LIVES OF LEGISLATORS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVII, Issue VII, 17 August 1901, Page 325

LIVES OF LEGISLATORS.

No. I—MR A. L. PETRIE, M.L.A

No Queensland politician has been more noticably connected with the commercial and political life

of Queensland than the subject of our sketch —Mr A. L. Petrie, member for Toombul. He was born on June 25, 1854, and educated in the Normal and Collegiate Brisbane schools. He

was a member of the Toombul Divisional Board for five years, and in ’93 became member for Toombul in the Legislative Assembly. His representation of this electorate has been marked by such integrity and ability that he still holds the seat for Toombul. Whilst in conversation with Mr Petrie recently he referred to the fact that his private life had not been without trials. Being questioned further he said: —

“For many years I have been troubled with rheumatism, which caused a dull, aching pain in my shoulders and limbs and stiffness of the muscles. For years also my digestion was impaired. My appetite quite deserted me, and although I forced myself to eat I could not relish my food. After meals there was a sense of weight, discomfort and sleepiness. At times there was a bitter taste in my mouth. Headaches now and again troubled me, and my ill health seemed to take away the activity which formerly characterised me. The medical skill available to combat my complaints seemed to give me only slight relief. Having read good reports of Dr. Williams’ pink pills I decided to try them. After using them for four weeks an improvement was noticeable and from then onward my progress was rapid. Before long I was enabled to discontinue Dr. Williams’ pink pills, as they had cured me completely both of rheumatism and indigestion. As it is over two years Since I used them there is no doubt about the permanency of my cure. Several of mv friends and relatives have obtained great benefit from them, and I can personally recommend Dr. Williams’ pink pills to all sufferers from rheumatism and indigestion.”

The combination of rheumatism and indigestion from which Mr Petrie, M.L.A., suffered is a condition often cured by Dr. Williams’ pink pills. By enriching the blood and toning up the nerves they also flttaemia. debility, consumption, pneumonia, bronchitis, poor circulation, effects of whooping cough, weak heart, liver and kidney troubles, sciatica,, paralysis. St. Vitus’ dance, neuralgia, etc. The pills can be sent, post free (three shillings per box) from the Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co., Old Custom House-street, Wellington, on receipt of price, if they cannot be obtained from the nearest retailer without the customer being asked to buy useless substitutes. Dr. Williams’ name on the wrapper is a guarantee.