This decorative octagonal inlaid table was made by Johann Landmann as a wedding present to his wife and was donated to Flagstaff Hill by the wife of Landmann's great-grandson. Landmann (or Landman, also known as August Landmann) was born in 1826 in Ganhor, Silesia, Prussia. At the age of 20, he travelled through Europe, working from town to town as a cabinet maker. At 26 years old, he returned to Germany, married Anna Rosina in Wahlstatt, Prussia, and on the same day sailed for Australia on the Wilhelmsburg in 1853, the year the ship was registered. The Wilhelmsburg was a three-masted, square-rigged sailing ship built at Reiherstieg, Hamburg, and registered in Hamburg on 27th April 1853. On her maiden voyage in 1853, the ship sailed from Hamburg, Germany, to Australia with 510 passengers on board, including emigrants under the Bounty Scheme. Johan Landmann was one of the passengers. The Wilhelmsburg arrived in Hobson’s Bay, Melbourne, after sailing for 100 days. Johann spent a week in Melbourne, then travelled to Warrnambool aboard the Merry Kitty, arriving fourteen days later. Johann had landed in Melbourne with only 16 shillings in his pocket, and by the time he arrived in Warrnambool, he only had one shilling and sixpence left. He also hada very limited ability to speak English. He settled in the Allansford area, near Warrnambool, together with other families from Germany and went on to play a significant role in the history of Warrnambool. Johann worked as a cabinet maker in Warrnambool, making the first coffin in the Warrnambool cemetery. He also worked as a general merchant. He built many of the earliest shops in Warrnambool and the first paddle boat used on the local Hopkins River. He made models of Warrnambool’s Ozone Hotel and Presbyterian Church; the model of the Hotel is now in the Warrnambool Art Gallery, and the model of the Presbyterian Church has been in the care of the Warrnambool & District Historical Society since around 2017. One of Landmann's residences was a two-storey building in Henna Street Warrnambool, where he lived upstairs and operated his business downstairs. After he retired, Landmann built a ‘handsome stone residence’ at 30 Mickle Street, Warrnambool, where he lived until his death in June 1920; he was aged ninety-five. “Landmann Street” in Warrnambool has been named after Johann and appears on a map from 1872. He has also been honoured on Warrnambool’s Pioneer Memorial Board, which is displayed at the Warrnambool and District Historical Society. Landmann's son, Adolph Fritz Landmann (Fritz Landmann), born in 1861, was a Councillor from 1905 to 1915, and Mayor of Warrnambool from 1912 to 1915. The Wilhelmsburg sailed from Hamburg in 1863 heading for Queensland, Australia, but in December the vessel was wrecked off the coast of Holland during storms, with the loss of 247 lives.The table is significant as an early Warrnambool historical artefact with a connection to the maiden voyage of the ship Wilhelmsburg, a vessel that holds the record for the number of passengers carried in one journey on a small vessel. It is significant as an example of handwork made during a voyage to Australia. Johann Landmann is regarded as a significant and historical figure in the development of Warrnambool as one of the earliest pioneers, not only as a businessman but the civic duties he undertook. First as a councilman and later as the mayor of Warrnambool.Table: wooden centre table, two-tiered. The octagonal, inlaid top is supported by nine pillars joined to the lower, octagonal shelf. The lower shelf originally stood on eight turned legs (one leg missing). The pine top and lower shelf have been veneered and inlaid with multiple timbers. The top is finished with a carved, decorative edge. Made onboard the Wilhelmsburg in 1853, by Johann A. Landmann. An indecipherable handwritten inscription is beneath the table top. Inscription, handwritten, [indecipherable]. shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwrecked artefact, warrnambool, table, octagonal table, inlaid woodwork, wilhelmsburg, johann landmann, augustus landmann, fritz landmann (warrnambool mayor), ozone hotel warrnambool, inlaid table, centre table, domestic furniture, made on a ship, made during voyage, auguste landmann, cabinet maker, siberia

In 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV) presented several members with a Long Service Award in recognition of their 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation. In this photo, a group of people are gathered around an octagonal table. Four of them are seated, while one is standing. There are cups and small plates on the table. Two people hold their cups (and saucer) up.COL photo of five people gathered around an octagonal table: four of them are seated, while a fifth person is standing behind one of them. There are cups and small plates on the table. Two people are holding their cups and saucers up. There are three black and white ink paintings on the walls, one of which is on a display board. One of the paintings is on the outermost panel of a set of bi-fold doors, which have been folded back.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, long service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, ink paintings, 2000

In 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV) presented several members with a Long Service Award in recognition of their 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation. This photo depicts several guests seated in small groups at various tables, chatting and smiling. Two guests are standing in the background, also chatting to one another.COL photo of a group of people seated at an octagonal table in a large room. They are chatting and smiling. In the background, two other people are standing, facing one another. There are some black and white ink paintings on the walls.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, long service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, ink paintings, 2000

In 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV) presented several members with a Long Service Award in recognition of their 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation. This photo of depicts a group of guests seated at a table.COL photo of a group of people seated at an octagonal table in a large room. A few people are facing the camera, while the others have been Photographed from behind. There are some black and white ink paintings on the doors and walls.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, long service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, ink paintings, 2000

In 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV) presented several members with a Long Service Award in recognition of their 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation. In this photo, several guests are seated around a table, while one woman (standing) passes a cup and saucer across.COL photo of several people seated at an octagonal table. Three people are on the edge of the frame, partically obscured. One of them is a woman who is standing and leaning forward. She is holding a cup and saucer above the table. On the table, there are several cups and saucers, and small plates.[On a yellow sticky note, in pencil, in the top right corner, underlined] (OPSHOP 1 [on the remainder of the note] FAR LEFT DOUG GILMORE CENTRE ALICE GILMORE RIGHT [illegible (crossed out)] BETH KEWLEY MOONEE PONDSarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, long service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, ink paintings, 2000

In 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV) presented several members with a Long Service Award in recognition of their 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation. This photo depicts several guests seated in small groups at various tables, chatting and smiling. In the background, there are two guests standing, also chatting to one another.COL photo of several groups of people seated at octagonal tables in a large room. They are chatting and smiling. Two people are standing, facing one another. There is a bouquet of proteas in a white vase on a rectangular table against the wall. There are several unframed black and white ink paintings adorning the walls.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, long service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, ink paintings, 2000

In 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV) presented several members with a Long Service Award in recognition of their 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation.This photo depicts several guests seated in small groups at various tables, chatting and smiling.COL photo of several small groups of people seated at octagonal tables positioned around a large room. They are chatting and smiling. On one side of the room, there is a large set of windows with thin venetian blinds. On the same side, there is a set of bi-fold doors which have been opened and folded back to join two rooms together. There are some black and white ink paintings on the wall.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, long service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, ink paintings, 2000

The Late Miss E.M. Lord chip-carved the table in 1900.Octagonal shaped occasional table, with chip-carved surface, legs and base, with a shelf below the table top.tables

In 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV) presented several members with a Long Service Award in recognition of their 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation. In this photo, four of the guests (seated at one of the tables) pose for a photo.COL photo of four women seated at an octagonal table. There are cups of tea or coffee and small plates of cake on the table. In the background, there is a long rectangular table against the wall. On the table is a large stainless steel urn, several milk jugs, glasses and glass carafes of water, and other miscellaneous items. On the wall, there is an unframed black and white ink painting, and another on a bi-fold door (which has been folded back). Below the picture, there is the text, "Welcome to all Op Shop treasure...".arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, long service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, ink paintings, 2000

In 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV) presented several members with a Long Service Award in recognition of their 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation. In this photo, three guests (seated at one of the tables) pose for a photo.COL photo of three women seated at an octagonal table. One woman is holding a walking stick. There are cups of tea or coffee and plates of cake on the table. Behind them is a large set of windows with thin venetian blinds and a set of bi-fold doors, which have been folded back. On the outermost bi-fold door panel, there is an unframed black and white ink painting, and another on an adjoinging wall. In the background, there are two closed servery doors set into the wall. There is a narrow rectangular table below the servery.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, long service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, ink paintings, 2000

In 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV) presented several members with a Long Service Award in recognition of their 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation. In this photo, three guests (seated at one of the tables) pose for a photo. In the background, there are several other guests seated at another table.COL photo of three people seated at an octagonal table, smiling. There are cups of tea or coffee and small plates on the table. Behind them is a large set of windows with thin venetian blinds and a set of bi-fold doors, which have been folded back. There is an unframed black and white picture on the outermost bi-fold door panel. In the background, there is a large stainless steel urn on a table. There is another group of people seated at another table behind them. There are two unframed black and white pictures on the walls. There is a large whiteboard which has been affixed to one of the walls and, below it, a vase of flowers on a narrow rectangular table.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, long service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, ink paintings, 2000

Restored by George Cox. It is thought to be rare - possibly Victorian.Small table with octagonal top. Top is covered in dark red plush velvet and has black fringing around edge. Legs are crossed together and splayed out.furniture, domestic

Five octagonal shaped side plates with floral and geometric patterns and gilding on rim.Phoenix Ware Made in England T.F & S.L.Ltddomestic equipment, table setting, plate

Mrs F Clark donated this Credence Table to the original St Nicholas Seamen's Church, Williamstown, Victoria, operated by the Missions to Seamen organisation. The oak table is decorated with Gothic trefoils and shaped to fit against the Sanctuary wall. Its purpose is to hold the Eucarist plate and chalice for the Holy Communion service of the Anglican Church. THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN (Brief History): - The Missions to Seamen was an Anglican charity in Great Britain that has served the world's seafarers since 1856. Its symbol is a Flying Angel, inspired by a Bible verse. Today, there are centres in over 200 ports worldwide where seamen of all backgrounds are offered a warm welcome and provided with a wide range of facilities. In Victoria, the organisation began in Williamstown in 1857 as a Sailors’ Church, also known as ‘Bethel’ or the ‘Floating Church’ in an old hulk floating in Hobson’s Bay, Port of Melbourne. It soon became part of the Missions to Seamen, Victoria. In the year 2000, the organisation, now named Mission to Seafarers, still operated locally in Melbourne, Portland, Geelong and Hastings. The Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild was formed in 1906 to support the Missions to Seamen in Melbourne and other centres, such as Williamstown. Two of the most significant ladies of the Guild were founder Ethel Augusta Godfrey and foundation member Alice Sibthorpe Tracy (who established a branch of the Guild in Warrnambool in 1920). The Guild continued its work until the 1960s. In 1943, a former Williamstown bank was purchased for the Missions to Seaman Club. The chapel was named St Nicholas’ Seamen’s Church and was supported by the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild, the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary and the League of Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Friends. It ceased operation in 1966. A Missions to Seamen Chapel and Recreation Room was a significant feature of ports during the late 1800s and into the 1900s. It seemed appropriate for Flagstaff Hill to include such a representation within the new Maritime Village, so the Melbourne Board of Management of Missions to Seamen Victoria gave its permission on 21st May 1979 for the entire furnishings of the Williamstown chapel to be transferred to Flagstaff Hill. The St Nicholas Seamen’s Church was officially opened on October 11, 1981, and closely resembles the Williamstown chapel. This Chrdence table is historically significant for its origin in the St Nicholas Mission to Seamen's Church in Williamstown, established in 1857 to cater for seafarers’ physical, social, and spiritual needs. The organisation originated in Bristol, England, when a Seamen's Mission was formed in 1837. It is also significant for its connection with the church Eucharist service still being performed in the Anglican church as part of its traditional worship.Credence table; traditional design in timber. The solid oak pedestal is shaped like half an octagon with the long side fitting against a flat, vertical surface. The column support has decorative Gothic trefoil cut-away holes. This item is part of the St. Nicholas Seamen's Church Collection. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, religious service, missions to seamen victoria, church furniture, religious worship, pedestal, book rest, book stand, bible rest, church service, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, credence table, pentagonal table, half-table, eucarist, holy communion, anglican church, communion service, tradition, ritual, worship, mrs f clark, ecclesiastical furniture, side table, small table