Lorne Historical Society News

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.

1874

June 21, 2022 The first Post Office opened at Erskine House (Thomas Mountjoy as Postmaster). Picture shows dedicated Post Office built in 1888.

1872

June 21, 2022 Deans Marsh to Lorne track surveyed.

1871

June 21, 2022 Mr. George Darbyshire laid out the main township of Lorne.