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The Salvation Army in Tamworth began in 1886 and has a long history of service to the community.

Always about people finding Freedom - Jack McDonald

Early beginnings

The Salvation Army marched into Tamworth on 9 January 1886. One of its pioneer officers was Alexander Canty (pictured) who was one of the earliest Australian Salvation Army officers and who helped start the Army...

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Early opposition

In the early days, The Salvation Army’s loud brass-band marches and open-air meetings didn’t always impress. “Skeleton Armies” – groups of people (often local larrikins) intent on causi...
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Making Music

Music has always been an important ministry of The Salvation Army in Tamworth, from the early days when the brass band used to play on the streets, to today when Sunday worship involves a contemporary band.
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Tamworth Greats - Lloyd Stanimirovic

The Salvation Army in Tamworth has produced its fair share of outstanding Salvationists. Present-day heroes include Lloyd Stanimirovic, a Tamworth Salvationist and former Tamworth Court Registrar.
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Always about people finding Freedom - Jack McDonald

Local larrikin Jack McDonald found faith when he ignored warnings by police to stay away from Salvation Army meetings and snuck into the hall during a service. In her book Booth’s Drum, The Salvation Army in...
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