Hawkesbury History
With its origins in Windsor, The Salvation Army has grown since its beginnings in 1885 to become a vibrant presence in the Hawkesbury community. Its family store on George Street offers more than just a bargain – it’s a lighthouse for anyone in need of help and hope.
Beginnings
The Salvation Army was established in Windsor in January 1885, under the command of Captain Eva Meal.
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'A notorious sinner captured'
Such is the headline in The Salvation Army’s War Cry newspaper on 12 February 1921. The article reads: At Richmond Outpost in a recent Saturday night’s open-air meeting a man with ‘a reputationȁ...
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A satellite ministry
In the early days, The Salvation Army in the Hawkesbury area was based around the Windsor Corps (church), with various “outpost” churches which were operated by dedicated Salvationists, or the Windsor Salva...
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Our home in Windsor
The first Salvation Army hall in Windsor stood on the present site in George Street until it was demolished in 1928 to make way for a new building which was constructed and opened four months later, at a cost of 1000 pou...
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Weddings and Funerals
The Windsor & Richmond Gazette carried a curious article on Saturday 10 February 1900, about a Salvation Army wedding: A great commotion took place at the Salvation Army barracks on Saturday night. It got abroad that...
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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 times of bushfire and flood over the past 100 years, The Salvation Army in...
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The Salvation Army in the Hawkesbury today
The Salvation Army continues to be active and adaptable in its commitment to serving the people of the Hawkesbury. The Family Store, also situated in George Street, offers more than just a b...
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