Valma Brown
I want to shout at Dave Langford and go to dinner as requested by Hazel Langford. I want to meet all those beaut British fans I missed at Aussiecon, see the ones I did meet and meet all the ones that Maggie wouldn't let out. I have a soft spot for British accents and because of this weakness Leigh Edmonds will be accompanying me to make sure I come back. I have been involved in fandom since 1971. I am currently co-editor of Fuck the Tories and co-publisher and boss of The Notional. I like conventions, fans and parties where I can talk to people. I love talking to people.
Nominators: Hazel Langford, Joseph Nicholas, Marilyn Pride, Yvonne Rousseau and Grant Stone
Irwin Hirsh
Unbearded, and hatless at conventions, Irwin nevertheless possesses all the qualities to be a worthy fan fund winner and a fine administrator. In 9 years he has published 100+ fanzines, including Sikander, Thyme (with Andrew Brown), and for 6 apas and has been a member of 3 convention committees, including the running of a Worldcon film programme. His other interests include films, music, fine art, sports, fine food, and making good use of metropolitan transit systems as a way of discovering cities. A freelance eassistant film editor, Irwin would like to be Australia's Steven Spielberg when he grows up.
Nominators: John Foyster, Carey Handfield, Dave Langford, Marc Ortlieb, and Arthur Thomson
Jean Weber
Having discovered fandom at Aussiecon One, I have been publishing WeberWoman's Wrevenge since 1980. I am an enthusuastic apahack and book reviewer, an organiser of conventions until I learned better, have been Editor of ANZAPA for two years, and am suspected of a prurient interest in other people's personal relationships. I'm well-known for my feminist views, my (lack of) taste in rum, and my dislike of large groups (so why do I enjoy conventions?). How much of the above is true? Bring me to Conspiracy in 1987 and find out - if you dare. (Trip report within one year.)
Nominators: Sally Beasley, Leanne Frahm, Joy Hibbert, Cath Ortlieb, and Sue Thomason.
First Round Second Third Final
Australia Europe Total Round Round Round
Valma Brown 23 18 41 41 57 63
Irwin Hirsh 44 25 69 76 91 120
Jean Weber 25 12 37 39 Eliminated
Hold Over Funds 2 - 2
Write-ins:
Tim Jones 38 2 40 43 46 Eliminated
Larry Dunning 4 - 4 Eliminated
Roger Weddall 3 - 3 Eliminated
Marc Ortlieb 1 - 1 Eliminated
Crocodile Dundee 1 - 1 Eliminated
No Preference 3 2 5 Eliminated
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144 59 203
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Irwin Hirsh achieved an outright majority on the fourth and final round.
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