Lightning Ridge Historical Society

Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia

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Updates 10 February 2026.

February 10, 2026 by Russell Gawthorpe

Added quotes to Sid Sharkey, About Lightning Ridge, Imperial Hotel. Added sources to About Lightning Ridge. Updated sources on Old Town. Added embedded video to Lightning Flash Newspaper. Added libel case info to Harry Abotomey and Tom Brady.

February 10, 2026 /Russell Gawthorpe
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Lightning Ridge Historical Society
PO Box 1
Lightning Ridge
NSW 2834
Australia

Heritage Cottage Hospital Gallery
7 Morilla Street
Lightning Ridge
NSW 2834
Australia

 

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