Lorne Historical Society News

1939

June 21, 2022 Thursday 12th October, Lorne Red Cross re-organised.

1937

June 21, 2022 Lorne Theatre built on the corner of Grove Road and Mountjoy Pde  Saturday 18th December, Lorne Theatre opened.

1937

June 21, 2022 The Chalet guest house in Smith Street was built and opened for business on Christmas eve.

1937

June 21, 2022 The Swing Bridge at the mouth of the Erskine River was built.

1937

June 21, 2022 The tollhouse building was moved to 4 Minapre Street Lorne, its present site.  

1936

June 21, 2022 The toll gate on the G.O.R. was closed Friday, October 2nd.

1936

June 21, 2022 Thursday 23rd July, the Lorne Fire Brigade was formed.

1936

June 21, 2022 Lorne was connected to the state electricity grid The SEC.

1936

June 21, 2022 The fishing industry commenced in Lorne with 2 boats. In the 1940’s 25 boats were working.

1936

June 21, 2022 Armstead, Clissold and Allen formed the A.C.A. Mill on the Little Erskine River.