Lorne Historical Society News
1958
June 21, 2022 The towns rock seawall was undermined and collapsed in a heavy storm.
1957
June 21, 2022 Lorne School fire.1957
June 21, 2022 The Smith brothers opened the Wild Colonial Club a dance and live music venue in the Beach Hall.
1956
June 21, 2022 The Smith brothers Graham, Alistair and Robyn opened the “Arab” coffee shop and cafe in Mountjoy Parade. It had the third espresso machine in Victoria.1956
June 21, 2022 Friday 26th October, first Masonic Lodge meeting held in the RSL Hall.1956
June 21, 2022 Sunday, January 15th, “Our Lady of Fatima” Catholic Church opened.
1954
June 21, 2022 Lorne Golf Club formed, playing at “Allenvale”.
1954
June 21, 2022 The Lorne Bowling Club was formed on the foreshore at the end of Bay Street.
