Lorne Historical Society News

1922

June 21, 2022 A tollgate installed on the Great Ocean Road to help with construction expenses. Relocated to “The Springs” in 1929.

1919

June 21, 2022 Jura built for Clive Campbell. It was constructed with Knitlock which was patented by Sir Walter Burley Griffin in 1917.  

1919

June 21, 2022 Friday 28th November, Lorne Hotel destroyed by fire.  Rebuilt 1920.

1919

June 21, 2022 An Avenue of Honour, with Red Flowering gum trees, were planted in the Recreation Reserve (now Stribling Oval). Each tree had a brass plaque with the name of the soldier from Lorne who served in World War 1.

1918

June 21, 2022 The first Hospital in Lorne opened. It was at “Keverell” (16 Armytage Street) at the time owned by Mrs. Topp. It was opened to deal with the Spanish Flu epidemic.

1918

June 21, 2022 The Great Ocean Road Trust was formed, and plans commenced for the Great Ocean Road.

1917

June 21, 2022 The Council introduced fees for camping on the Foreshore.

1917

June 21, 2022 Lorne Picture Company, on the foreshore, began showing silent pictures.

1917

June 21, 2022 April 23rd, St Cuthberts Church established.

1914

June 21, 2022 First Red Cross meeting held.