Tag: history
Serving the armed forces
30 August 2018
Since our earliest days, The Salvation Army has acknowledged a need to support those serving in the armed forces. At first, efforts were focused around Salvationists. Established as the “Naval and Military League” in 1894, Officers of T...
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30 August 2018
William Booth The Salvation Army founder, William Booth was born in Nottingham, England, on 10 April...
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29 August 2018
From assisting discharged prisoners at the prison gates back in 1883 through to the network of life-...
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29 August 2018
1829 William Booth and Catherine Mumford born. 1844 William Booth converted to Ch...
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29 August 2018
When William Booth first offered the gospel and basic social services to London’s underprivil...
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Australia's Heart for PNG still strong after 60 years
26 August 2016
Ministry in Papua New Guinea has always been close to the hearts of many Australia Eastern Territory...
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History of the Flying Padres
14 April 2016
In 1944, Captain Victor Pedersen needed air power to visit distant radar stations for welfare work. ...
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History of the Red Shield
22 June 2015
Discovery the history and symbols behind the famous Red Shield...
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Key Moments Throughout History
22 June 2015
Read about all the key moments in the history of The Salvation Army including disaster relief and wh...
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Photo history of the Red Shield Appeal
20 May 2015
Find out more about the history of the Red Shield Appeal Doorknock...
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History of Recovery Services
24 November 2014
The Salvation Army's Bridge Program began in 1964 and aims to assist people on their personal path t...
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History of The Salvation Army's prison work
31 March 2014
In 1883, Major James Barker established the world's first permanent Salvation Army social institutio...
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History of Booth College in Sydney
25 February 2014
The first efforts in theological education for The Salvation Army in Australia began in 1883, only t...
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History of Salvation Army Op Shops
24 February 2014
Find out more about the history of The Salvation Army recycling programs and Salvos Stores....
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Further Reading
17 February 2014
This page contains a list of books which provide a reference for some publications that cover Salvat...
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Spreading to Australia
17 February 2014
Find out more about The Salvation Armys humble beginnings in Australia...
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Founders William & Catherine Booth
17 February 2014
The Salvation Army founder, William Booth was born in Nottingham, England, on 10 April, 1829. He mar...
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In Darkest England
17 February 2014
A former Methodist minister, William Booth, founded The Salvation Army in the slums of London during...
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History of the Family Tracing Service
17 February 2014
The work of tracing family The work of tracing family members goes back to the beginning of the Army...
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