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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Dr. Percival Commins, D.M

Dr. Percival Commins, D.M. , was born in Australia, and educated at King's College. He studied medicine in London and Melbourne with the object of entering the medical profession, but before completing his course relinquished after three years' study all idea of entering the profession, through having come in contact with notable advocates of the many advanced methods outside the regular profession and receiving ideas that modified his opinions in the direction of medical science. Dr. Commins has always been connected with the pastoral interest of Australia, and owned a large station property of 75,000 acres in New South Wales until two years ago. He has through life applied himself unreservedly and without prejudice to the study of human life, character, and religion; he continued his researches at the great schools in various parts of the world, and, having arrived at what he considered a satisfactory result, resolved to devote his life to the teaching of a religion based on scientific truths. He laboured for four years in Sydney in preaching and introducing his views, when, through hard work, his health broke down. His physicians thought the bracing air of Dunedin would help to restore his health, and so to Dunedin he came in 1897. His teachings soon attracted numerous adherents, who number about 500, and are increasing every day. Dr. Commins, who is a graduated doctor of Magnetics, is a strong believer in galvanic and electric treatment, and has for several years gratuitously treated numerous patients with the greatest success.

Dr. P. Commins.

Dr. P. Commins.