Queanbeyan History
The Salvation Army “opened fire” in Queanbeyan on 23 November 1884, just four years after it first began in Adelaide.
Early beginnings
The Salvation Army “opened fire’ in Queanbeyan on 23 November 1884, just four years after the Army first began in Adelaide. Its first officer was Captain Jennie Walker. For reasons unknown, The Salvation Ar...
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Women forging the way
At a time when having women in ministry leadership positions was unheard of in most other churches, The Salvation Army in Queanbeyan hosted dozens of single female Salvation Army officers. An early Salvation Army Co...
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Expansion
Soon after The Salvation Army got underway in Queanbeyan, its people pushed for expansion. Spending countless hours horse-riding to the various villages and properties surrounding Queanbeyan, the local officers establish...
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In times of need
It’s often said that The Salvation Army has a ministry of “presence” – of being there in times of need. When the Queanbeyan Dam overflowed and caused flooding in 1978, The Salvation Army...
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Putting smiles back on people's faces
The Salvation Army in Queanbeyan runs a unique program to help people on low incomes receive urgently needed dental work. The Salvation Army Dental Support Program is run in conjunction with ACT Health and Communities at...
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The Salvation Army in Queanbeyan today
The Salvation Army remains a vibrant presence in Queanbeyan today, with many activities to cater for the needs of the local community. People in need can access emergency assistance and financial counselling at The Salva...
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Bits and pieces
We couldn’t resist adding this little tidbit – a War Cry report from 13 January 1894, detailing an embarrassing slip for the local Queanbeyan Salvation Army Officer!
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