Gladstone History
The Salvation Army “opened fire” in Gladstone on 30 August 1894 and continues to serve the local community through its children's services, assistance to those in need and its presence in times of disaster.
Early beginnings
The Salvation Army “opened fire” in Gladstone on 30 August 1894, with its first officer Captain Walter Barker. An early excerpt from The Salvation Army’s War Cry newspaper describes the work as thus:...
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Our home in Gladstone
Meetings were first held in Gladstone at the Oddfellows’ Hall and other rented premises until a new hall was built and opened on 6 February 1919. In 1974, a new hall was built and opened. Today, The Salvation Army...
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Expansion
Not content to sit still, the early Salvationist pioneers took their ministry further afield and by 1915 an Outpost Hall had been secured in Beecher. Several Young People’s groups were also established in nearby c...
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Gladstone Greats, past and present
The Salvation Army in Gladstone has produced and hosted its fair share of outstanding Salvationists. In 1949, then-Second Lieutenant William Cairns took charge of the Gladstone Salvation Army. It was from Gladstone that...
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Caring for our young
It’s often said that The Salvation Army has a ministry of “presence’” – of being there in times of need. In 1970, The Salvation Army in Gladstone responded to a rapid increase in popula...
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When times are tough
The Salvation Army is one of the largest welfare providers in Australia. In Gladstone, our doors have always been open to families and individuals who are struggling to make ends meet. In the mid 80s, the history book no...
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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. Gladstone’s Salvation Army Emergency Services team has responded to numerous inci...
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Our supporters in Gladstone
The community of Gladstone has always been a huge support to The Salvation Army. In 1970, Gladstone Salvation Army received $35,000 legacy from the estate of Arthur Hulme, which allowed it to move and rebuild its premise...
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Always about people finding freedom
From the early days when the Gladstone Salvation Army used to march the streets of the city, to today, when local Salvos can be found teaching budgeting skills or running children’s activities; one thing has remai...
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