T.U.F.O.I.C. NEWSLETTER

Magazine Overview

The T.U.F.O.I.C. Newsletter, Edition 66, dated June 1992, is a publication from the Tasmanian UFO Investigation Centre (TUFOIC). The issue covers a period of relative quiet since the New Year, but highlights a number of significant events and reports in the UFO field.

UFO Activity and Sightings

The newsletter details a variety of UFO sightings and related phenomena. Prior to April, reports were few, with some attributed to unusual but plausible causes like distant lightning or fluorescent fungus. However, the period since September has seen an increase in reports. Notable incidents include:

• Bellerive, September: The first unexplained report in eight months.
• April: Unusual occurrences, including distant lightning and a potential case of fluorescent fungus.
• Strahan: A sighting of orange lights was initially attributed to reflections on a wind gauge, though the witness disputed this explanation.
• North-Eastern Sky: A red flashing light was observed, which transformed into four vertical pulsing lights.
• Aurora Australis: A spectacular display was visible over a wide area of Southern Australia, though astronomers ruled out any connection to UFO sightings.
• Devonport: An article by John Pinkney in the Australian Post covered a sighting and photograph, but the witness's surname could not be traced.
• Port Arthur: A photograph revealed an orange light on a white line, later determined to be a processing artifact.
• New South Wales: A significant increase in UFO reports over the past twelve months is noted, with a listing of interesting cases provided elsewhere in the newsletter.

Specific Sightings from UFORA Records:

The newsletter includes a list of recent sightings compiled by UFO Research Australia (UFORA):

• Early 1991, Mt Kaputar NSW: Two men observed lights that approached them, frightened them, and chased their car for 40km.
• Early 1991, Barraba NSW: Strange aerial lights chased a woman near an asbestos mine.
• March 14, 1991, Mildura VIC: A man experienced an episode of "missing time" and later noticed a scratch on his car, with a recovered memory of being pushed.
• April 28, 1991, Swinger Hill ACT: A round, white to metallic object was observed floating, ascending rapidly, and flashing intermittently.
• May 19, 1991, Young NSW: A 16-year-old youth reported a small, green, car-like object with no wheels that shook rapidly and ascended vertically.
• May 19, 1991, Blacktown NSW: A woman sighted a large, dark rectangular prism approaching, oscillating, and then vanishing.
• November 21, 1991, Holgate NSW: Two adults observed yellow/white lights traveling south, with a third light rising and setting.
• December 1, 1991, Picnic Point, Sydney NSW: Two men observed a large ring of light with two wing-like appendages.
• December 12, 1991, Werris Creek NSW: A woman observed a strange light near Duri, accompanied by a strange sound and brief episodes of loss of car power and lights. Another witness reported a similar experience, possibly related to a new TV tower.

International Sightings:

• Bankstown NSW, January 29, 1992: A student reported a rectangular object, 5m thick, metallic, with blue/yellow and green lights. The event was associated with swaying trees, TV static, and street lights going out.
• Endeavour Hills VIC, February 21, 1992: Video footage shown on national TV reportedly captured two disc-like objects maneuvering.
• Southern England: A passenger plane nearly collided with a "black lozenge-like object" at high altitude, an incident investigated by the British UFO Research Association.

UFO Conference in Cairo

Anne Fellowes recounts her experience attending a UFO Conference in Cairo, Egypt, held from January 11th to 18th, 1992, at the Great Pyramid. She was the only Australian attendee, apart from one speaker. The conference was held at 'Mena House'.

Speakers and Topics:

Several speakers were present, including Zacharia Sitchin, Howard Menger, Wendelle Stevens, Guido Mussburger, Michael Hesseman, Jonathon Sherwood, and Barbara Marciniak. The week-long conference featured:

• Daily lectures and discussions: Covering topics from breakfast through to the evening.
• Topics included: Latest sightings, lost technology, archaeology, previous civilizations, abductees (implants, examinations, impregnations, foetus removal), ET types and origins, contactees' messages, Greys, secret bases, suppressed technology, free energy, astronaut experiences, government cover-ups, crashed UFOs, and possible future scenarios.
• Tours: Including visits to Saqqara and Memphis, and the Cairo museum, with a special three-hour private viewing inside the Great Pyramid.

Fellowes describes the experience as a "turning point" in her life, emphasizing the "silent mysterious magnificence" of the pyramids and the spirituality felt.

Other News and Organizational Matters

• China's UFO Initiative: China aims to stage the first World UFO Conference, believing it has the most interested individuals globally. The Chinese Unidentified Flying Object Research Organisation plans to apply to the United Nations.
• Colin Andrews and Crop Circles: Colin Andrews, a crop circle researcher, believes the circles are a form of communication from UFOs and a warning about environmental trouble.
• Executive Meeting: An executive meeting of TUFOIC was held on May 14, 1992, to discuss the Centre's future. Elections were held, resulting in Ron Jolly as President and David Keyworth as Secretary.
• Subscription Fees: Due to increased postage costs, subscription fees will rise on January 1, 1993. New rates are detailed for full membership, publications only, pensioners, and students, with overseas rates also provided.
• Library: TUFOIC has allocated $50 for new books for its library, which currently holds 50-60 books. Members are urged to utilize the library, and donations of unwanted UFO books and magazines are requested for an auction to raise funds.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently reports on UFO sightings and related phenomena, emphasizing investigation and the sharing of information. There is a clear interest in international UFO activity, as evidenced by the coverage of the Cairo conference and the Chinese initiative. The organization appears to take a serious approach to the subject, encouraging expert analysis of evidence like crop circles and acknowledging the potential significance of unexplained events. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry and information dissemination within the UFO community, with a focus on Australian and international reports. The newsletter also functions as a communication channel for the TUFOIC organization itself, providing updates on meetings, elections, and membership matters.