Lorne Historical Society News
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.1890
June 21, 2022 Wymbooliel, State School No 3018, opened in 1890 with Head Teacher Thomas Fraser 1890-92; enrolment was 25 children and average attendance of 14. The school, situated 7 miles off the Lorne-Colac Road West of Benwerrin, was known locally as Flannigan’s School as it had been built of split palings with a shingle roof, by Flannigan...Read more
1889
June 21, 2022 A water supply was connected to the Lorne township.1889
June 21, 2022 Lorne Post Office opened.1889
June 21, 2022 November, Post Office foundation stone laid at 152 Mountjoy Parade.1888
June 21, 2022 The Lorne Water Scheme built. Water was reticulated to residents from a basin above the town.1888
June 21, 2022 The installation of electric light by J. S. Norman, November.1887
June 21, 2022 First meeting of the Lorne Water Trust.
