Lorne Historical Society News
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.
1936
June 21, 2022 Babington’s sawmill at Benwerrin started operations.1935
June 21, 2022 Roller skating rink built, bottom of Grove Road. Demolished in 1964.
