Lorne Historical Society News

1992

June 22, 2022 A 40 ton male blue whale was washed up at Cathedral Rock, near Lorne, on 5th May 1992. The whale was 18.7 m long. The body of the whale was transported via Deans Marsh to Werribee to decompose under the supervision of Melbourne Museum. An autopsy could not find the cause of death but it’s...
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1991

June 22, 2022 The State Savings Bank became the Commonwealth Bank.

1989

June 22, 2022 Babbington’s sawmill at Benwerrin closed.

1989

June 22, 2022 Saturday, January 28th, new Lorne Water Board building opened on the corner of Polwarth Road and William Street.

1988

June 22, 2022 The Cumberland Guest House was demolished. The  new Cumberland Timeshire Resort opened in 1989.

1987

June 22, 2022 The Leisure Centre was constructed. Designed by Morris and Parotta , built by KA Purdy.

1986

June 22, 2022 Senior Citizens building opened in Otway Street.

1986

June 22, 2022 Sunday 19th October, first Meeting of “Friends of Queens Park”.

1986

June 22, 2022 Lorne Surf Life Saving Club was extended.  

1985

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