
| Spouse |
Zoe Malouf (m. 1928) |
| Children | 3 daughters |
Eugene Gabriel Sayegh (7 May 1900 – 30 July 1988) was the first barrister in Australia of syrian descent.[1]
Personal life
He moved from Auckland, New Zealand in 1917 where he had attended Sacred Heart College, and went onto study at Sydney University. He was admitted to the bar in New South Wales in 1924,[1] which made him the only Syrian barrister practising in the Commonwealth at the time.[2]
In January 1928 Sayegh married Zoe Malouf, with whom he had 3 children. Sayegh retired in 1984 and died on 30 July 1988.[3]
Career
In 1946 Sayegh defeated Bill Dovey QC in a famous sydney divorce case.[4]
References
- ^ a b Jane Needham SC (2015). "Tipping the Scales: Equity and Diversity at the Bar". Bar News. New South Wales Bar Association.
- ^ "General News". The Press. 2 April 1924.
- ^ Victor Taffa (2018). "New Zealand's Fush and Chups: Sir Joh Bjelke-Peterson and Eugene Gabriel Sayegh". The Southern Thunderer.
- ^ Victor Taffa (2011). "Australia: The Land Of Opportunity". Southernthunderer.com.au.