Eastern Suburbs History
The Salvation Army began operations in Sydney’s eastern beaches in Waverley in 1891. It spread throughout the eastern suburbs and at one stage had centres in Daceyvivle, Botany, Kingsford and finally Maroubra where it currently operates from.
Early beginnings
The Salvation Army began operations in Sydney’s eastern beaches in Waverley in 1891 (pictured right.) It spread throughout the eastern suburbs and at one stage had centres in Botany (1886), Daceyville (1915),...
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Women forging the way
At a time when women in ministry positions was unheard of in most other churches, The Salvation Army in Sydney’s eastern beaches has hosted dozens of female Salvation Army officers. In fact, more than half of the...
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Taking a stand
The Salvation Army’s founder, William Booth, is famous for many inspirational utterances, including his I’ll Fight address:
While Women weep, as they do now, I’ll fight; while children go hungr...
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Maroubra Greats, past and present
The Salvation Army in the eastern suburbs has hosted its fair share of outstanding Salvationists.
Major Rodney Towerton (pictured with wife Glenda) served as The Salvation Army’s chaplain to Long Bay Jail....
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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 the early years of the 20th century, to deter would-be suicides, a la...
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The Salvation Army in the eastern suburbs today
The Salvation remains a vibrant expression of God’s love in the eastern beaches today, with church services every Sunday at 9:30am at the Maroubra Salvation Army.
A Community Breakfast and Lunch is offered every M...
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