Lorne Victoria Australia

Lorne people with family name starting with H.

• Harris, Tony, and Susie Mitchell (2017)
• Hayden, John (2016)
• Hill, Harry and Pam (2016)
• Hornidge, Richard (2017)
• Howard
• Howell Family
• Howey Family
• Hughes Jo and Tess Morrisey (2016)
• Hurley, John (2017)

Harris, Tony and Susie Mitchell, (2017)

Tony Harris and Susie Mitchell, 2017

When the Men’s Shedders were grappling with fitting Cockie-proof locks to our garbage bins because of an inefficient template, Tony offered to research a better option. Through his contact Patrick Eijsvogel, he has arranged a specialised jig which has facilitated installation enormously.  Just another contribution by someone who loves Lorne and wanting to put something back.

Tony was born and educated in Geelong. He studied surveying at RMIT for a year before deciding it wasn’t for him. His journey after that began with work in the timber industry, before a change to the electrical industry for a cable manufacturer. From there he went to an electrical wholesaler then to an electrical contractor. Twenty years ago he bought part of that business and set up K-Mac Powerheads, supplying Caravan Parks and Marinas with electrical service pillars. Tony’s brother David is now his partner in the business which also employs Tony’s son, Nathan.

Susie was also born and educated in Geelong, studying hairdressing when she finished school. After 10 years in that business she married and had her children. For six years she was an agent for a party plan selling children’s wear. Two years in Malaysia followed. She came home and trained as a Bowen Therapist and practised for 10 years, retiring three years ago. Currently she mixes up her week as a host for an Airbnb in Geelong and works a day or two in Lorne at Deluxe.

Tony and Susie have had a Brady Bunch for 12 years. Eleven years ago, they bought a holiday house here and after serious redecoration, have been coming most weekends ever since.  With three children each and grandchildren appearing fast, they are extending their accommodation to fit them all. Both have parents in Geelong they like to love and spoil.

I love a jog, a paddle or a surf.  Just get me near sand and salt water and I’m happy. Tony is a member of the Aquatic Club, Surf Club, Footy Club, Bowls Club, Country Club and obviously the Men’s Shed. I like to support local associations where and when I can.

Susie’s loves are family, friends and food.  She gets her exercise walking the beach, gardening and yoga. She has volunteered with FOPA and was part of the Lorne Community Choir carols last year.

They swooned when I asked about travel and willingly talked about their passion for Italy but they are in agreement, Lorne is the most special place on earth.

CW

Hayden, John (2016)

John Hayden, 2016

When children grow up and go to live in interesting locations, a perfect opportunity is created for parents to visit them and see places they may never have otherwise. Take John and Paula’s youngest son as an example. As a lawyer he has lived in Addis Ababa, The Hague, Israel, China and the US. Their second son is living in Kuala Lumpur so they have travelled widely visiting family. At the same time they are very happy to have their two girls living in Australia to have family close by and to be able to enjoy their grand daughters.

John was born in Barwon Downs. After boarding school he studied Civil Engineering in Geelong and at that time also met his wife, Paula, who was at Geelong Teachers College.

After graduation he worked and lived in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane before moving to Colac in 1981 to join the management team of AKD Softwoods.  By 2001 he had become CEO, a position he retained until he retired in 2011. He describes his career highlight as having watched the small to medium size company he joined grow to one of the largest softwood companies in Australia.

It seems to me John’s passion is keeping fit. He has been a serious hiker for many years, here and overseas. He has climbed mountains in New Zealand and Tasmania, Mt Kenya, Mt Kilimanjaro and four years ago walked the Kokoda Trail. He is a cyclist and a regular Pier to Pub swimmer.

One Saturday on a morning bike ride, at the roundabout near the Lorne Hotel, he met a group of cyclists who invited him to join them. They were the Great Ocean Road Cyclists and he has since travelled with them to Italy, France and Spain and following the routes of Tour de France and Giro D’Italia.  He also rides alone two or three times a week. Who’s game enough to challenge his fitness !

The wonderful part of living in Lorne is the community spirit and the diversity of people we have met.

 I am also a member of the Surf Club, Aquatic Club, the Bowling Club and The Mens Shed.

John and Paula now live permanently in the house they bought for holidays in 2002.

CW

Hill, Harry and Pam (2016)

Harry and Pam Hill, 2016

Retired ex director of nursing at Lorne Hospital, Pam, is still involved but as a passionate volunteer in the Op Shop and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. Pam and Harry retired on the same day 22 years ago and are now living at Eastern View in a house they rebuilt after losing everything on Ash Wednesday.

Harry’s career as an engineer was mostly spent with International Harvester, whose involvement in the sugar industry meant the family lived between Geelong and Queensland for many years. Their two children were born in Queensland but attended school in Geelong. By the time Pam and Harry retired they had lived in 21 houses. When International Harvester moved to Dandenong, Harry chose to commute from Eastern View collecting others in Geelong on the way…… and that was before the tunnel.

Both are golfers. Harry is a member of the Lorne Hackett’s hackers and Pam plays at Anglesea.

Harry says he likes golf but as a past cricket player admits he loves cricket.  He has his own fully equipped ‘men’s shed’ evidenced by furniture items around the house and a tree house in the garden for their six grandchildren. Pam loves working in the garden and the paths Harry has created  throughout have been named after each of the grandchildren.

Opera is a passion in their lives. As well as attending performances they enjoy home opera nights with friends, dressing for the occasion and sipping champagne. Cooking and entertaining are a large part of Pam’s life.

They are travelling as many times a year as possible “while still able”. Their destinations have included most of the world but without exception, wonder at the beauty of their own environment on their return.

CW

Hornidge, Richard and Janet (2017)

Richard and Janet Hornidge, 2017

Janet, winner of Volunteer of the Year Award at the first Lorne Sculpture Exhibition in 2007, has been coming to Lorne since 1959. Richard, who came a little later as a refugee from the other side, served on the committee for two exhibitions as well as also being a highly valued volunteer.

After growing up and completing his education in Melbourne, Richard began a career in advertising with a cadetship at Clemengers. After five years he left and went to London and for two and a half years worked with Bensons.  On his return to Australia, he worked for a number of multinational Advertising Agencies until he caught the travel bug again. London here we come ! This time I worked  for Lintas Advertising for 18 months.  Richard was back in Melbourne briefly before he rejoined Clemengers in Sydney. Three years later in 1975 he returned to Melbourne, reconnected with Janet and married her in 1977.

 They have two children and four grandchildren who adore Lorne for holidays, as much as they do.

Janet, born in Echuca, was also educated in Melbourne. After a Business Course she was recruited by the American Consulate General, where she worked for 14 years. For two years she travelled and worked in Europe until she was called home to work once more with The Consulate.

Her CV includes a variety of work with Investment Services, in an Architect’s office and finally, until retirement, running a Law Office. Now I am a full time grandmother and love to have fun with family and friends.

In retirement Richard is a volunteer with The Brotherhood of St Lawrence and on Community Radio 95.7 FM. My passion is tennis and oh – the coast. He is a member of the Aquatic Club, The Mens Shed and enjoys an occasional round of golf.

Richard and Janet have enjoyed travel, especially cruising in latter years but come winter, it’s off to Noosa for a month……… and by the way her black eyes in the photo are from a recent fall, not from Richard !

CW

Hughes, Jo and Tess Morrissey (2016)

Jo Hughes and Tess Morrisey, 2016

It’s a healthy sign for Lorne; young couples are prepared to make commitments to eatery businesses in town. Jo and Tess have recently bought the Riverbank Café, happy the have a place they can call their own. They are having fun developing and establishing the business and pleased with the support they are receiving for the locals and holidaymakers alike.

Growing up and educated in Melbourne, Jo became a qualified chef at the Gordon in Geelong. He worked at cafes in Melbourne before moving to Lorne in 2005. He came only to help set up Mantra but guess what? He stayed. He then for four years worked at Cam Rust’s River Teahouse. For the next four years he worked at Pizza Pizza, and now he is back at the Riverbank.

He will be making everything they sell. He enjoys ’good old fashioned cooking ’ so we can expect to see included on the menu, toasted sandwiches with favourite traditional fillings and the famous Riverbank scone varieties for afternoon teas.

Tess grew up in south western Queensland on a cattle station but has ‘ moved around a bit ‘. She finished her education in the Victorian Western District before moving to Melbourne to study Physical Education. Five years ago she came to Lorne and worked at The Lorne Hotel, continuing to do so part-time while she studied. After graduating she decided to follow her passion for hospitality and returned to work permanently at the hotel. Three years at Moon’s Café followed before the opportunity to buy Riverbank arose. She reads a lot and hopes one day to have a property where she can reconnect with a childhood love of horses.

Jo Describes himself as ‘outdoorsy’ and when he had time off he enjoys fishing and surfing. For time-out, Jo and Tess love to get out of town and camp in the Otway region.

“ There’s a big four wheel drive that is just waiting for an adventure, but all our energy is needed right now establishing this business”.

In summer and during holidays there will be open seven days a week for early breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. Currently they are closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

CW

Hurley, John (2017)

John Hurley, 2017

We love to hear stories of people trying out the “dark side” and ending up in Lorne !

We realised the error of our ways John said, and Lorne became their holiday destination.

For 17 years his family rented Upper Kincraig in Smith Street before they bought a block of land, built on it and have been there ever since. John is not retired yet but he and wife Amanda spend plenty of time enjoying the Lorne environment. Their two boys at university, compete for house time at weekends and holidays.

John grew up on a farm near Ballarat, was educated there and in Melbourne. When he left school he tried returning to the farm, quickly discovering it was not for him and instead became a cadet with G. J. Coles. For more than five years he was given postings around Victoria then decided to take a year off and  travel the world.

 After leaving Coles and working at a variety of jobs he set up a new company he called Australian Corporate Interiors to supply commercial furniture to corporations. Today this has blossomed to a full blown project management company handling large commercial fitouts .

Every time he won a job he rewarded himself with a precision classic car model. He attributes his obsession of real classic cars to this. I like to take them for a spin and use one in Lorne all the time.

They are mainly Land Rovers.

He and Amanda love to travel and have recently visited the US and Britain. As a family they have enjoyed four wheel drive holidays in Northern Australia. They have had walking holidays New Zealand and Tasmania. They love the arts and are Qdos regulars.

CW

Sources: 

• Lorne Historical Society Collections
• Committee for Lorne page in Surf Coast Times