Neville Owen's photographs detail many individuals and events in the Coonamble and surrounding areas over 40 years. The collection includes buildings, properties, industries, transport, health, religion, sport, leisure, and community organisations.

The collection contains images of civic events between 1970 and 2009, including Anzac marches, sporting events, weddings, school plays, and debutante balls in Walgett, Goodooga, Lightning Ridge, Gulargambone, Baradine and Coonamble.

It is unique in recording the life of the region's inhabitants in towns, villages and on properties, at work and play.

Approximately 850 photographs are showcased on the Coonamble Shire Website, reflecting a small portion of Neville's collection. The Council will continue to expand the collection, enabling community members to appreciate the unique visual history of Coonamble Shire and its surroundings.

This exhibition was made possible and successful thanks to the contributions of the photographs, cameras, and film owned by;

Coonamble Shire Council

Commercial Hotel

Pauline Ditchfield

Peter sherwood

Jamie-Lea Trindall

Goldsmith Family

Club House Hotel Coonamble 1980 - Neville Owens