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The Salvation Army work in Leeton was started in the early 1900s by a group of intrepid Salvos from nearby Narrandera, who wanted to see the work of the Army expand throughout the district.

The Salvation Army in Leeton today

It started in Narrandera

The Salvation Army work in Leeton was started by a group of intrepid Salvos from nearby Narrandera, who wanted to see the work of the Army expand throughout the district. The original hall in Leeton was located behind th...

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Leeton legends - Olive Allitt

The Salvation Army in Leeton has hosted its fair share of outstanding Salvationists. Olive Allitt was a Salvation Army officer (pictured right with Field Unit 1) who entered The Salvation Army’s Officer Training C...
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In times of need

Pioneering Salvos knew that being on hand to support Aussies through good times and bad was important, despite the challenges of such a large and harsh country.
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History in the making

The Salvation Army continues to evolve to meet the needs of the local community in Griffith and surrounding districts. In September last year The Salvation Army in officially opened a new ministry centre.
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The Salvation Army in Leeton today

The Leeton Salvation Army serves a large community, providing spiritual and practical help including crisis accommodation, emergency relief and Moneycare financial counselling. The service offers three crisis units...
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