| Full name: | William Oates |
| Born: | 8th May 1886, Opotiki, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand |
| Died: | 27th July 1966, Gisborne, Poverty Bay, New Zealand |
| Batting: | Left-hand batter |
| Bowling: | Leg-break |
| Relations: | Brother: NB Oates; Brother: H Oates; Brother: J Oates; Brother: G Oates |
| Teams: | Poverty Bay (Hawke Cup: 1913/14-1919/20); Waiapu (Hawke Cup: 1930/31-1934/35); All teams |
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