George Downer
South Australian businessman
Alexander George Downer (28 January 1839 – 17 August 1916), usually known as George, or A. G. Downer, was a South Australian businessman and a partner with his brother Sir John Downer in the legal firm G & J Downer.2
From Wikipedia’s article on George Downer (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.
Born Jan 28, 1839, died Aug 17, 1916.1
Companies
- Bank of AdelaideBoard member8
- Elders LimitedBoard member9
Career
Occupation: lawyer, businessperson, business executive, farmer.5
- Date not recordedBoard member, Bank of Adelaide3
- Date not recordedBoard member, Elders Limited3
- Date not recordedFounded G. and J. Downer4
He was much in demand for his business acumen as well as his knowledge of mercantile law. For around twenty years he was a
director of China Traders Company
trustee of Harrold Brothers
director, Norwich Union Assurance Company
director, Elder, Smith, & Co. from 1892
director Bank of Adelaide from around 1894 and Chairman for most of that time
He relinquished these positions in May 1914 as his health deteriorated.
He invested in a northern pastoral property which was resumed by the Government, then in 1888 a share of Minburra station and an adjoining property, making Melton Station, about 40 km from Yunta.
From Wikipedia’s article on George Downer (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.
Personal life
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- 1WikidataGeorge Downer on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaGeorge Downer on Wikipedia
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- 8WikidataBank of Adelaide, Board member
- 9WikidataElders Limited, Board member