Lorne Historical Society News

2003

June 22, 2022 Wednesday, 16th April, drug ship “Pong Su” came to Lorne.

2002

June 22, 2022 Lorne Bowls Club relocated from the common.

2001

June 22, 2022 New “Paddle Boat” kiosk opened.

2001

June 22, 2022 Tuesday, 17th April, new board walk opened along the northern banks of the Erskine River.

2001

June 22, 2022 April Cenotaph moved from beside the pool to up opposite the hardware store.

2001

June 22, 2022 GORC leased the  Lorne Memorial Swimming Pool to a private consortium. It reopened as the Lorne Sea Baths with a gym, restaurant, cafe, spa and shops added.

2001

June 22, 2022 The first edition of the Lorne Independent was published in November.

2001

June 22, 2022 Friday 30th March, opening of the Lorne Emergency Services Complex by the Minister for Police and Emergency Services the Hon. Andre Haermeyer MLA.

2000

June 22, 2022 New Police Station opened in Smith Street.

1999

June 22, 2022 Saturday, 8th January, the third Lorne Surf Club House opened by the Hon. Steve Bracks, Premier of Victoria. Operational for 2000 season.