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| − | The fifth [[Australian Natcon]], the first to be held in [[Melbourne]], Victoria, [[Australia | + | The fifth [[Australian Natcon]] was held December 8-9, 1956 at Richmond Town Hall and was the first to be held in [[Melbourne]], Victoria, [[Australia]]. |
| − | It was | + | The name celebrated the Olympic Games which Melbourne also hosted that year. It was probably organized by the [[Melbourne Science Fiction Group]]. It was [[chaired]] by [[Pat Burke]]. A play, "Balance of Power" by [[Norma Hemming]], was performed in Congregational Hall. |
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Revision as of 07:18, 30 September 2021
The fifth Australian Natcon was held December 8-9, 1956 at Richmond Town Hall and was the first to be held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
The name celebrated the Olympic Games which Melbourne also hosted that year. It was probably organized by the Melbourne Science Fiction Group. It was chaired by Pat Burke. A play, "Balance of Power" by Norma Hemming, was performed in Congregational Hall.
Con Reports:
- Etherline #56 records that Frank Bryning had consented to be GoH.
- Etherline #80 (con report)
- Fantasy Times #253 p5 (article by Ian J. Crozier)
- Fantasy Times #258 p7 (announcement of program by I. J. Crozier)
| Fourth Australian Science Fiction Convention | Australian Natcon | Sixth Australian Science Fiction Convention |
| 1956 |
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