Lorne Historical Society News

1950

June 21, 2022 In the early 1950s Lorne School changed its name to Lorne Central School.

June 21, 2022 During the 1950’s the Lorne Surf Club started.

June 21, 2022 The Lorne Fishermen’s Co-Operative was formed.

June 21, 2022 Lorne Life Saving Club reformed after closing in 1939 due to World War 2.

June 21, 2022 Otway Street constructed to create a Lorne bypass.

June 21, 2022 New bridge opened over the Erskine River.

June 21, 2022 The hut at Queens Park used by the volunteer Air Observers Corp as a Spotters Hit to check for enemy activity.

June 21, 2022 The Lorne R.S.L. Sub-branch was formed.

June 21, 2022 By the 1940’s Lorne had changed from a town with 2 hotels to a town with 2 hotels and 21 guest houses.

June 21, 2022 13 Jan Black Friday Bushfire, 7 houses destroyed in North Lorne, Mills threatened.

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