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Central & North Queensland

The Army's beginnings in central and north Queensland date back to the late 1800s. The Salvation Army has been a vital presence in the region ever since, helping people find freedom.

Ayr

The Salvation Army ‘opened fire’ in Ayr on 12 December, 1896 and remains a small but passionate presence in the north Queensland city today.
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Bowen

The Salvation Army has a rich history in the Bowen area, dating back to the early 20th century. Today, the ministry remains, providing spiritual, emotional and practical assistance to all in need.
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Bundaberg

The Salvation Army started in Bundaberg in 1886 with three men standing under a gas lamp post, proclaiming God’s glory. Today, the Salvos are still a vibrant presence in the city.
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Cairns

The Salvation Army has been serving the communities of Cairns through good times and bad since 1892.
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Capricorn

The Salvation Army “opened fire” in the Capricorn region with an open-air meeting in Rockhampton on 2 September 1887. It’s still going strong today, offering a range of services as d...
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Charters Towers

Although The Salvation Army no longer holds Sunday Services at Charters Towers, it has a rich history in the city and still has a presence with a Family Store and other services.
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Emerald

The Salvation Army “opened fire” in Emerald in 1898, but just two years later it had closed, for reasons unknown. It re-opened in 1906 but closed again in 1918. Despite the patchy sta...
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Gladstone

The Salvation Army “opened fire” in Gladstone on 30 August 1894 and continues to serve the local community through its children's services, assistance to those in need and its presence in...
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Longreach

The Salvation Army rode into Longreach in 1894 and has had a continuous ministry of care in the outback Queensland town since.
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Mackay

The Salvation Army “opened fire” in Mackay on 20 June 1888. It’s been providing spiritual, emotional and practical support to the local community ever since.
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Mt Isa

The Salvation Army began in Mount Isa in 1936. It remains a vibrant presence in the outback Queensland city, offering a range of services for the mining community.
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Townsville

The Salvation Army made its first appearance in the streets of Townsville on 29 November 1890. Since then it has remained a vibrant presence in the north Queensland city.
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