Mary Downer
Australian patron
Summary
Mary Isobel Downer, Lady Downer was South Australian patron, wife of federal MP and high commissioner Sir Alexander "Alick" Downer, and mother of Liberal Party leader, Australian Foreign Minister and high commissioner Alexander Downer.
Originally created by Plumes
7/19/2008, 2:16:31 AM
Modified
3/27/2026, 5:29:11 AM
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