Inner-West History
The Salvation Army spread like wildfire throughout Sydney’s inner-west, soon after it first came to Sydney in 1882. Now, services are consolidated at a number of social service centres throughout the area and a worship centre in Petersham.
What's in a name?
The Salvation Army has long been known in Australia as the “Salvos” – a term of endearment given to it by the people it serves. But in the early days it seems that each local expression had its own n...
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The Salvation Army in Sydney's inner-west
The Salvation Army spread like wildfire throughout Sydney’s inner-west, soon after it first came to Sydney in 1882. Now, services are consolidated at a number of social service centres throughout the area and a wo...
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Making music
The Marrickville Salvation Army band was formed immediately, and became a regular presence marching down local streets, calling people to open-air meetings or back to the hall for worship services.
In 1894, The Salvation...
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Salvation songs from the depths
Salvationist George Gale moved to Marrickville with his family in 1920. He was a diver for the NSW government and worked to repair wharves and bridges.
A series of articles in The Salvation Army newspaper, The War C...
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In times of need - care for women and children
It’s often said that The Salvation Army has a ministry of “presence” – of being there in times of need.
In 1900, The Salvation Army purchased The Lodge in Stanmore and it served as a rescue ho...
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In times of need - care for the elderly
In 1924, The Salvation Army purchased a grand old home on the corner of Shaftesbury Road and Belmore Street in Burwood. Named “The Repose”, it was one of the first Salvation Army homes for senior citizens....
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Training the next generation
The provision of well-trained officers has been essential to the Army’s progress and development.
An officer training college was built at 55 Livingstone Rd, Petersham, and opened on 2 April 1921.
In 1995, a Colle...
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The birth of Salvos Stores
The first Salvation Army recycling depots were opened in Australia in 1880 and provided work, accommodation and food for men leaving prison – known as a “Prison Gate Brigade Home”. With little or no...
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Always about people finding freedom - Dorothy Jones
From its early days when The Salvation Army band used to march down main streets and perform open-air meetings, to today when Salvos can be found providing welfare assistance or running children’s groups; one thin...
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