The Phenomenon Times

Magazine Overview

Title: The Phenomenon Times
Issue: November 2009
Publisher: UFO & Paranormal Research Society of Australia
Type: Bimonthly Journal

This issue of The Phenomenon Times focuses on paranormal investigations, UFO sightings, and historical mysteries, with a prominent investigator profile on Attila Kaldy.

President's Report

Larraine Cilia, President of the UFO & Paranormal Research Society of Australia (UFO-PRSA), details a recent paranormal investigation at the Bushranger Hotel in Collector, NSW. The team, accompanied by journalist Beverley Hadgraft, experienced unexplained phenomena after using a Psychic Board to contact an entity named 'Pop'. They witnessed the hotel's front door open on its own, despite being locked, and observed a cloud of smoke or mist, similar to what their photographer had captured on a previous investigation. Cilia also mentions that Beverley Hadgraft had a strange experience with footsteps in her hotel room, which could not be explained. Attila Kaldy has been liaising with the media, with interviews appearing in the Daily Telegraph and Macarthur Chronicle. The group also conducted a yearly UFO expedition to Hill End, observing satellites and meteorites, and noted red and white flashes of light from the mountainside, theorizing it might be natural plasma release. Two announcements are made: a members' night watch is being organized, and T-shirts with the UFO-PRSA logo are being designed for merchandising.

Vice President's Report

Kellie Pataky, Vice President, reports on a busy month for the group, including the premiere of 'The Hunt for Fred Fisher' at the Campbelltown Art gallery, a members' night watch, and a paranormal investigation. She discusses the movie 'Paranormal Activity', noting its documentary-style filming and success, and draws a parallel to the group's own investigations, emphasizing that their work is real. Pataky highlights Attila Kaldy's efforts to develop larger media projects and expresses the group's goal to provide proof of existence after death for their members and the public.

Investigator Profile: Attila Kaldy

This section profiles Attila Kaldy, whose motivation stems from a deep intrigue with inexplicable occurrences. His quest began nearly 38 years ago with memories recalled shortly after birth, which he describes as fragments from a deeper level of the superconscious. Influential events included a series of incidents and close encounters between 1979 and 1982. In 2000, Kaldy and Phillip Ainsworth founded the UFO Society of Western Sydney, initially believing sightings had mundane explanations. However, field investigations changed their viewpoints. The organization evolved into RACE (Research of Australian Close Encounters) in 2003. After his nephew's death in 2006, Kaldy initiated the paranormal research division. He has produced documentaries such as 'The UFO Experience' (2000), 'The Oz Unknowns' (2002), and 'PI - Paranormal Investigators' (2007). Kaldy is currently developing a larger media project and his interests include research, parapsychology, and documentary production.

Eerie Encounters: The Kids and Us!

Journalist Eva Lewicki recounts a ghost hunting tour with her family at the Quarantine Station. During the tour, the guide Clarisse shared the history of the place, noting that many patients died there and were buried without gravestones. After the tour, Lewicki's family returned home to find all their windows wide open, with no signs of forced entry. Tragically, all their fish in the tank were found dead. Lewicki later apologized to the spirit of 'Matron' (a spirit said to haunt the hospital section of the station), and upon opening her eyes, found the fish swimming again. She vows never to upset a ghost again.

Crop Circle News

Larraine Cilia reports on an impressive crop circle discovered near Silbury Hill, measuring approximately 250 ft. A documentary film crew, including cameraman Ryan O'Hara, observed a shiny, star-like light moving in the sky on the night of July 4th. Near dawn on July 5th, O'Hara spotted a shadow line in a wheat field, which revealed the massive crop circle. The report includes a web address for a more detailed account and mapping of the formation.

Dom's Corner: On The Hunt for Fred Fisher's Ghost

This section delves into the historical case of Frederick Fisher in Campbelltown, NSW, in 1826. Fisher disappeared after leaving the lodgings of his neighbour, George Worrall, who then began distributing Fisher's assets. Worrall was arrested due to suspicion surrounding the circumstances. His story changed from Fisher absconding to Fisher being murdered by his staff. The legend gained traction when special constable John Farley reported seeing the apparition of Fisher, complete with a head wound, near a corduroy bridge. A search based on Farley's description led to the discovery of Fisher's remains. Worrall was eventually found guilty of murder and executed.

The investigation into the Fisher ghost legend by the UFO & PRSA group involved a guest medium. The medium picked up on a woman's scream and hair being pulled, which didn't initially fit the focus on Fisher. The investigation also noted psychic detectives picking up on something outside Quandong House, near a tree, which was later cut down. The medium's assessment of occupants inside the house was correct, but the significance of a gathering at the tree remained unclear.

Sighting Reports

Ballina, NSW - 2009: Joy reported seeing a star-like light that increased in size, joined by smaller lights, and later observed moving North-East, then reappearing and travelling South with a reddish glow, all without sound. The sighting lasted an hour.

Sydney, NSW - 2009: Mary reported seeing two triangle shapes above her house, similar in size to a 20-cent coin held at arm's length, which moved together and then rapidly departed.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the investigation of unexplained phenomena, including UFOs, ghosts, and paranormal activity, with a focus on evidence-based research and documentation. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded inquiry, seeking to provide proof and understanding of the unexplained, while distinguishing their real-world investigations from fictional portrayals. The organization emphasizes the importance of member support and the pursuit of knowledge in the field of paranormal research.