Lorne Historical Society News

1954

June 21, 2022 Jarratt’s Laundry opened. Closed 1982.

1954

June 21, 2022 The Lorne Freemasons Lodge began with 56 founding members. A Masonic Temple was opened  in 1967.

1954

June 21, 2022 Cenotaph moved from the paddock (now Stribling Oval) to the top bank of the Erskine River near the present site of the Lorne Visitor Information Centre.

1954

June 21, 2022 Kindergarten went to Library hall, teacher Mrs Rita Carmichael, assistant: Mrs Les Watson.

1953

June 21, 2022 The Kindergarten was held in the Church of England hall, teacher Mrs Hilda Huxtable, assistant: Mrs Betty Cornford.

1953

June 21, 2022 Infant Welfare Centre opened in Church of England hall, corner of Smith and William Streets.  

1952

June 21, 2022 The second Surf Life Saving Club was built.

1952

June 21, 2022 Lorne Kindergarten opened in Library hall, corner Smith and William Streets.

1952

June 21, 2022 “Scotchman’s Hill” named by Mr. Frank Jackson, President of the Lorne Life Saving Club.

1951

June 21, 2022 Lorne acquired its first ambulance, using volunteer drivers.