Taree History
The Salvation Army officially “opened fire” in Taree in 1889, but there are reports of Salvationists working in the area as early as 1884.
Small beginnings
The Salvation Army officially “opened fire” in Taree in 1889, but there are reports of Salvationists working in the area as early as 1884. A booklet, written for the Jubilee Celebrations of Taree Salvation...
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Expansion
Not content to rest on their laurels, the early Salvationists quickly moved to take new ground for Christ. By 1890 there are reports of a Salvation Army outpost in nearby Jones Island, Cundletown and Coopernook. Wingham...
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Our home in Taree
The Salvation Army in Taree held meetings at various rented locations in the town until a new hall was built and opened on 10 May 1907. Unfortunately a fire in Manning Street on 15 November 1923 partially destroyed the h...
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Making Music
Music has always been an integral ministry of The Salvation Army in Taree. A band was formed almost as soon as The Salvation Army was opened in the town and the Town and Country Journal reported on 9 August 1890 that The...
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Taree Greats - The Drury Family
The Drury Family are very much a part of Taree Salvation Army’s rich history. An article in The Salvation Army newspaper, The War Cry, on 21 June 1913 by Ensign C. Hoepper describes their influence on bo...
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Taree Greats - David Elliott
David and Violet Elliott came out of the Taree Salvation Army and entered work for The Salvation Army as officers. They volunteered for foreign service and were sent to China. Unfortunately, Captain David Elliott passed...
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Through thick and thin
The early Salvationists in Taree were definitely made of good mettle! Despite weeks of rain during the winter of 1891, they continued to trudge on. A War Cry report in 1891 states that despite the rain and the mud we are...
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The Home League
The Taree Salvation Army Home League (women’s group) was launched in June 1911 and continues today, meeting every Wednesday morning. Over the years the Home League has provided love and practical help for countles...
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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.
The Taree history book records visits by the local officers to people in the commu...
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