John Downer (1843–1915) was the Premier of South Australia from 16 June 1885 until 11 June 1887. He later became one of the inaugural senators for South Australia in the first Parliament of Australia. He later returned to state politics and was a member of the South Australian Legislative Council until his death in 1915. His son Alec and grandson Alexander have also both been Australian Federal politicians. 1843 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1915 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... This is a list of Premiers of South Australia. ... Australian Senate chamber The Australian Senate is the upper of the two houses of the Parliament of Australia. ... Motto: United for the Common Wealth Other Australian states and territories Capital Adelaide Governor Marjorie Jackson-Nelson Premier Mike Rann (ALP) Area 1,043,514 km² (4th)  - Land 983,482 km²  - Water 60,032 km² (5. ... Parliament House, Canberra The Parliament of Australia is a bicameral parliament consisting of the Queen of Australia, the House of Representatives (the lower house) and the Senate (the upper house or house of review). Section 1 of the Constitution of Australia provides that: The legislative power of the Commonwealth shall... The Legislative Council, or upper house, is one of the two chambers of parliament in the Australian state of South Australia. ... 1915 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Alec Downer Sir Alexander Russell Downer (7 April 1910 _ 30 March 1981), Australian politician generally known as Alec Downer, was born in Adelaide, the son of John Downer, a former Premier of South Australia and member of the Australian Senate. ... Hon Alexander Downer Alexander John Gosse Downer (born September 9, 1951), Australian politician, became Foreign Minister of Australia in March 1996. ...

External links

• Parliament of South Australia - Downer (http://www.parliament.sa.gov.au/pp/html/downer.shtm)

This is a list of Premiers of South Australia. ... 1885 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... 1887 is a common year starting on Saturday (click on link for calendar). ... Thomas Playford II (26 November 1837 - 19 April 1915) served as Premier of South Australia from June 11, 1887 to June 26, 1889 and August 8, 1890 to June 20, 1892, as well as serving as the Australian Federal Minister for Defence from 1905 to 1907. ... This is a list of Premiers of South Australia. ... 1892 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1893 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Charles Kingston, (October 22, 1850 _ May 11, 1908) Australian politician, was Premier of South Australia between June 16, 1893 and December 1, 1899. ...