This was the first time the championship was held outside the United Kingdom aside from two challenge matches in 1965, and it would be later hosted in Australia again in 1975. The initial stage was a round robin in which the matches were of 37 frames, played across three days, and each competitor played four of the other eight competitors.
The championship was held outside the United Kingdom for the first time, apart from two challenge matches in 1965 and another in Australia later. The initial phase involved a round-robin competition with matches consisting of 37 frames spread over three days, where each competitor played against four out of eight opponents.