Local History: Places & Things
Below you will find buildings and locations, objects preserved by the society, houses and businesses and other items of historical interest.
The Three Settlements
In the early days, the community at Lightning Ridge was spread across three distinct settlements, Wallangulla or “Old Town”, Nettleton on the Three Mile Flat and the surveyed town or “New Town”.
Objects in the Society’s Collection
The Lightning Ridge Historical Society’s museum is home to a number of precious relics and unique items that tell stories about the past.
Locations & Geography
Articles about specific locations and landmarks in the Lightning Ridge area:
Houses and Businesses
Articles about buildings, businesses and homes in the Lightning Ridge town and surrounds:
Newspapers
The history of various publications that have serviced the Lightning Ridge community over the years:
