Anglican Archbishop of New Zealand, Bishop of Auckland, Bishop of Waiapu. Came to New Zealand in 1894. Vicar of St Michael's, Christchurch until 1909, honorary Canon of Christchurch Cathedral, 1902-1909, Archdeacon of Akaroa, 1903-1909, and of Christchurch, 1909-1910. Consecrated Bishop of Waiapu on 16 Jan 1910, and Bishop of Auckland, 1914. Made Archbishop of New Zealand Apr 1925-1940. CMG, 1957. See DNZB (Vol 3, 1901-1920, p23-24, A24)
Averill, Alfred Walter (Archbishop), 1865-1957
Crusade for Social Justice :The new era is coming. Issue no. 5. Building a Christian so...
Date: 1940
By: Crusade for Social Justice
Reference: Eph-B-RELIGION-C-1939-01
Description: A pamphlet with enclosed application form, promoting the Crusade for Social Justice, its aims and objects, with photographic portraits of individuals involved in the crusade: Most Rev Archbishop Averill, Very Rev T H Roseveare, Rev Percy Paris, Mr F W Horner, Rev A C Nelson, Pastor A G Saunders, Brigadier A J Suter, Rev Canon Walter Averill, Mrs J T F Mitchell, Mr Brian Dunningham. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on flier.. Physical Description: Photolithographs on folded pamphlet, 290 x 222 mm.
Bethune's Auction Purchase : Photographs of Rt Revd Alfred Averill, Archdeacon H A Hawk...
Date: ca 1930s-1950s
By: Whites Aviation Ltd
Reference: PAColl-4250
Description: Photograph of the Rt Revd Dr Alfred Walter Averill with Archdeacon H A Hawkins holding his crozier both in their vestments; the interior of St John's College Chapel attached to a piece of paper with the motto Religio Doctrina Diligentia; and an aerial view of Auckland Harbour Bridge taken by Whites Aviation Ltd. Other photographer(s) unidentified. Quantity: 3 b&w original photographic print(s).
McCormack album 1
Date: [Between 1860s and 1910s]
From: McCormack, Leonora, 1925-: Albums and photographic prints of the Harding family
By: Mason, Frederick W, active 1899-1915
Reference: PA1-o-285
Description: Album related to the Harding family of Mount Vernon Station near Waipukurau. Family scenes include views of the Mount Vernon Homestead, with individual and group portraits, many taken at the house. Other houses and farms include Raukawa farm, the Sommerville house in Khandallah, Wellington, and W.H. Smith's house in Hastings. Most of the people are identified, but many have only initials with surnames. Holidays at Lake Waikaremoana, New South Wales, Milford track; a drive over the Rimutaka Road. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with red cover, maroon spine and corners; 24.5 x 32.5 cm
Correspondence
Date: Oct-Dec 1902
From: Hall, John (Sir), 1824-1907 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-1784-250
Description: Correspondents entered in the Name field; includes letter from grand-daughter, Emma and telegram from Dowe (probably Lowe), Okoroire Other - See also letter books MSX-0924, MSX-0925 & MSX-0926; family letter book MSX-0935 Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Programmes - 1924-1926
Date: 4 Oct 1924-3 Dec 1926
From: Barnett, John Maughan, 1867-1938 : Papers
Reference: MSX-7416
Description: Includes, programmes from organ recitals Barnett played in. Also includes, programmes from - a farewell address to his excellency admiral of the fleet Viscount Jellicoe of Scapa governor-general of New Zealand, a public reception in honour of his grace the primate and archbishop of New Zealand the most reverend A W Averill, DD, a citizens memorial service for Massey, a lodge service of sorrow for Massey, a civic reception to Admiral S S Robison and officers of the battle fleet of the US Navy visiting Auckland, a concert for men of the American fleet, the Old Colonists Reunion. At this time Barnett appears to be based in Auckland. See also, MS-Papers-8336-06 for loose papers from this volume Quantity: 1 volume(s).
Correspondence with the Bishop of Wellington and other papers
Date: [1915-1959]
From: Riddiford family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5714-040
Description: Comprises letters from various church people and some drafts of outward letters from Riddiford and includes minutes of Wellington Diocesan School, Nga Tawa (Feb 1929), circular about Trentham Military Camp re work of church in camp (1915) and on reverse of draft letter to the Bishop (1945) is a summary of Te Awaiti shearing shortages (1941); also letter from E J Rich, Archdeacon of Wellington re Bishop's stipend (1950) Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Whom will you believe? Line up with the leaders! Vote according to conscience. Vote Pro...
Date: 1925 - 1928
Reference: Eph-D-ALCOHOL-Prohibition-1925-03
Description: Shows a head and shoulders portrait of Gordon Coates, the Prime Minister in front of Parliament Buildings Wellington. Below are quotations from statements by himself, the late Rt Hon. W F Massey, the Rt Hon Sir Robert Stout, Archbishop Averill, Major-General Sir Andrew Russell, the Hon Sir Francis Dillon Bell, the Hon W Downie Stewart, Rt Rev. Bishop Cleary, the late Sir John W Salmond, Sir James Allen, and Sir George Fenwick. the latest quotations date from 1924. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress and engraving, 540 x 260 mm.
Bishop Averill speaking at the Anglican Cemetery, Kaitaia
Date: [Between 1920 and 1929]
From: Northwood brothers :Photographs of Northland
Reference: 1/1-006303-G
Description: Bishop Alfred Walter Averill (Bishop of Auckland 1914-1940, Archbishop of New Zealand 1925-1940), speaking in the Anglican Church cemetery, Kaitaia. Seated at left are Deacon Hawkins, Reverend Brown and Reverend Drake. Photograph taken by Arthur Northwood, Kaitaia. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches
Archbishop Alfred Walter Averill and his wife Mary
Date: [ca 1940]
From: Clements, Leon Henry, 1928-2016: Photographs relating to Anglican missions
Reference: 1/2-127087-F
Description: Archbishop Alfred Walter Averill and his wife Mary, circa 1940. Shows them seated on a garden bench. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative
Bishop Alfred Walter Averill, Kaitaia, New Zealand
Date: ca 1930
From: Northwood brothers :Photographs of Northland
Reference: 1/1-006352-G
Description: Bishop Alfred Walter Averill addressing parishioners on one of his visits to the Anglican church in Kaitaia, New Zealand, circa 1930. Northwood Studio photograph, probably taken by Arthur James Northwood. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches
Anglican Church, Kaitaia
Date: March 1934
From: Northwood brothers :Photographs of Northland
Reference: 1/1-010594-G
Description: Crowd at Anglican Church, Kaitaia, for blessing of lychgate by Bishop Averill (centre). Photograph taken March 1934 by Northwood brothers. Other - Identified from note on verso of 1/1-010588-G Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches
Bishop Alfred Walter Averill - Photograph taken by S P Andrew Ltd
Date: [ca 1910]
From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives
By: S P Andrew Ltd
Reference: PAColl-8602-05
Description: Head and shoulders portrait of Bishop Alfred Walter Averill, taken by S P Andrew Ltd, possibly at the time of his consecration in 1910. Shows him wearing a pectoral cross. Other - Published in the New Zealand Free Lance, 18 February 1925 with the caption: "The New Primate: His Grace Archbishop A W Averill. At a meeting of the Anglican Synod last week, Bishop A W Averill, of Auckland, was chosen as the new Primate of the Church in New Zealand, to succeed Archbishop Julius who retires in April." Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 20 x 14.5 cm
Anglican clergy, Kaitaia, New Zealand
Date: ca 1930?
From: Northwood brothers :Photographs of Northland
Reference: 1/1-010582-G
Description: Anglican clergy including Bishop Alfred Walter Averill, in Kaitaia, New Zealand. From left: Reverend Drake, Reverend Brown, Bishop Averill, Deacon Hawkins. Photograph taken circa 1930 by Northwood brothers. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches
Anglican Church, Kaitaia
Date: [193-?]
From: Northwood brothers :Photographs of Northland
Reference: 1/1-010581-G
Description: Service outside anglican Church, Kaitaia, during a visit by Bishop Averill. From left: Rev. Drake, Rev Paraone (Brown), Bishop Averill, Deacon Hawkins. Photograph taken circa 1930 by Northwood brothers. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches