Lorne Historical Society News

1904

June 21, 2022 September, further extensions to the pier.

1904

June 21, 2022 Armistead Brothers erected a sawmill on the ridge between the Henderson Creek and the St George River, and constructed a 2’ 3” tramway to Lorne.

1898

June 21, 2022 Coal discovered 16km inland, transported to Deans Marsh by the Benwerrin Coal Mining Company.

1897

June 21, 2022 Railway extended from Birregurra to Deans Marsh.

1896

June 21, 2022 Friday 29th May, Lorne Foreshore Committee first meeting.

1896

June 21, 2022 Lorne Football Club formed.

1895

June 21, 2022 “Ravenswood” built at 70 Smith Street for James Buick.

1895

June 21, 2022 Queens Park was gazetted.

1892

June 21, 2022 St. Cuthberts Presbyterian Church opened. In 1977 it became part of the Uniting Church.

1891

June 21, 2022 March 3rd, Barque “Godfrey” wrecked near Godfrey Creek, Great Ocean Road with no loss of life. In three separate boating accidents five men drowned during salvage operations.