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- ↑ "Otago v Central Districts 1963-64". CricketArchive. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
- ↑ Martin, Wayne (2 February 2017). "Nelson hold an esteemed place in annals of Hawke Cup cricket history". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
- ↑ "Nelson v Waikato 1963-64". CricketArchive. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
- ↑ "Record Hawke Cup Cricket Score". photonews.org.nz. Retrieved 2 November 2017.