Lightning Ridge Historical Society

Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia

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Updates 13 February 2026.

February 13, 2026 by Russell Gawthorpe

Added additional information on Sid Sharkey’s profile. Added Shearer’s Six Mile to Historic Opal Fields.

February 13, 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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