Lorne Historical Society News

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.

1980

June 22, 2022 Lorne Leisure Centre opened.

1979

June 22, 2022 The Lorne Higher Elementary School enrolled students in Years 11 and 12 for the first time.

1978

June 22, 2022 The first stage of the Lions Elderly Citizens Village in Clissold Street opened.

1975

June 22, 2022 Sunday, 11th May, the Uniting Church was classified by the National Trust.