The Salvation Army in Australia has long been known as the “Salvos” – a term of endearment given to it by the public it serves. But in the early days it seems that each local expression of The Salvation Army had its own nickname. Salvationists at Junee, near Wagga, called themselves: “The Lord’s Own Lads”.
The Salvation Army in Australia has long been known as the “Salvos” – a term of endearment given to it by the public it serves. But in the early days it seems that each local expression of The Salvation Army had its own nickname. Salvationists at Junee, near Wagga, called themselves: “The Lord’s Own Lads”.