August 1978

In This Issue

Resignation of the President (Peter Norris)
Pages 2

Peter Norris has resigned after 21 unbroken years as President. Co-founder of the Society (17 February 1957 as Australian Flying Saucer Research Society, Vic.

Northern Victoria Reports (Paul Norman)

Wangaratta (17 March 1978): Snowling family. Shape-changing object (glowing red ball to cone to cup).

Lights Over the Grampians (Dunkeld area)
Pages 1-2

Four sightings in a fortnight. Daughter saw Mt.

Niemur River, NSW “Shooting” Case (30 September 1977)
Pages 3

Three fishermen. Mysterious underwater object casting shadow on opposite bank.

Intense NZ Activity (Late 1977 - Early 1978)
Pages 6-7

Gisborne area: “Most intense period of UFO activity in NZ history.”

UFOs at US Nuclear Bases (Freedom of Information Act)
Pages 5-6

October-November 1975: UFOs near nuclear bomb storage areas at two SAC bases and ten missile sites. Loring AFB (Maine): UFO hovered 150 feet over weapons storage; helicopter crew at 1,000 feet “could not see it” despite ground observers seeing both craft.

Spanish Government Declassifies 12 UFO Files
Pages 8-9

Lt.-General Felipe Galarza officially released 12 documented UFO cases to journalist Juan Jose Benitez (who had covered 150,000 km investigating). Cases include: UFO landing at Las Bardenas Reales military range (January 1975, two visits three days apart); Iberian Airways near-collision (November 1974, military radar confirmation); T-33/F-86 Sabre intercept (June 1967, 1 hour 17 minutes on magnetic tape); radar IFF response (January 1975, object simulated identification codes); and seven others.

Dr. Stevens’ Time-Travel Hypothesis (Dr. “X” Case)
Pages 9-10

Analysis of the famous Dr. “X” case (Aime Michel, FSR Special Issue No.

Prince George, BC Horse Injuries (6 April 1978)
Pages 9-10

A “straight beam of light” descended while Ms. A returned from her barn.

US-Soviet UFO Cooperation

CUFOS has “established contact with Soviet researchers, and evidence on UFO cases is already being swapped.” Using CUFOS computer, Dr. Saunders predicted a UFO “flap” over the Ural Mountains in December 1977.

Lake Sorell Returns (5 August 1978)

Hobart family of five at Lake Sorell. Glow to the north; “the whole area was lit up.” Small white light moved 2-4 km up and down among trees for 20-30 minutes.

Notable Quotes

“Peter Norris will be remembered for his contributions to many leading UFO authors throughout the world, and for his part in building up the largest and most reputable UFO organisation in the southern hemisphere.” Judy Magee (tribute to Norris)

“It was like shooting into the windings of a transformer.” John (Niemur River, on shooting at UFO)

“He turned several times to show himself… I waved to the man, who waved back.” NZ Warkworth witness (on occupant)

“Responses should emphasize that the action was taken in response to an isolated or specific incident.” Air Force HQ (on handling queries)

“The objects apparently interpenetrated each other… I propose that, in fact, only one scout ship was involved… it moved backwards in time.” Dr. Stevens (on Dr. X case)