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Australian Ufology refers to a historical series of Australian events and or activities pertaining to Government departments, civilian groups or individual Australians, which centre on or around the study of Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) reports, sightings, encounters and other related phenomena, known as Ufology within the Australian context.

The Modern Australian Ufological Era Numerous early reports about aerial phenomena around Australia date back prior to 1947. However, it is widely accepted that the modern ufology starts with Kenneth Arnold case (June 1947) and the infamous Roswell UFO Incident (July 1947), both cases became international press items and appear in Australian broadsheet newspapers. See the 1947 Flap[2].

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The first gathering of enthusiasts occurred in Victoria (Australia) on March 1949 (NAA: 2307) at the Aeronautical Research Laboratory – Melbourne, Victoria (ARL)Notes & [3]. The non-government meeting minutes show an attendance of 23 enthusiasts from various state and local groups such as the British Interplanetary Society (The Melbourne Branch forms in 1951), Royal Aeronautical Society(RAS)[4], Commonwealth Aircraft Corp - Melbourne (CAC) Notes, RAAF and the Army Research Establishment.

By May 1949 this early gathering became known as the Aeronautical & Meteorological Phenomena Research (AMPR) under Mr. Brian Boyle and Jack Seers. AMPR started to list and research “Flying Saucer” stories and produced a small limited quarterly publication called “Interplanetary Saucer”. (Boyle:1961).

AMPR work load increases as the world runs into its next major sightings flap. See the 1950 Flap[5]. The world press reports start to collect in greater numbers as Americans start to deal with the "Flying Saucer" age. In 1951 AMPR change their structure and name to the Aeronautics & Phenomena Research Victoria (APRV). In May, 1952 Mr. R. M. Seymour, Superintendent of the Federal Civil Aviation Department, Air Traffic Control Branch Melbourne, reported that Australian Intelligence officers had refused his Department permission to investigate flying saucer reports on the ground that UFO's were "security matters". (See Australian Flying Saucer Review, vol1, #2 April 1960, p1).

The sighting activity increases around the world and by July 1952 a Edger. R. Jarrold in the state of New South Wales starts his own one man group. He names his group the Australian Flying Saucer Bureau (AFSB).National Archives of Australia: A705/1, 114/1/197, digital image p169. Jarrold group starts to get a state membership base, by May 1953, AFSB; published their first magazine called the Australian Flying Saucer Magazine.

Jarrold’s activities in NSW are noted by APRV, who make contact. An agreement is made that the two groups will assist each other when they can. APRV nominates John. M. Anderson National Archives of Australia: A705/1, 114/1/197, digital image p169,as their AFSB representative on the condition that his appointment is seen only as being neutral, there will be no branch affiliation with AFSB. Jarrold is seen by APRV as an independent secretive “loose gun”, however, both groups maintain an average working relationship.

Due to a greater public demand for research and information (1953 Flap) AMPR decided on 6 February 1953, to form an auxiliary group called the Australian Flying Saucer Investigating Committee (AFSIC), in partnership with the Astronomical Society of Victoria.

Such was the interest, on the 20 November 1953, a question was asked in the House of Representatives 'Question time' by Mr Downer (MP), about numerous sighting of UFO's over Australia. The then Minister for Air, Hon. William McMahon (MP) (later Prime Minister) replied that the "saucers" were a problem more for the psychologist than the defense authorities. National Archives of Australia: A705/1, 159/2/304, digital image p7,

Jan 1954 also proves to be a very active period as reports increase at such a rate that researchers become bogged down with the load. Out of this 1954 flap, also known as the "Victorian invasion", come the seeds of future groups and the first hints of the stress associated with this subject. In July 1954, AFSIC released a study of 55 sightings from the flap. This 1954 event is documented in a 1987 publication called “The Victorian UFO report, 1954: a compilation of reports from the Victorian press” by Ray Fischer and Les Bristol, VUFORS Author; Bristol, Les - State Library of Victoria

CASE 1

1954 August 31

Lieutenant J.A. O'Farrell RAN Pilot - Nowra, NSW

The subject came under attack by bureaucrats in an attempt to stifle the Australian public debate. Out of the broad sheet press coverage, come surprise supporters for continued investigation into the cause, for all these sightings.

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Government Minister R G Casey (Later The Right Hon. Richard Gardiner Casey, Baron Casey, KG, GCMG, CH, DSO, MC, PC, Governor-General of Australia - 7 May 1965 to 30 April 1969) wrote a ‘Letter to the Editor’ in an Australian newspaper dated 5 February 1954. The clipping included this:

“I have lists of the dates over the last several years on which people have reported having seen ‘flying saucers’ in Australia and have compared them with the dates on which the earth passes through the principal (sic) meteoric showers. There appears to be a noticeable relationship between these two sets of dates.” National Archives of Australia: A9778, M1/F/31, digital image p10.

Baron Casey was a member of the Victorian research group; such was his interest in the phenomena. However, it was his time as Minister in charge of the CSIRO and as Minister for External Affairs that Baron Casey was able to act as a much needed conduit between official research, the public and public research groups. Casey’s curiosity on subject related to the phenomena remained with him until his death in June 1976.

Then on Mar 1954 Jarrold is contacted by a South Australian called Fred Stone. Stone agrees to become a branch of Jarrold’s group and so the AFSB(SA) is formed. But this relationship is fragile and as Jarrold’s behavior changes due to stress the relationship deteriorates. The RAAF also note problems with Jarrold, Sq Leader A.H. Birch, AFC, Air Force Head-Quarters, Victoria Barracks, Victoria, make note of this in a letter dated the 5 April 1955 "... the discussion during the brief interview I had with Mr. Jarrold mainly concerned the possibility of his Society causing embarrassment to the Royal Australian Air Force.." National Archives of Australia: A705/1, 114/1/197, digital image p37.

The RAAF then change their policy and shift their help to other organisations within Australia. "The Director would be happy to extend this service to your Society also." National Archives of Australia: A705/1, 114/1/197, digital image p37.

After Sq/Ld Birch meeting with Edger Jarrold's UFO group AFSB collapses (Feb 1955), and Jarrold departs the Ufology scene for good.

Out from the ashes of Jarrold's group one new state group emerges. The most prominent and first to re-build was under the Directorship of Fred Stone. Stone forms the Australian Flying Saucer Research Society (AFSRS) based in Adelaide, South Australia on Feb 1955. National Archives of Australia: A705/1, 114/1/197, digital image p42. Stone also sees a chance to become the governing body of all Australian Ufology. He asks APRV to come under his plan and they reject the concept. However, APRV agree to extend the same relationship they extended to Jarrold’s group with John. M. Anderson (Above NAA: p42 LHS Col) as their contact. This arrangement is agreed to and APRV supplies a list of contacts for Stone on possible branch organisers. Fred Stone's plan, is too form three new state groups (Victoria, NSW, Queensland) under his control. With a new list Stone sets his plan into motion. Although each new group develops due to individuals within these groups, in the end Fred Stone has little input into their structure. His concept works at first but soon runs into administration problems due to distance between states and lines of communication.

In April 1956 to deal with increase in reports the Aeronautics & Phenomena Research Victoria (APRV) changes their structure and name to Phenomena Research Victoria (PRV).

Then on Nov 1957 the world experiences one of the biggest set of sighting. See 1957 flaps [6]. Australia is not immune from the event and the public need for information reaches new heights. From this up swelling, new groups form around Australia.

Fred Stone’s plan is either not accepted or if accepted only last one year.

Queensland members call for an independent structure and go their own way. They form the Queensland Flying Saucer Research Bureau (QFSRB) - now known as UFO Research Queensland (UFORQld), formed under Charles Middleborough in 1956 and with Stan Seers from 1957. These new groups are infiltrated and members come under the watchful eye of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), as seen in this report dated 4 August 1959. Dossiers and comments on Stan Seers and QFSRB members are produced for the ASIO Regional Director. National Archives of Australia: A6122, digital image p22.

However, in Victoria the Australian Flying Saucer Research Society (Victorian Branch) (AFSRS Vic) - now known as the Victorian UFO Research Society (VUFORS), under Peter E. Norris LL.B and John Pinkney is formed on 17 February 1957 at Melbourne University. The first few months of 1957 it was a branch of the Australian Flying Saucer Research Society (AFSRS) but later that year it also became independent and was re-organised as the "Victorian Flying Saucer Research Society" (VFSRS) National Archives of Australia:A703/115, 580/1/1 PART 3, digital image p86.

Also too the north Australian Flying Saucer Research Society (NSW Branch) (AFSRS NSW) forms - Again this branch follows Victoria's lead and decides to become independent from Fred Stone South Australia Group AFSRS. They also change their structure and name and become the UFO Investigation Centre (UFOIC) under Dr. W.P. Clifford 1957 and from 1958 with Dr. Miran Lindtner.

CASE 2

1959 June 26-27

Father William B. Gill, Bosinai, Papua New Guinea

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On 26 February 1960, at the general meeting of the Victorian Flying Saucer Research Society (VFSRS), Dr David R. Warren (B.Sc., Ph.D) of the Aeronautical Research Laboratories Melbourne, inventor of the Flight data recorder, was the guest speaker (See Australian Flying Saucer Review, vol 1 #2 April 1960 p18). Warren states "This phenomenon may be too hard to crack using present technology, something is wrong with our view".

March 1 1960, VFSRS guest speaker at their special general meeting is the Reverend Norman Crutwell of New Guinea.

The Australian space industry is in full swing and slowly, research facilities that were based in Victoria move to South Australia and the Woomera Rocket Range. These departments changes start to effect administration and membership at PRV, so to keep up with the changing world, in 1961 the old AMPR again change their structure and name from Phenomena Research Victoria (PRV) to today's Phenomena Research Australia (PRA).

In 1963 researcher Paul Norman arrives in Australia from the United States of America and joins VFSRS. Norman’s arrival marks a new growth in group activity. Norman was born in Tennessee and served in the US Navy. He became interested in Australia after active service in the Pacific. Norman was a superintendent for a Hydro electric power station (and Thermal electric station) when he witnessed a UFO over his Hydro power station, because of this encounter Norman became interested in investigating the phenomena. Norman becomes a vital connection, to US investigators and facilitates their visits to Australia.

On February 27 1965, in the country town of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia holds its first UFO group congregation. The conference had been arranged by W. Howard Sloane, of the Ballarat Astronomical Society. So important is this event the RAAF is represented by a UFO enthusiast, no less than Air Marshal Sir George Jones [7]. Several witnesses do keynote speeches, such as Rev. William Gill and Charles Brewabout, give accounts on their very public UFO experience.

The conference is also important for other reasons, a new public group structure is discussion and developed and takes the name Commonwealth Aerial Phenomena Investigation Organisation (CAPIO). The assembly votes it into existence, out of proceedings lawyer Peter E. Norris LL.B(Melb) becomes CAPIO's first President, under the Patronage of Air Marshal Sir George Jones, K.B.E, C.B., D.F.C. National Archives of Australia: A8520, HM1/30, digital image p50.

October 1965, after some delays, the Tasmania UFO Investigation Centre (TUFOIC) was founded under Keith Roberts and Paul Jackson. Built around a strong state membership, TUFOIC went on to produce one of the most detailed catalogue of local case sighting, called [8]. By 1999 it had over 500 case studies. (See 1970).

On the 12 October 1966, The Department of Air writes to the CSIRO advising that “…Sighting of Unidentified Flying Objects have during recent months been receiving considerable publicity... it is important that the system of investigation should make the best use of resources available in Australia.” National Archives of Australia: A8520, HM1/30, digital image p49. The DOA invited the CSIRO to comment on specific UFO cases to be sent to them by the RAAF. The minutes of the 92nd meeting of the CSIRO executive committee on 25 October 1966 (para 10) revealed that the CSIRO agreed to the DOA’s request. They responded on 7 November 1966 “The organisation is quite happy to assist in this way...and too provide you with comments...” National Archives of Australia: A8520, HM1/30, digital image p47.

State Collaboration Fractures

For years there was a general underground friction or competitiveness between groups, focused primary on Victorian groups. The general causes are numerous, but the primary motivation was around power or leadership. Lawyer Peter Norris LL.B, was a very active and methodical spokesman. Norris and his group VFSRS pressed the need for Government research and created many of the opportunities with various Government bodies. Add the fact; all reports came to Victorian Government files and VFSRS proactive case research record, made those outside this power house feel isolated. One can see the friction in this document to ASIO in which AFSRS President Fred Stone describes the Victorian group and its President as “Pink”.National Archives of Australia: A6122, 2004/00053526, digital image p17.

By 1963 the South Australian group was finished, this lead to a push from Sydney, in which by taking control of the state groups magazine, UFOIC hoped that the authority would shift too their sphere. So on the 23 February 1967, UFOIC V/Pres Mr. Harry O’Brian (See Letterhead - National Archives of Australia: A1336/1, 68837, digital image p12) made an application (National Archives of Australia: A1336/1, 68837, digital image p16) for copyright on the states groups magazine “Australian Flying Saucer Review”. This application was made without the knowledge of the other groups, when discovered the manoeuvre ‘backfired’ totally damaged the previously semi harmonious state of collaboration.

Victoria and Queensland protested and the application failed, however, that was the end and VFSRS closed the door on Sydney, the fracture was complete. The relationship between southern groups and Queensland QFSRB remains strong too this day. Following the tragic accidental death in 1969 of long time UFOIC president (serving from 1958 – 1969) Dr. Miran Lindtner, the organization UFOIC itself went through a difficult period or adjustment and reorganization. In 1973 David Buching led an active team which re-energized the group. In line with some other state groups, UFOIC was renamed UFO Research (NSW) in 1976, continuing an energetic phase of investigation and research. By the early 1980s the group reconfigured itself into a loose networking organization, to better work with national networking initiatives, initially with ACUFOS and later UFORA. In 1991 a new breed of New South Wales group, which preferred the old style of public group, emerged registering the name of UFO Research New South Wales (UFOR(NSW)). This development led Bill Chalker, the coordinator of UFO Research (NSW) (1976 – 1991) to readopt the original UFOIC name, allowing it to continue the networking style organization, while the new UFOR(NSW) introduced its own public group approach. While initially the 1991 appropriation of the UFOR(NSW) name caused tension and confusion, the two groups UFOIC (under Bill Chalker’s continuing direction from 1976) and UFOR(NSW) (under Wendy Burnham’s presidency), have forged good cooperative ties, while pursuing different approaches to research and investigation.

In 1968 the Victorian Flying Saucer Research Society (VFSRS) was re-organised and its name was again altered - this time to the Victorian U.F.O. Research Society (VUFORS).

Then on the 26 June 1968, in a letter from the Australian Governments Department of External Affairs to the Secretary Prime Minister’s Department, the following policy observations are recorded; “…the history of this subject reveals that the more time and effort that is spent by experienced scientists in investigating the smaller becomes the residue of unexplained phenomena…in spite of these difficulties the Australian Government continue to keep records of all “sighting” and associated phenomena reported within Australian and associated territories.” National Archives of Australia: A8520, HM1/30, digital image p7.

In late 1970, Tasmania UFO Investigation Centre (TUFOIC), produced the "Tasmanian UFO Report" later "TUFOIC Newsletter", a magazines that covered 86 issues (1970 to 1999).

On 30 October 1971, a symposium was held in Adelaide. The symposium, on UFOs, was organised by the SA Division of the Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science (ANZAAS).

In 1978, VUFORS changes direction following the resignation of Mr. Peter Norris, the current executive, Mrs. Judith Magee, Messrs. Paul Norman and Clive Yates, are placed in control, ensuring that continuing prosperity of VUFORS. At that time VUFORS has the largest membership of any U.F.O. organisation in the Southern Hemisphere.

Defence UFO Files Open

Although the UFO files had been available to Defence personnel and Civilians Defence personnel for years, these files remained closed to outside researchers. Then in Oct 1979, extensively through the efforts of VUFORS researchers and Fl/Lt Brett Biddington, (Later Group Captain - RAAF) , the RAAF invited Paul Norman and Judy Magee (Previously Royal Australian Navy – RAN) to visit the Intelligence Cell at RAAF Headquarters Support Command, Victoria Barracks, Victoria, to view all the files, and copy what they wished. This was a significant ‘turn around’ by the Defence Force, but it was the start of a period of remarkable co-operation between Government Departments and Civilian groups. It was not until 1981 that the files were removed and sent to Defence HQ, Russell Office, Canberra that files became open to other civilians. (Also See Chalker:1995, p59). The strange twist to this event was the person who should have had the chance to see all the files, the past President of CAPIO & VUFORS, Mr Peter Norris, had departed ufology just under 17 months prior to the changes in policy. (Auchettl:1985).

CASE 3

1978 21 October

Pilot Frederick Valentich Disappearance, Victoria

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The structure of Australian Government is in three tiers. The lowest level is Local Council, above that is the State Government and over these two levels sits the Federal Government. Throughout the modern era of Australian Ufology, departments of the Federal government have played the major role of official inquisitor. The State Government does play a minor role, however, evidence shows us that when a State body gets involved their primary object is to pass the case up to the Federal sphere.

REPORTS: RAAF dealt with more than 400 between 1950<->1959 and over 1,300 reports between 1960<->1980. The Department of Air produced Unusual Aerial Sightings (UAS) lists for the public. Three such examples are:

Summary No1 January 60 - Dec 68, National Archives of Australia:PP959/1/0, 5/3/AIR, digital image p5. Summary No2 January 69 - Dec 69, National Archives of Australia:PP959/1/0, 5/3/AIR, digital image p31. Summary No3 January 71 - Dec 71. National Archives of Australia:PP959/1/0, 5/3/AIR, digital image p39.

These samples lists are from the West Australian, National Archives of Australia (NAA) files. However, it is estimated that there are over 3000 files on the topic located within the NAA. For some reason after 1980 the Government UFO reports on files were culled and then scattered through out Australia away from their original central point in Victoria.

Looking at archival documents we see the following main player in UFO case research or information collection. Please note the list may not show all the upper administration levels of the departments just the units that have been involved with UFO case studies.

STATE:

• Melbourne University

National Archives of Australia: A705/1, 114/1/197, digital image p67

• Local Police Stations
• Local Police CIB Special Branch

FEDERAL:

• Air Board

National Archives of Australia: B5758, 5/6/AIR Part1, digital image p160.

• Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO)

National Archives of Australia: A6122, 2004/00053526, digital image p16.

• Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)
• Australian Joint Service Staff (Intelligence)
• Bureau of Air Safety (BAS)
• Bureau of Air Safety Investigation (BASI)
• Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)

National Archives of Australia: A703/115, 580/1/1 Part 2, digital image p198.

• Commonwealth Investigation Section (CIS)
• Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

National Archives of Australia: A9778/4, M1/F/31, digital image p6. National Archives of Australia: A8520/1, HM1/30, digital image p27.

• Defence Scientific and Technical Intelligence (DSTI)
• Director of Scientific Intelligence (DSI)
• Directorate of Air Force Intelligence (DAFI)

National Archives of Australia: B5758, 5/6/AIR Part1, digital image p169.

• Division of Meteorological Physics (CSIRO)
• Division of Radiophysics (CSIRO)

National Archives of Australia: A8520/1, HM1/30, digital image p6.

• Department of Defence (DoD)

National Archives of Australia: A703/115, 580/1/1 Part 2, digital image p187.

• Department of Air (DOA) (1939-1973)

National Archives of Australia: A703/115, 580/1/1, Part 2 digital image p1.

• Department of Aviation (DOA)
• Department of Civil Aviation (DCA)

National Archives of Australia: A705/1, 114/1/197, digital image p69.

• Department of External Affairs

National Archives of Australia: A8520/1, HM1/30, digital image p7.

• Department of Meteorology (DOM)

National Archives of Australia: A703/115, 580/1/1 Part 2, digital image p198.

• Department of the Navy

National Archives of Australia: A705/1, 114/1/197, digital image p120.

• Department of Supply (1950-1974)

National Archives of Australia: A8520/1, HM1/30, digital image p17.

• Department of Transport (DOT)
• Joint Intelligence Bureau (JIB)
• Meteorological Branch

National Archives of Australia: A705/1, 114/1/197, digital image p44.

• National Standards Laboratory (CSIRO)

National Archives of Australia: A8520/1, HM1/30, digital image p38.

• Upper Atmosphere Section (CSIRO)

National Archives of Australia: A8520/1, HM1/30, digital image p9. Note: This above list is far from complete; however, it does lists some of the main Government sections that held or handled UFO reports.

From 1930 to 1959 all Defence UFO files were held at HQ Southern Air, G Block, Albert Part Barracks, Melbourne.National Archives of Australia: B5758, 5/6/AIR PART 1, digital image p173.with Army Intelligence. After 1959 the files were moved to RAAF Headquarters, Support Command, Victoria Barracks, Victoria Intelligence Cell in the main building. These case files were also controlled by the Australian Army who some may say, through their control of Australian Intelligence, were the major player in investigating the UFO phenomenon in Australia. However, the Army kept a low public profile but filtered reports for action. All Departments’ Central Offices were located in Melbourne, Victoria, between 1930 and 1969, then due to Government restructure, a majority of departments moved to Canberra. UFO files stayed in Victoria until 1989 later going to Canberra or the National Archives of Australia.

The Air Force Depart Australian Ufology January 4 1994, RAAF Wing Commander Brett Biddington, on behalf of the Chief of Air Staff, informed all civilian UFO groups around Australia that "The number of reports made to the RAAF in the past decade had declined significantly, which may indicate that organisations such as yours are better known and are meeting the community's requirements." Therefore, the RAAF was not going to investigate or collect any more reports from that date on. Most senior researchers believe, although the RAAF have officially removed themselves from the report collection phase, there is evidence that internal investigations still continue under the new title of Unusual Aerial Phenomena (UAP) in new departments outside the RAAF.

For further information on UFO and the Australian Government, files and case reports from 1950 to 1980 search the Archives of Australia

• Auchettl, John W. (VUFORS)(PRA)
• Anderson, John.M. (AMPR)(AFSIC)(APRV)(PRV)(PRA)
• Basterfield, Keith (UFORA)
• Biddington, Group Captain Brett,(RAAF)
• Boyle, Brian (AMPR)(AFSIC)(APRV)(PRV)(PRA)
• Clifford, Dr. W.P. (UFOIC)
• Chalker, Bill (UFOIC)
• Douglass, Keith (UFORAS) (AUFORN)
• Deller, Gordon (AFSIC) (APRV) (PRV)
• Frola, Robrt (ACUFOS)(UFOICQ)(AUFORN)
• Geroge, Simpson (VUFORS) (AUFORN Vic)
• Griesberg, Harry (ACUFOS)
• Godic, Vladimir & Pony (UFORA)
• Gottschall, Dr Martin & Sheryl (ACUFOS)(UFORQld)
• Harrison, Diane (TKBN)(AUFORN)
• Jarrold, Edger. R. (AFSB)
• Jones, Air Marshal Sir George (RAAF)(CAPIO)
• Lindtner, Dr. Miran (UFOIC)(CSIRO)
• Magee, Judith (AFSRS Vic)(VFSRS)(VUFORS)
• Mackay, Glennys (MUFON)(UFOR NetworkQld)
• McGhee, Moira (INUFOR)(UFORNSW)
• Middleborough, Charles (QFSRB)
• Moravec, Mark L. (ACUFOS)(ARC)
• Moser, William (UFOIC)
• Norman, Paul B. (VFSRS)(VUFORS)(MUFON)
• Norris, Colin O. (AIUFOFSR)
• Norris, Peter E. (AFSRS Vic)(VFSRS)(CAPIO)(VUFORS)
• Pinkney, John (AFSRS Vic)(VFSRS)
• Roberts, Keith (TUFOIC)
• Rodwell, Mary (ACERN)
• Russell, Roy & Pearl (QFSRB)
• Seargent, David (ACUFOS)
• Seers, Jack (AMPR)(AFSIC)(APRV)(PRV)(PRA)
• Seers, Stanley(Stan)(QFSRB)
• Sloane, W. Howard (Ballarat Astronomical Society)
• Stone, Fred (AFSRS)
• Sutton, Sylvia (AFSRS Vic)(VFSRS)(CAPIO)
• Tomas, Andrew P. (AFSB)(AFSRS NSW)(UFOIC)
• Yates, Clive (AFSRS Vic)(VFSRS)(VUFORS)(MUFON)

• Australian Centre for UFO Studies (ACUFOS)
• Australian International UFO Flying Saucer Research (AIUFOFSR)
• Australian UFO Research Network (AUFORN)
• Phenomena Research Australia (PRA)
• Tasmanian UFO Investigation Centre (TUFOIC)
• Victorian UFO Research Society (VUFORS)
• UFO Research NSW (UFORNSW)
• UFO Research Queensland (UFORQld)

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