Australian UFO Bulletin - 1977 11 - November

Magazine Overview

This issue of the Australian UFO Bulletin, dated November 1977, is published by The Victorian U.F.O. Research Society and covers a range of UFO sightings, investigations, and theoretical discussions. The publication features reports from various locations in Australia, including Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, and Western Australia, as well as international items from France, Colombia, and the United States.

Eastern Suburbs Sightings (Melbourne)

The bulletin begins with reports from the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A witness in Mt. Evelyn on August 16, 1977, described a dark spherical object moving at high speed in a straight line overhead, disappearing into cloud without sound. The witness was adamant about the object's speed and trajectory, ruling out normal explanations. Another sighting occurred in Blackburn on August 17, 1977, where a woman and her son observed a large, silent, illuminated object moving west. Based on their detailed observations and reenactment, estimates were made of the object's altitude (300-400 feet), speed (20 mph), and size (about 60 feet). The object appeared as an indistinct elliptical area with pulsating white lights.

Bayswater Sighting

On August 31, 1977, a 12-year-old boy in Bayswater reported seeing a dark object that initially appeared as a 'dark cloud' before taking on the shape of a 'saucer'. The object moved with an undulatory motion and made a slight whistling noise. The boy estimated its closest distance at about 200 yards and its apparent size comparable to the moon's diameter. His sketch showed a black solid object with protruding elements believed to be non-illuminated lights.

Scientific Analysis and Investigations

The issue includes a section on 'Tests on Karawinna Samples Negative', detailing how a new technique by ACOS can detect the effects of ionizing radiation and heating from UFOs. Samples from a site near Karawinna, where an object was observed rising from the ground, were analyzed. While the affected area showed no signs of strong heating, the sample from the center of the area indicated a slightly higher TL output, possibly due to an irradiation dose of about 100 rad.

Victorian Press Reports

Several 'lights in the sky' type sightings are reported from the Victorian press for September and October. A notable case from the Horsham Mail-Times describes an unidentified flying object that appeared to land on the Black Range fringe south of Horsham. Four spotlight shooters saw a bright red globe descend slowly behind trees and disappear. The object was described as having a long pole with an object on top, and it moved at the pace of a landing helicopter.

Interstate Reports

Reports from other Australian states include:

• Tasmania (3/2/77): Children at a youth camp saw a domed object with flashing lights and windows, and a figure was seen in one window before the object moved away.
• South Australia (20/5/77): A 16-year-old girl saw a large red glow in a paddock, which then rose and disappeared.
• South Australia (30/7/77): A woman observed an unusual object resting on the ground by a pylon. It was described as a large aircraft-like body with a tail, estimated to be 50-60 meters long and 10 meters high. It rose vertically and sped off without noise.

Overseas Items

• New South Wales (4/1/77): A couple returning home saw a huge orange-yellow glow moving overhead, enveloping their car in fog for 10 minutes.
• New South Wales (Late May, 1977): A boy observed an orange sphere with 'windows' at very low altitude on a farm, possibly resting on the ground, with a dog barking and a horse agitated. Physical trace markings were found at the site.
• Western Australia (26 Sep): A farmer found an unexplained ground mark, a circular hole with shallower indentations, on his property. Samples from the site showed no signs of radiation or chemical changes.
• Meekatharra (18/10/77): Several reports from Meekatharra describe sightings of silver and red objects. A chef and his family witnessed a bright silver, saucer-shaped object with a dome, from which a red object emerged and shot upwards at high speed. Police investigations offered no explanation.
• Perth News (18 Oct): Four Westrail workers claimed to have seen two silver objects hovering above a train, one flashing from silver to red. The licensee of the Mt. Magnet Hotel also reported seeing 'saucers'. Three 'round, pulsating green and red' objects landed in paddocks nearby.

International Sightings and Theories

• First UFO Sighter is Still Seeking Answer: Ken Arnold, who reported the first 'flying saucer' sighting in 1947, is still investigating and believes a solution to the UFO mystery may be near.
• UFOs 'Time Machines': Adrian Vance, a UFO expert, proposes that UFOs are time machines from Earth's future, based on a photograph showing a UFO in three places simultaneously. He suggests this explains why no wreckage has been found, as rescue ships could travel back in time.
• UFO Visitors Caught on Film: Astronaut Gordon Cooper is convinced that alien beings are visiting Earth and that the US Government has documented proof, including a UFO landing at Edwards Air Force Base.
• Space Men Haunt UFO Favourite: Brian Scott claims to have been abducted by a space craft in 1971 and experiences mysterious happenings, including communication with beings identified as 'Asta' through voice patterns that researchers suggest could not be human-made.
• Heat is on Man Jolted in 'Saucer': A truck driver in Rio de Janeiro claims he was dragged into a flying saucer, resulting in his body temperature soaring to 42 degrees Celsius.
• French Sighting: A report from France describes an event on February 1/2, 1977, at La Maison Familiale Rurale d'Education et d'Orientation, where three young girls witnessed a luminous 'machine' maneuvering at high speed. The object, described as a white hemisphere with a disc-shaped part colored orange, green, and red, became stationary in a tree, emitting light and sound.
• Colombian Pilot Blinded by UFO: A young flying student in Bogota, Colombia, experienced temporary blindness after an encounter with a UFO, requiring an escorted landing of his Cessna 150 aircraft. The pilot described an oval object with yellowish and red phosphorescent lights. The UFO was not detected by airport radars.

Book Review: 'Socorro 'Saucer' in a Pentagon Pantry'

This section reviews Ray Stanford's book detailing his investigation into the 1964 Socorro, New Mexico landing, where policeman Lonnie Zamora observed two humanoids beside an egg-shaped craft. The review notes Stanford's thorough research and claims, including the involvement of Goddard Space Flight Centre in analyzing a mineral sample.

Anti Matter

This article by Guy Richards explores the concept of anti-matter, its prediction by Paul Dirac, and its detection as positrons. It discusses the implications of matter and anti-matter annihilation and presents three theories on their arrangement in the universe: Hannes Alfven and O. Klein's theory of an expanding universe from a gas cloud, Fred Hoyle's theory of matter and anti-matter co-existing in galaxies with anti-matter forming the nucleus, and R. Omnes' theory based on the 'Big Bang' creating positive and negative galaxies. The article speculates that UFOs might be from a 'negative world' and powered by controlled interaction of anti-particles.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the reporting of numerous UFO sightings with detailed witness accounts, the ongoing efforts to investigate these phenomena through scientific means and witness testimony, and the exploration of theoretical explanations for UFOs, including time travel and anti-matter propulsion. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into UFO reports, presenting evidence and theories for the reader's consideration, while acknowledging the mysterious nature of the subject. The society thanks members for their contributions, encouraging further reports and cuttings.

Title: AUSTRALIAN UFO BULLETIN
Issue Date: November, 1977
Publisher: Victorian UFO Research Society
Country: Australia
Language: English

This issue of the Australian UFO Bulletin features a report by J. M. Reid on his attendance at the 1977 N.U.F.O.N. (Northern UFO Network) annual conference held in Nottingham, UK. The report is presented as a personal view from a spectator's perspective.

British Conference Report

The conference, held on September 10-11, 1977, began with a public lecture. Miss J. Randles, secretary of N.U.F.O.N., welcomed attendees, followed by an address from Mr. R. Mornell, editor of "U.F.O. Research Review".

Kathleen Preston presented on "Zodiacs and Lay lines," proposing a theory that these lines form patterns in the landscape and might be connected to UFOs, supported by diagrams.

An ATV film titled "Open Door" was shown, featuring interviews with N.U.F.O.N. members. A dramatic segment included a film of an alleged high-flying UFO seen over America, which the American Air Force attributed to "High altitude aircraft dumping fuel." However, interviewed pilots reportedly denied this claim.

Barry King presented "UFO Photo Cases," showcasing various UFO photographs taken over the years, including four taken near Trinidad Island.

Mr. B. Delain of Contact, U.K., gave a talk on UFOs and clouds, highlighting numerous cases where clouds behaved unusually, sometimes moving against the wind, dropping objects, or appearing and disappearing. He recounted a report of a cloud descending on a British Army division during World War I, after which the division went missing and was never found.

Mr. C. Bower, editor of the British Flying Saucer Review, discussed the history of his publication. This was followed by a discussion on the National "Skywatch," coordinated by Mr I. Anderson. Skywatch involves members of participating UFO groups looking for UFOs one night each month. However, not all UFO investigators support this, with Mr. Bowan suggesting that time would be better spent investigating existing UFO cases.

Sales and Subscriptions

The bulletin also includes advertisements for back issues of "Australian Flying Saucer Review" (VUFORS Magazine) and "The Bulletin" (Members only), with prices and postage details provided. Society badges and car stickers are also available for purchase.

Subscription fees for the Australian UFO Bulletin are listed: $5.00 for Australian adults, $3.00 for pensioners and juniors (under 18), and US$5.00 for overseas subscribers (including air mailing). The Victorian UFO Research Society, the publisher, is described as a non-profit organization dedicated to the objective investigation of the UFO phenomenon and welcomes eye-witness accounts and information.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue focuses on UFO research and investigation, particularly highlighting a UK conference and the work of various UFO groups and publications. The editorial stance appears to be one of open investigation into UFO phenomena, as evidenced by the society's mission statement and the call for eye-witness accounts. There is an emphasis on sharing information through publications like the "Australian UFO Bulletin" and the "British Flying Saucer Review."