Monthly Archives: September 2012

Swancon Icks – PR1, Days of Wine and Rage

Posted on September 28, 2012 by australian sf-history

transcribed by Anna Hepworth being a transcription of Page 5 of progress report one (May 1983) for Swancon Icks (#9) Days of Wine and Rage Bordello parties aside, there have yet been fund-raising activities all over the place. All good … Continue reading →

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Swancon Icks – PR1, ICKytorial

Posted on September 25, 2012 by australian sf-history

transcribed by Anna Hepworth being a transcription of Page 3 of progress report one (May 1983) for Swancon Icks (#9) ICKytorial Well, the title of this little number is kitsch, and probably passe, but so what? It otherwise so perfectly … Continue reading →

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SwanCon 7 – Program Book – Essay

Posted on September 21, 2012 by australian sf-history

Transcription by Anna Hepworth (being a transcription of page 11 and part of page 13 of the SwanCon 7 Program Book) A History of the Beast A name to strike terror into the hearts of the staunchest mens, women and … Continue reading →

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SwanCon 7 – Program Book – Tin Duck Awards

Posted on September 18, 2012 by australian sf-history

Transcription by Anna Hepworth (being a transcription of p10, the eleventh page of the SwanCon 7 Program Book) Tin Duck Awards [image – stylized water bird, probably a duck but looks more like a swan, looking as if it is … Continue reading →

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Swancon icks (9) Progress Report The Last page 11

Posted on September 14, 2012 by australian sf-history

transcribed by Doug Burbidge   I remember Swancons when they were inexpert; chaotic meanderings interspersed with debauchery.   I remember standing in the hall when a lift party went past, heading down, and being afraid to get in, the chief … Continue reading →

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SwanCon Icks (9) – Ephemera

Posted on September 11, 2012 by australian sf-history

by Anna Heporth For those following along at home, hopefully it will be obvious that there was no Ephemera post for SwanCon 8. This is because the carefully sorted pile of folders (as done by the wondrous Emma Hawkes, lo, … Continue reading →

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