Pakistan’s 20 Years CLUB GOLF RESULTS

Press, Volume CVII, Issue 31449, 16 August 1967, Page 8

Pakistan’s 20 Years CLUB GOLF RESULTS

(N.Z.P.d.-Rcut«r—Copyright) KARACHI, Aug. 11. Crucial problems of development still face Pakistan, which will celebrate 20 years of independence on Monday. Pakistan is now deeply involved over ambitious plans which rely heavily on foreign aid—increasingly difficult to obtain. The country’s resources are not yet able to feed its 100 million people, although many experts believe the Indus river basin could become one of the world's richest granaries. A big task ahead is to curb the birth-rate, which could thwart plans to meet the 1970 target for food self-sufficiency. But Pakistanis are hopeful

of the future. They point to the notable success of the second five-year plan, which ended in 1965, and to the progress made in welding a nation out of widely-different peoples—from the war-like Pathans of the old north-west frontier to the Bengalis of distant East Pakistan, home of more than half the population. Symbolic of the country’s hopes is the new capital of Islamabad—the city of Islam —now rising from tile dusty northern plains. But per capita Income is under £3O sterling a year, and while the Kashmir dispute with India remains unsolved, money that could go on development is being spent on defence. Demands for greater autonomy in Pakistan’s east wing have been fanned by the feeling that this is West Pakistan’s poor relation and special efforts are being made to speed up development there. Pakistan’s efforts to boost exports and earn more of her

own foreign exchange have assumed critical importance. This year the Government will have to import nearly 2,500,000 tons of food grain. Much comes in the form of aid, the U.S. being the chief donor, but Pakistan also has to dip into her limited foreign exchange reserves to make commercial purchases and pay for freight-

More fertiliser is being used and more high-yield seeds are being planted. But waterlogging and salinity have ruined five million acres of farmland, which has to be cleansed with fresh waiter.

Officials say 100,000 acres are being reclaimed a year, and as much as is going to waste. It will take 25 years to conquer this problem. Use of birth control devices is steadily increasing. But to feed itself by 1970, Pakistan will have to prevent five to six million births.

To achieve this, the family planning scheme aims at reducing the birth-rate from 50 to 40 per 1000.

AVOHDALl.— Qualifying cbampionshlpa—Senior (groaa): L. J. Ruaaell, 7S, 72—151, won on a count-back from G. C. Reid. 73, 75—1511 P. Neal, 7», 73—152; F. W. Roberts, 75, 77—153. Net: D. Forbes, OS, 71—170. Intermediate (gross): C. A. Smith, 70, 81—IM; G. Samson, 81, 80—101; E. Haigh, 80, 81—105; D. Allan, 83. 82—105. Net: G. Samson, 71, 70—141. Junior (gross): s. Chamberlain, 80, 80—175; G. C. Thompson, S 3, 88—170; J. C. Pawson, 01, 88—170; M. Sibley, 04, 80—170. Not: R. Whitley, 70, 70, 140. Bogey—A grade: 4. J. Snell, all square, C. L. Kemp 2 down, L. Mitchell 2 down. B Gade: T. Calder 1 up. w. Sibir all square, I. Haigh 1 down. C grade: D. Jones all square, S. Mitchell 1 down, n. J. Adcock 2 down. D grade: S. V. Ellis 1 down, won on a count-back from B. F. Johnson 1 down, D. Mcßride 2 down. AVONBALB LADIBS. Flag match—Silver: Mrs M. Simpson, 88, 10—72: Mrs Z. Piper. 00; 17— 73; Mrs Z. Sowdon, 87, 14—73; Mrs N. Stalker, 81, 7—74; Mrs E. Minson, 00, 10—74. Bronze A: Mrs N. Mitchell, 00, 24—71; Mrs O. Roberts, 01. 10—72; Mrs M. Smith, 07, 24—73; Mrs C. Watson, 03, 20—73; Mrs F. Grade, M, 20—73. Bronze B: Mrs M. Beaumont. 101, 20—72; Mrs I. Walton, 108, 3S-73; Mrs J. Ritchie, too, 34—73. Twelve-hole stroke: Mrs A. Collins. 73, 24

49; Mrs M. Clibborn, 77, 24 53; Mrs A. McPhail, 85, 24—81. RUSSLBY LADIBS. L.G.U. medal—silver: Miss N. M. Taylor, 85, 13—72; Mrs J. Tocker, 87, 15—72; Mrs A. Wilkinson, 89, 18—73; Mrs R. Calder, 91, 18—73. Bronze A: Miss C. Catto, 94, 22—72; Mrs J. F. Landreth, 08, 24—74; Mrs R. Held, 98, 24 74. bronze B: Mrs J. M. Hargreaves, 101, 27—74; Mrs N. Ackroyd, 103, 28—77; Mrs G. Pidgeon, 112, 35—77: Mrs D. Anderson, 111, 34—77. The July play-off was won by Mrs A. H. Stubblnga and Mrs G. Pidgeon.

RUSSLBY. Stableford pairs aggregate: R. C. J. Mackay and H. V. Spicer, 77 points, G. Franko and G. A. Wilson 78, A. B. Cottee and H. Polglase 72. Bogey—A grade: A. W. Higgins, 3 up; M. Goodwin, 1 up; J. Alexander, all square. B grade; K. D. Harris , 1 up, won on a count-back from N. Ackroyd, 1 up; W. Wells, H. T. Francis, D. Anderson, C. H. McClusker and R. Whitehouse all square. C grade: E. T. Hill. 4 up; B. Morel, 1 down; G. A. Wilson, 1 down.

TBMPLETON LADIBS. Medal —Silver: Mrs E. Kent, 88. 10— 70; Mrs L. V. Etwel, 94, 17—77; Mrs C. Duncan, 98, 18—78. Bronze A: Mrs W. J. Jones, 100, 28—72; Mrs C. Wright, 101, 28— 73; Mrs L. A. Watson, 101, 28— 75. Bronze B: Mrs A. Ryan, 108,

35—73; Mrs C. Goldsmith, 108, 34—74; Mrs C. Slack, 109, 33—78. C grade: Mrs Z. Stevens, 120, 38—84; Miss V. Dale, 122, 38—86; Miss E, Headley, 125, 36—89.

ICAIAPOI.— Stroke Round A grade: G. Fuller, 78. 8—70; D. G. McAllister, 80. 9—71; M. W. Stanley, 75, 2—73; G. Coombe, 78, 5—73. B grade: R. A. Grimshaw, 78, 10—68: L. A. Wilson, 87, 14—73; R. Telford. 89, 15— 74. Junior: D. Lee, S 3, 19—76; W. L. Doak. 97. 19—78: D. H. Bell, 101. 22—79. Senior Championship Leading qualifiers: M. W. Stanley, 78, 75—153: J. Monk, 75, 79—154: G. Coombes, 78, 78—156; A. F. Green, 79 , 79 158; D. McAllister, 78, 83 —161; D. G. McAllister, 84. 80—164; I. B. Crornb, 86. 80—166; G. R. Cooper, 85, 81—186. Intermediate championship: R. A. Grimshaw, 90. 78—168; D. Kershaw, 81, 91—174; B. A. Haworth, 86, 89—175; G. R. Farmer, 88. 87— 175; G. Matterson, 85, 90—175: N. K. Rainey, 83. 92—175: L. A. Wilson, 90, 87—177; E. J. Chapple, 92, 89—181.

WAIMAKARIRI CORGB LADIBS. —Stabletord—A grade: Mrs J. Palmer 34 points, Mrs T. G. Innes 33, Mrs A. Hooper 33. Mrs R. C. Townshend 33, Mrs A. F. Wright 32, Mrs E. Eaves 32. B grade: Mrs R. Skurr 39. Mrs J. Broughton 31, Mrs T. Judson 29, Mrs J. Greenslado 29, Miss N. Wilson 29.