Lorne Historical Society News
2021
June 22, 2022 June: 4-day re-emergence of wreck on main beach (map coordinates 38 32’ 7.368” S : 143 58’43.812” E) after severe easterly.2021
June 22, 2022 Covid-19 Variant Delta escapes quarantine in Victoria. LOCKDOWN #4 (Victoria only) begins 4/6/21.
Deadwood Knee
June 22, 2022 Discovery of large 3-4m ‘Deadwood Knee’ – North Lorne Rocks … presumed from old sailing ship. Wood identified as Eucalyptus – suggesting an Australian built ship.2021
June 22, 2022 April: VCAT hearing re community objection to Pier Precinct Re-development.2021
June 22, 2022 Friday February 12th – total 5-day state-wide lockdown. LOCKDOWN #3 begins after new UK Covid variant escapes from quarantine.2021
June 22, 2022 February, Lorne Men’s’ Shed membership reaches 100.2021
June 22, 2022 January… Lorne Ward in Surfcoast Shire extended to include Deans Marsh and Bambra.2021
June 22, 2022 January 25th Gary Allen succeeds Clive Goldsworthy as Lorne Ward councillor.2020
June 22, 2022 Corona Virus (Covid-19) dates: Jan 19: A man arrives in Melbourne from Guangzhou, China, as Australia’s first confirmed coronavirus case. March 16: Victoria declares State of Emergency. LOCKDOWN #1 commences: Stay home; masks; Social distancing; hand sanitising; home schooling; home business; no leaving home except for essential services; no travel. March 26: First coronavirus deaths...Read more
