Dubbo History
The Salvation Army “opened fire” in Dubbo on 13 February 1886 and continues to bring help and hope to the community through its practical, emotional and spiritual support.
First meeting
The Salvation Army “opened fire” in Dubbo on 13 February 1886, with Captain Charles Downward and Lieutenant F. Crossley in charge.
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Dubbo Army Heroes - Arthur McIlveen
Brigadier Arthur McIlveen won worldwide fame for his work at Tobruk in World War II, but in Dubbo he was known as the man who nursed and helped those afflicted by the influenza epidemic with his wife, Lizzie.
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Dubbo Army Heroes - Barry Nancarrow
In 1984, Lieutenant Barry Nancarrow was appointed to lead The Salvation Army in Dubbo. After his time in Dubbo he went on to spend a large portion of his ministry in The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Defence Se...
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Guarding the Young
The Salvation Army's scouting program - SAGALA (Salvation Army Guarding and Legion Activities) runs weekly for the young people of Dubbo.
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Always about people finding freedom
From its early days when The Salvation Army band used to march down the main street of Dubbo and perform open-air meetings, to today when Salvos can be found providing welfare assistance or running children’s grou...
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In times of need - cavalry forts
Pioneering Salvos knew that supporting Aussies through good times and bad was important, despite the challenges of such a large and harsh country.
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In times of need - Field Units
In 1925, then-Salvation Army Chief Secretary Colonel Walter Suttor launched Australia’s first rural motor-van at Bathurst.
The van replaced Salvation Army horse-drawn cavalry forts and enabled Salvation...
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The Salvation Army in Dubbo today
The Salvation Army remains a vibrant expression of God’s love in Dubbo today.
Led by Lieutenants Mark and Tamaryn Townsend, the Army conducts Sunday services, weekly groups for women and children and a craft group...
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