All in a Day's Work will give a glimpse of the city between 1955 and 1974, through photographs gifted to the Orange and District Historical society, from the Central Western Daily's negative collection.

The collection has captured Orange residents going about their work day inside the old Emmco factory, firefighters from 50 years ago and early orchardists.

The public was invited to attend the opening night of the exhibition from 6pm on Thursday, to gain a rare insight into the daily working life of Orange district locals.

The history society's Elisabeth Edwards spoke, as did gallery director Brad Hammond.

The show runs from Friday until October 13.