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Lithgow History

The Salvation Army “opened fire” in Lithgow on 13 January 1885 and continues to serve the community today.

Small beginnings

The Salvation Army “opened fire” in Lithgow on 13 January 1885, under the command of Captain and Mrs Owen. The first meetings were held in Grays Assembly rooms which were situated in Main Street. Later, the...

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A home of our own

Early in the century a Mr Thompson of Bowenfels built for, and leased to, The Salvation Army a Gospel Hall in Bank Street. This hall was the centre of all Salvation Army activity until the current citadel was opened in D...
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Lithgow Legends - Ashwell Drew

The Salvation Army in western Sydney has produced its fair share of outstanding Salvationists. Ashwell Drew, a soldier a Lithgow in the 1950s, felt a calling to assist with the establishment of The Salvation Army in Papu...
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Lithgow Legends - Joy Holmes

Present-day legends include Joy Holmes, a dedicated Salvation Army volunteer for more than 30 years.
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Lithgow Legends - Phil Sharp

The Salvation Army in Lithgow today is headed by Captain Phil Sharp, a born-and-bred Lithgow local. After completing his schooling, Phil left Lithgow to join the navy in 1968 where he completed 20 years service. Sin...
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Breaking Records

Did you know that The Salvation Amy in Lithgow at one stage held the record for its religious broadcasting? Early in 1941, the then Lithgow Salvation Army officer, Captain Gordon Peterson, began the “Friendly...
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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. During World War Two, when Lithgow was a potential target for air attack, The Salvation...
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The Salvation Army in Lithgow today

The Salvation Army in Lithgow continues to serve the local community, more than 100 years since its inception, through church services, welfare support and at the local Salvation Army Family Store.
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