Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago

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The Lightning Flash Newspaper supported Lightning Ridge and surrounding areas for decades, with a distribution of thousands of copies, sent all over the world.

Corrections: 4:17 - Val was a boilermaker, not a fitter and turner.

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0:00 Introduction
0:50 Origins - Marcia Bodewes
1:32 Printing - Small Offset Lithography
3:53 New Owners - Robina & Val Boardman
4:40 Free Gift - Souvenir Edition
5:34 Printed....in England?
7:03 Specials - Christmas Editions
9:37 Sherman's Back
10:29 New Owners - Glennis & Ron Canlin
11:19 Size Change - Foolscap to A4
15:01 Such Colour - Screenprinted Designs
17:17 Conclusion
17:49 Acknowledgments

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