Partitions lined with historic pictures of many fishing vessels which have referred to as Eden house during the last century aren’t the one reminder that Lodge Australasia was as soon as a preferred watering gap for thirsty seafarers. Taking satisfaction of place on the bar is a bell from the P&O Ship SS Himalaya. Should you ask properly, the bar employees can inform you numerous trivia concerning the bell, together with that Arthur C Clarke accomplished his e-book, The Metropolis and the Stars, on board the cruise liner throughout a voyage to Sydney between September 1954 and March 1955. Oh, and if you happen to plan to ring the bell, ask first, as a result of it is custom if you happen to ring it with out permission, you could shout the bar.