This article presents a list of the historical events and publications of Australian literature during 1885.
A list, ordered by date of birth (and, if the date is either unspecified or repeated, ordered alphabetically by surname) of births in 1885 of Australian literary figures, authors of written works or literature-related individuals follows, including year of death.
A list, ordered by date of death (and, if the date is either unspecified or repeated, ordered alphabeticallybysurname) of deaths in 1885 of Australian literary figures, authors of written works or literature-related individuals follows, including year of birth.
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