Campsie - Belmore History
With a heritage rich with outstanding Salvationists such as Charles Cross, and “Little Mother Major”, The Salvation Army in Sydney’s south-west is still alive with the passion of its past and its eyes focused on the future.
SNAPSHOT - Campsie
Campsie Salvation Army was opened on 22 June 1912. About a year later the property was resumed by the Education Department, prompting the Salvos to find an alternative site. A new citadel was erected in Anglo Road and op...
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Local Heroes: Charles Cross
Charles Cross joined The Salvation Army at Bankstown in 1937 and went on to become a Salvation Army officer and Red Shield Representative who ministered to Australian troops in World War Two.
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Local Heroes: Enid Lee
Campsie Salvation Army in Sydney's south-west was home 'Little Mother Major', Enid Lee.
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Local Heroes: Stella Green
Major Stella Green who was instrumental in starting The Salvation Army's Chinese ministry in the area.
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Making Music
Throughout the 21st century the Campsie Salvation Army band was the public face of its ministry, seen regularly marching through the streets of the surrounding suburbs, delivering uplifting music to those who came out to...
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Always about people finding FREEDOM
From its early days when The Salvation Army band used to march down local streets, to today when Salvos can be found running local playgroups or teaching budgeting skills, one thing has remained the same. The Salvation A...
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