Lorne Historical Society News
1973
June 22, 2022 The township of Lorne declared “AN AREA OF NATURAL BEAUTY and SPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE”.1973
June 22, 2022 The State Government bought Erskine House from Mr. Hector Stribling. It was run under a Committee of Management.1972
June 22, 2022 Lorne Telephone Exchange went automatic.1971
June 22, 2022 Lorne Opportunity Shop moved into their own premises, officially opened June 4th.1970
June 22, 2022 All bathing boxes were permanently removed from the Lorne beach.1970
June 22, 2022 March, formation of Lorne Lions Club.1970
June 22, 2022 The World Surfing Championships were held at Lorne and Bells Beach. The opening ceremony was in Lorne and many of the surfers were quartered here.1970
June 22, 2022 Library Hall demolished.
