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The Salv ation Army is closely linked with the history of Penrith, its first Army Corps being formed in 1884, only 19 years after the Salvation Army was founded in London by General William Booth in 1865. The Salvation Army was a crusading and evangelistic religion, whose officers believed in open-air meetings to bring religion to the people. In the early days, gangs congregated to throw bricks and insults at them. Hostilities continued until WW1, when the devotion of Salvation Army members to front-line soldiers won wide respect. From that time, the Salvation Army became a popular religion. The tradition was continued in WW2. Penrith Barracks was commenced in 1884 by Captain Bartlett and the Barracks opened by Captain Gore in 1888. Penrith was the 48th Corps in Australia. St Marys gained its own hall and Corps under Captain Douglas Clarke two years ago. Penrith administers Springwood, which may separate within a few years. Features are still open air services. Penrith and St Marys both have social groups.
Imprint:
Penrith Press 14 August 1963 page 15
Source:
Penrith Press (microfilm) Penrith Press, 14 August 1963, page 15
Contents:
Salvation Army Corp - Salvation Army History - Religious History - Salvation Army Barracks - St Marys Salvation Army History - Photograph - Salvation Army Badge Picture
Dewey class:
Penrith Press (Microfilm)
Language:
English
BRN:
202118