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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

The Rev. William Campbell Waters

The Rev. William Campbell Waters, M.A., the Vicar of St. Peter's, was born in Winchester, England. Mr. Waters was educated at Hailybury, and afterwards at Exeter College, Oxford. He gained his B.A. degree in 1879, and his M.A. the following year. In the fine Cathedral of Norwich the reverend gentleman was ordained to his life's work—as deacon in 1881, and as priest a year later—by the Bishop of Norwich. Mr. Waters was curate of King's Lynn, Norfolk, from 1881 to 1885, and for four years subsequently at Loughton in the east end of London. In 1889 he came to New Zealand per R.M.S. “Ruapehu,” having been appointed to the charge of St. Peter's Church. Mr. Waters was appointed Honorary Chaplain to the Wellington Naval Brigade in 1889, and four years later to the Permanent Militia. He is a member of the General Synod and of the Standing Committee of the Diocese. Mr. Waters is indefatigable in the performance of his pastoral and public duties, and is very popular among his people. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity. The vicarage is situated in Woolcombe Street, the commodious house and half-acre of land having been purchased by the parishioners.

Photo by Wrigglesworth and Binns.Rev. W. C. Waters.

Photo by Wrigglesworth and Binns.
Rev. W. C. Waters.