Downer family
The Downer family has played a significant role in the South Australian and Australian political and social sphere since the early days of European settlement.
- Henry Downer (1814-1874) arrived in Adelaide from England in 1838.
- Alexander Downer, Sr., 7 April 1910 - 30 March 1981, generally known as Alec Downer, was Minister for Immigration from 1958 to 1963, and retired from Parliament on his appointment as Australian High Commissioner in London, a position he held until 1972.