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The Salvation Army's rich heritage in the Hunter and central parts of New South Wales has produced some of the organisation's greatest leaders.

Central Coast

The Salvation Army ‘opened fire’ in Gosford on 19 January, 1905. Today, the Salvos have spread across the Central Coast, providing practical, spiritual and emotional assistance to all in n...
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Dubbo

The Salvation Army “opened fire” in Dubbo on 13 February 1886 and continues to bring help and hope to the community through its practical, emotional and spiritual support.
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Hannam Vale

The Salvos at Hannam Vale have been going strong since 1914, with ministries at not only Hannam Vale but also Moorland and Harrington. 
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Maitland

The Salvation Army started in Maitland on 8 September 1883 and grew rapidly – at one stage there were two corps (churches) in the Hunter city. The Salvation Army Maitland City Corps is located i...
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Newcastle

Long before the Newcastle Knights first ran onto the playing field, Newcastle had a different band of knight. Did you know that when The Salvation Army first marched into Newcastle in the 1880s, they...
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Taree

 The Salvation Army officially “opened fire” in Taree in 1889, but there are reports of Salvationists working in the area as early as 1884.
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Upper Hunter

The Salvation Army “opened fire” in Singleton on 16 February 1885, under the leadership of Captain James Gilmour. The Salvation Army had a presence in Muswellbrook for many years.
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Wellington

The Army marched into Wellington on 12 December 1885 and today, nearly 130 years on, it still provides hope to those in need in the local community. 
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