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Comedian Paul McDermott resolves historical family feud with former foreign minister Alexander Downer
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Paul McDermott and Alexander Downer have a connection going back to the 19th century.
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Performer Paul McDermott and former foreign affairs minister Alexander Downer have made a gentlemen s pact to end a dispute between their ancestors that dates back more than 150 years.
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Mr Downer attended McDermott s recent Adelaide Fringe show
Mr Downer, who did not know of the link until the show, said it was an amazing story
Mr Downer recently attended one of McDermott s shows during the Adelaide Fringe festival, which included a story about the connection between the pair.