Nickname Hall of Fame

The capital of the national nickname phenomenon, you have entered a realm where the ‘real’ names of many men, women and children have been forgotten, even by their mothers.

Coonamble has its share of abbreviated surnames but in these parts, the tradition of bestowing nicknames has surpassed a conversational convenience and become an art form. Even local landmarks, buildings and businesses are known by names other than those their owners gave them.

Anything said, done, worn, eaten, or even inherited, is fair game for a nickname. These nicknames may last a day…or many generations.

Coonamble is the Nickname Hall of Fame.

Take a stroll around the streets of Coonamble’s CBD to see the iconic Nickname Hall of Fame – billboards of caricatures of the town’s most infamous characters, their funny yarns and the story behind their moniker. Join us in celebrating our unique local and national heritage.

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Coonamble Information & Exhibition Centre
120 Castlereagh St, Coonamble NSW 2829