Cooma History
In 1887 The Salvation Army’s Cavalry Fort, “Aggressive”, rolled into Cooma and started a thriving ministry in the Snowy Mountains town.
Enthusiastic start
The Salvation Army made its first appearance in Cooma as early as 1887, when it was opened as a “station” by a Captain H.B Steven. The Salvation Army Cavalry Fort (a travelling ministry caravan) called ...
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The Salvos and the Snowy Scheme
In 1954, Major and Mrs Gordon Fletcher arrived in Cooma to recommence operations in the district with the Snowy Mountains Field Unit. The Salvation Army’s Field Units were an advanced version of the horse-dra...
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The work in Cooma
As well as traversing the icy roads between Snowy Scheme camps to conduct meetings and support workers, The Salvation Army has always had a presence in Cooma, visiting the local prison, ministering to ex-service men and...
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Cooma Greats - Edith Spicer & Edward Slattery
The Salvation Army in Cooma has produced its fair share of outstanding Salvationists. An early convert, Edith Spicer, was just 16 when she left Cooma for Melbourne to become a Salvation Army officer. The Salvation Army h...
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Cooma Greats - Chris Witts
The Salvation Army in Cooma has produced its fair share of outstanding Salvationists. Present-day greats include Chris Witts, a young radio announcer with a career ahead of him when he met God through The Salvation Army...
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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. When a landslide wiped out a section of Thredbo village in 1997, The Salvation Army was...
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Making history - Snow Mission
Recognising a need to support locals and seasonal workers during the ski season, Cooma Salvation Army launched the Salvos Snow Mission four years ago. Operating from the Jindabyne Memorial Hall, the Snow Mission team ser...
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