Newsletter of the Australian UFO Abduction Study Centre vol 2 no 3

Magazine Overview

This issue of the "NEWSLETTER" from THE AUSTRALIAN UFO ABDUCTION STUDY CENTRE, identified as VOLUME 2 NUMBER 3, dated March 1995, focuses heavily on the abduction phenomenon. The cover headline announces "UFO EXPERIENCE SUPPORT ASSOCIATION (inc) SYDNEY CONFERENCE A SUCCESS." The newsletter provides reports on conferences, personal testimonies, and research related to UFO sightings and alleged alien abductions.

UFOESA Conference Report

The newsletter begins with a report from Peter Khoury, UFOESA Co-Ordinator, detailing the UFO Experience Support Association (inc) conference held in Sydney on March 17th and 18th, 1995. The conference was well-attended, with the abduction phenomenon being the central topic. A significant focus was placed on Kelly Cahill's encounter in the Dandenong Foothills, which involved multiple witnesses. The panel included professionals such as Beatrice Copello (Psychologist), Leslie Bullock (Hypnotherapist), Bill Chalker (Industrial Chemist and UFO researcher), and Denise B. (an experiencee). The report expresses satisfaction with the public's willingness to listen to these accounts without immediate ridicule, while also condemning "blunt lies from within the UFO community" aimed at discrediting cases like Kelly's.

Speakers and Discussions

Beatrice Copello discussed the psychological aspects of abductions, sharing her own experience. Leslie Bullock spoke about hypnosis and his meeting with Denise for a hypnotherapy session. Denise B. shared her personal experiences and those of her son. Bill Chalker presented physical and medical evidence related to Kelly's case, followed by Kelly Cahill's own account. The conference included a questions and answer session, which was deemed productive and will be a feature in future events.

Practitioner's Corner: ACCET

A section titled "PRACTITIONERS' CORNER" introduces the Academy of Clinical Close Encounter Therapists (ACCET), an organization recently initiated in the United States. ACCET aims to provide interest for health professionals in Australia dealing with experiencers of close encounters. The board of directors includes Leo Sprinkle (President), Rauni Luukanen-Kilde (Vice-President), Maralyn Teare, Virginia Bennett, and Richard Boylan (Secretary-Treasurer). Consultants listed are John Mack and John Carpenter. ACCET describes itself as an association of professionals developing expertise in intervention with experiencers, offering continuing education and a forum for exchanging ideas.

Research News: Implants

Under the "RESEARCH NEWS" section, an article discusses the topic of "Implants" from the Jan/Feb 1992 issue of the International UFO Reporter. It touches upon the difficulty of proving the existence of physical implants, as they sometimes disappear. Michael Norris, editor of "UFO Encounters," reported on a talk by Budd Hopkins at the Gulf Breeze UFO Conference, where Hopkins discussed seeing objects on X-rays and CAT scans that could be implants, but which vanished before retrieval. The implication is that aliens may be aware when implants are discovered.

From the Literature: Welsh Incident

A brief report under "FROM THE LITERATURE" mentions a 1995 incident near Corwen in Clwyd, North Wales, reported in the "Denbighshire Free Press." A man named Chirk reported seeing two UFOs, one of which approached him, causing vibrations. He then encountered extra-terrestrials who emerged from the object, spoke to them, and subsequently found himself at a different location with a 2-hour memory gap. An investigation team, led by Eric Morris, found evidence of over 20 broken trees at the location.

First Hand Accounts

Percy's Experiences

The "FIRST HAND" section features an account from a gentleman named Percy from Victoria. He recounts seeing a UFO in the early 1950s, described as about 1000 feet up and spinning slowly. He also describes a teenage experience of waking up paralyzed, unable to move, and then falling asleep again. A more detailed account from December 15, 1993, describes him waking at 2 a.m. to find himself on his front porch, naked from the waist down, watching a large, elongated white light, estimated to be 50-70 feet long.

Sandy's Experiences

Another "FIRST HAND" account is from Sandy, a 44-year-old woman of Finnish origin, who wrote to UFO Research (South Australia) in June 1992. She describes a lifelong history of abduction experiences, with the last remembered incident occurring in Adelaide in 1981. Sandy expresses a strong conviction of being abducted and a need for memory recall. She recounts being on a table under bright lights, with a needle inserted into her chest, leaving a mole-like mark. She also describes encounters with short, grey-eyed beings who communicated telepathically, stating they meant no harm and would return. A later experience in September 1978 involved being controlled to look out a window at shadows. In March 1983, she experienced two incidents where she woke suddenly and saw a figure of a being at her front door. In August 1992, she reported seeing a silvery UFO flying slowly away from her house.

Research: The Nordics

Under the "RESEARCH" heading, a section discusses "THE NORDICS." A correspondent, Don Worley, has been researching this type of entity. Worley describes Nordics as having a strong-featured, rugged yet gentle face, striking bottomless blue eyes, light blonde hair, and being over six feet tall with broad, muscular shoulders. Out of 80 abduction events researched, 26 involved encounters with Nordic types, who were perceived as kind and good. However, Worley's research suggests this type of entity delivers messages of destruction.

Research: Richard Price's Implant

Another "RESEARCH" section details the analysis of an implant from an American man, Richard Price. The implant, ejected in 1989, was found to be roughly cylindrical, 1mm by 4mm, with an amber interior, white coating, and 6 small appendages. Analysis by David Pritchard at M.I.T. indicated the coating was 90% carbon, 10% tantalum, and 3% oxygen. Thomas Flotte, a dermatopathologist, found the implant consisted of concentric layers of fibroblasts, extracellular material like collagen, and external cotton fibers, suggesting it could be calcified tissue produced by the body in response to injury, possibly from Price's underwear.

New Books

The newsletter includes listings for two new books:

1. "Alien Discussions: Proceedings of the Abduction Study Conference held at M.I.T.; June 13-17, 1992." Published by North Cambridge Press, this 684-page book is considered a standard reference text, covering various aspects of abduction studies, including methodological problems, medical differences, family linkage, and the reliability of hypnotic abduction data.
2. "Allergies and Aliens" by Albert Budden. This book's subtitle is "The Visitation Experience: An Environmental Health Issue." Budden argues that experiencers may have a medical condition called Electrical Hypersensitivity and Multiple Allergy, suggesting that major electrical events in life can lead to electrical sensitivity and hallucinations of visitors as a warning of potential health damage.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this newsletter are the detailed accounts of alleged alien abductions, the investigation into physical evidence such as implants, and the description of various types of non-human entities. There is a clear stance supporting the investigation of these phenomena, encouraging open discussion, and critiquing those within the UFO community who engage in discrediting others. The editorial tone is one of earnest inquiry and a desire to understand the complex nature of abduction experiences, while also acknowledging the psychological impact on those who have undergone them. The newsletter also promotes the exchange of information and resources, such as conferences and books, within the UFO research community.

This document is page 11 and 12 of a magazine titled "UFO Times", featuring personal accounts of paranormal experiences and UFO sightings. The content is primarily composed of first-person narratives detailing unexplained events.

Paranormal Episodes and UFO Sightings

The magazine presents a series of dated and undated accounts from individuals who have experienced unusual phenomena. These narratives are presented as "Paranormal episodes" and specific dated incidents.

Undated Incident (Likely early account):

A witness describes waking up to a conical shaped object hovering outside their window. The object was approximately 2 1/2 feet high and 1 1/2/ feet wide at the base. The witness felt a mix of happiness and being left behind, and was terrified when the object floated halfway inside. The "vision" ended, and the witness awoke fully, but did not check the clock.

September 1992:

A witness reports that at about 3:20 a.m., their lounge room was lit up as if another room outside had its lights on. This lasted for approximately five minutes, and the witness felt at ease.

14 February 1993:

This account describes a vivid experience, possibly a dream or vision, where the witness was sleeping on the sofa. In the experience, children entered the dining room but did not speak, and were not the witness's children, despite being thought to be. When asked to turn on the lights, they did not, and then vanished. The witness turned on the lights, but none worked. Flashing blue lights were seen at the lounge window and the daughter's window. The witness panicked and went to their son's room but was stopped, unable to move, and yelled out. The witness woke up calling out, scared, and found themselves back on the sofa.

**Paranormal Episodes:

1. 1969:**

A witness recounts hearing their girlfriend's voice call their name. Upon waking, they saw a man standing by their bed in the nursing quarters. The witness froze, but upon reaching out, their hand went through the figure, and it disappeared.

2. December 1970:

This entry is incomplete on the provided pages, only showing the date.

Undated Incident (following December 1970):

A witness reports seeing a "min-min" light out in the desert that followed their car.

3. August 1978:

• Incident 1: The witness woke up to a loud bang at 4 a.m. and went into the kitchen. They heard the laundry louvres being opened and shut rapidly. Upon switching on the light, it stopped. An ivy-covered wire net was found outside, and the witness was alone, concluding no human could have done it.
• Incident 2: Since the laundry incident, the witness has heard music, like organ music, on several nights, sometimes soft and sometimes loud. Loud music usually signifies that something is about to happen.
• Incident 3: The witness felt cold wind blowing on their face for a few minutes before it stopped.
• Incident 4: While sleeping on and off to organ music, the witness felt a tap on their forehead. Later, they experienced heavy nose bleeding and a soaked pillow, feeling it as real. They then heard a female voice telling them to "get up" three times.

4. September 1978:

A witness heard something heavy being dragged on the floor in the passageway towards their bedroom door, where it stopped.

5. 20 September 1978:

While digging a hole in the backyard, the witness felt constantly watched, but no one was there.

6. 21 September 1978:

The witness went to bed and heard a noise like something heavy sliding on the roof and shuffling noises. Upon getting up and turning on the lights, they saw three holes in the ceiling that were not there before. A brilliant blue light was shining in these holes. The witness went to a friend's room to sleep, but upon closing their eyes, saw a figure of a man with a weapon like a big kitchen knife standing in the corridor. The witness and friend had to leave the house due to the dog's restless behavior.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of "UFO Times" revolve around personal encounters with unexplained phenomena, including UFO sightings, auditory and visual disturbances, and perceived paranormal presences. The editorial stance appears to be one of documenting and presenting these accounts without explicit judgment, allowing readers to interpret the events. The focus is on the subjective experiences of individuals, highlighting fear, curiosity, and the unsettling nature of the unknown. The collection suggests a pattern of unusual occurrences that defy conventional explanation, often involving lights, sounds, and a sense of being observed or interfered with.