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Blue Mountains History

Did you know that the Blue Mountains’ Golden Staircase is said to have been named after a Salvo? The Salvos have a rich history in the mountains, dating back to 1890.

In times of need

A disjointed start

The Salvation Army in the Blue Mountains originally opened as Katoomba Corps (church) on 12 July 1890 with meetings mainly held in Bathurst Road. However, it closed in August 1895 for unknown reasons. The Katoo...

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Fire

In 1968 a fire destroyed the original Katoomba Salvation Army building which also was the original officers quarters. A local (unverified) story says that the fire was started by the son of a member of the corps after he...
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Expansion to Springwood

In 1960, Springwood Salvation Army began as an ‘outpost’ of the Penrith Salvation Army, with meetings held by Penrith officers in the School of Arts, Springwood. Home League (A Salvation Army’s women...
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Golden Staircase

There is a well-known landmark in the Blue Mountains called the Golden Staircase. It is said that the stairway got its name by way of a Salvation Army officer who would walk down the stairway to hold services for the sha...
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The best from the Blues - George Carpenter

George Carpenter became a Salvo in the Blue Mountains and went on to become General of the worldwide Salvation Army.
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In times of need

Bushfire hits the Blue Mountains hard, and the Salvos have always been there to offer emergency assistance and long-term support for residents affected.
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