Inverell History
The Salvation Army “opened fire” in Inverell on 11 June 1887 and is still going strong today, sharing the love of Jesus through practical ministry.
Opening fire
The Salvation Army opened fire in Inverell on 11 June 1887, under the command of Captain Ford and Lieutenant Cutler. For the first few weeks the old Lodge Hall in Vivian Street was leased for meetings, but when money bec...
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In the early days The Salvation Army was misunderstood in Inverell and their methods brought them much opposition and ridicule. One Salvation Army history record states: Mr Solomon Woodbury tells that his father, br...
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The Army in nearby Tingha
Tingha Salvation Army opened in May 1888 and the early-day soldiers showed a wonderful zeal for God and for souls.
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Tingha legend: Robert Duck-Chong
Robert Duck-Chong (pictured with wife, Coral) was born in Tingha in 1901. Before becoming a Christian, Robert smoked, drank and gambled but the Salvation Army officer of the day, Ensign Alfred Whittaker, kept inviting hi...
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Inverell legend: Brigadier Sr Arthur William McIlveen
Perhaps no other name was so well known amongst the Rats of Tobruk as that of Brigadier Sir Arthur William McIlveen.
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Rural support - Cavalry Forts
Pioneering Salvos knew that supporting Aussies through good times and bad was important, despite the challenges of such a large and harsh country.
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Rural support today
Today, Majors Peter and Jean Ridley are The Salvation Army’s rural chaplains for North NSW. Having supported New South Wales farmers for the past 10 years, we know that rural communities go through times of plenty...
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Always about people finding freedom
From its earliest days when The Salvation Army would march down Inverell’s main street, to today when salvationists can be found teaching budgeting skills or having a yarn in the local pub, The Salvation Army in I...
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The Salvation Army in Inverell today
Today, Salvation Army ministry in Inverell is as wide and varied as the needs it meets. Salvation Army officers Captains Robert and Alana Mills oversee a range of programs, including groups for women (Home League), men a...
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