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TASMANIAN UFO INVESTIGATION CENTRE NEWSLETTER
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Summary
This issue of the Tasmanian UFO Investigation Centre Newsletter (No. 36, May 1982) reports a continued lack of unexplained sightings in early 1982, with only a few calls received. It details two significant cases from 1981: one involving an elliptical object seen near Ross, and another of a circular light near Raminea. The newsletter also highlights other 1981 sightings from Dover and the Huon district, and mentions ongoing research into RAAF UFO files. It encourages members to act as 'receivers' for potential leads and promotes the UFORAN magazine.
Magazine Overview
Title: TASMANIAN UFO INVESTIGATION CENTRE NEWSLETTER
Issue: No. 36
Date: May 1982
Publisher: TASMANIAN UFO INVESTIGATION CENTRE
Country: Australia
Language: English
Cover Headline: SIGHTINGS
This newsletter from the Tasmanian UFO Investigation Centre focuses on UFO sightings and reports from the region. It notes a significant decrease in unexplained reports in early 1982 compared to previous years, with only a few calls being received.
Sightings and Cases from 1981
The Centre has been working to finalise reports from previous years. Two cases from 1981 are detailed:
The Ross Sighting (February 3rd, 1981)
This case involved two witnesses travelling home near Ross, Tasmania. Mrs A first noticed a bright white light to the west, which descended and approached the local hotel. She stopped her car about 300-400m away. The object, described as elliptical and growing in size, had a greenish-metallic colour with gold light beams projecting from either side. It appeared to be moving slowly at a 30m elevation. The object then disappeared and suddenly shot up and away to the south, becoming visible to Mrs A's passenger for the first time. It dwindled in size and was lost from sight within seconds.
The Raminea Sighting (November 17th, 1981)
A lone motorist reported seeing a large green light while driving home from Dover to Southport. The light was noticed as he headed up a rise out of town. While other calls that evening were attributed to Venus, this motorist's experience was different. He stopped his car as the light appeared lower and closer. The moon-sized circular light moved about in a confined area, changing direction and elevation. After several minutes, it moved away to the west and was lost behind a distant rise. A glow lit up the trees in its vicinity. Upon arriving home, the witness and his wife later noticed a white light to the west, which they watched for 30 minutes as it slowly moved northwards at the same elevation before disappearing behind high cloud.
Other 1981 Cases and Reports
The newsletter also briefly mentions other cases from 1981:
- A sighting in February occurred a few kilometers north of Ross.
- A report of a red nocturnal light on April 11th over the area south of Dover.
- A report from the Huon district of a brilliant blue-white rectangular mass of light seen over the Sleeping Beauty Range. This light appeared stationary and was viewed for several minutes before disappearing.
- Another April report from a motorist travelling home to Hobart on the Huon Highway.
- A case from January 1977 near Southport involved witnesses seeing a bright white beam-like light moving down a hill and out over the water towards Bruny Island.
Stop Press: More from the Huon
Additional reports have come to the Centre's attention:
- A lone motorist near Gelendevie reported a large, brilliant white light, appearing stationary atop a nearby hill, on March 8th around sunrise.
- A strange area of red/orange light enveloped a caravan on Bruny Island last October.
- Details of a sighting at the same location at Christmas 1979 are being obtained, involving a daylight sighting of a green object at close range.
UFORAN Magazine and Library Material
The newsletter promotes UFORAN, described as Australia's premier UFO magazine, and encourages readers to subscribe. It highlights an article by Bill Chalker about RAAF UFO files and close encounters. Members are also reminded about library material that may need to be returned to the Centre. A meeting is scheduled for June 4th at the BP Theatrette to sort through library materials.
Call for Member Involvement
The Centre encourages its members to act as 'receivers' for any interesting information or sightings that come their way, emphasizing that many significant cases have originated from the 'grapevine' rather than direct calls.
Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance
The recurring theme is the reporting and investigation of UFO sightings in Tasmania. The editorial stance appears to be one of diligent investigation, encouraging public participation, and disseminating information through their newsletter and promoting UFO literature. There is a clear effort to document and analyze past events, even if the number of new reports is low. The Centre seems committed to gathering and cataloging UFO-related information.
The witnesses have usually said, "we thought that you would laugh at us when we told you what happened?"
Key Incidents
Two witnesses reported an elliptical, greenish-metallic object with gold beams that changed direction and appeared to be going to crash before shooting away.
A lone motorist reported a large green, moon-sized circular light that moved in a confined area, changed direction and elevation, and then moved west, leaving a glow on the trees.
A report of a red nocturnal light.
A report of a red nocturnal light.
A large moon-sized shimmering red light, later changing to pale orange, was seen briefly by a motorist.
A motorist reported a brilliant blue-white rectangular mass of light over the Sleeping Beauty Range, which appeared stationary and then disappeared.
Several witnesses saw a bright white beam-like light moving down a hill and out over the water towards Bruny Island.
A lone motorist reported a large, brilliant white light that appeared stationary atop a nearby hill.
An area of red/orange light enveloped a caravan.
A daylight sighting of a green object occurred at close range as it passed overhead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the Tasmanian UFO Investigation Centre Newsletter?
The newsletter aims to report on UFO sightings and investigations, encourage members to share information, and promote related publications like UFORAN magazine.
How many UFO reports has the Centre received in early 1982?
The Centre had received about a dozen calls so far in the first five months of 1982, averaging one call per fortnight.
What were the key details of the Ross sighting in 1981?
Two witnesses saw an elliptical, greenish-metallic object with gold beams that changed direction and appeared to be going to crash before rapidly ascending and disappearing.
How can members contribute to the Centre's investigations?
Members are encouraged to act as receivers, listening for any sightings or leads, and to report anything they hear about to the Centre via mail or phone.
In This Issue
People Mentioned
- Mrs Awitness
Organisations
- TASMANIAN UFO INVESTIGATION CENTRE
- UFORAN
Locations
- North Hobart, Australia
- Ross, Australia
- Dover, Australia
- Huon district, Australia
- Grove, Australia
- Southport, Australia
- Bruny Island, Australia
- Gelendevie, Australia
- Prospect, Australia