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: