Longreach History
The Salvation Army rode into Longreach in 1894 and has had a continuous ministry of care in the outback Queensland town since.
First impressions
The Salvation Army rode into Longreach in 1894 at a time when the town was very different than it is today. Queensland Salvation Army Commander, Charles Jeffries, who visited Longreach in 1895, had this to say: Large num...
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Opening fire
The Salvation Army’s first officer in Longreach was Captain Elizabeth Popp.
The photo opposite, is of the first Salvation Army building in Longreach. We believe it was located at the bottom end of Eagle St somewhe...
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Women forging the way
At a time when women in ministry positions were unheard of in most other churches, The Salvation Army in Longreach has hosted dozens of female Salvation Army officers. In fact, in its first 10 years of operation, single...
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Longreach legends
The Salvation Army in Longreach has produced its fair share of outstanding Salvationists, namely its Outback Flying Service padres.
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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. During the floods of 1974 the Salvation Army Flying Padre spent countless hours flying f...
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