Tag: history
Book Review: The Daughter of Auschwitz by Tova Friedman and Malcolm Brabant
15 November 2022
Holocaust survivor Tova Friedman tells her harrowing story of enduring the horrors of World War Two... 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
Publish or perish!
28 October 2022
Magazine and newspapers have formed the backbone of The Salvation Army’s push to promote its missi... 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
South Australian corps stages Renmarkable reunion
1 June 2022
Celebration weekend includes book launch on Renmark Corps history... Read more
Book Review: The Two Sisters by Rob May
23 April 2022
The story of Ettie Wood and her sister Annie McKenzie, wife of 'Fighting Mac', the legendary wartime... Read more
Wartime origins of the Flying Padre Service - Part One
1 April 2022
In part one 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 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
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
Heroes of the faith
15 October 2021
Major David Woodbury reflects on past Salvationists who set an example of commitment and dedication ... 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
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
One for the archives as historian makes history himself
15 June 2021
Lindsay Cox receives Queen's Birthday honour... Read more
The poem that shaped our history
9 June 2021
William Booth's recitation reveals much about the Founder... Read more
Lindsay's war book a 'labour of love'
20 April 2021
Lindsay Cox reflects on writing Cuppa Tea, Digger?... Read more
Book Review: Sanctified Sanity by R. David Rightmire
13 April 2021
The life and theology of Samuel L Brengle... Read more
Agents of truth: Historic yarning in Cherbourg community
12 April 2021
Reconciliation in action as ministry team begins series of meetings... Read more
Moree celebrates mission and ministry milestone
5 February 2021
Salvos still living, loving and fighting in north-west NSW town... Read more
New life breathed into old Army hall
27 January 2021
Family to sell piece of Army history after careful renovation... Read more
Book Review: Crown of Glory, Crown of Thorns
16 January 2021
This is a fitting tribute that has the potential to shape the future of the Army – if we learn fro... Read more
Celebrating 120 years since Federation in Australia
30 December 2020
Taking a look at The Salvation Army's unique role in the beginnings of our nation... Read more
Christmas with The Joystrings
21 December 2020
Will 'A Starry Night' be playing in your home this Yuletide season?... Read more
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Parramatta Corps opens new door to mission opportunities
14 December 2020
Purpose-built facility to be a 'refuge' in Sydney's west... Read more
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Remembering the fallen
11 November 2020
Stopping at the 11th hour to reflect and give thanks... Read more
Big-hearted Bill a casualty of war
11 November 2020
The story of a Salvation Army officer who gave his life in service for his country and his God... Read more
Remembering the West Gate Bridge collapse
15 October 2020
Army officer recalls personal experience on 50th anniversary of the disaster ... Read more
Salvation Army and the fight for women's right to vote
19 September 2020
Did you know that the word suffrage has a second definition: intercessory prayers... Read more
Groundbreaking Army production was not for the faint-hearted
10 September 2020
Soldiers of the Cross celebrates 120th anniversary ... Read more
Army soldiering on after 140 years of 'fighting' for souls
5 September 2020
Aussie Salvos mark special day with sleeves rolled up ... Read more
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In darkest Melbourne and the way out
30 July 2020
Williams Booth's book impacts former police chief commissioner... Read more
Book Review: From the Archives by David J. Miller
16 July 2020
Stories of Salvation Army struggles and victories... Read more
Thirteen Astonishing Years by John Larsson
27 May 2020
Adaptation key to the DNA of The Salvation Army... Read more
Book review: Attending to the National Soul by Stuart Piggin and Robert D. Linder
25 May 2020
How the Christian faith interacted with the Australian community over 100 years... Read more
Book Review: Damascus by Christos Tsiolkas
13 April 2020
Damascus shocks and confuses, but also comforts readers.... 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
Lemonade bottle a trophy of grace
6 March 2020
Mary "Poll" Cott's infamous story is told at The Salvation Army's Heritage Museum in Melbourne.... Read more
Book Review: All Glory Tae God by David Armistead
18 January 2020
A new book providing insights into The Salvation Army in Scotland from 1879-2005.... Read more
Book Review: Deep Time Dreaming - Uncovering Ancient Australia by Dr Billy Griffiths
11 January 2020
This book shows how we can work together to bring healing in this land.... Read more
Is our social services history, history?
23 November 2016
When it comes to facts and dates, do we have The Salvation Army's history "down pat" or "in the vaul... Read more
Celebration of The Song Book of The Salvation Army
4 October 2016
Brenda Inglis presents her new book, The Revival Hymn Book, at a recent The Salvation Army Historica... Read more
Book Review: Saved, Sanctified and Serving by Denis Metrustery
20 September 2016
Served, Sanctified and Serving by Denis Mestrustery, delves into The Salvation Army's history and th... Read more
Fearless pioneer paved way in PNG
24 August 2016
Sixty years ago this month, The Salvation Army's Australia Eastern Territory officially began work i... Read more
Australasian Journal of Salvation Army History
16 August 2016
Want to know more about The Salvation Army's history? The Australasian Journal of Salvation Army His... Read more
The significant contribution of women
12 August 2016
When The Salvation Army's founder commented that "some of my best men are women", he articulated a p... Read more
The 95-year divide
27 July 2016
With the official Australia One unification of the two Salvation Army territories now underway, P... Read more
On a high note
7 June 2016
For decades, composer Colonel Robert Redhead has given Salvationists music to encourage and inspire.... Read more
The Army in miniature
3 June 2016
Salvationist Norman Cuthbert makes history with one metal figurine at a time.... Read more
History records 'Hard Yakka' of officership
19 May 2016
Army's mission the one constant in ever-changing world.... Read more
Tea for transformation
17 May 2016
The ministry of the early Salvation Army was marked by many enterprising ventures, not the least of ... Read more
The evolution of a spiritual army
15 May 2016
In part one of a two-part series, Pipeline looks at the beginnings of The Salvation Army, which is b... Read more
Part two: Sparks that lit a fire of salvation
14 May 2016
In part two of a two-part series, Pipeline investigates the early life of Salvation Army founders, W... Read more
Part one: Sparks that lit a fire of salvation
13 May 2016
In part one of a two-part series, Pipeline investigates the early life of Salvation Army founders, W... Read more
Symbol of service
11 May 2016
From its first appearance in World War One, through to its adoption as the iconic symbol of the annu... Read more
History, what's the point?
10 May 2016
Does the recounting of The Salvation Army's history have any relevance, or is it just a case of inte... Read more
The Inspector of Nuisances
9 May 2016
The Salvation Army has not always enjoyed the popularity and acceptance that it experiences today.... Read more
Out of the crucible of human suffering
25 April 2016
As the nation pauses each April to remember Anzac Day, it's also a moment to acknowledge the contrib... Read more