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John Downer John Downer i(A121442 works by) (a.k.a. Sir John William Downer)
Born: Established: 6 Jul 1843 Adelaide, South Australia, ; Died: Ceased: 2 Aug 1915 North Adelaide, Adelaide - North / North East, Adelaide, South Australia,
Gender: Male
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Sir John William Downer, KCMG, KC was the Premier of South Australia from 16 June 1885 until 11 June 1887 and again from 1892 to 1893.

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Notes

  • Downer was the first of three members of his family to become an Australian politician.

  • See also the full Australian Dictionary of Biography Online entry for Sir John William Downer.
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