298:. He was known for his short temper and he did not shrink from sharp criticisms in his judgements. Because of his personality in this regard, he gained the nickname "Hanging Judge Dovey", which was a reflection upon his numerous harsh sentences and abrasive manner with those in the court room. In turn, he was often publicly criticised himself. For his conduct in the Royal Commission on the activities of the NSW Police, he was censured by the
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after his elevation to the bench, and in 1960 he was criticised for allegedly attending to AJC business to the neglect of his judicial duties. He was vice-chairman of the AJC 1953â61. When on the country court circuit, he was also rumoured to schedule early morning hearings so that he could attend
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in 1942). Dovey represented many criminals in high-profile court cases of the day, including the gangland figure, John
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Dovey retired from the bench in 1964, and died on 12 December 1969 at the
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