Recollections vol 3 no 3

Magazine Overview

Title: Recollections
Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3
Date: June 1996
Publisher: The Australian UFO Abduction Study Centre
Country: Australia
Language: English

This issue of 'Recollections' delves into UFO abduction phenomena, featuring a detailed account of 'The Casino Abduction' and exploring the physical and psychological after-effects experienced by individuals. It also includes reviews of relevant books and lists of UFO research organizations.

The Casino Abduction

The lead story recounts an incident on March 16, 1996, involving the family of Scott Snr, Wendy, Bronwyn, and Scott Jnr. While travelling from Lismore to Grafton, Scott Snr noticed two strange yellow lights in the rear-view mirror, which later merged into one. His wife, Wendy, also observed unusual lights to the left front of the vehicle. Upon returning home, the family experienced a range of physical symptoms, including cold-like symptoms, sore throats, nosebleeds, and a general feeling of being unusually energetic.

Following the sighting, Gary White, a local UFO researcher, was contacted. Wendy later spoke to Moira McGhee of a UFO research group in Sydney, who suggested hypnotherapy might be useful for exploring the experience, particularly regarding 'lost time'.

Hypnotic Regression Experiences

Several individuals underwent hypnotic regression sessions to explore their experiences. Scott Snr's regression revealed him observing his stationary vehicle from above, with aliens entering the driver's door and undoing his seat belt. He described the beings as tall (210cms) with smoke-like skin, small ears, and big black eyes. He was then taken out of the car and held, while other aliens approached Wendy's door and released her and Bronwyn. Scott Jnr remained in the car. The aliens conveyed they were a 'lost family' and wanted samples, adding that the people were 'happy' and should 'be kind to your neighbour'.

Scott Snr then saw a 'spacecraft' above and was told 'We want you.' He expressed inability to go due to his family. He later found himself on a table with creatures looking at him, feeling naked and crying to go home. He described a thick rubber blanket, a mechanical arm with claws, and high-rise buildings visible from a window.

Wendy's recollections under hypnosis were described as 'vague and blurred' compared to Scott's. She found herself on a table in an unknown space, feeling cold but able to breathe. She saw figures wearing ice hockey masks and a mechanical arm. She also recalled an incident where a rod was inserted into her right eye and something drilled into her right toe.

Scott Jnr, while awake, saw a two-manned spacecraft in the backyard between 9:30 p.m. and 2:30 a.m., which communicated that they were 'making sure you got back home safely'.

After Effects

The magazine details numerous 'after effects' reported by individuals following UFO experiences. These include:

• Scott: Fleeting glimpses of white bodies, seeing 'black spots' in the air, computer malfunctions, stereo system switching on/off, electric shocks from household objects, and dreams of spacecraft rides. He also reported an increased ability to read people's emotional states and a newfound mechanical aptitude.
• Wendy: Experiencing a strange, bubbly feeling, seeing spacecraft patterns and alien faces, remembering landing on her feet, seeing images of plane crashes and boat disasters, interrupted sleep, hearing unexplained noises in the house, feeling scared, and hearing sounds of feet in the kitchen.

Book Reviews

1. 'High Strangeness: UFOs from 1960 through 1979' by Jerome Clark: This is the third volume of Clark's 'UFO Encyclopedia', covering the years 1960-1979. The reviewer highlights its wealth of information, particularly on abductions, mentioning cases like the Andreasson affair, Bebedouro, Buff Ledge, Hermann and Higdon, the Kentucky event, Sandy Larson, Sgt Charles Moody, and the Pascagoula incident. The book explores themes of 'sex and UFOs' and disturbing accounts of alien-directed human-human sexual intercourse.

2. 'The UFO Phenomena' by Edward Ashpole: Ashpole, a science writer, tackles the UFO phenomenon. The reviewer criticizes the book's claim of being the 'first ever book to take an authoritative scientific look' as overlooking previous works. Abductions are only briefly covered, and the book argues that ETs might not want contact, suggesting experiencers' accounts could be doubted. The reviewer notes Ashpole mixes 'fantasy-prone' and 'encounter-prone' personalities.

Events and Research Groups

Uncovering the UFO Mystery: A successful one-day event was held in Melbourne on June 23, 1996, organized by the U.F.O. Encounters and Support Line. Approximately 105 people attended to hear speakers and discuss the subject. Diane Allen spoke on her experiences and communications, while the author discussed the abduction phenomenon, its origins, and the need for research and education in Australia.

Recommendations for Australian UFO Research: The author suggests establishing a national UFO abduction hotline and a program to send information about the topic to 1000 Australian psychologists to aid in diagnosis. It is estimated that setting up a data collection here would cost about $2000 and take 12 months.

• Research Groups Listed: The newsletter provides contact information for several Australian UFO research organizations, including:
• UFO Research Queensland (Gympie/Noosa Branch)
• UFO Hotline for Sightings and Abduction Support Group Queensland
• UFO Abductions and Contacts
• UFO Investigation Centre Queensland

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, alien abductions, the physical and psychological after-effects of these experiences, and the role of hypnotic regression in uncovering details. The magazine appears to adopt a stance of serious inquiry into these phenomena, presenting personal accounts and research findings. The editorial focus is on documenting and exploring the complexities of abduction experiences, encouraging further research and support for experiencers in Australia.