Lorne Historical Society News

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.

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.