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The Salvation Army in north New South Wales has a vibrant history of intrepid pioneers, willing to do what it takes to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of local communities.

Armidale

The Salvation Army has a rich history in Armidale, beginning in 1886, and even hosted a visit from the movement’s founder, William Booth, in 1891.
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Ballina

The Salvos in Ballina have been around since 1891, providing physical, emotional and spiritual support to the local community.
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Bingara

The Salvation Army has been a vibrant presence in Bingara for more than 100 years, meeting the needs of the community through practical, emotional and spiritual support.
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Bourke

Although The Salvation Army no longer has a centre at Bourke, it has a rich history, beginning in 1888. 
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Casino

The Salvation Army “set up shop” in Casino on 31 January 1895, with Captain Alice Thomson in charge. It remains a small but vibrant presence in Casino today, providing love and care f...
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Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour Corps was opened on 17 January 1953. More than 50 years on, The Salvation Army is still offering hope to the people of Coffs Harbour through its practical Christianity.
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Glen Innes

The Salvation Army marched into Glen Innes in 1887 and remains a vibrant presence in the north NSW town.
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Grafton

The Salvation Army joyfully marched into Grafton in April 1884 and has remained a vibrant presence since, offering practical, emotional and spiritual support to all in need.
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Gunnedah

The Salvation Army marched into Gunnedah in 1887. Today it remains a vibrant expression of God’s love in the community.
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Inverell

The Salvation Army “opened fire” in Inverell on 11 June 1887 and is still going strong today, sharing the love of Jesus through practical ministry.
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Kempsey

After a journey of 20 miles on horseback and 12 miles on foot, the first Salvation Army officers arrived at Kempsey on 15 June 1889. More than 125 years later the Army is still going strong in the tow...
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Lismore

The Salvation Army made its first appearance in Lismore in 1891 when Salvationists from Kempsey began to play their instruments and drew a crowd. Today, the Salvos remain a vibrant presence in th...
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Maclean

The Salvation Army “opened fire” in Maclean on Saturday 2 February 1895 with an open-air meeting at the public wharf. It remains a vibrant presence in the North NSW town today.
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Moree

The Salvation Army in Moree has had a chequered history, opening and closing three times before it re-opened permanently in 1903.
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Nambucca

The Nambucca River Salvation Army began its days as the Macksville Salvation Army in the early 1900s. Today, it’s a vibrant expression of God’s love in the Nambucca area.
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Narrabri

The Salvation Army in Narrabri remains a vibrant ministry, more than 100 years after it first set down roots in the north NSW town.
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Port Macquarie

The Salvation Army has a history in Port Macquarie that dates back to 1888. Today it operates a thriving church, recovery ministry and aged care centre.
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Tamworth

The Salvation Army in Tamworth began in 1886 and has a long history of service to the community.
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Tenterfield

The Salvation Army marched into Tenterfield in March 1887 and remains a vibrant expression of God’s love in the community today, with Sunday worship services and various programs running during...
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