Ayr History
The Salvation Army ‘opened fire’ in Ayr on 12 December, 1896 and remains a small but passionate presence in the north Queensland city today.
A patchy start
The Salvation Army “opened fire” in Ayr on 12 December 1896 under the leadership of Captain Mary Rogers. However, five years later it was closed for reasons now unknown. In 1912, The Salvation Army recommen...
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Our home in Ayr
In the early days, Salvation Army church services were held in the Caledonian Hall until the opening of The Salvation Army hall in 1923.
In 1969, The Salvation Army moved to corner of Wickham and Edwards Streets but retu...
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Women forging the way
At a time when women in ministry positions was unheard of in most other churches, The Salvation Army in Ayr has hosted dozens of female Salvation Army officers. The trend started in 1896 with Captain Mary Rogers, Ayr...
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Making music
Music has always been an integral ministry of The Salvation Army in Ayr.
In the early days, The Salvation Army brass band used to march down the main street, calling people to open-air meetings or back to the hall for a...
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The Salvation Army in Ayr today
The Salvation Army in Ayr remains a vibrant presence in the city of Ayr today.
It’s led by Major Garry Johnson (pictured right), a former Salvation Army Red Shield Defence Service representative who served with Au...
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