43rd World Science Fiction Convention

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The 43rd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Aussiecon Two, was held on 22–26 August 1985 at the Southern Cross, Victoria, and Sheraton Hotels in Melbourne, Australia.

Dates22–26 August 1985
VenueSouthern Cross, Victoria, and Sheraton Hotels
LocationMelbourne
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Aussiecon Two, the 43rd World Science Fiction Convention
GenreScience fiction
Dates22–26 August 1985
VenueSouthern Cross, Victoria, and Sheraton Hotels
LocationMelbourne
CountryAustralia
Attendance1,599
Filing statusnon-profit
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The convention was chaired by David Grigg.

Participants

Attendance was 1,599.

Guests of Honour

Awards

The World Science Fiction Society administers and presents the Hugo Awards,[1] the oldest and most noteworthy award for science fiction. Selection of the recipients is by vote of the Worldcon members. Categories include novels and short fiction, artwork, dramatic presentations, and various professional and fandom activities.[1][2]

Other awards may be presented at Worldcon at the discretion of the individual convention committee. This has often included the national SF awards of the host country, such as the Japanese Seiun Awards as part of Nippon 2007,[3] and the Prix Aurora Awards as part of Anticipation in 2009. The Astounding Award for Best New Writer and the Sidewise Award, though not sponsored by the Worldcon, are usually presented, as well as the Chesley Awards, the Prometheus Award, and others.[3] In 2021, the Nommo Awards began presenting at Worldcon.[4][5]

1985 Hugo Awards

Other awards

See also

References

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