Lorne Historical Society News

1884

June 21, 2022 Library hall built on the corner of Smith and William Streets.

1884

June 21, 2022 Friday March 20th, the American Ship the “Paul Jones” caught fire and sank 12 miles out to sea off Lorne. Captain and crew were rescued by the mail ship “Liguria”.  

1884

June 21, 2022 All Saints Church of England shifted to its present site by horse and bullock team. (190 Mountjoy Parade).

1882

June 21, 2022 Lorne Sea Bathing Company erected sea baths on the Main Beach near the present swimming pool. A few years later they were destroyed by easterlies.

1881

June 21, 2022 First burial in Lorne Cemetery, Mrs. Martha Snowden, aged 36 years.

All Saints Church of England

June 21, 2022 Sunday, 14th November, All Saints Church of England opened. Built on the corner of Charles and Albert Streets.

1880

June 21, 2022 Rotunda at Teddy’s Lookout built during the 1880’s.  

1880

June 21, 2022 Cobb & Co. and Mountjoy coaches ran from the Railway Station at Winchelsea to Lorne, taking 6 hours for the journey.

1880

June 21, 2022 The “FOAM” overturned and sank.

1880

June 21, 2022 The first church services were held at Erskine House.