Everett Olive Hales (27 October 1876 – 1 November 1947) was a New Zealand cricketer who played first-class cricket for Wellington between 1896 and 1910.
[1] Hales was a fast-medium left-arm bowler who took a long run-up and was notable for the swing he achieved in his deliveries.
[2] He took 5 for 41 and 1 for 16 when Wellington gained their first away victory against Canterbury in Christchurch in January 1901.
[3] His best figures were 6 for 22 and 3 for 20 in Wellington's victory over Hawke's Bay in December the same year.
[4] Hales also represented Wellington at rugby union, and was later chairman of Wellington Rugby Union.