UFORA Research Digest - No 31 - Nov 1992

Magazine Overview

Title: RESEARCH DIGEST
Issue: 31
Date: November-December 1992
Publisher: UFO RESEARCH AUSTRALIA
Country: Australia
Compiler: Keith Basterfield

This issue of RESEARCH DIGEST focuses on UFO and abduction reports, particularly those received through the UFORA (UFO Research Australia) telephone hotline. It details the results of a media search launched concurrently with NASA's initiative to find signs of extraterrestrial life.

UFORA Abduction Telephone Hotline Service

On October 12, 1992, NASA initiated a 10-year, US$100 million search for extraterrestrial life. Simultaneously, UFORA launched a media campaign in Australia to find additional abductees. Prepared by Keith Basterfield, edited, printed, and distributed by Vladimir Godic, a media release was sent to 115 media outlets. The hotline received nearly 60 calls, with 11 individuals reporting previously unknown abduction events. Many of these cases are now being followed up with in-depth interviews.

Abduction Case Files:

• UFORA92136 (1978/79, Adelaide SA): A woman woke to a flash of light and felt like she was moving through 'treacle'. Three creatures entered her room. She experienced 'missing time' and later found similarities with the book 'Communion'.
• UFORA92137 (Undated, Adelaide SA): A man reported his daughter had three experiences involving a 'woman in black', and she had 'scoop marks' on her legs afterwards.
• UFORA92138 (1972, Ipswich, England): Dozens of people witnessed four stationary lights in a pattern, explained by authorities as helicopters.
• UFORA92139 (1965/66, Hobart Tas): A former psychiatric nurse recalled memories of figures in black from another star, who stated they were here for a purpose.
• UFORA92140 (1977, Adelaide SA): An artist experienced events starting in 1977, receiving messages about planetary changes, and later felt her experiences mirrored the series 'The Intruders'. She noted electrical problems in houses she lived in.
• UFORA92141 (1974, Northern NSW): A man experienced paralysis and a euphoric feeling after a bright light entered his room. He has since experienced bouts of automatic writing.
• UFORA92142 (1964, Sydney NSW): A man saw a small object appear, move towards the Moon, and then disappear.
• UFORA92143 (1992, Northern NSW): A man experienced abduction episodes after watching the video 'Communion'.
• UFORA92144 (1990, Rural WA): An airline hostess reported being flooded with light, blacking out, and having conscious recollections of being on a UFO with humanoid beings performing medical tests.
• UFORA92145 (Undated, Tasmania): A man recalled events involving blue-grey beings with large eyes and small bodies, undergoing a medical exam on a table.
• UFORA92146 (June 1982, Adelaide SA): A man driving a car saw the area light up like a Christmas tree.
• UFORA92147 (1987, Coffs Harbor NSW): A man reported his cottage area was lit up by a strange light at night.
• UFORA92148 (1991, Melbourne VIC): A psychology graduate reported a sequential set of experiences involving a brilliant light and beings, including an impression of an ovarian egg retrieval.
• UFORA92149 (1990, Newcastle NSW): A woman woke to find figures in her room who conducted a medical exam. She also recalled seeing a cigar-shaped UFO years prior.

Orange Lights Over Sydney

From June to September 1992, there were numerous reports of orange lights over Sydney. Bill Chalker suggests balloons as a possible explanation for some, but notes that certain elements do not fit this hypothesis.

• UFORA92110 (29 Jun 1992, Carlingford North Rocks NSW): Four people saw a 'cigarette light', orange in colour, move slightly.
• UFORA92111 (30 Jun 1992, Northmead NSW): Three bright orange objects in a triangle formation were seen, followed by up to 7 objects.
• UFORA92112 (10 Jul 1992, Balls Head NSW): Two witnesses saw a single, steady orange ball of light moving past gas tanks, with another similar light appearing later.
• UFORA92115 (31 Jul 1992, Werrington NSW): Five adults and 3 children saw two orange objects descend towards the mountains.
• UFORA92116 (31 Jul 1992, Bidwill NSW): A woman saw a large orange ball with a tail, moving across the sky.
• UFORA92120 (22 Aug 1992, Various Sydney NSW): People reported seeing 5-7 golden orange objects in formation, moving silently.
• UFORA92121 (3 Sep 1992, Ryde NSW): Four bright orange/yellow lights in a diamond formation moved at high altitude.
• UFORA92122 (5 Sep 1992, Berowa Heights NSW): Up to 5-6 burnt orange lights were seen in pairs, forming various patterns.
• UFORA92123 (5 Sep 1992, Conan NSW): A couple watched 5 orange lights moving south-east.
• UFORA92124 (6 Sep 1992, Seven Hills NSW): A stationary group of 5 bright orange lights faded away.
• UFORA92125 (6 Sep 1992, Eastwood NSW): Three orange lights moved slowly, appearing more steady than a balloon.
• UFORA92126 (6 Sep 1992, Seven Hills NSW): Dogs reacted strongly to 5 bright orange lights that moved off in different directions at phenomenal speed.
• UFORA92129 (10 Sep 1992, Parramatta/Eastwood NSW): Five steady, close, orange lights in a 'Southern Cross' pattern were seen.
• UFORA92130 (10 Sep 1992, Eastwood NSW): Five to six gold orange lights in a formation moved separately.
• UFORA92131 (10 Sep 1992, Ermington NSW): Three people saw 5 bright orange objects, some round in shape, hovering before disappearing.
• UFORA92133 (14 Sep 1992, Seven Hills NSW): Four orange/yellow lights moved in a line, disappearing in a southerly direction.
• UFORA92134 (17 Sep 1992, Marayala NSW): A large orange light was seen, joined by two smaller orange lights, which then flew off.
• UFORA92135 (19 Sep 1992, Eastwood NSW): Four yellow/orange lights bobbed up and down, circling the Moon.

Other Reports from the Network

This section provides brief details of other reports from the Network, including cases provided by Bill Chalker of UFOIC.

• UFORA92084 (1986/87?, Glouster Top NSW): Two people observed a massive object estimated at 100m across, about 15m above their car.
• UFORA92085 (1977?, Berrara NSW): A man and his daughter saw a very fast light and a larger light that merged.
• UFORA92086 (27 Mar 1992, Collaroy Plateau NSW): A woman experienced droning noise, paralysis, and saw two bright lights.
• UFORA92087 (1987, Camden NSW): A mother and student saw a single large, top-shaped object.
• UFORA92088 (28 Mar 1992, Beverley Heights NSW): Three people observed a luminous disc travelling at a steady altitude.
• UFORA92089 (1957/58+, Queensland): A woman described 'ovum' sampling and strange visions.
• UFORA92090 (5 Apr 1992, Agnes Banks NSW): A flattened circle, 4m across, was found, following a week of complete electronic failure.
• UFORA92091 (Jan 1985, Orange NSW): Two men in a motel witnessed point source lights in geometric displays and a 'Neon man'.
• UFORA92092 (Jan 1985, Old Puddy Road NSW): Three people saw a 'man' on a road cutting and were followed by an intense round light.
• UFORA92093 (Unknown, Quambone NSW): Two young men saw a UFO on the ground with figures moving around it.
• UFORA92094 (5 Apr 1992, Bankstown NSW): Students reported sighting a large 'mothership' with three smaller discs entering it.
• UFORA92095 (22 Apr 1992, Umina NSW): An 8-year-old girl and her siblings saw lights in the sky.
• UFORA92096 (28 Apr 1992, Elanora Heights NSW): Three people watched a large light display with four bright lights in a diamond formation.
• UFORA92097 (28 Apr 1992, Campbelltown NSW): Two men saw a strange light that flashed red and moved in a zigzag pattern.
• UFORA92098 (29 Apr 1992, Bondi Beach NSW): A triangular formation of three white dots was seen heading south-west.
• UFORA92099 (Early 1989, Newport Beach NSW): A man watched a gigantic, bright light emerge from bushland.
• UFORA92100 (30 Apr 1992, Lismore NSW): Two beams of light were seen coming from a large, stationary light.
• UFORA92101 (28 Apr 1992, Ulmarra NSW): A woman heard a UFO and saw a shadow on a wall.
• UFORA92102 (Ca 1990, Nowra NSW): A boomerang shape was seen moving very fast.
• UFORA92103 (4 May 1992, Casino NSW): A large red glow, the size of the Moon, was seen.
• UFORA9210 (4 Jan 1973, Batemans Bay NSW): Four people saw a saucer-shaped object with red lights under portholes, which followed their car.
• UFORA92105 (Unknown, Off coast of Scotland): A naval colleague reported a submarine spotting a big object that came out of the water.
• UFORA92106 (9 May 1992, Bathurst NSW): A farmer noted a bright, yellow light moving high up, which went on and off.
• UFORA92107 (13 May 1992, Crackneck/Toukley NSW): A very bright light was seen with beams coming down and small lights emerging.
• UFORA92108 (1973/74, Kangaroo Island SA): Photos were taken of an elliptical shaped mass after a light source appeared.
• UFOPRA92109 (23 Jun 1992, Camden NSW): A 'small cloud' vapourised, sending out streams of mist, then moved across the sky.
• UFORA92113 (21 Jul 1992, Baulkham Hills NSW): A woman found her room illuminated by a pale, full Moon-like glow.
• UFORA92114 (28 Jul 1992, Camden NSW): A nursing sister spotted a white light, and a power surge was reported.
• UFORA92117 (1961, Burwood NSW): A woman reported missing time and memories of lying on a table with small beings probing her.
• UFORA92118 (8 Aug 1992, Pearce ACT): A flat disc approached a woman and her grandson, followed by a second identical object.
• UFORA92119 (23 Aug 1992, Toongabbie NSW): Two very bright red lights appeared stationary, then looked like two fireballs.
• UFORA92127 (1967, Collaray Plateau NSW): A woman recalls fragmentary and bizarre recollections of lights and recurring nightmares.
• UFORA92128 (8 Aug 1992, Canberra ACT): A young couple saw three objects with orange/red lights moving in single file.
• UFORA92132 (1972, Eastwood NSW): A man described a fast-moving, bright silver object that was initially stationary.
• UFORA92150 (TA92063, 1967, Fitzgerald TAS): A humming sound was heard, and a round shape was seen on the ground, leaving a swirled area of grass.
• UFORA92151 (TA92038, 1982, Glen Huon TAS): A car stopped, and a top-shaped object with blue lights was seen before it shot off.
• UFORA92152 (TA92040, Winter 1969, Springbrook QLD): A bright flare of light was seen, followed by a green/yellow light and an oval object with a flare tail.
• UFORA92153 (TA92042, 22 Aug 1992, Glenorchy TAS): A bright, silvery circular object moved erratically.
• UFORA92154 (TA92043, 15 May 1980, Mt Wellington TAS): Erratic lights were seen, with one light approaching another and then making contact.
• UFORA92155 (TA92064, Winter 1980, Apsley TAS): A spherical, golden coloured sphere remained with a car for several kilometres.
• UFORA92156 (TA92065, 1982, Den Hill TAS): A large, white light approached and passed down a gully.
• UFORA92157 (TA92054, Summer 1985, Claremont TAS): Two people heard a low-pitched sound and saw a dark, triangular shaped object.
• UFORA92159 (TA92057, 13 Sep 1992, Bridgewater TAS): Two youths noticed a large, bright light changing colours, which shot across the sky.
• UFORA92160 (TA92051, 13 Sep 1992, Clarence River TAS): Two people saw a dark, cylindrical shape with orange lights travelling at the rear.
• UFORA92161 (TA920461, 4 Sep 1992, Miena TAS): A passenger on a flight saw an intense black shape to the west.
• UFORA92162 (TA92050, 14 Sep 92, Bridgewater TAS): A man heard a roaring jet-like noise and saw a dark, cigar-shaped object.
• UFORA92163 (TA92067, Summer 1986, Penguin TAS): A yellow/orange sphere was seen dropping and then shooting back up into the sky.
• UFORA92164 (TA92055, 16 Sep 1992, Pelham TAS): Several people saw lights coming over hills, which became stationary and then moved back and forth.
• UFORA92165 (TA92056, 26 Sep 1992, Milivale Road TAS): Three red lights were seen low over paddocks, changing and disappearing.
• UFORA92166 (TA92058, 29 Sep 1992, Blackhills TAS): A line of 4 orange lights merged into one, then steady red and green lights were seen.
• UFORA92167 (TA92049, 15 Sep 1992, Wattle Grove TAS): A large, Venus-sized, gold coloured light was seen moving low over hills.
• UFORA92158 (17 Jul 1992, Koupang Indonesia): Four people watched a white light travelling silently, with sparkly trails.
• UFORA92168 (1 Sep 1992, Carnarvon WA): A man reported seeing a red light moving from south-west to north-east, stopping and starting.
• UFORA92169 (2 Sep 1992, Junnacubbine WA): A woman saw an orange glow illuminating pig sheds and a rainbow-shaped arch of light with pulsating white lights.
• UFORA92170 (12 Sep 92, Parkwood WA): A man spotted a metallic looking, oval object travelling from north-south.
• UFORA92171 (19 Sep 1992, Jarradale WA): A man and his son saw a jet black object that moved with great strides.
• UFORA92172 (27 Sep 1992, Nolamara WA): A man saw a 'star' that flashed on and off, leaving a thin line of light.
• UFORA92173 (8 Oct 1992, Bayswater WA): Two people watched two orange, star-like objects moving south-south-westerly.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, particularly those involving unusual lights and aerial phenomena, and abduction experiences. The editorial stance, as presented by UFO RESEARCH AUSTRALIA, is one of diligent investigation and documentation of these events, encouraging public reporting through their hotline and network. The publication aims to collect and disseminate these reports, providing a platform for witnesses to share their experiences and for researchers to analyze the data. The inclusion of cases from various sources, including UFOIC, suggests a collaborative effort within the UFO research community.

Title: Research Digest
Issue: 31
Volume: 1992
Date: November 1992
Publisher: UFORA (Archives for UFO Research)
Country: Australia
Language: English

This issue of Research Digest provides a comprehensive overview of UFO-related activities and research, primarily focusing on sightings reported in Australia during 1992, with some historical references. It also reviews various publications and research initiatives from international UFO organizations.

UFO Sightings Reports (Australia)

The majority of the content consists of detailed UFO sighting reports, predominantly from South Australia (SA) and some from New South Wales (NSW), cataloged with UFORA reference numbers. These reports, often investigated or compiled by Jim Atwell and associates, describe a variety of aerial phenomena:

• Page 1: Reports include an unusual cloud formation in Orroroo, SA; a red-orange light moving east in Holden Hill, SA; multiple lights (orange and red) turning at a right angle in SA; a bright light in Glynde, SA, described as oblong with windows and flickering lights; two yellow and one red light in Unley, SA; a starlike object breaking into pieces and followed by four lights in formation in Nurloopta, SA; a soundless light circling and growing brighter, joined by others, in Heathfield, SA; a 'classic' disc seen during daylight in North Plympton, SA; a bright 'ZstarZ' with telepathic communication in Marion, SA; a bright light moving slowly in Marleston, SA; a 'submarine' shaped object hovering and making noise like a helicopter in Yatala Vale, SA; and a report of an abduction-like experience in Belalle Nth, SA.
• Page 2: Continues with reports of lights forming straight lines with tails in Warnertown, SA; three groups of lights with white tails in Coltana, SA; three objects travelling from North to East in Mannahill, SA; an object with a hazy glow gliding low in the horizon in Clare, SA; two lights moving West to East with no noise in Broken Hill, NSW; four lights dropping from the sky and levelling off, followed by a dark object with lights, in Broken Hill, NSW; lights nearly overhead moving West to East in Camerons Corner, SA; a very bright 'ostar' dropping from the sky in Mildura, NSW; a huge object with amber and green/blue lights passing overhead in Pt Pirie, SA; three orange balls of light in Bridgewater, SA; two separate sightings of strange orange lights moving East and then North-East in Plympton, SA; and two orange spheres separating and fading in Henley Beach, SA, with a similar report of two orange/red lights separating in the NW sky.
• Page 4: A 'Late Note' mentions orange lights over Sydney on November 17, initially reported by hundreds and captured on video, but later explained by police as hot air balloons. Bill Chalker favored this explanation for many orange light reports, though its relation to Perth and Adelaide reports remained unclear.

Publication Reviews and News

This section highlights various UFO research publications and news items:

• Page 3:
• The AFU Newsletter (No. 36): Contains summaries of "The Spitsbergen UFO Crash/Retrieval Incident" (concluded to be a hoax) and "General Doolittle and the Ghost Rockets" (investigating a 1946 Swedish incident).
• Northern UFO News (No. 156): Updates the 1973 Peter Day movie film saga, with a UK researcher securing an accident report suggesting the film shows fuel from an ignited F-111 jet.
• The MUFON Journal (July): Features "The Gulf Breeze Photographs: Bona Fide or Bogus" by W.G. Hyzer and "Dreamiand and the CIA" by A.D. Baslago, discussing Area 51.
• The MUFON Journal (August): Includes a review of the 1992 MUFON Symposium and "Secret 'Saucer' Sites" by R.J. Boylan.
• The MUFON Journal (September): Covers "The Linda Cortile Abduction Case" by Budd Hopkins, suggesting it was staged, and "The Circles of Summer" by D. Stacy, looking at the 1992 UK crop season.
• The International UFO Reporter (Jul/Aug 1992): Features "Going Around In Circles" on the 1992 UK crop season and "Helping Abductees" by psychiatrist J.E. Mack.

Research Projects and Initiatives

• Abductions: UFORA is collaborating with the Centre for UFO Studies (USA) and Jenny Randles (UK) on a cross-cultural study of abductees from the UK, US, and Australia.
• Secret Aircraft: Mentions ongoing media coverage of the Aurora aircraft.
• Tracecat: The first draft of Tracecat is under review by Bill Chalker.
• Paranet/UFORA: Welcomes Peter Jones to the Paranet/UFORA computer network.

New Books and Late Notes

• New Book: Arcturus Books has moved to Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA.
• Late Note: The orange lights mystery over Sydney on November 17, initially thought to be UFOs and captured on video, was explained as hot air balloons by police.

UFO Research Australia - Document Service

UFORA Administration offers a range of documents for purchase, including:

• Reports on Aircraft Crew Members in Australia.
• Reviews of Australasian UFO Related Entity Reports.
• Catalogues of Australian Close Encounters and Vehicle Interference Cases.
• Preliminary Catalogues of Australian and New Zealand Abduction Cases.
• "The Mundrabilla - Nullarbor Incident" (130 pages, $20.00), detailing a 1988 event where a UFO lifted a car off the ground.
• RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force) files on UFO policy and sightings from the 1950s and 1960s, and reports from 1984-1989.

All prices include packaging and surface mail postage.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the detailed cataloging and reporting of UFO sightings, particularly within Australia, and the review of ongoing research and publications in the UFO field. The editorial stance appears to be one of diligent investigation and information dissemination, providing a platform for researchers like Jim Atwell and organizations like UFORA to share their findings and resources. There is a clear emphasis on documenting specific cases with dates, locations, and descriptions, as well as providing access to further research materials through UFORA's document service. The inclusion of reviews of other publications suggests an effort to connect with and inform the broader UFO research community.