Nambour History
The Salvation Army in Nambour came about as a result of two intrepid 'Salvation Riders' who, in 1893, were commissioned to go forth on horseback and carry salvation to the back block settlers and farmers throughout Queensland.
They came on horseback
On 12 January 1893, two young Salvation Army officers, Captain Sincock and Lieutenant Haycraft, were commissioned to go forth on horseback and carry salvation to the back-block settlers and farmers throughout Queensland....
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Woombye Camp
In March 1894, the work of The Salvation Riders was wrapped up and full-time Salvation Army officers – Captain Callender and Lieutenant Barker – appointed to oversee new Woombye Camp.
The Salvatio...
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Our home in Nambour
In the late 1800s, the sugar cane industry around Nambour was thriving and the area was experiencing rapid growth.
The Salvation Army committed to building its own citadel and on 19 September 1896 the citadel in Mitchell...
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Making Music
Music has always been integral to the ministry of The Salvation Army in Nambour.
In the early days, The Salvation Army band used to march down local streets on a near-daily basis, calling people to open-air meetings or b...
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Local supporters
The community of Nambour and the surrounding areas have always been supportive of the work of The Salvation Army and generous donors to Salvation Army causes such as our Red Shield and Christmas Appeals.
In 1956, Fred Ma...
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Working with our youth
The Salvation Army in Nambour has as long association with youth work, running children’s and young people’s groups since its inception.
In 1975, The Salvation Army began work with homeless young people in...
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Salvo Care Line
During the middle of 1988, Alvyn Staines, of Nambour Salvation Army, attended a Salvo Care Line course in Brisbane.
It became evident that establishing a Salvo Care Line on the Sunshine Coast would supplement the welfare...
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Wartime service
During 1941, returning servicemen from the Middle East were housed in camps all around Nambour.
The then Nambour Salvation Army officer, Captain George Godkin, later wrote: Our Citadel became a centre of much activi...
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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.
In 1982, The Salvation Army was called upon to assist with catering during disastrous fl...
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