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).
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