Radio National visits the Former Australasian Hotel, Eden
2 December 2015
Thanks to Andrew Davies, Producer, ABC Radio National and Vanessa Milton, Journalist, for sharing their Earshot piece on the Australasian Hotel and the effects of Pubs closing.
Vanessa's story covers some of the characters in the Pub, the history of the Australasian in the community and some great quotes, history and reminiscing.
"In many country towns across Australia, the Pub is the heart and soul of the community. So what does it mean for a small town when a once-thriving hotel stands empty on the main street? Vanessa Milton heads to the NSW south coast to find out.
The Hotel Australasia has been part of the streetscape of Eden since the first photos were taken of the town... "
Visit Radio National to read more and listen to the excerpt
Last drinks at Eden's Hotel Australasia
Photo THE GRAND HOTEL IN 1908. (THE GEORGE FAMILY COLLECTION)