The Myth of Black Opal: Lightning Ridge and the Fiery Guardians of Eternal Love

The picture above was taken in 1909, at the height of what was known as the Three Mile Rush. The bicycle polisher rigged up in the centre of this picture was being used to rub down opal. The commercial potential … Continue reading The Myth of Black Opal: Lightning Ridge and the Fiery Guardians of Eternal Love