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- ↑ "Canterbury v New Zealand XI 1967-68". CricketArchive. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
- ↑ Martin, Wayne (21 February 2017). "Nelson hold an esteemed place in annals of Hawke Cup cricket history". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
- ↑ "Manawatu v North Canterbury 1966-67". CricketArchive. Retrieved 10 September 2017.