Lorne Historical Society News

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.

1879

June 21, 2022 Grand Pacific Hotel built for Mr. Henry Gwynne.

1879

June 21, 2022 Tuesday, 16th September Lorne State School opened. Mr. P. Danaher first Headmaster.

1878

June 21, 2022 Mr. John Stirling opened Lorne’s first Bakehouse and Store.

1878

June 21, 2022 August, Ketch “Henry” wrecked on main Lorne beach.

1878

June 21, 2022 The Lorne Cemetery Gazetted.

1878

June 21, 2022 Anthony Kelly’s tender was accepted for the erection of the long-awaited jetty.

1876

June 21, 2022 Lorne Hotel built for Joseph Duncan and Theodore Hancock.