Tag: armyarchives
Army assault on Australia all in God's timing
17 February 2023
Major David Woodbury reflects on God's timing in launching a dynamic movement which was to become known as The Salvation Army... Read more
Brigadier Stella Bywaters - the 'Salvo Lioness' of Uganda
20 January 2023
Others writer Jessica Morris recalls the steadfast service of an Australian officer who endured the ... Read more
The Quirky Army
30 December 2022
In the first of an intermittent series entitled 'The Quirky Army', Barry Gittins brings you a select... Read more
Blazing a trail for women through fearless evangelism
18 November 2022
Early female Salvationists were the feminists of their time ... Read more
Movies and morals on the cutting-room floor
4 November 2022
The early days of The Salvation Army's ground-breaking movie venture and why it suddenly shut down ... Read more
Sally Ann, The Salvation Army TV drama of the 70s
21 October 2022
When the Army hit Sunday night prime-time TV screens in the UK... Read more
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Commandant Herbert - Australia's adopted Booth
14 October 2022
Others Online unlocks the Army Archives on Herbert Booth, whose creativity came to the fore as leade... Read more
Arrested for handing out the War Cry
7 October 2022
Army Archives turns the spotlight on Salvation Army officer Ivan Rees, who had the spotlight turned ... Read more
Hurrah for the 'flying brigade of Salvation cyclists!'
30 September 2022
Barry Gittins unlocks the Army Archives on how the Salvos have brought salvation on two wheels over ... Read more
William Booth's stance on smoking
23 September 2022
Unlocking the archives on how The Salvation Army has dealt with tobacco throughout its history... Read more
Salvation Jane, a flower by any other name
2 September 2022
Salvation Army historian Garth R. Hentzschel delves into the history of the weed sometimes referred ... Read more
The day the Red Shield came to the Red Centre
26 August 2022
Alice Springs Corps' early days driven by a spirit-filled vision... Read more
Kokoda plaque honours Salvos' selfless service
19 August 2022
Red Shield Representatives' legacy lives on... Read more
Bush-baked scones on the Kokoda Track
12 August 2022
How The Salvation Army's Red Shield representatives boosted spirits... Read more
George Hazell - a life of significant influence
5 August 2022
George Henry Hazell experienced early in his life the impact that teaching could have on the young. ... Read more
Evangelist of the Goldfields - Part 2
22 July 2022
Moya Sharp continues to relate the story of William Schofield Randall, who pioneered The Salvation A... Read more
Celebrating the Victorian centenary in style
8 July 2022
Treasures from The Salvation Army Australia Museum... Read more
Sowing seeds in a barren land
24 June 2022
The pioneering work of two courageous Salvation Army officers at Mt Isa... Read more
The rise of Catherine Booth
17 June 2022
A look at the rising emphasis historians are placing on Catherine Booth’s role in the establishmen... Read more
'Mudgee' Robertson ... the musical marvel
3 June 2022
A sinner turned Salvationist and musician, Tom 'Mudgee' Robertson used his character for Christ... Read more
The 1978 International Congress ... an Australian testimony
26 May 2022
An adventure and experience of a lifetime for a group of Aussie Salvationists... Read more
Wartime origins of the Flying Padre Service - Part Two
8 April 2022
In part two of a two-part article, Jess Morris outlines the beginnings of the Army's Flying Padre Se... Read more
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Fire a volley for Inverell's early converts
25 March 2022
Corps history books filled with amazing stories of townsfolk finding salvation ... Read more
Samuel Morris: The 'sterling' Salvationist. Pt 2
18 March 2022
Army Archives unearths the story of Samuel Morris, whose drunken life was turned around after being ... Read more
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Samuel Morris: the 'sterling' Salvationist. Pt 1
11 March 2022
Army Archives unearths the story of Samuel Morris, whose drunken life was turned around after being ... Read more
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The Collaroy story - the campsite develops. Pt 2
18 February 2022
In the final instalment of a two-part series, Major David Woodbury reveals how the iconic Salvation ... Read more
The Collaroy story - a cup of compassion. Pt 1
11 February 2022
In part one of a two-part series, Major DAVID WOODBURY looks at the history of The Salvation Army's ... Read more
Army foundations built on Newtown site
4 February 2022
Inner-Sydney suburb an area of historical significance for The Salvation Army... Read more
The day the Army marched on Manly
28 January 2022
'Congress' gathering cements Army presence on Sydney's northern beaches... Read more
Humble Salvo a modern-day St John
21 January 2022
Bestowing sainthood has never been part of the tradition of The Salvation Army, but in the eyes of t... Read more
Tea for transformation
14 January 2022
The ministry of the early Salvation Army was marked by many enterprising ventures, not the least of ... Read more
The General takes command
7 January 2022
Major David Woodbury looks at the beginnings of The Salvation Army when, from a disparate group of e... Read more
Evolution of a spiritual army
24 December 2021
In the poorest part of London, an ‘Army’ forms that within 150 years will encircle the world. Ot... Read more
Sparks that lit a fire of salvation - Part 2
17 December 2021
In part two of a two-part series, Others Online follows the early life of Catherine Booth and the in... Read more
Sparks that lit a fire of salvation - Part 1
10 December 2021
In part one of a two-part series, Others Online investigates the early life of William Booth and the... Read more
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Our enduring symbol of service
12 November 2021
Major David Woodbury unlocks the Army Archives on the Army's red shield logo ... Read more
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The evangelical entrepreneur
5 November 2021
Major David Woodbury unlocks the Army Archives on James Barker, considered to be the founder of The ... Read more
Confrontations with the Inspector of Nuisances
29 October 2021
Major David Woodbury unlocks the Army Archives on the early Salvation Army and its running battles w... Read more
War Cry's fight for Federation in Australia
22 October 2021
David Woodbury delves into the Army Archives to uncover The Salvation Army's link to Federation in A... Read more
Heroes of the faith
15 October 2021
Major David Woodbury reflects on past Salvationists who set an example of commitment and dedication ... Read more
From bushcamp to battlefield
8 October 2021
David Woodbury unlocks the Army Archives to tell the inspiring story of Brigadier Arthur McIlveen... Read more
The pivotal contribution of women
24 September 2021
Major David Woodbury unlocks the Army Archives on the pivotal role women have played in the developm... Read more
Divine inspiration - the musical legacy of Arthur Gullidge
17 September 2021
Salvation Army composer Arthur Gullidge's music has enriched the spiritual lives of thousands around... Read more
Gripped by the grace of God (Part 2)
3 September 2021
In part two of a two-part series, Major David Woodbury shares the inspiring story of George Walker a... Read more
Gripped by the grace of God
27 August 2021
In part one of a two-part series, Major David Woodbury shares the inspiring story of George Walker a... Read more
The pioneer pedigree of Australia's first officers
20 August 2021
David Woodbury reveals the impact that Adelaide and Thomas Sutherland had on The Salvation Army's ea... Read more
Early Army's way was to seize the day
13 August 2021
Pioneer Salvationists in Australia developed many diverse aspects of Christian ministry and service... Read more
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Australia's first-ever world champion a Salvationist
7 August 2021
The inspiring story of rower Ned Trickett... Read more
An unsung hero - Australia's first General
6 August 2021
In part two of a two-part series, Major David Woodbury profiles the first Australian to become Gener... Read more
An unsung hero - Australia's first General
30 July 2021
In part one of a two-part series, Major David Woodbury profiles the first Australian to become Gener... Read more
The man of many faces
22 July 2021
Arthur Smith Arnott – son of the legendary biscuit maker and pioneer Salvation Army officer Willi... Read more
An Army behind bars
16 July 2021
For the early Salvation Army in Wollongong, south of Sydney, persecution and imprisonment was just p... Read more
Christmas with The Joystrings
21 December 2020
Will 'A Starry Night' be playing in your home this Yuletide season?... Read more
God at the centre of Elsie's lifetime of memories
2 December 2020
Faith carries Elsie through war, officership and immigrating to Australia... Read more
Remembering the West Gate Bridge collapse
15 October 2020
Army officer recalls personal experience on 50th anniversary of the disaster ... Read more
Remarkable women who shaped our history
9 March 2020
International Women's Day is celebrated every year on 8 March, yet women are honoured every day of t... Read more
'Safe with Jesus'
11 November 2018
During World War One, two soldiers on opposing sides of the conflict found a moment of peace... Read more
Delegates reflect on life-changing congress
17 October 2018
A group of Salvationists held a reunion in Sydney recently to celebrate 62 years since attending The... Read more
Multiculturalism a taste of heaven
22 May 2018
Auburn Salvation Army in Sydney has been Salvationist Peter Woodbury's spiritual home since the late... Read more
And I mean to go on to the end
5 February 2018
George Hazell (OF) reminisces about the impression a corps secretary made on his life in the Central... Read more
The rise of Catherine
27 December 2017
A renewed interest in Catherine Booth, reveals her as a notable figure in Victorian England, both fo... Read more
Presbyterian author an expert on the Booths
8 May 2017
How did a non-Salvationist become one of the world’s leading experts on The Salvation Army's founder... Read more
History's 'missing nurse' found after magazine article
10 April 2017
The mysterious Adjutant Emily Jackson has been recovered from history, after a call for information ... Read more
What happened to Emily Jackson?
22 February 2017
In researching the history of Salvation Army nurses in the Australian Army Nursing Service, Salvatio... Read more