Lorne Historical Society News

1985

June 22, 2022 The Lorne Nursing Home was opened in February.

1985

June 22, 2022 April 14th Bert Alsop Walking Track opened.

1983

June 22, 2022 The Lorne Fisherman’s Cooperative was sold to a private enterprise, Lorne Fisheries( the Katos brothers Christos and Bill and Henry Love).

1983

June 22, 2022 Buildings on the “Cumberland” Guest House site were demolished, and the new “Cumberland” Resort was opened in 1989.

1983

June 22, 2022 Wednesday 16th February “Ash Wednesday”. Fires devastated the coast with 76 houses destroyed in the Lorne area.

1982

June 22, 2022 The first section of the Lawn Section of the Lorne Cemetery was completed.

1981

June 22, 2022 October 15th, Andrew’s Chicken Joint established, at the current address.

1981

June 22, 2022 Six more units opened at the Lions Village.

1981

June 22, 2022 First “Official” “Pier to Pub” event.

1981

June 22, 2022 Wednesday, 5th August, first edition of the Lorne Mercury. Last edition Thursday, 31st  March 1983.