Lightning Ridge Historical Society

Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia

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Updates 7 January 2026.

January 07, 2026 by Russell Gawthorpe

Added sources to the Timeline, more to be added. Added information about firefighting incident in 1905 to Jack Murray’s profile.

January 07, 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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