Australian UFO Bulletin - 1992 03 - March

Magazine Overview

This is the March 1992 issue of The Australian U.F.O. Bulletin, published by V.U.F.O.R.S. (Victorian UFO Research Society). The cover features an illustration of a space shuttle and two flying saucers against a starry background, with the date 'Mar 92' visible.

Contents

The issue includes an editorial, an article titled 'On the Trail' by Paul Norman, 'More on UFO Visits to U.S. Nuclear Energy Sites' by George D. Fawcett, 'Blue Book Pearls' concerning a Fort Monmouth, N.J. sighting, 'New Zealand Reports', 'Psychopathology and the U.F.O.' by Duncan A. McKenzie, 'Notes from Russian UFO Meeting', and 'Gravity or the Magnetic Force'. It also features sighting reports, a letter to the editor, and society information.

Editorial

The editorial discusses an article by Paul Davies on crop circles in England, noting that Davies' explanation does not solve the problem of other circles. It recommends Davies' book, 'The Matter Myth', for its insights into twenty-first-century science, suggesting that the universe's complexity challenges current scientific views and that orthodox science may be on the verge of being proven wrong.

On the UFO Trail

This section, written by Paul Norman, details a crop circle found in northwestern Victoria in December 1991. Investigations revealed deviations in the magnetic field, with specific gauss readings provided. The article discusses the significance of magnetic effects in UFO investigations, citing historical cases where compasses spun or showed erratic behavior. It then lists numerous historical UFO sightings from the 1940s and 1950s, including incidents in Brazil, the USA, and Italy, which involved electrical failures, car malfunctions, and compass anomalies. The section also touches upon the Fredrick Valentich case, sightings witnessed by Argentinian naval personnel, and the disappearance of Flight 19, linking it to potential compass failure. It further explores the concept of gravity power, referencing the work of Fred Hoyle and Albert Einstein, and suggests that UFO phenomena might be related to anti-gravity or gravity-powered forces.

More on UFO Visits to U.S. Nuclear Energy Sites

By George D. Fawcett, this article details a triangular UFO sighting over the McGuire Nuclear Plant in North Carolina on August 18, 1989. The object, described as reddish-brown and triangular, was seen at an altitude of approximately 300 ft and appeared to be heading towards the plant's sub-station. The author notes that similar triangular UFO reports have come from various locations. He raises concerns that UFOs could interact with power sources and water resources, posing a threat to national security.

Blue Book Pearls: Fort Monmouth, N.J.

This article analyzes a 1951 sighting by two U.S. Air Force officers flying a T-33 trainer jet near Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. The officers reported a fast-moving, descending object that was later described as round, flat, and discus-shaped, estimated to be the size of a fighter or light bomber. The official explanation in the Blue Book files was 'balloon', but the article disputes this, presenting evidence that two balloons launched at the time ascended to high altitudes and did not exhibit the observed behavior. The article also details how the story leaked to the press, causing consternation within the Air Force, and mentions the subsequent interrogation of a Public Information Officer.

Psychopathology and the U.F.O.

Written by Duncan A. McKenzie, a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, this article examines the relationship between psychiatry and UFO study. McKenzie notes the rarity of UFO reports within psychiatric practice and argues that isolated UFO experiences, even if strange, do not indicate major psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia. He emphasizes the importance of witnesses being well-adjusted individuals. The article advocates for a multi-disciplinary investigative team, including behavioral scientists, to evaluate UFO incidents and witnesses, ensuring a balanced assessment beyond individual opinion.

Notes from Russian UFO Meeting

This section includes correspondence from the "SOYUZUFOTSENTR" (All-Union Interbranch Scientific and Coordinative UFO-Centre) in Moscow, sending materials from the Second Scientific All-Union Ufological Conference held in October 1991. The materials include an information article and a report on psychiatry. The "SOYUZUFOTSENTR" is seeking assistance in translating Russian or other foreign languages.

SUFOA Meets in Moscow - October 1991

This report details the Second Annual All-Union Scientific Ufological Conference held in Moscow. Representatives from 160 organizations discussed cooperation, ufological research, and the challenges of explaining UFO genesis and activities. The conference adopted a resolution recognizing ufology as an important scientific direction and stressed the need for theory development, security measures, and international scientific contacts. A preliminary report on the psychological aspects of ufology, focusing on contactees and their mental health, was also presented, highlighting the use of psychological examination methods.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include detailed accounts of historical UFO sightings, the investigation of physical evidence like crop circles, and the scientific and psychological aspects of UFO phenomena. There is a clear emphasis on rigorous investigation, questioning official explanations, and exploring the potential implications of UFOs for science and security. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded inquiry, encouraging scientific approaches while acknowledging the profound and potentially paradigm-shifting nature of the subject.

This issue of the Australian UFO Bulletin, dated December 1991, is published by the Victorian UFO Research Society. The cover prominently features the question "GRAVITY OR THE MAGNETIC FORCE IS CONTROLLING THE ELECTRON?", suggesting a deep dive into physics and UFO phenomena. The publication covers a range of topics including scientific theories, personal accounts of sightings, historical context, and society news.

Articles and Features

Gravity or the Magnetic Force?

The lead article challenges Newton's Second Law of Motion regarding gravity. It proposes that gravity is fundamentally linked to the 'ELECTRON' of the atom and that the term Gravity and Magnetic Forces are essentially the same. The article explains that the Sun is the center of our solar system, and the Earth and Moon maintain their orbits through magnetic forces. It likens the Earth-Moon system to a gyroscopic wheel maintaining balance. The summary suggests that the Earth and Moon have the same characteristic rotation as a gyroscopic wheel, endeavoring to balance themselves naturally.

The Atom Structure

This section delves into the structure of the atom, explaining the electron's reaction to the nucleus and its alignment with magnetic fields. It draws parallels between the atom's structure and the universal law of planetary systems. The author concludes that if gravity is a 'pull down force,' there must be a force leaving the Earth, which is proposed to be the Earth's magnetic force or field. It highlights the electron's role in the universe and its potential for new forms of power.

Sighting Report: Camperdown, Victoria

A detailed account of a UFO sighting in October 1978 near Lake Bulla Merri, Camperdown, Victoria. The witness describes seeing a jade green light, which later hovered above the water as two large green gaseous lights. The experience was described as 'terrifying.' The following morning, a gel-like substance with dead insects was found on the back window of the witness's car. The witness also mentions the disappearance of Fred Valentich around the same area a week later.

Australian Sighting Reports

This section compiles several recent UFO sighting reports from various locations in Australia:

• June 1976: A royal blue/violet orb ascended vertically at high speed, became a pulsating silver light, and descended with a feathering movement.
• November 14, 1991: A large white light was observed approaching a driver in Blackburn North before speeding away.
• December 11, 1991: A yellow glowing ball, appearing to drop, glided across the sky just above treetops at low speed.
• December 18, 1991: A large red light with a small green light hovered over a farmhouse near Daylesford.
• January 29, 1992: A bright yellow object, appearing the size of Jupiter, travelled a high, long arc, accompanied by three smaller objects.
• November 18, 1991: A bright, large, oval or cigar-shaped light with brilliant, moving reflections was observed for over 1.5 hours near Coldstream, Victoria.

Letters to the Editor

A letter from Coldstream, Victoria, dated November 19, 1991, describes a sighting of a bright light in the sky on the morning of November 18, 1991. The witness and her husband observed an oval or cigar-shaped object with brilliant, moving reflections of light. They watched it for over 1.5 hours. The letter also mentions the husband having seen similar phenomena on previous occasions.

Betty Hill Ends UFO Career

This article reports on Betty Hill's retirement from public UFO discussions after 30 years. She made her final appearance at a MUFON conference in Portsmouth, NH. Mrs. Hill stated that she would not change her experience of an alien encounter, despite it being 'terrifying.' The article also mentions Stanton T. Friedman, a nuclear physicist, who discussed the significance of the Hills' abduction case and the controversial MJ-12 papers.

UFO Newsclipping Service

An advertisement for the UFO Newsclipping Service, which provides monthly 20-page reports on UFO sightings, close encounters, and landing reports from the US, World-Wide, and foreign newspapers. It also includes a section on 'Fortean' clippings.

Japanese Professor Offers Novel Explanation for Mystery Circles

An article from the Daily Yomiuri, Tokyo, Japan, dated February 6, 1991, presents Professor Hiroshi Kikuchi's theory that mysterious crop circles in England are caused by swirling, electrified dust particles interacting with electromagnetic forces, forming 'electromagneto-hydrodynamic vortices.' His theory combines forces that have been previously suggested separately by other researchers.

Ozark UFO Conference

An announcement for the Fourth Annual Ozark UFO Conference to be held in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, April 3-5, 1992. The conference plans to feature 10-12 speakers discussing topics such as alien life forms, animal mutilations, crop circles, and UFO occupants.

Membership News

This section, written by Membership Secretary Steve Partridge, addresses membership renewals and the discontinuation of membership cards due to costs and past misuse. It advises members to check their address label for their financial status and encourages early renewal.

Society History: Victorian UFO Research Society

A historical overview of the Victorian UFO Research Society, tracing its origins back to the early 1950s with groups like the "Australian Flying Saucer Bureau" and the "Australian Flying Saucer Research Society." The society has undergone several name changes and has published various papers, including the "Australian Flying Saucer Review" and the "Australian UFO Bulletin." It highlights the society's dispassionate attitude towards UFOs and its maintenance of the largest UFO library in the Southern Hemisphere.

VUFORS Marketing

An advertisement for VUFORS selling white drinking mugs with the society's logo for $8 each.

"Stop Press..."

An announcement for a new book titled "Flight Into The Ages, Incredible Stories Of Airmen" by Ken Llewelyn, R.A.A.F. Senior Public Relations Officer. The book covers mysteries of pilot and aircraft disappearances, UFO encounters, and paranormal experiences.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the scientific and theoretical aspects of UFO phenomena, particularly the relationship between gravity, magnetism, and the electron. There is a strong emphasis on empirical evidence, with multiple sighting reports and discussions of physical trace evidence. The publication also highlights the historical development of UFO research in Australia and the psychological profiles of individuals who report encounters. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging scientific investigation while acknowledging the subjective experiences of witnesses. The Victorian UFO Research Society positions itself as a serious scientific organization, aiming to provide a platform for discussion and research into UFOs and related phenomena.