Port Macquarie History
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.
Port Macquarie - the old days
The Salvation Army first opened in Port Macquarie on 20 October 1888. An article in The Salvation Army newspaper The War Cry on 27 October 1888 stated that: The town of Port Macquarie was moved on Saturday...
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Expansion
Not content to rest on their laurels, Salvationists in Port Macquarie moved quickly to take new ground. Soon an outpost was established at Wauchope, Blackmans Point and another at Hamilton’s Mill. An outpost in Ke...
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We think we're busy?
If you think the term “busy” is a relatively new thing, brought about by multi-tasking, social media, efficient transport and the like ... think again! An 1890 diary entry of Brigadier Andrew Gray, who was...
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Closure
The Salvation Army, however, wasn’t to last. Port Macquarie Salvation Army was closed on 8 May 1901 for reasons not entirely known. It was another 83 years before The Salvation Army re-established full-time operat...
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Port Macquarie - a re-birth
In 1995, The Salvation Army opened a newly built citadel on Lord street (pictured), which remains the centre of the Army’s ministry today.
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Port Macquarie Greats, past and present
The Salvation Army in Port Macquarie has produced its fair share of outstanding Salvationists.
102-year-old Port Macquarie Salvation Army soldier, Ruth Gluyas (pictured sitting on the left collecting with Shirley...
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Caring for those need
The Christian ethos of The Salvation Army gives Salvationists a heart to care for those who are most in need in our community. With Port Macquarie a booming retirement town, The Salvation Army identified a need to care f...
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The Salvation Army in Port Macquarie today
The Salvation Army remains a vibrant presence in Port Macquarie today, with a range of services and activities for the whole community. With activities for seniors and young people, two playtimes for parents with young c...
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