Phenomenon Times - 2008 10

Magazine Overview

Title: The Phenomenon Times
Issue Date: October 2008
Publisher: UFO & Paranormal Research Society of Australia
Type: Bimonthly Journal

This issue of The Phenomenon Times focuses on an investigator profile, updates on the society's activities, and reports on paranormal and UFO phenomena. The cover prominently features an "INVESTIGATOR PROFILE" of Darren Broadie.

President's Report

Attila Kaldy, the President and Editor, welcomes readers to the October issue. He reports that the organization has been very active, with "PR2D and RACE" working overtime on investigations, conference preparations, expeditions, and pre-production for "Paranormal Investigators - The Challenge, season two." The team conducted a thorough investigation at Kenmore Hospital, documenting significant paranormal activity including pacing, whispers, piano music, and physical disturbances. A new crew member, Justin Coe, experienced phenomena firsthand. The report also announces that due to the popularity of the series, a second season of "Paranormal Investigators - The Challenge" is in development, with auditions for a new trainee/co-presenter scheduled for later in the month. The first shoot for season two is planned for mid-November 2008, aiming for an eight-episode series completed by March 2009, featuring new locations and the selection process for the new trainee. Additionally, the promotional campaign for the "Next Dimension Gosford 2008" conference is underway. The report concludes with a note about the next meeting being on November 12th, 2008.

Vice President's Report

Larraine Cilia, the Vice President, shares her perspective on the past two months, noting major decisions regarding the Association's community output. She confirms that the second season of "P.I. The Challenge" will go into production in early November, citing positive media reception. The team will be concentrating on filming throughout the summer months. Cilia emphasizes that the series raises the Society's public profile in paranormal research and techniques, requiring significant team effort. Regarding UFO activity, the group planned a trip to Yerranderie to observe from the opposite side of the catchment area. However, severe storm activity over the October long weekend (3rd-6th) turned the trip into a "washout." Despite the weather, calls continued to come in. Cilia also mentions a remarkable early morning UFO sighting in late September, which was corroborated by an independent witness and two police officers. Furthermore, the PR2D team conducted a second investigation at Kenmore Hospital, documenting "prolific paranormal activity." The report touches upon the Mitchell-Hedges Crystal Skull being in Australia and its potential significance according to Mayan prophecies, suggesting a future need to unite all 12 crystal skulls.

Investigator Profile: Darren Broadie

This section features Darren Broadie, whose background originates from outback NSW. His interest in the unusual began at a young age. In 2004, he became an investigative member of RACE (Research of Australian Close Encounters). In 2006, he joined PR2D (Paranormal Research Second Division) for an ongoing research project. Darren holds a position as a key committee member of UFO-PRSA. He appeared in the group's television project "P.I. (Paranormal Investigators)" and served as the team photographer for "Paranormal Investigators - The Challenge" on TVS and C31 Melbourne. His interests extend beyond UFOlogy and paranormal research to include Reconnective Healing® and The Reconnection®, which significantly changed his life after witnessing Eric Pearl's presentation. He attended training with Eric Pearl and has since given lectures about Reconnective Healing® at conferences in Australia, demonstrating his abilities to help people feel healing frequencies.

2008 UFO Expedition

This article details a UFO expedition undertaken from October 3rd to October 5th, 2008, to Yerranderie. The team departed at 4:00 am on October 3rd, reaching Yerranderie after a 2.5-hour drive, followed by a challenging 100-kilometer journey over rough dirt tracks into untamed country. The expedition was described as different and potentially the most challenging since 2004, with participants aware of the hardships involved. Heavy packs and additional supplies were necessary for the isolated and rugged terrain. Upon arrival, the team assessed the towering rock face and began their ascent. The initial climb was strenuous and hot, with loose debris posing a constant hazard. The ascent led to a cliff wall with cave-like features formed by weather erosion. The main obstacle was a near-vertical climb up a rocky face, which some members climbed multiple times to ensure all equipment was transported. The expedition faced extreme weather conditions, including heavy rain and thunderstorms, which made staying dry difficult and led to the decision to pack up and leave base camp on October 5th, as research was not progressing. The descent was described as dramatic and dangerous due to the saturated and slippery conditions. Despite the setback, the experience inspired the team to conduct more expeditions in 2009. The article also mentions testing a prototype camera with advanced optics by Dominic, which provided clarity in the dark landscape. During the night, the team observed intense white flashes and a narrow band of light in the sky, followed by thunder and heavy rain, forcing them into their tents.

R.A.C.E. Reports

This section presents two correlating reports of UFO encounters. The first, from Gladesville Bridge on September 22nd, 2008, at 5:20 am, describes a civilian witness seeing two "glowing objects travelling very fast horizontally at a 45 degree angle" over the North Sydney area. The witness ruled out falling stars, sunrise reflections, airplanes, and helicopters due to the speed, direction, and lack of noise, concluding it was a "fair dinkum UFO sighting." The objects sped off towards the Hills area. The second report, from the F6 Freeway on September 22nd, 2008, at 5:15 am, was made by two police officers driving to work. They observed "two lights trailer each other, at a considerable speed on a downward angle" over a waterfall area. The objects were described as "large round lights travelling downward from eastern sky." They appeared very fast, and then both lights went out simultaneously. No signs of thruster burn or smoke were visible, and no trace of the objects was found. A convoy of three unknown cars was also in the area. Both officers agreed the observation was unusual.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are paranormal investigation, UFO sightings, and the activities of the UFO & Paranormal Research Society of Australia (UFO-PRSA). The editorial stance appears to be one of active research, documentation, and public engagement through media and expeditions. The society actively pursues investigations, produces television content, and organizes expeditions, demonstrating a commitment to exploring and understanding unexplained phenomena. There is a clear emphasis on evidence-based reporting, as seen in the detailed accounts of investigations and the presentation of corroborated UFO sighting reports. The society also seems to embrace a forward-looking perspective, as indicated by the mention of future expeditions and the belief in the importance of understanding future communication with "creators."