43rd World Science Fiction Convention

Aussiecon Two, the 43rd World Science Fiction Convention
Genre	Science fiction
Venue	Southern Cross, Victoria, and Sheraton Hotels
Location(s)	Melbourne
Country	Australia
Inaugurated	22–26 August 1985
Attendance	1,599
Filing status	non-profit

The 43rd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Aussiecon Two, was held 22–26 August 1985 at the Southern Cross, Victoria, and Sheraton Hotels in Melbourne, Australia. The convention was chaired by David Grigg. Total attendance was reported as 1,599 members.

The Guests of Honor were Gene Wolfe (pro) and Ted White (fan).

The Hugo Awards, named after Hugo Gernsback, are presented every year for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. Results are based on the ballots submitted by members of the World Science Fiction Society. Other awards, including the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, are also presented each year at Worldcon.

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