| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 16 September – 4 October 1968 |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
| Organisation | Billiards Association and Control Club |
| Format | Round-robin and knockout |
| Highest break |  David Taylor (ENG) 96 |
| Final | |
| Champion | David Taylor (ENG) |
| Runner-up |  Max Williams (AUS) |
| Score | 8–7 |
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The 1968 World Amateur Snooker Championship was the third edition of the championship that later became known as the IBSF World Snooker Championship, the first event having been held in 1963. The 1968 tournament was played in Australia with two round-robin groups, one held in Adelaide and one on Melbourne, and the semi-finals and final being played at the Hordern Pavilion, Sydney.[1]
David Taylor of England defeated Max Williams of Australia 8–7 in the final to win the title. Taylor also made the highest break, 96.[2]
- ^ "Snooker 'greats' gather for title". The Sydney Morning Herald. Sydney. 10 September 1968. p. 21.
- ^ Morrison, Ian (1989). Snooker: records, facts and champions. Guinness Superlatives Ltd. p. 129. ISBN 0851123643.