Lorne Historical Society News

1960

June 21, 2022 February, Lorne Aquatic Club opened.

1959

June 21, 2022 Sunday 15th November, new Ambulance Station in William Street opened.

1959

June 21, 2022 Sunday 8th March, the Lorne Community Hospital opened in a refurbished home previously owned by Mrs. Edward Manifold.

1958

June 21, 2022 Groyne on beach built to prevent soil erosion.

1958

June 21, 2022 Town flagpole erected by the Lorne Red Cross in memory of Mary Allen.

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.