Monthly Archives: September 2013

SwanCon XI – The Programme (part 1)

Posted on September 27, 2013 by australian sf-history

being pages 18 and 19 of the SwanCon XI programme/con book. Transcription by Anna Hepworth Friday TIME MAIN HALL 10 am Days of future passed: Autobiographical words by SF authors Grant Stone examines autobiographical works by SF authors for incriminating … Continue reading →

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How to do a Trip Report by Gene Wolfe

Posted on September 24, 2013 by australian sf-history

From aussiecon two progress report #4. Transcribed by Doug Burbidge I’ve been asked to do something fannish for this progress report. Fat chance! Too many of us will be reporting on our trips to Australia for various fanzines, clubs, relatives, … Continue reading →

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TIGGER

Posted on September 17, 2013 by australian sf-history

aussiecon two 43rd world science fiction convention progress report #3 p27, lower right quarter Transcribed by Chris Creagh Tigger is a small bouncy newszine produced on behalf of the Aussicon Two Committee, which attempts to keep Australian members of Aussicon … Continue reading →

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Report on Waycon ’79 – PART TWO: THE CON – Saturday

Posted on September 13, 2013 by australian sf-history

Transcribed by Elaine Walker. All typos etc. reproduced to the best of our ability (Continued from Report on Waycon ’79 – PART TWO: THE CON- Friday) SATURDAY: Since Dolores and I retired to the hideout each night (too easy to … Continue reading →

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Report on Waycon ’79 – PART TWO: THE CON – Friday

Posted on September 10, 2013 by australian sf-history

Transcribed by Doug Burbidge and Elaine Walker. All original typographical errors retained to the best of our ability. PART TWO: THE CON The following events took place over March the 2nd to the 5th. Friday (11:30AM) met Peter Toluzzi’s flight … Continue reading →

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aussiecon two, progress report #2 Go North, Young Fan!

Posted on September 6, 2013 by australian sf-history

by Leanne Frahm transcription by Chris creagh It may come as a shock to Victorians, huddled as they are in their cold and tiny piece of pseudo-England, and to Melbournians in particular, to realise that Australia doesn’t stop dead at … Continue reading →

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Swancon XI — Con Book: Info listings 2

Posted on September 3, 2013 by australian sf-history

From page 25 of the Swancon XI program/souvenir book. Transcribed by Doug Burbidge. SILVER SWAN AWARD Last year, members of the WA fandom were asked to nominate persons whom they thought worthy to receive an award for services rendered to … Continue reading →

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