Lorne Historical Society News
1948
June 21, 2022 The Lorne Fishermen’s Co-Operative was formed.1947
June 21, 2022 Lorne Life Saving Club reformed after closing in 1939 due to World War 2.1946
June 21, 2022 Otway Street constructed to create a Lorne bypass.
1946
June 21, 2022 New bridge opened over the Erskine River.1941
June 21, 2022 The hut at Queens Park used by the volunteer Air Observers Corp as a Spotters Hit to check for enemy activity.1940
June 21, 2022 The Lorne R.S.L. Sub-branch was formed.1940
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.1939
June 21, 2022 13 Jan Black Friday Bushfire, 7 houses destroyed in North Lorne, Mills threatened.
