By May 1955, reports were reaching Australia that the “group of 15 Australians, fit and
energetic, has settled in to face the gloom of the Antarctic winter…”69 It was a harsh winter and the
blizzards continued into November which impacted negatively on the attempts for the first
exploration expedition of the season.70
Triggs outlined some of the work conducted in the 1954 – 1955 expedition;
… During the winter of 1955 the scientific program at Mawson was expanded and automatic
meteorological stations were established. Further sledge and tractor journeys were made from
Mawson to Scullin Monolith, Prince of Wales Mountains and the David, Mawson and Casey
ranges. 1955 saw further Australian government commitments to its Antarctic program…71
While in Antarctica Gowlett assisted in looking after the machinery. One such story was
outlined by Philip Law;
…Dovers returned in his Weasel to help but I couldn’t start mine and Gowlett found that the
battery lead to the starting motor had become disconnected. It took him some time to fix the fairly
inaccessible fault… [on starting to engine] … The resulting surge of current had fused the earth
lead of plaited copper from the battery to the frame. Gowlett joined the earth strap with copper
radio aerial wire and found that, luckily, the main leads in the burnt rubber insulation were still
okay. So we got going again …72
A “weasel” breaks through the fast-ice into the sea at Mawson Harbour73
In December 1955, news reached Australia of a “vast mountain range” discovered. It is not
clear if this is the one discovered the year previous or an entirely different mountain range.74 This
range was “220 miles S.S.E. of Mawson” and although blizzards were hampering their efforts, they
were still able to describe to land mark.
69 “Australia ‘digs-in’ in the Antartic”, The Canberra times, (Friday 20 May 1955), 2.
70 “Australians battling Antarctic blizzards”, The argus, (Tuesday 29 November 1955), 6.
71 Triggs, “Australian sovereignty in Antarctica”, Melbourne University law review, 312.
72 Philip Garth Law, You have to be lucky: Antarctic and other adventures, (Australia, Kangaroo Press, 1995), 21, 24.
73 Phillip Law, “The Australian Antarctic expedition to Mac-Robertson Land, 1954.” The geographical journal, (Vol.
120, No. 4, December 1954), 409 – 421; 413.
74 See the first block quotation on page 53 which could indicate that the mountains explored in 1955 were those first
discovered in 1954. It must also be noted that the quote is from The war cry and not a scientific journal. In addition to
this information in 1955 listed nothing of the earlier discovery.
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The mountains rise steep and back for 1,000ft. from the white ice-sheet of the Antarctic continent,
which in that area is 7,000ft. above sea level.
They extend as far as the eye can see.
The “weasels,” which are the party’s transport, cannot drive within a mile of the mountains
because of dangerous crevasses…. And would take years to explore…75
On this expedition the members of ANARE also discovered mountain peaks that they named
in honour of Gowlett. Gowlett’s skills assisted this exploration party and it could have been this action
that would cause the party to name the peaks in his honour. A newspaper report gave the heading of
his work, “We’re probing world of ice – on a penny!”. The report continued, “A penny and part of a
primus stove are allowing an Australian team to explore deep into the Antarctic continent – by
blocking off a useless valve in the motor of a ‘weasel.’”76
Gowlett with heavy-duty boots which he wore during the Antarctic expedition.
On the table are also specimens of rock from the mountain peaks that now carry his name.77
The Gowlett Peaks are described in the following manner on official records;
The Gowlett Peaks (69°53′S 64°55′E) are a small group of isolated peaks, consisting of tall,
sharp twin peaks and two close outliers, about 8 nautical miles (15 km) northeast of the Anare
Nunataks in Mac. Robertson Land, Antarctica. They were sighted in November 1955 by
an Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions party led by John Béchervaise, and were
75 “Antarctic party finds vast mountain range”, The Canberra times, (ACT, Thursday 1 December 1995), 4.
76 “We’re probing world of ice – on a penny!”, The argus, (Melbourne, Thursday 1 December 1955), 5.
77 “Antarctic peaks named after Melbourne Salvationist”, The war cry, (Melbourne, 31 January 1959), 1.
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named by the Antarctic Names Committee of Australia for Alan Gowlett, an engineer at Mawson
Station in 1955.78
Around the time of the official notification of the naming of the Gowlett Peaks The war cry
outlined Gowlett’s work;
… This mountain range was first discovered in 1954, and Second-Lieut. Gowlett was a member
of the first group to explore the range in December, 1955. He was the engineer in charge of
transportation for the party, being responsible for keeping the tracks of the weasels (amphibious
caterpillar track-type vehicles) turning throughout the 250 miles each way from the base at
Mawson … At the mountain range he worked for two days with the geologist examining rocks
on the northerly aspect of the range. The southern side is encased in snowdrifts all the year
round…79
Location of Gowlett Peaks, Antarctica80
Later when interviewed about his experience, he spoke a little about his time in Antarctica.
Gowlett stated;
… We were the first land party to explore the Prince Charles Range. I got a group of mountains
up there named after me, Gowlett Peaks … I got the Polar Medal for our work out there, our
exploring work out there while I was down the Antarctic…81
… you get 24 hours [of] light all the time, 24 hours no darkness … Absolutely covered
in… the ice, had to watch our tracks, where we went ‘cause sometimes the ice moves quicker
than the others and the crevasses form… We had a good trip. We lost a vehicle, but we never ever
broke through anything. Couple of times they have gone, broken through, lost equipment….
There were dogs there too, but for the long journeys we used the weasels, which is a light
tractor, an American amphibious vehicle. They could go into swamps as well as the ice.
… we had a surveyor there, and we had navigators and weathermen and everything out of
16 – 17 men we had there…82
While in Antarctica, Gowlett experienced his call to officership. On his return to Australia he
learned that Beth had also received the call to full-time service within The Salvation Army.83 His
78 “Gowlett Peaks”, Revolvy, (n.d.), https://www.revolvy.com/page/Gowlett-Peaks accessed 6 December 2018..
79 “Antarctic peaks named after Melbourne Salvationist”, 1, 7.
80 Map appears on, “Gowlett Peaks”, Australian Antarctic Data Centre, Data management and spatial data services
website, (Department of the Environment and Energy, Australian Antarctic Division, Australian Government, 2018),
https://data.aad.gov.au/aadc/gaz/display_name.cfm?gaz_id=125853 accessed 17 September 2018.
81 Gowletts interviewed by Congdon and transcript by Elsbury (2 August 1995), 12.
82 Gowletts interviewed by Congdon and transcript by Elsbury (2 August 1995), 13.
83 Retirement order of service, (Victoria, Hawthorn Corps, 1987), 4.
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work in war and exploration in Antarctica showed his physical strength. His favourite verse of
Scripture showed his spiritual strength.84 His favourite verses, Hebrews 4:14 – 16 stated,
Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God,
let us hold fast our profession.
For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities;
but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find
grace to help in time of need.85
The ship, Kista Dan was delayed in bringing the relief team to Mawson due to thick sea ice.
Kista Dan finally arrived at Mawson at 11:15am on Friday 17 February 1956.86 The arrival of the
ship did not make matters at Mawson easier as;
The relief of the expedition at Mawson, said Mr. Law, occupied 17 days and proved to be one of
the toughest assignments in nine years of Antarctic exploration.
Storms with winds of up to 80 miles an hour raged for eight of the 17 days, but despite this
handicap, 500 tons of material was landed, five huts and an aircraft hangar had been built, and the
main station had been kept operating.87
Despite the hardships, Mr. Law said of the group that were stationed at Mawson throughout 1955,
that they;
… had handed over to the 1956 party a scientific and meteorological observatory which was
unequalled for neatness and elaborate organisation.
Australia now had the best equipped scientific observatory in Antarctica…88
Very high praise for many other countries including the USA and USSR were spending a great deal
of money and scientific expertise in Antarctica at this time.
In 1956 it was announced that Gowlett would be one of 15 men from the Mawson Station of
the 1955 party to be awarded the Polar Medal from the Queen.89 At this time Gowlett lived at
Blackburn, Victoria.90
As the Gowletts received a calling for officership, they entered the training college of The
Salvation Army from Hawthorn Corps on 13 March 1958.91 They were in the Courageous session of
the Melbourne Training College92 and their training was only of about 10 months.93
The Salvation Army used the fame of Gowlett for their own purpose and The Salvation Army
year book 1960 clearly stated the link between the Gowlett Peaks and Gowlett, The Salvation Army
officer.94 It declared;
84 “A rich and colourful personality – Major Alan Gowlett (R) promoted to glory”, The war cry, (Melbourne, 16
January 1998), n.p.
85 Hebrews 4: 14 -16 (King James Version).
86 “Kista Dan at Mawson”, The Canberra times, (ACT, Monday 20 February 1956), 2.
87 “Flying start for exploration in geophysical year”, The Canberra times, (ACT, Tuesday 27 March 1956), 5.
88 “Flying start for exploration in geophysical year”, The Canberra times, (ACT, Tuesday 27 March 1956), 5.
89 “Fifteen Mawson men get a polar medal”, Argus, (Melbourne, Victoria: Wednesday 31 October 1956), 9.
90 “Fifteen Mawson men get a polar medal”, Argus, (Melbourne, Victoria: Wednesday 31 October 1956), 9.
91 Salvation Army Officer Personnel Record, 1, held at The Salvation Army Heritage Centre, Melbourne.
92 Retirement order of service, (Victoria, Hawthron Corps, 1987), 4.; “Thanksgiving Service for Major Alan Gowlett
(R)”, Order of service, (Waverly, 4 December 1998), 1, held at The Salvation Army Heritage Centre, Melbourne.
93 Salvation Army Officer Personnel Record, 2, held at The Salvation Army Heritage Centre, Melbourne.
94 It must be noted that although achievements of Salvationists are included in the two published histories of The
Salvation Army in Australia, Gowlett is not listed in either. Percival Dale, Salvation chariot, (East Melbourne: The
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A group of mountain peaks in the Antarctic has been named after Lieut. Alan Gowlett, now an
Australian Salvation Army officer and formerly engineer in charge of transportation of the first
group to explore the range in December 1955. The Lieutenant, a member of the Antarctic Club
(London), holds the Polar Medal.95
Not only was the link between Gowlett’s Antarctica and Salvation Army service noted in Army
circles, but the secular press also noted the link. The sun announced “Salvation Army post for Polar
man”96
Newspaper item linking Gowlett’s Polar work
and The Salvation Army97
They became second-lieutenant on Monday 12 January 195998 and took up their first
appointment at Millicent Corps, South Australia,99 400km south of Adelaide. The day they took up
their appointment, 15 January 1959, was the day their first child, Jennifer Joy was born.100 Jenni also
later became an officer of The Salvation Army.101 Soon after their arrival they travelled to Adare,
near Victor Harbor for officers’ councils lead by Brigadier A. Watson.102 They were to stay at
Millicent for only 10 months.
Their next appointment was to Port Lincoln Corps, again in South Australia and due west of
Adelaide. They took up this new appointment on 5 November 1959 which turned out to be another
shorter-term posting.103
Salvation Army Press, 1952).; Barbara Bolton, Booth’s drum – The Salvation Army in Australia 1880 – 1980, (Lane
Cove: Hodder and Stoughton, 1980).
95 The Salvation Army year book 1960, (London, UK: Salvationist Publishing and Supplies, 1960), 4.
96 “Salvation Army post for Polar man”, The sun, (Sydney, 5 January 1959), n.p.
97 “Salvation Army post for Polar man”, The sun, (Sydney, 5 January 1959), n.p.
98 Salvation Army Officer Personnel Record, 1, held at The Salvation Army Heritage Centre, Melbourne.
99 Salvation Army Officer Personnel Record, 2, held at The Salvation Army Heritage Centre, Melbourne.
100 Salvation Army Officer Personnel Record, 1, held at The Salvation Army Heritage Centre, Melbourne.
101 David C Mundy, “Official notice, Promotion to Glory – Major Alan Gowlett (R), (2 December 1998), 1.
102 “S. Army officers at Adare”, Victor Harbour times, (South Australia, Friday 27 February 1959), 5.
103 Salvation Army Officer Personnel Record, 2, held at The Salvation Army Heritage Centre, Melbourne.
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There was another appointment change on 12 January 1961, this time to Peterborough Corps
240 km north of Adelaide.104 While at Peterborough two events occurred in their life. Firstly, on 4
August 1961 their son, John Alan was born.105 Secondly, they were promoted to the rank of Captain
on 12 January 1962.106
The next appointment was for only seven months. From January to August 1963 they were
appointed to Kadina Corps, 150km north west of Adelaide.107
On 8 August 1963 the family had a long distance move north, nearly 3,000km to their new
appointment at Darwin Corps, Northern Territory.108 This was a longer-term appointment and during
the time in Darwin the Gowletts travelled to London for The Salvation Army’s Centenary
Celebrations in 1965,109 completed a Civil Defence Course and an officership refresher course in
1966.110
Another year-long appointment commenced on 12 January 1967 when they were appointed to
Geelong West Corps, Victoria.111 Then a three-year appointment to Bentleigh, Victoria which
commenced on 18 January 1968.112 While at Bentleigh Gowlett attended the School of Evangelism.113
On 16 January 1971 the Gowletts left the Australia Southern Territory and transferred to the
Caribbean Central America Territory, arriving on 28 January 1971. They took the position of manager
of the Blind Institute, Kingston, Jamaica. This was a workshop for the visually impaired.114 Later
Gowlett became superintendent of a school for the blind and visually handicapped children.115 While
in Jamaica Gowlett was also the bandmaster of the THQ band.116 Of the work, Gowlett stated the
school for the blind was,
… set up by The Salvation Army in 1928 … there was a lot of blindness in these [days], [a]lot of
people in Jamacia [Due to vitamin] [deficiencies]… 117
While in the Caribbean they were promoted to the rank of Major on 21 February 1974.118
They returned to the Australia Southern Territory on 29 August 1975 and took up a temporary
appointment at The “Gill” Memorial Home for Men, Counselling Centre and Bethany Senior
Citizen’s Residence on 3 November 1975.119 Two months later, 15 January 1976 the Gowletts were
appointed to Subiaco Corps, Western Australia.120 During their time at the Subiaco Corps, they
oversaw the building of a new citadel complex.121
104 Salvation Army Officer Personnel Record, 2.
105 Salvation Army Officer Personnel Record, 1.
106 Salvation Army Officer Personnel Record, 1.
107 Salvation Army Officer Personnel Record, 2.
108 Salvation Army Officer Personnel Record, 2.
109 Salvation Army Officer Personnel Record, 1.
110 Salvation Army Officer Personnel Record, 1.
111 Salvation Army Officer Personnel Record, 2.
112 Salvation Army Officer Personnel Record, 2.
113 Salvation Army Officer Personnel Record, 1.
114 Retirement order of service, (Victoria, Hawthorn Corps, 1987), 4.; “Thanksgiving Service for Major Alan Gowlett
(R)”, Order of service, (Waverly, 4 December 1998), 1, held at The Salvation Army Heritage Centre, Melbourne.
115 “Thanksgiving Service for Major Alan Gowlett (R)”, Order of service, (Waverly, 4 December 1998), 1, held at The
Salvation Army Heritage Centre, Melbourne.
116 Retirement order of service, (Victoria, Hawthorn Corps, 1987), 4.
117 Gowletts interviewed by Congdon and transcript by Elsbury (2 August 1995), 13.
118 Salvation Army Officer Personnel Record, 1.
119 Salvation Army Officer Personnel Record, 2.
120 Salvation Army Officer Personnel Record, 2.
121 Retirement order of service, (Victoria, Hawthorn Corps, 1987), 4.
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Remaining in Western Australia, they were appointed as managers to Tanderra Counselling
Referral Centre Men’s Home and Hillcrest Senior Citizens Residence on 11 January 1979.122 Then
on 13 January 1982 they were appointed to the Hollywood Senior Citizens Village Men’s Hostel and
catering manager.123 Finally, on 12 January 1984 they received their 25 years long service awards as
Salvation Army officers124 and were appointed as managers to Hillcrest Senior Citizens Residence.125
The Gowlett couple retired on 1 February 1987126 with the retirement service held at Hawthorn
Citadel, Victoria.127 The service was led by Lieut.-Colonel and Mrs. Clee, the Hawthorn music groups
were supported by Camberwell Corps timbrel brigade and Lionel Wood as soloist.128 The citadel was
“filled to capacity for the retirement meeting”.129 After retirement Gowlett continued to play
trombone in the Corps and Veterans’ Bands.130 The State Social Services Secretary, Brigadier Denis
Gudgeon said of the Gowletts that they were;
Godly, sincere, caring, genuinely hospitable, practical, down-to-earth people who worked
together as a team and expended themselves for others.131
Major Alan Gowlett at the time of his retirement132
122 Salvation Army Officer Personnel Record, 2, held at The Salvation Army Heritage Centre, Melbourne.;
“Thanksgiving Service for Major Alan Gowlett (R)”, Order of service, (Waverly, 4 December 1998), 1, held at The
Salvation Army Heritage Centre, Melbourne.
123 Salvation Army Officer Personnel Record, 2.
124 Salvation Army Officer Personnel Record, 1.
125 Salvation Army Officer Personnel Record, 2.
126 Salvation Army Officer Personnel Record, 2.
127 Retirement order of service, (Victoria, Hawthorn Corps, 1987).
128 Retirement order of service, (Victoria, Hawthron Corps, 1987), 1.
129 “Down-to-earth people, Major and Mrs Alan Gowlett retire from active service”, The war cry, (Melbourne, 28
February 1987), n.p.
130 Gowletts interviewed by Congdon and transcript by Elsbury (2 August 1995), 3.
131 “Down-to-earth people, Major and Mrs Alan Gowlett retire from active service”, The war cry, n.p.
132 “A rich and colourful personality – Major Alan Gowlett (R) promoted to glory”, The war cry, n.p.
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Major Elizabeth Gowlett at the time of her retirement133
Gowlett was promoted to Glory on 1 December 1998 from Box Hill, Victoria.134 His
Thanksgiving Service was held on 4 December 1998 at Waverley Temple Corps, Victoria.135 The
service was conducted by Captain Ronald Clinch136 and other Salvationists took part. Major Glenda
Towerton, Alan’s sister and Salvation Army officer and Cadet Lindsay Frost read from Scripture.137
His peers in the Veterans’ Band provided the music and tributes were given by Jack Stevens on behalf
of Hawthorn Corps and Fred Elliot who represented the Antarctic Expeditions. Family tributes were
given by his son John Gowlett and daughter Captain Jenni Gowlett.138
A clear summation of Alan Gowlett’s life was given by Commissioner Doug Davis and read at
the memorial service by Major Graeme Crowden;
Major Gowlett was a rich and colourful personality who enriched The Salvation Army in
Australia. Obedience and determination were characteristics of service that left many moments
of benefit to others.139
133 “Down-to-earth people, Major and Mrs Alan Gowlett retire from active service”, The war cry, n.p.
134 Margaret Sutherland (ed.), The Salvation Army year book 2000, (London, UK: The Salvation Army International
Headquarters, 1999), 298.
135 “Thanksgiving Service for Major Alan Gowlett (R)”, Order of service, (Waverly, 4 December 1998), 1, held at The
Salvation Army Heritage Centre, Melbourne.
136 David C Mundy, “Official notice, Promotion to Glory – Major Alan Gowlett (R), (2 December 1998), 1.
137 “A rich and colourful personality – Major Alan Gowlett (R) promoted to glory”, The war cry, n.p.
138 “A rich and colourful personality – Major Alan Gowlett (R) promoted to glory”, The war cry, n.p.
139 “A rich and colourful personality – Major Alan Gowlett (R) promoted to glory”, The war cry, n.p.
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BOOK REVIEW
RECENT MEMOIRS OF
THE SALVATION ARMY KIND
Reviewed by
Garth R. Hentzschel
Stella Green, King’s messenger. My life among Chinese people, (Sydney South, Australia:
Carpenter Media, 2018), 96 pp. ISBN. 978-0-9807410-5-51
Cover of Green’s book,
King’s messenger
The memoir is easy to read and written in a strait forward and honest language. Very short chapters
cover individual appointments and are made up of rich stories.
Fundamental years of memory are used to push an idea of a calling of God on Stella Green’s
life to work with populations with Asian origins.
The first appointments to outback NSW and the field unit shows characteristics needed for such
frontline ministry, including the description of sleeping in rat-infested shed.
Green outlines her appointments in the Philippines in the 1950s, as well as Hong Kong and
Taiwan in the 1960s and 1970s. The descriptions showed the realities of missionary service
throughout this time of ‘snail mail’ and costly international travel. At times Green had no with her
relatives for up to five years and went from one country to another without a return home.
The book shows something of the problem many missionaries face with re-entry into their home
culture. Green stated, “I am more Chinese than Australian.”
Her experience in Asia and connections with people was used to show how she established a
Chinese congregation in Sydney.
Green’s book would interest anyone who would like to know about a missionary’s experience
in the ministry of The Salvation Army throughout Asia, the establishment of a Chinese ministry in a
western country, or a missionary’s experience of separation from their home culture prior to the era
of instant communication.
Since the publication of the book Stella Green has received the Order of the Founder.
Reference citation of this paper
Garth R. Hentzschel, “Recent memoirs of a Salvation Army kind”, The Australasian Journal of Salvation Army
History, 4, 1, 2019, 59.
1 Available from Salvationist Supplies, Sydney ph. 1800 634 209
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BOOK REVIEW
THEY TOOK UP THEIR CROSS
No. 2
A DEVOTED HARDSHIP, TO HUMBLE TRIUMPH
GEORGE HERBERT (BERT) KNOWLES
Reviewed by
Robert Marshall
Heather Drew, A devoted hardship, To humble triumph, No. 2 in the series, Garth R. Hentzschel
(ser.ed), They took up their cross, (Brisbane, Australia: Cross and Crown Publications, 2018),
24 pp. ISBN 978-0-9752199-7-3. AU$5.00 + Postage.2
Cover of the book
This book is written by Bert’s granddaughter, not only as a tribute to Bert, but also to give insight
into God’s goodness to a man who loved God, which has led all members of his family to follow in
his footsteps from his example, of his living faith in all aspects of his life.
While expressing her tribute to Bert, Drew also gives the reader insight into the lives of Berts’,
wife and children and some history of what it was like in a small country Corps (church) and the
hardships which confronted them in the early days of the Army in Nanango and district in
Queensland. She also includes stories which are personal, both amusing and serious, to help illustrate
her tribute.
Reference citation of this paper
Robert Marshall, “Book review, They took up their cross, No.2, A devoted hardship, To humble triumph George
Herbert (Bert) Knowles”, The Australasian Journal of Salvation Army History, 4, 1, 2019, 60.
2 For purchase, please contact the executive editor of the AJSAH at [email protected].
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BOOK REVIEW
THE HISTORY OF
THE SALVATION ARMY
VOLUME 9
1995 – 2015
Reviewed by
Major Michael (Mike) Farrow
Shaw Clifton, The history of The Salvation Army – Volume 9, 1995 – 2015, (London, UK:
Salvation Books, The Salvation Army International Headquarters, 2018), 594 pp. ISBN. 978-
1-911149-04-0. e-book ISBN. 978-1-911149-05-7. AU$45.00 + Postage.3
Dustjacket of the book
Back in 2015 when I was informed that this book was going to be written and who the author would
be, I was delighted at the news. When the announcement was made of the publication date, I rushed
to place my order, and was very happy when it arrived.
However, having read the book I am now very disappointed – I found the book very difficult
to read and at times just plain boring. What I hoped would be a totally honest warts and all account
of Salvation Army History for the period this book covers, turned out to be anything but that. As I
have stated many times over the years – ‘the problem with official histories is that they always show
the organisation/movement in the best possible light’ This is certainly the case with this volume,
where a ‘failure’ is mentioned it is very quickly glossed over with no real detail, as was the case in
the previous volumes in the series.
Surely it was far too soon for this book to be written as everything it contains happened within
living memory and the question needs to be asked “Is this really history?” I have always thought that
something becomes history when there is no one left who remembers the event. This book should not
have seen the light of day for at least another twenty years at least.
Reference citation of this paper
Michael (Mike) Farrow, “Book review, The history of The Salvation Army – Volume 9, 1995 – 2015”, The
Australasian Journal of Salvation Army History, 4, 1, 2019, 61.
3 At the time of publication, the book could be purchase at The Salvation Army, Online Supplies Shop,
http://commerce.salvationarmy.org.au/product.asp?pID=3962&cID=122
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BOOK REVIEW
THE HISTORY OF
THE SALVATION ARMY
VOLUME 9
1995 – 2015
Reviewed by
Major David Pickard
Shaw Clifton, The history of The Salvation Army – Volume 9, 1995 – 2015, (London, UK:
Salvation Books, The Salvation Army International Headquarters, 2018), 594 pp. ISBN. 978-
1-911149-04-0. e-book ISBN. 978-1-911149-05-7. AU$45.00 + Postage.4
Dustjacket of the book
The History of The Salvation Army Volume 9 covers the two decades from 1995 to 2015 during
which time six generals, including Clifton himself held office. This easy to read book is conveniently
divided into six parts, each part covering the tenure of one of those generals. For most readers the
period covered by this volume is of course recent enough for us to have some memory of the events
covered, and yet the book reveals many surprises, bringing to light events we were not aware of at
the time.
Whatever may have been happening to The Salvation Army in the western world, there is no
doubt this was a period of growth and expansion globally, General Clifton writes about the Army’s
return to Estonia and the Dominican Republic, reaching out into China and of advances in Pakistan
despite the difficulties faced.
The reopening of the Army in Lithuania and Poland are covered as also is pioneering work in
Kuwait and the commencement of Salvation Army activities in Mongolia, Nepal, Sierra Leone,
Greenland and Cambodia. A statistical summary at the end of the volume reveals a significant
increase in worldwide soldiership as well as in other areas.
Reference citation of this paper
David Pickard, “Book review, The history of The Salvation Army – Volume 9, 1995 – 2015”, The Australasian
Journal of Salvation Army History, 4, 1, 2019, 62 – 63.
4 At the time of publication, the book could be purchase at The Salvation Army, Online Supplies Shop,
http://commerce.salvationarmy.org.au/product.asp?pID=3962&cID=122
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General Clifton writes also of the Army’s ministry to needy people in times of disaster, both
natural and man-made, in various regions of the globe, including Bosnia, Pakistan, Papua New
Guinea, the Caribbean, Indonesia, The Phillipines, and in London, UK.
The Army’s ministry has not been without opposition during this period, and Clifton writes
about the fortitude of Salvationists who face persecution in various parts of the world.
This volume has much to encourage the hearts of Salvationists everywhere, since General
Clifton highlights how God continues to bless the Army’s ministry.
NEW RESOURCES
Available from 8 March 2019
Price NZ$59.95 plus P&P
Orders to [email protected]
Tells the story of the New Zealand Salvation Army’s response to the First
World War.
Topics include the Salvationists who enlisted, the chaplains who served
overseas and the effect of the war on The Salvation Army in New Zealand.
Illustrated copiously from War Cry images of the day and other sources.
A proud story of the Army’s service to humanity in the war that was to end all wars.
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Christopher Pugsley, ONZM, DPhil, FRHistS.
An inspirational and timely book.
Major Colin Mason, Chaplain Class 2 (Commander), Principal Chaplain Navy.
An intelligent and insightful history of The Salvation Army at war.
Lindsay Cox, Archivist and Author, The Salvation Army Heritage Centre, Melbourne.
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NEW RESOURCES
No library or collection of Salvation Army history, biography or theology should be without the following
resources!
Important Writings of William and Catherine Booth in e-format
These four collections of letters and other items have now been produced in e-format as four PDFs and can be
purchased individually or collectively. The PDFs are word searchable and contain the transcriptions and
explanatory notes by Dr. David Malcolm Bennett
“THE LETTERS OF WILLIAM AND CATHERINE BOOTH” – William and Catherine Booth were the
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“CATHERINE BOOTH’S LETTERS TO HER PARENTS” – From 1851 to 1865 Catherine Booth sent
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A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF SALVATION ARMY LITERATURE IN ENGLISH
1988 – PRESENT
SURNAMES OF BOOK AUTHORS R TO S
Garth R. Hentzschel
Following on from R.G. Moyles, A Bibliography of Salvation Army literature in English 1865-1987,1
some issues of the Australasian Journal of Salvation Army History will have information of literature
by Salvationists or containing information on The Salvation Army to assist researchers and those
interested in more information on The Salvation Army. Both bibliographical information and a brief
outline of the work will be included. Where possible, information will also be provided on where the
work can be accessed or purchased. Please note that categories and referencing style will be that used
by Moyles to continue the style of the work.
SECTION I – HISTORY, DESCRIPTION, AND PUBLIC REACTION
A. GENERAL HISTORIES
Satterlee, Allen. TURNING POINTS – HOW THE SALVATION ARMY FOUND A DIFFERENT
PATH. Alexandria, USA: Crest books, Salvation Army National Headquarters, 2004, 128 pp.
Ten characteristics unique to The Salvation Army were discussed in each chapter. The historical
development and implementation of each were also given.
B. DISCRIPTIVE ACCOUNTS OF ARMY METHODS AND ACTIVITIES
Raymond, Robin. STANDING TOGETHER: THE SALVATION ARMY’S RESPONSE TO THE
CANTERBURY EARTHQUAKES. Wellington, New Zealand: Flag Publications, The
Salvation Army, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga Territory, 2015, 71 pp.
The book included a number of items to tell the narrative of the Canterbury, New Zealand earthquakes
and ministry conducted by The Salvation Army. Timelines, information about the earthquakes,
photographs of devastation and services, eyewitness accounts and statistical information were all
included to outline important events. A section was included on lessons learned from the event.
Rhemick, John R. A NEW PEOPLE OF GOD – A STUDY IN SALVATIONISM. Des Plaines, USA:
The Salvation Army, 1993, 251 pp.
The study was an analysis of the historical theological understandings in The Salvation Army.
Rightmire, R. David. SACRAMENTS AND THE SALVATION ARMY: PNEUMATOLOGICAL
FOUNDATIONS. Studies in evangelicalism No. 10, Metuchen, USA: The Scarecrow Press,
Inc., 1990, 327 pp.
The study was a revision of the author’s 1987 PhD dissertation about the historical and theological
development of The Salvation Army’s understanding of sacraments.
Reference citation of this paper
Garth R. Hentzschel, “A bibliography of Salvation Army literature in English, 1988 - present, Surnames of book
authors R to S”, The Australasian Journal of Salvation Army History, 4, 1, 2019, 65 – 93.
1 R.G. Moyles, A Bibliography of Salvation Army literature in English (1865-1987), (Lewiston, USA: The Edwin
Mellen Press, 1988).
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2 Leanne Ruthven, Hidden treasure. Valuing women in The Salvation Army, (Melbourne, Australia: Salvo Publishing,
The Salvation Army Australia Southern Territory, 2014).
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Ruthven, Leanne (ed.). HIDDEN TREASURE. VALUING WOMEN IN THE SALVATION
ARMY. Melbourne, Australia: Salvo Publishing, The Salvation Army Australia Southern
Territory, 2014, 192 pp.
Female officers of The Salvation Army from Australia, Canada, India, Korea, New Zealand, UK, USA,
and Zambia described their experiences as women in the Army and ways to move forward towards
equality. The authors included; Kelly Collins, Claire Emerton, Donna Evans, Christine Faragher, Sue
Hay, Lynette Hutson, Jessie Magaya, Tara McGuigan, Winsome Merrett, Brenda Murry, Janice Riefer,
Beth Roberts, Leanne Ruthven, Karen Shakespeare, Christina Tyson, and Jang, Young-joo.
Smith, Trevor A. THE FALLING LEAF. A MINISTRY TO PEOPLE AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS.
Newington Causeway, UK: United Kingdom Territory of The Salvation Army, 2004, 130 pp.
The book gave a history of The Salvation Army’s ministry with people impacted by HIV/Aids. It
included early training, written information as well as biographies of those who succumbed to the
disease.
Sanders, Mavis (ed.). I LOVE SALVOS STORES. Melbourne, Australia: Salvo Publishing, 2013, 64
pp.
Short stories were collected about people and items in Salvos Stores.
Street, Robert (ed). CALL TO WORSHIP. CALLS AND CONVICTIONS FROM AUSTRALIA
EASTERN TERRITORY’S WORSHIP SYMPOSIUM. Fyshwick, Australia: The Territorial
Commander of The Salvation Army, Australia Eastern Territory, 2005, 61 pp.
After a symposium on worship, the papers were collected and published in this book. The papers covered
the history, theology and the worship conflict in the Army. Presenters works included were; John Cleary,
Peter Farthing, Alan Harley, Gwenyth Redhead, Grant Sandercock-Brown, and Robert Street.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Roberts, Campbell and Strickland, Danielle. JUST: IMAGINE THE WORLD FOR GOD.
Melbourne, Australia: The Salvation Army Australia Southern Territory, SALVO Publishing,
Just Salvos, 2008, 181 pp.
The book was published as part of the ‘Just Salvos’ movement, supporting social justice. The nine
chapters were divided into three themes of; foundations of justice, acting justly and let justice rule. The
book also contained a list of resources.
Savage, Grattan-Jon and Yule, Sandy. HOLINESS & SOCIAL JUSTICE. DIALOGUE REPORT.
Keysborough, Australia: Commissioned by The Salvation Army and the Uniting Church in
Australia, 2018, 101 pp.
The study was produced after the dialogue team met, 2013 to 1018. The team members included: Major
Grattan-Jon Savage and Major Janette Shepherd (The Salvation Army Southern Territory); Lt.Col.
Graham Durston, Major Dr. Terry Grey and Major Dr. Alan Harley (The Salvation Army Eastern
Territory); Rev. Dr. Sandy Yule, Rev. Rosemary Carter, Rev. Dr. Morag Logan and Rev. Assoc. Prof.
Glen O’Brien (The Uniting Church in Australia).
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C. ANNUAL REPORTS
Roberts Research Group. THE SALVATION ARMY QUALITATIVE RESEARCH INTO THE
IMPACT OF UNEMPLOYMENT. St Kilda, Australia: prepared for Ms Wilma Gallet,
National General Manager, The Salvation Army Employment Plus, February 1999, 20 pp.
The report was the findings of research into long-term unemployment. The findings were from focus
groups and found the long-term unemployed move through four major phases that cause them to remain
unemployed.
D. HISTORIES OF SPECIFIC ENDEAVOURS AND EVENTS
Stead, William T. THE MAIDEN TRIBUTE OF MODERN BABYLON – THE REPORT OF OUR
SECRET COMMISSION. AS PUBLISHED IN THE PALL MALL GAZETTE OF JULY,
1885. UK: Water Lowood Press, 2011, 128 pp.
The book was a print-on-demand re-publication of the articles that appeared in Pall Mall gazette from
July 1885.
Sims, Kevin and Mortlock, Paul (editorial). BOUNDLESS THE EXPERIENCE. London, UK:
Salvation Books, The Salvation Army International Headquarters, 2015, 160 pp.
The book was a collection of photographs from the 2015 Boundless International Congress in London,
UK.
F. THE SALVATION ARMY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
Australia
Ryan, John. CHARLEVILLE. THE FLOOD. Rockhampton, Australia: QNTV News, 1990, 204 pp.
The story of the flood and the relief effort of Charleville, Queensland is told in this book. Pages 43 – 44
outlined the Salvationists who aided in the community. Pages 43, 55, 58, and 79 showed photographs
of Salvation Army officers and other Salvationists assisting in the relief effort.
Sampson, Lily K. GRASSROOTS ARMY, ANDY – STRANGER THAN FICTION. Sydney,
Australia: Lily Sampson, 1999, 128 pp.
In the Grassroots series, this book told the story of Andy Foster who engaged in the elements of the
‘Darkest England Scheme’. The book outlines the history of the social work of The Salvation Army in
England and Australia.
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Sampson, Lily K. GRASSROOTS ARMY, COLLAROY 1894. Sydney, Australia: Lily Sampson,
1987, 64 pp.
In the Grassroots series, this book told the story of The Salvation Army’s Manly Estate, Sydney through
the eyes of Sarah Kells. A part of this estate became the Army’s Collaroy Conference Centre.
Sampson, Lily K. GRASSROOTS ARMY, MARCHING MEN 1890. Sydney, Australia: Lily
Sampson, 1988, 56 pp.
In the Grassroots series, this book told the story of The Salvation Army’s Australasian Guards’ Band,
through the experience of John Sampson. The book also covered the Army’s Cycle Brigade and Dulwich
Hill Corps Band’s visit to China.
Sampson, Lily K. GRASSROOTS ARMY, TWO WINGS FOR AN EAGLE. Sydney, Australia: Lily
Sampson, 1992, 128 pp.
In the Grassroots series, this book told the story of the Limelight Department through the eyes of Sarah
Kells. Other stories interweave with the main narrative, such as the Army in Western Australia, Chinese
work, prison work, Life Saving movement, and work in China.
Sampson, Lily K. SMALL FRY AND THE GENERAL, Bexley North, Australia: The Salvation
Army Heritage Centre and UNDER THE TRICOLOUR, 1999, 8 pp.
The booklet told the history of a number of Queensland corps and the visit of William Booth to Australia
through the eyes of Sarah Kells.
Sanz, Ken. A BRIEF LOOK AT PURGA MISSION. A paper presented to a meeting of The Salvation
Army Historical Society in Brisbane on Thursday August 8, 1996. 16 pp.
The paper outlined the history of The Salvation Army’s Aboriginal Mission near Purga Creek, Ipswich.
The appendix presented a number of biographies that the Army sent to the Department of Native Affairs
as well as names of children who remained in the Army’s care upon the closure of the mission.
Steer, Hedley I. and Day, Emily M. (Researcher). SOCIAL SALVATION – EARLY
DEVELOPMENT OF ‘THE SOCIAL WING’ OF THE SALVATION ARMY ADELAIDE.
Australia: The Salvation Army Adelaide, c1997, 86 pp.
Photographs, newspaper reports and archives were used to tell the story of the social wing of The
Salvation Army in Adelaide, South Australia.
Stringer, Col. DISCOVERING AUSTRALIA’S CHRISTIAN HERITAGE. Robina, Australia: Col
Stringer Ministries Inc, 1999, revised and expanded edition 2000, 224 pp.
The book discussed Christians who had impacted Australian history. It included The Salvation Army’s
Limelight Department on pages 122, 123 – 124.
Caribbean (Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, British Guyana, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Suriname,
Trinidad).
Satterlee, Allen. DETERMINED TO CONQUER – THE HISTORY OF THE SALVATION ARMY
CARIBBEAN TERRITORY. Alexandria, USA: Crest Books, Salvation Army National
Publications, 2012, 263 pp.
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The book unpacked the history of The Salvation Army in the countries of the Caribbean Territory, from
its commencement in Jamaica in 1887. The appendix included a list of territorial commanders and the
administrative changes of the territory. A number of photographs were also included.
Papua New Guinea
Satterlee, Allen. SALVATION ASSAULT – THE HISTORY OF THE SALVATION ARMY IN
PAPUA NEW GUINEA. PNG: The Salvation Army, Papua New Guinea Territory, 2006,
The book commenced with the first investigations of the Army to open the work in Papua New Guinea.
It also included The Salvation Army’s assistance in WWII along the Kokoda Track, and the band of
2/22nd made up of Salvationists. From this first investigations into the country, the book covered the
different Army ministries throughout its history.
United Kingdom
Smith, Martin. THE WHITCHURCH SALVATION ARMY DISTURBANCES 1881 – 1890.
Whitchurch, UK: Whitchurch Local Historical Society, 16 June 1990, 52 pp.
Photographs, maps and primary sources were used to tell the story of the riots against The Salvation
Army in Whitchurch, UK, during 1881 – 1890.
United States of America
Roberts, Norma T. THE BLACK SALVATIONIST – PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT IN THE
SALVATION ARMY, USA. West Nyack, USA: The Salvation Army Eastern Territory, 1997,
76 pp.
The book commenced with a general history of the commencement of The Salvation Army in England
and the USA. Notable African American corps and Salvationists were also introduced. The corps
included; Harlem Temple, Brooklyn, and Cambridge. Salvationists included; Brigadier Victor S.
Wilson, Senior Major Lambert Bailey, Mrs Senior Major Estava Bailey, Lt.Col. B. Barton McIntyre,
Mrs Lt.Col. Ernestine McIntyre, Senior Major Pearl Hurdle, Major Lilian Yarde, Brigadier Adrian
DaCosta and Mrs. Brigadier Eualee DaCosta.
Satterlee, Allen. SWEEPING THROUGH THE LAND – A HISTORY OF THE SALVATION
ARMY IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES. Atlanta, USA: The Salvation Army
Supplies, 1989, 310 pp.
The book focused on the history of The Salvation Army’s work in the southern states of the United
States of America. Photographs were included. At the end of the book, appendices included names of;
commissioners, heads of departments, training principals, recipients of Army awards, and corps.
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Stillwell, Bette McAbee-Vincent. COME BACK TO WAI‘OLI. A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE
SALVATION ARMY WAI‘OLI TEA ROOM. Honolulu, USA: Bette M. V. Stillwell, 1999,
110 pp.
The history of the Wai‘oli tea room was told in words, pictures, and songs. The book also included a list
of divisional commanders, children’s home administrators, and tea room managers.
SECTION II – SOCIAL SERVICE
H. SPECIFIC ASPECTS OF SOCIAL WORK
Senior, James and GCI London, THE BURDEN OF YOUTH. OPPORTUNITIES & ASPIRATIONS
– A REPORT FOR THE SALVATION ARMY. London, UK: The Henley Centre / The
Salvation Army, 2001, 93 pp.
The report outlined the culture, social issues of youth, and services available in the UK.
Shade, JoAnn Streeter. ELIZA AND THE MIDWIFE. A STORY IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
USA: Frontier Press, The Salvation Army USA Western Territory, 2016, 286 pp.
The book told the story of The Salvation Army’s work in the Maiden Tribute Affair.
SECTION III – PROMOTING THE WAR
N – INSTRUCTIONAL AND DEVOTIONAL LITERATURE
Rader, Lyell M. ROMANCE & DYNAMITE, ESSAYS ON SCIENCE & THE NATURE OF
FAITH. Alexandria, USA: Crest Books, The Salvation Army National Publications, 1998, 239
pp.
The collection of evangelical thoughts, based on scientific themes, were collected and published after
the author’s promotion to Glory. The foreword was given by one of his sons, General Paul Rader. Thirty-
nine discussions were given under three themed headings of; images of salvation, hints of the Holy
Spirit, and marks of the Spirit’s sharp sword.
Rader, Paul A. with Rader, Kay F. and Court, Stephen (ed.). TO SEIZE THIS DAY OF
SALVATION. London, UK: Salvation Books, The Salvation Army International Headquarters,
2015, 256 pp.
The book was a collection of talks and presentations given by General Paul and Commissioner Kay
Rader to Salvationists, and others throughout the world. The six sections the talks were divided into
were; foundations, call to arms, Salvationist distinctives, preparation for mission, priorities in mission,
and passing the baton.
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Read, Edward. A PASSION FOR PURITY. Oakville, Canada: Triumph Press, The Salvation Army
Canada and Bermuda, 1994, 124 pp. Originally published as STUDIES IN
SANCTIFICATION, 1975, 1982.
The 25 small chapters covered areas of Christian holiness, through the discussion of faith and practice.
Read, Edward (ed). DISCIPLESHIP; VISION AND MISSION. A COMILATION OF WRITINGS
ON DISCIPLESHIP. Mississauga, Canada: The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda
Territory, 1995, 158 pp.
The book was a compilation of papers by; Arnold Brown, Stephen Court, Frank Dixon, Ed Forster,
Henry Gariepy, David Hammond, Catherine Harris, Lloyd Hetherington, Arthur Pitcher, Gwenyth
Redhead, Barbara Robinson, Geoffrey Ryan, Henry Trickey, and Robert White. Each paper focused on
an aspect of discipleship from a Salvationist perspective and concluded with discussion question.
Read, Edward. HEART TO GOD HAND TO MAN. PROCLAIMING & PRACTICING OUR
FAITH. The Canadian Pulpit Series No. 8. Burlington, Canada: Welch Publishing Company
Inc.. 1989, 130 pp.
The book was a compilation of sermons by the author with topics that included; honouring God,
salvation, ministry and holiness.
Read, Edward. I BELIEVE IN THE DAWN. MORE SERMONS ON SANCTIFICATION. Oakville,
Canada: Triumph Press, The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda, 1988, 306 pp.
The book was a compilation of 21 sermons by the author, with a focus on sanctification.
Read, Edward. JOTTINGS FROM MY JOURNEY. Canada: The Salvation Army Canada and
Bermuda, 1998, 262 pp.
The book was a collection of devotional thoughts, songs, poems, prayers and congregational responses
on a variety of topics.
Read, Edward. TIMOTHY, MY SON. MEDITATIONS ON THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY.
Oakville, Canada: The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda, 1992, 207 pp.
The New Testament books of first and second Timothy were used in this book, as foundations for
devotional discussions.
Rixon, Lilas D. IN CHRIST’S CLASSROOM OF PRAYER. Sydney, Australia: The Salvation Army
Territorial Headquarters, The Salvation Army Australian Eastern and Papua New Guinea
Territory, 1988, 135 pp.
The Bible study focused on the topic of prayer. It included appendixes of tables on events leading to
Easter, Scripture references of the Old and New Testaments, as well as a sample prayer plan.
Ryan, Geoff. SOWING DRAGONS, ESSAYS IN NEO-SALVATIONISM. Toronto, Canada: The
Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda, 2001, 132 pp.
The book was a compilation of papers first published in Salvation Army publications such as The officer
magazine. The papers cover thoughts on primitive Salvationism, during the authors time in Russia. The
stories are descriptive and cover many deep theological discussions in a practical manner. The book also
predicted the war on terror and concerns The Salvation Army would face into the new millennium.
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Ryan, Patricia. THE SALVATION ARMY BIBLE LESSONS. BOOK ONE. London, UK:
International Resources Department Communications Services, International Headquarters,
1994, 313 pp.
The book was a collection of Bible lessons with discussion points, activities and games.
Sandercock-Brown, Grant. 21 QUESTIONS FOR A 21ST CENTURY ARMY. BEING THE
SALVOS NOW. Fremantle, Australia: Vivid Publishing, 2014, 123 pp.
Using some stories from history, contemporary experiences, and scripture, the author attempts to answer
questions unique to The Salvation Army. The questions included areas covering; soldiership,
officership, sacraments, and more.
Satterlee, Allen. IN THE BALANCE: CHRIST WEIGHS THE HEARTS OF 7 CHURCHES.
Alexandria, USA: Crest Books, The Salvation Army National Headquarters, 2013, 144 pp.
Each chapter gave a study on one of the churches outlined in Revelations. Scripture, photographs and
questions all assisted to enhance the information.
Satterlee, Karen K. STEPPING OUT OF THE PAGES. BIBLE PERSONALITIES SPEAK. USA:
Xulon Press, 2015, 254 pp.
Each chapter commenced with a verse of scripture. It then discussed the passage in a novel format which
included the possible thoughts and feelings of the biblical characters.
Scott, Alex and Scott, Danielle. 2020 MISSION PLANNING PARTICIPANT GUIDE. New Farm,
Australia: The Salvation Army Australia Eastern Territory, 2010, 54 pp.
The workbook was published for the 2020 vision strategic plan of The Salvation Army Australia Eastern
Territory.
Scott, Ryan (ed.). AGENTS IN MISSION. SIMPLE STEPS TO SAVE THE WORLD. Melbourne,
Australia: Salvo Publishing, The Salvation Army Australia Southern Territory, 2012, 197 pp.
The colourful, non-traditional type-faced book outlined humanitarian and environmentally friendly
things individuals could do to change the world.
Shade, JoAnn Streeter. HEARTWORK OF HOPE. A DIRECTED JOURNAL. West Nyack, USA:
Others Press Ministries, The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory, 2006, 147 pp.
The workbook had activities and questions to help the reader understand the deeper relationship with
God.
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Shade, JoAnn Streeter. HOLY HUNGER. A TABLE CONVERSATION ON HOLINESS. Ashland,
USA: Gracednotes Ministries, n.d., 97 pp.
The book had 15 small chapters on holiness, which included the words and songs by the generals of The
Salvation Army.
Shade, JoAnn Streeter. SEASONS. A WOMAN’S CALLING TO MINISTRY. London, UK:
Salvation Books, The Salvation Army International Headquarters, 2007, 210 pp.
The book discussed challenges women in ministry face, both personally and through family connections.
The seasons in a person’s life were explored both through theological and practical manner.
Shepherd, Eleanor. MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS. SHARING FAITH BY LISTENING.
Eugene, USA: Resource Publications, 2010, 164 pp.
The focus of the book was evangelism through listening to others and to God.
Shepherd, Glen and Shepherd, Eleanor. WHY FAMILIES? A SERIES OF SEVEN INDUCTIVE
GROUP BIBLE STUDIES ON THE FAMILY. The Salvation Army, New Century series.
Oakville, Canada: The Triumph Press, The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda, 1994, 40 pp.
The bible study focused on a biblical perspective of families. Each of the seven studies had questions to
encourage thought and reflection.
Simpson, Bill, Gluyas, Miriam, and Foster, Fay (eds.). CLAY IN THE POTTER’S HANDS. THE
SHAPING OF LEADERS. Sydney South, Australia: Carpenter Media, The Salvation Army,
2010, 138 pp.
Leaders of The Salvation Army were asked for the things that shaped their leadership. The contributors
were; Linda Bond, Phil Butler, Sharon Clanfield, James Condon, Ian Cutmore, Michelle Kay Browning,
Peter Farthing, Luke Geary, Miriam Gluyas, Alan Harley, Ray Herron, Beatrice Kay, Adrian Kistan,
Ivan Lang, Olive Lucas, Margaret Martin, Max Moore, Meredith Moore, Paul Moulds, Jarrod Newton,
Amy Orsborn, Margaret Poore, Stuart Reid, Russell Rook, Danielle Strickland, Trevor Strong, Christine
Tamsett, and Cecil Woodward.
Simpson, Bill, and Gluyas, Miriam (eds.). CLAY IN THE POTTER’S HANDS 2. THE SHAPING
OF LEADERS. Sydney South, Australia: Carpenter Media, The Salvation Army, 2012, 74 pp.
Leaders of The Salvation Army were asked for the things that shaped their leadership. The contributors
were; Peter Alward, Wayne Bajema, Mark Bulow, Mark Campbell, Bev Clark, Jan Condon, Donna
Evans, Kerry Haggar, John Hodge, Merv Rowland, Margaret Stephens, Peggy Stephens, Les Strong,
Andy Stucken, Wendy Walter, and Jayne Wilson.
Slous, Julie A. PREACHING A DISTURBING GOSPEL. Toronto, Canada: The Salvation Army
Canada and Bermuda Territory, 2012, 184 pp.
Philosophical, sociological and historical elements were used to discuss preaching. The book also
included resources for preaching.
Smith, Kenneth and Smith, Beverley. CELEBRATING THE FAMILY, CREATIVE IDEAS FOR
ENRICHING FAMILY LIFE. The Salvation Army, New Century series. Oakville, Canada:
The Triumph Press, The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda, 1994, 58 pp.
Devotions in this booklet gave creative ways of presenting family altar time with children.
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Smith, Trevor A. BEFORE AND AFTER – ADVANCE PLANNING FOR DEATH AND
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS. London, UK: The Salvation Army United Kingdom
Territory, sponsored by J. H. Kenyon Funeral Directors, 1995, 32 pp.
The book gave information on the administration and practical processes needed for the arrangements
for death and funerals.
Smithers, Rosemary P. E. JESUS UNFRAMED. IMAGINATIVE MEDITATIONS. London, UK:
Rosemary Smithers in cooperation with The Salvation Army UK Literary Unit, 2007, 49 pp.
The book was a collection of poems, meditations and discussions on topics that included, Passover,
miracles, blessings, forgiveness and more.
Soeters, Judith (ed.). WHERE JESUS LEADS, Melbourne, Australia: Salvo Publishing, The
Salvation Army Australia Southern Territory, 2013, 172 pp.
The book was written to encourage the call to officership. Contributors included; Bruce Ballantyne,
Cymon Brooks, Peter Brookshaw, Mal Davies, Reno Elms, Craig Farrell, Raymond Finger, Steven
Haworth, Lyn Jones, Paul Lorimer, Gordon Main, Stuart McGifford, Emma McIntyre, Winsome
Merratt, Linda Miller, Helen Newman, Nikki Novell, Simon Pickens, Sonja Southwell, Debra Stevens,
Pam Trigg, Kaye Viney, Geoff Webb, and Karina Wood.
Southwell, Ian. BORN OF THE SPIRIT. HELPING SEEKERS ENTER AND GROW IN GOD’S
FAMILY. A stairway book. Melbourne, Australia: Salvo Publishing, The Salvation Army
Australia Southern Territory, 2009, 96 pp.
The book gave information on how to walk alongside new Christians, both through seeking salvation
and holiness.
Southwell, Ian. GIVING TO GOD. A RESPONSE OF LOVE. A stairway book. Melbourne,
Australia: Salvo Publishing, The Salvation Army Australia Southern Territory, 2011, 131 pp.
The book investigated the Biblical concept of giving. Areas covered included, what should be given,
and how much should be given in view of scripture.
Southwell, Ian. HOLINESS – A RADIANT RELATIONSHIP. A stairway book. Melbourne,
Australia: Salvo Publishing, The Salvation Army Australia Southern Territory, 2012, 181 pp.
The book covered ten aspects of Christian holiness.
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Southwell, Ian. PRAYER. THE COMMUNICATION OF LOVE. A stairway book. Melbourne,
Australia: Salvo Publishing, The Salvation Army Australia Southern Territory, 2010, 124 pp.
The book covered the importance and process of prayer through the idea of relationship with God.
Staite, John. LEADING SIMPLY. A COMMON SENSE APPROACH TO INSPIRATIONAL
LEADERSHIP. Melbourne, Australia: Salvo Publishing, The Salvation Army Australia
Southern Territory, 2011, 103 pp.
The book used terms and descriptions associated with leadership and gave definitions and meanings to
such terms.
Stanbury, Wendy. HIGH FIVE: EIGHT SESSIONS FOR A CHILDREN’S CLUB, Scripture Union
eye level clubs, Milton Keynes, UK: The Salvation Army and Scripture Union, 2007, updated
2010, 64 pp.
The eight sessions were developed for mid-week children’s clubs. Social justice based on the actions
and teachings of Jesus were explored through activities and storytelling.
Street, Robert. CALLED TO BE GOD’S PEOPLE. THE INTERNATIONAL SPIRITUAL LIFE
COMMISSION. ITS REPORT, IMPLICATIONS AND CHALLENGES. London, UK:
International Headquarters of The Salvation Army, 1999, 116 pp. and Bucks, UK: The
Salvation Army UK Territory, 2001, 116 pp.
Street, Robert (Chairman). CALLED TO BE GOD’S PEOPLE. BIBLE STUDY SERIES. TWENTY-
FOUR BIBLE STUDIES BASED ON THE SALVATION ARMY’S INTERNATIONAL
SPIRITUAL LIFE COMMISSION AND THE CALLED TO BE GOD’S PEOPLE BOOK
AND VIDEO. Fyshwick, Australia: The Territorial Commander of The Salvation Army
Australia Eastern Territory, 2004, 79 pp.
The international spiritual life commission made 12 calls to Salvationists; these were stated and
unpacked in the book. An additional study guide was also developed with scripture readings and
discussion questions. Its contributors were; William Cairns, Dorothy Hosking, Janet Siddens, Lynn
Whittaker, Philip Cairns, and Jan Cairns.
Street, Robert. HOLINESS UNWRAPPED. Fyshwick, Australia: The Territorial Commander of The
Salvation Army Australia Eastern Territory, 2005, 111 pp.
The study book discussed different areas of holiness. Each area had a number of questions to consider.
Street, Robert. IN THE MASTER’S HANDS. EACH LIFE SACRAMENTAL. One Army Series.
London, UK: The Salvation Army International Headquarters, 2016, included a DVD, 72 pp.
The teaching sat within the One Army teaching materials. This book focused on the essentials of
Christian living.
Street, [Robert] Bob. IT’S A NEW DAY! Baldock, Great Britain: Egon Publisher Ltd., 1996, 100 pp.
A collection of Robert Street’s morning radio talks were presented in the book.
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Street, Robert. LOVE. RIGHT AT THE HEART. AS I HAVE LOVED YOU. London, UK: Salvation
Book, The Salvation Army International Headquarters, 2011, 128 pp.
Each chapter of the book highlighted one area in the love of God and its inward and outward expression.
They were each laid out with a discussion on the topic, a conversation about the topic by two characters,
and some questions. A song and other information are included at the end of the book.
Street, Robert (writer/executive producer), Coke, Nick (Youth script), Sutherland, Margaret
(Leader’s Manual), Mortlock, Paul (ed.), Tostevin, Jooles (Graphic design). ONE ARMY. AN
INTERNATIONAL TEACHING RESOURCE. London, UK: The General of The Salvation
Army, included a DVD series.
ONE ARMY. COMPLETE SERIES, 2017, 364 pp
ONE ARMY, THE BOOK, INTRODUCTION & YOUTH BOOK, c2015, 36 pp.
ONE ARMY, THE BOOK, IN CALLING & YOUTH BOOK, c2015, 38 pp.
ONE ARMY, THE BOOK, IN COVENANT & YOUTH BOOK, c2015, 38 pp.
ONE ARMY, THE BOOK, IN CHRIST & YOUTH BOOK, c2015, 38 pp.
ONE ARMY, THE BOOK, IN TRUTH & YOUTH BOOK, c2015, 38 pp.
ONE ARMY, THE BOOK, IN PURPOSE & YOUTH BOOK, c2015, 38 pp.
ONE ARMY, THE BOOK, IN PRAYER & YOUTH BOOK, c2015, 38 pp.
ONE ARMY, THE BOOK, IN FELLOWSHIP & YOUTH BOOK, c2015, 38 pp.
ONE ARMY, THE BOOK, IN SERVICE & YOUTH BOOK, c2015, 38 pp.
ONE ARMY, THE BOOK, IN FAITH & YOUTH BOOK, c2015, 38 pp.
ONE ARMY, THE BOOK, IN HOLINESS & YOUTH BOOK, c2015, 38 pp.
ONE ARMY, THE BOOK, IN HOPE & YOUTH BOOK, c2015, 38 pp.
ONE ARMY, THE BOOK, IN LOVE & YOUTH BOOK, c2015, 38 pp.
The training package gave scripture, readings, stories, and discussion questions to support the teaching
on each topic. The workshops also included a DVD series.
Street, Robert. SERVANT LEADERSHIP – HOW TO MAKE IT HAPPEN. Sydney, Australia: The
Territorial Commander of The Salvation Army Australia Eastern Territory, 2003, 36 pp.
Across 10 studies, based on the leadership of Jesus, scripture, stories and questions were given to assist
the understanding of servant leadership.
Street, Robert. WHO IS JESUS ANYWAY? AN UNCOMPLICATED LOOK AT JESUS – WHAT
IMPACT HE HAS MADE AND WHAT DIFFERENCE HE MIGHT MAKE TO ANYONE
OPEN TO FINDING OUT. One Army Series. London, UK: The Salvation Army International
Headquarters, 2018, 79 pp.
The book outlined 32 discussion points about Jesus Christ and included a list of scripture references
about Him in the back of the book.
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Street, Robert and Street, Janet. STARTING WITH JESUS – AN INTRODUCTION FOR YOUNG
PEOPLE TO DAILY PRAYER AND BIBLE READING, BASED ON THE GOSPEL OF
MARK. London, UK: The Salvation Army Youth Department, n.d., 16 pp.
The booklet for young people gave activities and puzzles based on scripture verses.
Strickland, Danielle. A BEAUTIFUL MESS. HOW GOD RE-CREATES OUR LIVES. Oxford,
England: Monarch Books, 2014, 123 pp.
The book discussed how God can work through problems and difficulties. Each section had a number
of questions to help the reader think about what was discussed.
Strickland, Danielle. THE LIBERATING TRUTH. HOW JESUS EMPOWERS WOMEN. Oxford,
England: Monarch Books, 2011, 160 pp.
The book discussed issues through a feminist view, and discussed biblical and historical views.
Strickland, Danielle and Court, Stephen. BOUNDLESS. LIVING LIFE IN OVERFLOW. Oxford,
England: Monarch Books, 2013, 94 pp.
Using the Founder’s Song, “O Boundless Salvation”, the book discussed the limitless life that Christians
can live.
Strickland, Danielle and Court, Stephen. SA 101 TRAINING WARRIORS TO WIN THE WORLD
FOR JESUS. Australia: Credo Press, four editions 2009, 97 pp.
The training material was developed for soldiership preparation classes. It suggested additional readings,
activities and included discussion questions.
Story, Ian. REFLECTIONS FROM THE WORD. Brisbane, Australia: ELE Trust, 1997, 313 pp.
The book was a collection of devotional discussions, each commencing with a verse of Scripture.
Story, Ian. SPIRITUAL LUNCHTIME. ‘MID ALL THE TRAFFIC OF THE WAYS. Ringwood,
Australia: The Salvation Army Australia Southern Territory, 2010, 271 pp.
The book was a collection of devotional discussions, each commencing with a verse of Scripture.
Story, Ian. SUNSET DEVOTIONS. Brisbane, Australia: ELE Trust, 2000, 303 pp.
The book was a collection of devotional discussions, each commencing with a verse of Scripture.
Story, Ian. SWORDBEARER MEDITATIONS. Maryborough, Australia: Ian Story, c1992, 284 pp.
The book was a collection of devotional discussions, each commencing with a verse of Scripture. The
devotional thoughts first appeared in the Australian edition of The war cry throughout 1991.
Story, Ian. VITAL LESSONS FROM THE BEST OF ALL BOOKS. Ringwood, Australia: The
Salvation Army Australia Southern Territory, 2017, 190 pp.
The book was a collection of devotional discussions, each commencing with a verse of Scripture.
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Story, Ian. WITH GOD AT EVENTIDE. Brendale, Australia: ELE Trust, 2003, 272 pp.
The book was a collection of devotional discussions on retirement, each commencing with a verse of
Scripture.
SECTION IV – MUSIC AND MUSICAL GROUPS
Silfverberg, Niels. FIGHTING FOR THE LORD. A HISTORY OF THE DANISH STAFF BAND
OF THE SALVATION ARMY. Frederiksberg, Denmark: Forlag, 2012, 221 pp.
The book covered the history of the Danish Staff band, to its dis-establishment in 1932. The appendix
included a list of bandmasters and bands personnel.
Steadman-Allen, Ray. COLOUR AND TEXTURE IN THE BRASS BAND SCORE. London, UK:
Salvationist Publishing and Supplies, 2005, first published 1980.
Instruction and examples were given to assist students in the colour, texture and arranging of brass band
music.
SECTION V – SALVATIONIST BIOGRAPHY
Catherine Booth (The Army Mother)
Read, John. CATHERINE BOOTH – LAYING THE THEOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF A
RADICAL MOVEMENT. Eugene, USA: Pickwick Publications, 2013, 234 pp.
The biography of Catherine Booth focused on her theology and its impact on the developing Salvation
Army.
William Booth
Smith, Elisabeth and Georges, Berni (Illustrator). GETTING TO KNOW WILLIAM BOOTH OF
THE SALVATION ARMY. London, UK: Shield Books, Schools and Colleges Information
Service, The Salvation Army United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland, 2005, 24
pp.
Smith, Elisabeth and Georges, Berni (Illustrator). GETTING TO KNOW WILLIAM BOOTH OF
THE SALVATION ARMY – PUPIL BOOK. London, UK: Shield Books, Schools and
Colleges Information Service, The Salvation Army United Kingdom Territory with the
Republic of Ireland, 2005, 12 pp.
The leader’s and pupil’s books were designed for use in schools. They present facts, pictures, activities,
and puzzles about William and Catherine Booth and their place in The Salvation Army.
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Catherine Bramwell-Booth
Swift, Catherine. CATHERINE BRAMWELL-BOOTH. Heroes of the cross series. London, UK:
Marshall Pickering, 1989, 80 pp.
The book, written for children, outlined the life and faith of Catherine Bramwell-Booth.
Samuel Logan Brengle
Rightmire, R. David. SANCTIFIED SANITY. THE LIFE AND TEACHING OF SAMUEL LOGAN
BRENGLE. Alexandria, USA: Crest Books, The Salvation Army National Publications, 2003,
236 pp.
The biography is a deep investigation into the life and writings of Samuel Logan Brengle.
Arthur Gullidge
Rusher, Leslie. ARTHUR GULLIDGE – TUNED TO THE CELESTIAL PITCH. Green and Gold
Series No. 10. Hawthorn, Australia: The Salvation Army Australia Southern Territory, 1992,
64 pp.
The life and music of Arthur Gullidge was outlined in the book. His war service, the fate of the 2/22nd
band and memorials to them were included. Two appendices were included; one that listed the published
works of Gullidge, the second listed the names and ranks of the members of the 2/22nd band.
William McKenzie
Reynaud, Daniel. THE MAN THE ANZACS REVERED. WILLIAM “FIGHTING MAC”
MCKENZIE, ANZAC CHAPLAIN. Warburton, Australia: Signs Publishing, 2015, 264 pp.
The biography was an historical inquiry into the life and work of McKenzie. It investigated myths and
uncovered fresh information on the subject.
Stringer, Col. 800 HORSEMEN. GOD’S HISTORY MAKERS. Robina, Australia: Col Stringer
Ministries Inc, 1998, 1999, revised edition 2000, 176 pp.
While the book focused on Australia’s military actions in Jerusalem and God’s prophecy in its actions,
it included a number of pages 154 – 157 on William McKenzie.
Stringer, Col. ‘FIGHTING’ MCKENZIE ANZAC CHAPLAIN – TRIBUTE TO A HERO. Robina,
Australia: Col Stringer Ministries Inc, 2003, 192 pp.
The biography, while focused on the war work of William McKenzie, did cover his work with The
Salvation Army in China and other appointments.
Albin Peyron
Ridholls, Joe. FLAME OF FIRE. THE LIFE OF ALBIN PEYRON, SALVATIONIST OF FRANCE.
UK: Joe Ridholls, 1997, 37 pp.
The short biography covered Albin’s early life, his conversion in The Salvation Army and commission
as an officer by Arthur Booth-Clibborn. His connection with the Booths and Devil’s Island were also
discussed.
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Edith Rusher
Rusher, Leslie. IN HER OWN RIGHT. THE BIOGRAPHY OF AN OFFICER-WIFE. Green and
Gold Series No. 9. Hawthorn, Australia: The Salvation Army Australia Southern Territory,
1991, 63 pp.
As Edith was the daughter of Salvation Army officers the biography followed her story with that of her
parents’ appointments until she attended College to become an officer. Her first appointment was Little
Burke Street, where she married and held joint appointments with her husband in Victoria, Tasmania,
New Zealand, Indonesia and Korea.
Daisy Scott
Scott, Dot. GIRL IN A BLUE BONNET. THE TRUE STORY OF A WOMAN’S QUEST IN
AFRICA. Bloomington, USA: Authorhouse, 2011, 157 pp.
The biography followed the story of an English Salvationist who became an officer and transferred to
South Africa. Her ministry and life were outlined with a few photographs.
William Henry Smith
Smith, Barbara D. COLONEL KOREAN SMITH. Tauranga, New Zealand: Barbara Smith, 1983,
186 pp.
The biography covered the ministry of William Smith from his introduction to The Salvation Army
through his officership in the United Kingdom, Korea, New Zealand and India.
W.T. Stead
Robinson, W. Sydney. MUCKRAKER. THE SCANDALOUS LIFE AND TIMES OF W, T.
STEAD. BRITAIN’S FIRST INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALIST. London, UK: The Robson
Press, 2013, 281 pp.
The book won the political biography of the year award at the Paddy Power and Total Politics Political
Book Awards 2013. In addition to the biographical information, the book covered Stead’s involvement
in the Maiden Tribute Affair, and In darkest England and the way out.
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Ryer and Johanna van Kralingen
Southwell, Sonja. A SAFE ARRIVAL. Bloomington, USA: Balboa Press, 2018, 290 pp.
The life and ministry of Ryer and Johanna van Kralingen was written by their daughter. It covered their
ministry as Salvation Army officers in Holland and the Netherlands East Indies (now Indonesia). Their
time in the Pacific saw them placed in internment camps by the Japanese during WWII.
Gunpei Yamamuro
Rightmire, R. David. SALVATIONIST SAMURAI – GUMPEI YAMAMURO AND THE RISE OF
THE SALVATION ARMY IN JAPAN. Pietist and Wesleyan Studies, No. 8, Lanham, USA:
The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 1997, 189 pp.
The research investigated Gunpei Yamamuro through the context of his native country of Japan and the
rise of The Salvation Army. The rise and fall of the movement was mapped with Yamamuro’s stand
against the rising nationalism leading up to World War II.
Miscellaneous Biographies
Rusher, Leslie. ARMY SPY IN THE WEST … AND OTHER STORIES. Green and Gold Series No.
3. Hawthorn, Australia: The Salvation Army Australia Southern Territory, 1989, 64 pp.
Mini-biographies in the book covered the life and ministry of the following Salvationists; Charles
Jeffries, the Scarlett family, Tom Gibbs, Hannah Parks, Paddy McMahon, Hannah Mile, John Mason,
Stephen Buick, and Ethel Kearns.
Sampson, Barbara. WOMEN OF SPIRIT. LIFE-STORIES OF NEW ZEALAND SALVATION
ARMY WOMEN FROM THE LAST 100 YEARS. Wellington, NZ: The Salvation Army,
1993, 227 pp.
The mini-biographies cover the lives of New Zealand female Salvationist including; Hazel Allison,
Viola Blincoe, Nanny Brown, Nelle Brown, Dorothy Cook, Elsie Coxhead, Laura Dutton, Eunice
Eichler, Annie Elliot, Dorothy Elphick, Eva Findlay, Annie Gordon, Joan Hutson, Blanche Leach, Olive
Lord, Sophye Mehrtens, Maraea Morris, Annette Paul, Frances Rankin, Edna Reed, Annie Rudman,
Clarice Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Thelma Smith, Annie Smyth, Leonora Thompson, Arabella Valpy, and
Moira Wright.
SECTION VI – AUTOBIOGRAPHIES AND MEMOIRS
Read, Edward. IN THE HANDS OF ANOTHER. MEMOIRS OF EDWARD READ. Toronto,
Canada: The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory, 2002, 240 pp.
The memoirs were prepared throughout the year leading up to the promotion to Glory of the author. The
book included photographs and a CD-ROM containing Studies in Sanctification and Philologus, two
sermon series as well as an audio interview with Read.
Rodrigues, Elizabeth Cândido, translated into English by Barbara Gruer. ELIZABETH – HER
STORY. THE STORY OF ELIZABETH CÂNDIDO RODRIGUES, London, UK: Challenge
Books, The Salvation Army, International Headquarters, 1997, 24 pp.
The memoir is of Captain Elizabeth Cândido Rodrigues of Brazil.
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Rundle, Graham. 44 – A TALE OF SURVIVAL. Scoresby, Australia: The Five Mile Press, 2014,
280 pp.
The book’s main focus was the author’s time at The Salvation Army’s Boys’ Home near Adelaide, South
Australia. The explanation of actual and potential abuse and neglect faced at the home weaved its way
into discussions throughout the book.
Scharwächter, Joe, translated McFeat, Morag. HALLELUJAH JOE – ONE MAN’S JOURNEY
FROM CRIME TO CHRIST. London, UK: Marshall Pickering, 1991, 104 pp. Originally
published in Germany, by Bredow Verlag, 1989.
From his birth in The Netherlands he started a in a life of crime and escaped to South Africa. His
redemption saw him become an officer of The Salvation Army.
Smith, Margaret (Compiler) and Miller, David (ed.). FIGHTING FOR GOD AND ETERNITY. THE
DIARIES OF COLONEL WILLIAM MURRAY. Powys, UK: Abernant Publishing, 2012, 226
pp.
The diary uncovered the thoughts and feelings of a Salvation Army officer who served in the UK and
India.
Southwell, Ian and Southwell Sonja. SAFELY LED TO SERVE. A JOINT BIOGRAPHY.
Bloomington, USA: Balboa, 2017, 256 pp.
The book covered the ministry of the authors in Australia, Zambia, The Philippines, Korea, China, and
the UK.
Steadman-Allen, Barbara (ed.). RAY STEADMAN-ALLEN: HISTORY, HARMONY AND
HUMANITY. A SUITE OF ARTICLES. London, UK: Shield Books, United Kingdom
Territory with the Republic of Ireland, 2012, 302 pp.
Described as part biography and auto biography, and part Festschrift by leading musicians, the book
outlineed the life, ministry and works of the music composer.
Stevens, Bunny. UNHOLY UNION. A MEMOIR OF CLERGY SEXUAL ABUSE WITHIN THE
SALVATION ARMY. USA: Words @ Work Ink, 2014, 369 pp.
The author revealed the sexual abuse received at the hands of officers of The Salvation Army. Details
and personal feelings are outlined as well as the process of healing. Letters and drawings were included
in the book to collaborate information and bring meaning to the descriptions.
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Sullivan, Linda. A SOLDIER AT LAST. MY JOURNEY TO SOLDIERSHIP IN THE SALVATION
ARMY. Godalming, UK: Abernant Publishing, 2012, 59 pp.
The memoirs covered the life of the author in the UK. Her family, working with the hearing impaired
and finally becoming a Salvationist are discussed. which included poems from the author’s pen.
SECTION VII – CREATIVE PROSE, NOVELS AND POETRY BY SALVATIONISTS
Read, Harry. HEART TALK. THE GIVE AND TAKE OF COMMUNION WITH GOD. Melbourne,
Australia: Salvo Publishing, The Salvation Army Australia Southern Territory, 2013, 174 pp.
The book was a collection of the author’s poems and ‘Monday morning Facebook posts’.
Read, Harry. NO HEART MORE TENDER. A BOOK FOR THE BEREAVED FROM A
CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE. London, UK: Salvation Books, The Salvation Army
International Headquarters, 2010, 118 pp.
The book was written through a time of loss experienced by the author and is a collection of poems and
thoughts about grief and loss.
Rivers, Stuart. KATRINA AND THE BUTTERFLY (A WALK WITH GOD). UK: Stuart Rivers,
2003, 36 pp.
The short story was published and sold to raise funds to support Candidates Stuart and Carey Rivers
during their training for Salvation Army officership. The story followed the adventures of the character
Katrina.
Satterlee, Allen. NOTABLE QUOTABLES. A COMPENDIUM OF GEMS FROM SALVATION
ARMY LITERATURE. Atlanta Georgia, USA: The Salvation Army Supplies, October 1985,
second print October 1989, 264 pp.
The collection of quotations from Salvation Army books were categorised in themes. Each quotation
had the title of the book and name of the author included above the listing.
Smith, Arthur. BRIGHT RING OF WORDS. QUOTATIONS FOR USE BY SPEAKERS AND FOR
PRIVATE MEDITATION. London, UK: International Headquarters of The Salvation Army,
1990, 143 pp.
The collection of quotations from Salvationist writers were categorised in themes. Each quotation had
the author and a list of books appeared in the back.
Staite, John. CONSOLATIONS PRAYER AND REFLECTIONS. Melbourne, Australia: Salvo
Publishing, The Salvation Army Australia Southern Territory, 2000, 2009, 42 pp.
The collection of poems were based around the need for prayer and reflection in a Christian’s life.
Stone, Patricia. SALLY GO ROUND THE MOON. Hawthorn, Australia: Patricia Stone, 1993, 155
pp.
The novel followed a girl’s life in Australia, and followed her on her journeys, until alone with her own
children she attended The Salvation Army and through the mercy seat became a Salvationist.
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SECTION VIII – PLAYS, POEMS, NOVELS AND SHORT STORIES ABOUT THE
SALVATION ARMY
Smith, Bernard. THE BOY ADEODATUS. THE PORTRAIT OF A LUCKY YOUNG BASTARD.
St. Lucia, Australia: University of Queensland Press, 2004, 302 pp. First published by Penguin
Books Australia, 1984.
The life of a young boy in Australia is presented in this novel. The Salvation Army is used as an example
of evangelical enthusiasm, see for example, pages 230 – 231.
SECTION IX – PROTRAITS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CARTOONS
Reardon, Kyle, Culver, Dennis (Art Assistance), Sawyer, Christy (lettering). IRIS. NO. 1. Frontier
Press, The Salvation Army USA Western Territory, n.d., 28 pp.
The comic book covered the life of the fictitious Iris Breckenridge, who became a superhero through
the use of nanobots
Rowan, Sarah and Green, Cal (photos), Johnson, Lynall (words) and Waiksnoris, Ron (music). WE
ARE … West Nyack, USA: Others Press, The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory, 2010,
96 pp. + 4 CD-ROM.
The collection of photographs and words were developed to show the extent of worship and service in
The Salvation Army. Music was also connected to the photos and included on CD-ROMS.
Satterlee, Allen. VALIANT AND STRONG. A PICTORIAL CELEBRATION OF THE
SALVATION ARMY’S 150 YEARS. Tampa, USA: Faircount Media Group, 2015, 200 pp.
The history of The Salvation Army was told through photographs. The book was published with two
different covers, one especially for the Boundless International Congress.
BOOKS DISCOVERED OR PUBLISHED SINCE
THE PREVIOUS ISSUE OF AJSAH
Anderson, Bernice. A CHILD OF THE REGIMENT. GROWING UP IN THE MID-1900S AS A
SALVATION ARMY OFFICERS DAUGHTER. UK: Grange ePublishing, 2014, 333 pp.
The memoir outlined the life of the author in seventy-two short chapters. The places discussed included
Guernsey, Gainsborough, Hull, Gateshead and other places in the UK and Europe.
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Armistead, David, THE ARMY OF ALBA: A HISTORY OF THE SALVATION ARMY IN
SCOTLAND (1879 – 2004). London, UK: The Salvation Army, United Kingdom Territory
with the Republic of Ireland, 2017, 285 pp. Published online at
https://issuu.com/salvationarmyuk/docs/the-army-of-alba-history
The publication commenced with a brief outline of the first attempt to commence The Christian Mission
in Edinburgh. Each chapter then outlines areas of the Army’s development in a chronological approach
from 1879 to 2004. It is referenced throughout and contains an appendix listing all the opening and
closing dates of each corps as well as a list of notable Scottish Salvationists.
Austin, Alvin D. CONCORDANCE TO THE SONG BOOK OF THE SALVATION ARMY.
COMBINED AMERICAN AND BRITISH EDITION, WITH INDEX TO AUTHORS AND
TRANSLATORS. Winnipeg, Canada: Alvin D. Austin, 1992, 333 pp.
The book was a concordance in alphabetical order of songs of The song book of The Salvation Army.
Brengle, Samuel L. and Hostetler, Bob (ed.). ANCIENT PROPHETS AND MODERN PROBLEMS.
Indianapolis, USA: Wesleyan Publishing House and Crest Books, The Salvation Army, 2016,
206 pp.
The book was edited and republished within the Samuel L. Brengle’s Holy Life Series.
Brengle, Samuel L. and Hostetler, Bob (ed.). COME HOLY GUEST. Indianapolis, USA: Wesleyan
Publishing House and Crest Books, The Salvation Army, 2016, 304 pp.
The book was a combined and edited republication of two of Brengle’s books, Guest of the soul and
When the Holy Ghost is come, within the Samuel L. Brengle’s Holy Life Series.
Brengle, Samuel L. and Hostetler, Bob (ed.). HELPS TO HOLINESS. Indianapolis, USA: Wesleyan
Publishing House and Crest Books, The Salvation Army, 2016, 194 pp.
The book was edited and republished within the Samuel L. Brengle’s Holy Life Series.
Brengle, Samuel L. and Hostetler, Bob (ed.). RESURRECTION LIFE AND POWER. Indianapolis,
USA: Wesleyan Publishing House and Crest Books, The Salvation Army, 2016, 213 pp.
The book was edited and republished within the Samuel L. Brengle’s Holy Life Series.
Brengle, Samuel L. and Hostetler, Bob (ed.). THE HEART OF HOLINESS. Indianapolis, USA:
Wesleyan Publishing House and Crest Books, The Salvation Army, 2016, 249 pp.
The book was a combined and edited republication of two of Brengle’s books, Heart talks on holiness
and The way of holiness, within the Samuel L. Brengle’s Holy Life Series.
Brengle, Samuel L. and Hostetler, Bob (ed.). THE SERVANT’S HEART. Indianapolis, USA:
Wesleyan Publishing House and Crest Books, The Salvation Army, 2016, 281 pp.
The book was a combined and edited republication of two of Brengle’s books, The soul-winner’s secret
and Love slaves, within the Samuel L. Brengle’s Holy Life Series.
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Brookshaw, Peter and Court, Stephen. JESUS CHRIST! NINE LIES, HALF-TRUTHS AND
OUTRAGEOUS MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE MOST REVOLUTIONARY PERSON
WHO HAS EVER LIVED. Melbourne, Australia: Salvo Publishing, The Salvation Army
Australia Southern Territory, 2018, 107 pp.
The book listed historical concepts of Jesus Christ and discussed elements of truth and mistruth. The
nine discussions were under three headings of; lies, half-truths and outrageous misconceptions.
Burgmyer, Harold. THE BEAT GOES ON! MUSIC AS A CORPS MINISTRY. Alexandria, USA:
Crest Books, The Salvation Army National Headquarters, 2017, 598 pp.
The text outlined method and motivation for music and performing arts ministry in a corps setting. It
covered the theory behind the leadership of worship, how to conduct, posture for singing and playing,
movements for interpretive dance and resources.
Chilcote, Paul W. THE METHODIST DEFENSE OF WOMEN IN MINISTRY: A
DOCUMENTARY HISTORY. Eugene, USA: Cascade Books, 2017, 291 pp.
The collection of historical documents included an evaluative section before each of the papers written
in support of female ministry. The authors of each republished papers were from the Methodist tradition
and included; Catherine Booth, Phoebe Palmer, Zachariah Taft, and writings from the Nazarene,
Revivalists traditions.
Clifton, Shaw. THE HISTORY OF THE SALVATION ARMY, VOLUME NINE, 1995 – 2015.
London, UK: Salvation Books, The Salvation Army International Headquarters, 2018, 594 pp.
As with the other eight volumes of the official history of The Salvation Army, the book was a
chronological account of the major events which occurred in the Army on the international stage.
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Coke, Nick. MY LIFE IN GOD’S HANDS – A ONE ARMY YOUTH BOOK. London, UK: The
Salvation Army International Headquarters, 2017, 32 pp.
The book was a part of the ‘One Army’ training course, with this booklet focused on youth. It was
written to accompany Robert Street’s In the Master’s hands. The book used Bible readings, prayer
suggestions and individual responses and calls to action for a young Christian.
Crombie, Kathy with Cozens, Luke and Doctor, Robert. BUILDING A JUST WORLD. THE
SALVATION ARMY’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT
GOALS (2000 – 2015) INCLUDING LESSONS LEARNT FOR AGENDA 2030. London,
UK: The General of The Salvation Army, 2017, 74 pp.
The report highlighted the Millennium development goals and progress towards meeting these goals.
This report focussed on how The Salvation Army’s ministries had developed and continued to work
towards the goals.
Davisson, Philip W. THE BOOK OF REVELATION: A NON-SCARY APPROACH, VOLUME 1.
USA: New Frontier Press, The Salvation Army, USA Western Territory, 2016, 135 pp.
The bible study was volume one of a three volume focus on the Biblical book of Revelations. This
volume covered Revelation 1 – 8:5.
Docter, Robert L. INTEGRITY – A COMPLETE LIFE. USA: New Frontier Press, The Salvation
Army, USA Western Territory, 2015, 160 pp.
The collection of reflections first appeared in the New Frontier, the paper for the USA Western Territory.
Five themes shaped the book: Cognitive, integrity in thought; Emotional awareness: integrity within;
Social interaction: integrity with others; Physical: integrity in body; and Spiritual connections: integrity
in communion.
Diffley, Maureen. EMBRACE: CULTIVATING AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY – LEADER’S
GUIDE 2017. Atlanta, USA: The Salvation Army Southern Territory, 2017, 106 pp.
The book was a leader’s guide for monthly lessons on the development of community within a corps to
encourage deeper fellowship. Invitations to join, teaching material and powerpoint presentations were
all included.
Eason, Andrew, Green, Roger J. (Ed). SETTLED VIEWS – THE SHORTER WRITINGS OF
CATHERINE BOOTH. Lanham, USA: Lexington Books, 2017, 287 pp.
The research used minor writings of Catherine Booth to explore five topics relating to the work and
ministry of The Salvation Army and uncovered her beliefs. The topics were, “preacher of salvation”,
“teacher of holiness”, “promoter of female ministry”, “denouncer of iniquity”, and “supporter of world
missions”.
Francis, William W. BUILDING BLOCKS OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP. Toronto, Canada:
Triumph Publishing and Alexandria, USA: Crest Books, 2015, 99 pp.
The book was divided into two sections: part one, the leader, which outlined leadership from many
different perspectives; part two, advice for leaders, which gave wisdom and advice from the Bible and
the author’s personal experiences.
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Freind, Geoff. A GREAT JOURNEY (AND I LOVE EVERY BIT OF IT!). Riverdale, Australia:
Geoff Freind, 2012, 238 pp.
This book was the second compilation of memoirs and devotional texts. It was sold to raise funds for
The Salvation Army’s Howard Hospital, Zimbabwe and other work in Zambia. Geoff Freind used stories
from his life and ministry as a Salvation Army officer to show how God provides.
Freind, Geoff. ENJOY THE DAY. Perth, Australia: Geoff Freind and Enjoy the Journey Foundation,
2018, 240 pp.
The book was a collection of devotional thoughts for each day of the year. It included inspirational
thoughts, verses of Scripture and photographs.
Freind, Geoff. THANK YOU FOR THE JOURNEY. Western Australia, Australia: Geoff Freind,
2014, 222 pp.
The book was a memoir of the author’s journey with his mission team to The Salvation Army’s
Chikankata ministries in Zambia. The book included stories of people they met and places they visited.
The story continues upon the author’s return to Australia. The book contained scripture references, songs
and photographs to show the blessings of God in everyday situations.
Gauntlett, S. Carvosso, and Strickland, Danielle. CHALLENGING EVIL. DISPATCHES FROM
THE FRONTLINES OF RADICAL JUSTICE WITH CHAPTER DISCUSSION GUIDES.
Melbourne, Australia: The Salvation Army Australia Southern Territory, 2010, 104 pp.
The book was a reprint of Gauntlett’s Social evils that the Army has challenged with updated
discussions, resources and reflective questions.
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Geary, Luke (ed.). SALVOSLEGAL, STORIES FROM THE COURTYARD. THE SALVATION
ARMY’S NEW ROLE IN THE FIGHT TO INCREASE ACCESS TO JUSTICE IN
AUSTRALIAN LAW. Sydney South, Australia: Carpenter Media, The Salvation Army
Australia Eastern Territory, 2011, 107 pp.
Case studies of the work of Salvoslegal were presented as chapters in the book. Contributing authors
were from the legal profession and included; William Booth, Naomi Burke-Shyne, Yolanda Floro, Luke
Geary, Matthew Graham, Jessica Manno, Jasmine Morris, Rosemary Parkin, Pamela Pau, and Sophie
Roberts.
Green, Stella. KING’S MESSENGER. MY LIFE AMONG CHINESE PEOPLE. Sydney South,
Australia: Carpenter Media, 2018, 96 pp.
The memoir was a collection of stories from the author’s ministry in outback New South Wales, the
Philippines, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. This experience led to the establishment of The Salvation Army’s
ministry with the Chinese population in Sydney.
Habermann, Daniel. DEEBING CREEK & PURGA MISSIONS. Ipswich, Australia: Ipswich City
Council, 2003, 71 pp.
The book was written from research conducted on the Australian Aboriginal mission in the area west of
Ipswich. Through the overseer, Rev. Fuller the mission had early connections with The Salvation Army.
The book told of the mission’s relocation to Purga and that The Salvation Army took over the running
of the mission in January 1921. Some biographies of the indigenous people were given, including Harold
Blair who became an internationally known opera singer. The book outlined the mission’s closure in
1948 with the disagreement between the government and Salvation Army.
Hedgren, Steve, and Lyle, Rob (eds). MAPPING OUR SALVATIONIST DNA. BELIEFS,
VALUES, BEHAVIORS. West Nyack, USA: The Salvation Army USA Easter Territory, 2012,
176 pp.
A clear set of goals were developed for the collection of topics: to reinforce the Christ-centered
Salvationist; to instil within Salvationists fundamental beliefs and values; equip Salvationists to live out
their beliefs. Each chapter was written by different soldiers and officers and covered topics including;
Salvation Army doctrines, internationalism, altruism, militancy, prayer, discipleship, etc. The structure
of each chapter was the same and included; versus of Scripture, quotations, a discussion on the topic, a
list of further reading and a short biography of the author of each chapter.
Hopkins, C[live]. R. MARCHING ORDERS: MEMOIRS OF A BACKSLIDER. Cirencester, UK:
Mereo Books, 2016, 231 pp.
The book was a very personal memoir of an officers’ child who rebelled against The Salvation Army’s
puritan stand, the calling of his parents and the religion of his upbringing.
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Kendrew, Ross. I MIGHT HAVE BEEN A PATTERNMAKER. A SALVATION ARMY LEADER
REFLECTS. Christchurch, NZ: K. R. Kendrew, 2014, 317 pp.
The memoir covered the ministry of the author as an officer of The Salvation Army. It contained
information on the early life and appointments in New Zealand, including corps in, Hornby, Rotorua,
Waihi, Dunedin North, and Oamaru. The time of regional and divisional leadership in New Zealand and
Fiji was covered before territorial leadership in New Zealand and Australian. Life after retirement was
also included.
Kluth, Brian. 7 KEYS TO OPEN-HANDED LIVING IN A TIGHT-FISTED WORLD. Denver,
USA: Generosity Pledge Movement, Requested by The Salvation Army Eastern Territory,
Sydney, Australia, n.d., 72 pp.
The book was a 30-day devotion of generous giving in a Christian setting. Each devotion included
scripture, a prayer, a personal testimony or story, and reflection or discussion statement.
Knaggs, James, and Court, Stephen (eds). LEADING THE WAR. SALVATION ARMY
OFFICERSHIP AS VOCATIONAL EXTREMISM. USA: Frontier Press, The Salvation Army,
USA Western Territory, 2015, 158 pp.
A collection of papers written by officers for officers. The contributors included; Ivan Bezzant, Bryce
Davies, Shar Davis, St Dula, Raymond Finger, Miriam Gluyas, Doug Hammond, Wesley Harris,
Margaret Hay, Eddie Hobgood, Barbara Hunter, Kjell Karlsten, Lalkiamlova, John Larsson, Timothy
Mabaso, Garth Mckenzie, Janet Munn, Joe Noland, Kay F. Rader, Paul Rader, Danielle Strickland,
Andre Togo, Pam Trigg, and Check Yee.
Lagerlöf, Selma. THE PHANTOM CARRIAGE. Translated from the 1912 Swedish title
KÖRKARLEN by Peter Graves, London, UK: Norvik Press, University College London, 2011,
122 pp.
The novel was to be a short story about the victims of tuberculosis requested by The National
Tuberculosis Society. It became the basis of a 1921 movie of the same name. It was part ghost story and
part social realism, the main character received atonement and salvation from a dying Salvation Army
slum sister.
Ljungholm, Sven-Erick. RETURN TO BATTLE IN RUSSIA AND BEYOND: VOLUME ONE
1913-1923. UK: Sven-Erick Ljungholm, 2017, 199 pp.
The book gave an overview on the history of The Salvation Army in Russia and other countries in
Eastern Europe. Although there are examples of information prior to 1913, the main focus of the work
was from 1913 to 1923.
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Lucas, Jeff. GRACE CHOICES. WALKING IN STEP WITH THE GOD OF GRACE. Bucks, UK:
Spring Harvest Publishing Division and Authentic Media, 2004, 175 pp.
The book is a set of discussions around a more liberal approach of God’s grace and how it should be
applied to Christianity. In one chapter, the author likens Peter’s horror of the Lord requiring him to eat
unclean food with dropping a bar into the middle of a Salvation Army meeting and telling the
Salvationists to stop playing their instruments and drink beer, see page 63.
McGuigan, Peter. THE LEADERSHIP OF JESUS. SPIRITUAL, INCARNATIONAL,
COUNTERCULTURAL. London, UK: Salvation Books, The Salvation Army International
Headquarters, 2018, 85 pp.
The book, in 16 chapters unpacked elements of leadership displayed in the life and ministry of Jesus
Christ. Each chapter began with a prayer on leadership, unpacked elements of leadership often with the
use of scripture references and concluded with questions for discussion and reflection.
Main, Gordon, and Cox, Lindsay (illustrator), BANNED – BAND FOR LIFE – A HUMOROUS
LOOK AT SALVATION ARMY BANDS. Maryborough, Australia: The Salvation Army
Australia Southern Territory, 2017, 32 pp.
The collection of poems and cartoons focused on Salvation Army brass bands in a humorous and light-
hearted manner. Different sections of the band as well as scripture relating to instruments were given a
satirical overview.
Maxwell, Eileen. THE STORY OF GULGONG. WRITTEN IN GOLD (7TH ED). Gulgong,
Australia: Eileen Maxwell, 1992, 112 pp.
The local history book outlined the history of the town in New South Wales, Australia and included a
section on The Salvation Army and a local Salvationist, Harry Gudgeon (pages 83 – 84). Gudgeon lived
to be 103 years and donated land and buildings to the historical society of the town (pages 62, 67).
Moyles, R. G. ACROSS AN OCEAN AND A CONTINENT. THE SALVATION ARMY AS A
CANADIAN IMMIGRATION AGENCY 1904 - 1932. Toronto, Canada: Triumph Publishing,
The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda, 2018, 234 pp.
The book was a descriptive account of the Army’s government sponsored immigration program that
assisted about 111,000 British settlers to settle into Canada.
Moyles, R. G. EXPLORING SALVATION ARMY HISTORY: ESSAYS OF DISCOVERY.
Edmonton, Canada: AGM Publications, 2009, 88 pp.
The collection of essays investigated some of the historical myths in the Salvation Army narrative. The
introduction gave a strong although brief description on Salvation Army historiography. The essays
included such topics as: “Was The Salvation Army ‘Invented’?”; “Learning to look beyond the
obvious”; “How the Socialists used The Salvation Army”; “Did Catherine Booth say ‘Never!’?”; “The
origin of the name ‘Salvation Army’” and more.
Ogilvie-Wilson, I[rene]. A. TAMBOURINES & TONGAS: THE MISSIONS OF CAPTAIN IRENE.
UK: www.lulu.com, 2016, 177 pp.
The memoirs cover missionary work of a Salvationist in Canada, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India and the UK.
It covered the Army’s corps, health care work, work with Afghan refugees, and rehabilitation work.
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Phillips, Richard. THE ULTIMATE INDEX 2ND EDITION – THE COMPLETE SONG
REFERENCE GUIDE FOR MEETING LEADERS. London, UK: Salvationist Publishing and
Supplies Ltd., 2015, 176 pp.
The index was compiled from Salvation Army published song books which included; Happiness and
Harmony, New Christmas Praise, Sing to the Lord, and many more.
Poxon, Stephen J. AT THE MASTER’S SIDE: MEDITATIONS FOR DOG-LOVERS. Oxford, UK:
Monarch Books, 2017, 384 pp.
The daily devotions gave a verse of scripture followed by a devotional thought through stories of man’s
best friends – the dog.
Poxon, Stephen J. THROUGH THE YEAR WITH JOHN WESLEY: 365 DAILY READINGS
FROM JOHN WESLEY, FOUNDER OF METHODISM. Oxford, UK: Monarch Books, 2017,
383 pp.
The daily devotions gave a verse of scripture followed by a devotional thought through stories of
Wesley’s life of writings. Each concluded with a short prayer and contained footnotes for scriptural
references or explanation of the text.
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Eva Ludbrook (nee Wilkinson) in Chinese Salvation Army uniform – Peking, China c19201
1 The Salvation Army Heritage Centre & Archives, New Zealand.
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SAVE THE WORLD ARMY
THE CHINA MISSIONARY SERVICE
OF A NEW ZEALAND SALVATION ARMY OFFICER
EVA LUDBROOK (NEE WILKINSON)2
Selwyn Bracegirdle3
Eva Wilkinson was born into a pioneering New Zealand Salvation Army officer family. In 1883 her
father Alfred Wilkinson and mother Elizabeth Westlake found themselves separately at the first open
air service of The Salvation Army in New Zealand. It occurred on 1 April at The Fountain (Cargill’s
Monument) in Dunedin. They immediately joined The Salvation Army and served as officers
throughout the formative years, eventually marrying each other in 1888. Part of their officer service
was fulfilled in Australia. Eva was born at Wallsend, NSW on 14 June 1890. This was tough service
and affected the whole family. The eldest sister died of influenza in 1891 while the family was
stationed at Woolloomooloo, a harbour side suburb of Sydney, NSW.
Eva was one of five children and the pioneering Salvation Army spirit caught hold of her. She
described being converted at age five and in her teens wanting to do a missionary work among the
Maori population of New Zealand. In her own words, “I have been brought up as a Salvationist.” She
was a corps cadet at age 14 at North Dunedin Corps, NZ and at 15 years of age she transferred to the
senior corps. At 17 she was appointed Senior Secretary, a position she also held at Sydenham, NZ
when the family transferred there around 1910. Sydenham Corps provided her with the opportunity
to work with young people including as a Life Saving Guard, and also organist.
She was accepted for Salvation Army officer training on 13 November 1913 and entered
training out of Sydenham Corps. The training lasted from 12 March 1914 to 14 January 1915. Eva’s
first appointment was to Paeroa Corps, NZ until 20 May 1915. She then transferred to the Field
Department at National Headquarters where she became aware of the scope of the Army’s missionary
work. Eva remained there until she was accepted for overseas service in China in 1917.
The China Party
A contingent of four New Zealand women officers were selected for China. Captain Louie Smith,
Captain Avelis Andrews, Captain Eva Wilkinson and Adjutant Nellie Newton. After a special
farewell service conducted by Commissioner and Mrs Hodder, these officers left for Sydney early in
1917. In Sydney the New Zealand group were joined by the Australian contingent. This China Party
of 14 officers was given a final farewell by Commissioner Hay of Australia at Sydney Congress Hall
on Wednesday 21 February 1917.4 Commissioner Hodder was also present and introduced the New
Zealanders.
Reference citation of this paper
Selwyn Bracegirdle, “Save The World Army, The China missionary service of a New Zealand Salvation Army
officer, Eva Ludbrook (nee Wilkinson)”, The Australasian Journal of Salvation Army History, 4, 1, 2019, 94 – 104.
2 This paper was first published on line for The Salvation Army Archives, New Zealand, February 2016
https://archives.salvationarmy.org.nz/sites/default/files/uploads/archives/Eva%20Ludbrook%20%28nee%20Wilkinson
%29%20-%20China%20-%20Save%20The%20World%20Army.pdf and updated for this publication.
3 The author is the Great Nephew of Eva Ludbrook.
4 “Salvation Army”, The daily examiner, (Grafton, NSW, Friday 16 February 1917), 1.
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New Zealand officers who have left for China
(Left to Right) Captain Smith, Captain Andrews, Captain Wilkinson, Adjutant Newton5
Captain Wilkinson was the first of the Kiwis to speak and The war cry of 10 March 1917
recorded her words;
… she told the interested audience that she had participated in the rough, early day fighting in the
very street in which the Congress Hall was situated. For so young a lass this was a surprising
statement, understood when she stated that she was being nursed by a Sister comrade at an open-
air meeting, when a stone thrown at her father, the Officer, leading, glancing off, hit her in the
forehead. The Captain still carries the mark of this early fighting all her days.6
This farewell meeting was described in The war cry as “… a truly splendid meeting which will live
for ever in the memory of many who participated.”7
Journey to Peking, China
The China Party sailed for China via Hong Kong and Japan. After Eva’s safe arrival in Peking, she
wrote to Commissioner Hodder on 4 April 1917;
As you will already know, we have arrived safely in Peking and are very comfortably settled. The
sights and sounds which at first were so strange to us, we are becoming quite accustomed to, and
are not much disturbed thereby.
The journey from Sydney till nearing Hong Kong was very pleasant, but the night before
reaching that port we encountered a typhoon and were somewhat tossed about. From Hong Kong
to Japan … the weather was getting cold.
5 “New Zealand officers who have left for China”, The war cry, (New Zealand, 24 February 1917), 6.
6 “China Party in Sydney”, The war cry, (New Zealand, 10 March 1917), 5.
7 “China Party in Sydney”, The war cry, (New Zealand, 10 March 1917), 5.
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The combined China Party, composed of Australian and New Zealand officers
Top Row (Left to Right), Captain Dare, Captain Smith, Ensign Daddow, Ensign Greener, Ensign
Graham. Middle Row (Left to Right), Lieutenant Renshaw, Captain Andrews, Ensign Pennington,
Captain Wilkinson, Captain Harris. Bottom Row (Left to Right), Adjutant Gillam, Lieut.-Col.
Fredrich, Mrs. Friedrich, Adjutant Newton8
We were rather disappointed at not being able to get ashore at Nagasaki … Brigadier
Beaumont and several comrades met us [on board] … The Japanese comrades were of great
assistance in the transhipping of our luggage, which had to be done as hastily as possible, seeing
the boat for China had been delayed an hour or two on our account.
The weather continued very cold and we encountered a snow storm before reaching China.
Our spirits have kept up all the time and altogether we have been a happy party. The railway
officials at the place of landing, Tangku [known as Tang ku or Tanggu now Binhai New Area],
and then further on at Tiantsin [Tientsin or Tianjin], showed us great kindness and helped in every
way possible. This you will understand meant a great deal to strangers in a strange land.
Commissioner Mitchell, who had arrived the day before us, Staff Captain & Mrs Chard,
Ensign Drury, Captain Cunningham and several Chinese comrades met us at Peking and we
received a very hearty welcome. After a short rickshaw ride, we arrived at the place which was to
be our future home. Everything seemed to have been provided which was necessary for our
comfort and we felt deeply grateful to God for all his goodness.
Our first day in Peking was a Sunday and we felt glad of this, because it gave us an
opportunity of seeing the work it was possible to do. A nice crowd assembled for each meeting
and we were much inspired by the earnestness of the recruits, especially of the women. There
have been some good cases of conversion … For the afternoon a Junior meeting was held, with
an attendance of just over 120 and 11 companies [classes] were conducted. Each with a Chinese
teacher, so you will perhaps be able to judge something of the progress which the recruits are
making. At the close of the night meeting there were five seekers for salvation.
The wonderful opportunity before us makes us feel that it was well worth coming for and
we hope to be able to put in good service.
The learning of the language will be a difficult matter, but we have commenced and are
working at it as hard as possible. We have our own language school, which is considered to be
8 “The combined China Party, composed of Australian and New Zealand officers”, The war cry, (New Zealand, 10
March 1917), 5.
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the best plan. In addition to the united class, we study with individual teachers, thus what is taught
in class is gone over again and by this means, the words and sentences are fixed on our minds.
We remembered you in our prayers.9
Peking Wedding and Banquet
On 12 December 1917 Ensign Arthur Ludbrook left England for China. He arrived in Peking via
Canada on 5 February 1918. His appointment was as Private Secretary to the Territorial Commander
and then as Accountant Territorial Headquarters in 1919.
This is where Eva and Arthur met. Captain Wilkinson and Adjutant Ludbrook were married in
Peking on 31 January 1920. Commissioner Pearce, Territorial Commander China North, had issued
the wedding invitations to attend at The Salvation Army Hall in Morrison Street, an Acacia-lined
street where The Salvation Army also had its China North headquarters. Situated just to the north of
the Legation Quarter, this street was always crowded. It was a location where foreigners and Chinese
could readily mingle among clothing stores and curio shops, food outlets, drycleaners and medicine
shops. This was where the wedding took place. The 6:00pm wedding was preceded by a 4:00pm
banquet at Hsi T’ang Tju Hutung.
Their first child, Nellie born December 1920 died 18 months later. In 1921 Arthur was
appointed Trade and Printing Department Secretary. Another daughter, Myrtle was born 27 May
1923. In 1926, Kenneth was born but did not survive to the end of his first year. In 1923 Arthur and
Eva attained the rank of Staff Captain. In September 1924 they enjoyed furlough in New Zealand and
England before sailing for China again in August 1925.
On their way to New Zealand the couple stopped at Brisbane, where Arthur made a statement
to a newspaper about the situation in China. Arthur stated;
… affairs in China were in a chaotic state. Troops were moving freely, and the railway from Pekin
to Tientsin was crowded with train loads of troops bound north to fight for General Wu-Pei-Fu
against General Chang Tso-lin. The cost of living was on the increase. The work of the Salvation
Army was making great progress.10
9 Letter from Eva Wilkinson’s ‘Officer File’, The Salvation Army Heritage Centre & Archives, New Zealand.
10 “Chaotic China, Salvation Army officer’s statement”, The Brisbane courier, (Queensland, Monday 3 November
1924), 6.
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Eva and Arthur Ludbrook with daughter Myrtle11
Eva Ludbrook wearing the ‘Save World Army’
hat holding her daughter Myrtle12
Walking in Shanghai
The Ludbrooks were appointed to Shanghai, China for 9 months in 1927. During this time a son,
Allan was born.
While in Shanghai they walked to the nearby Salvation Army corps for Sunday meetings and
Eva wrote about such events;
11 Family photograph album - Selwyn Bracegirdle.
12 Family photograph album - Selwyn Bracegirdle.
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I wish you could join us on our walk to the Sunday morning meeting. We turn right as we leave
the large building in which we live – this faces what Shanghailanders call the Soochow Creek,
really a very busy waterway, so we have buildings on our right and river on our left. After crossing
the first street just ahead of us we come to a cobbled road … good exercise for the feet, it is said.
There are many things being sold by the side of the road, and also many people seeking ways and
means of getting a living. Shoe cleaners, barbers, cigarette makers (with tobacco possibly
extracted from cigarette ends picked up from the dirty streets), food stalls selling piping hot food
etc.
On the river side usually there is much business being done as commodities are being
landed from the small river boats. Charcoal, for instance, and round the charcoal baskets children
and grownups are seen with bags of varying sizes which they try to fill from droppings or from
what they can steal. If it is rice or cotton wool, the sight is just the same. Wood, too, comes in
great quantities … from small pieces for kindling mostly tied in bundles, to much larger pieces
can be bought.
As we walk along there are all kinds of people to be seen, from the beggar to the very well
dressed.
At the third bridge from our building we cross the river and turn right again – here all kinds
of food are offered for sale, it is a kind of street market. There is fish, pork, vegetables and fruit
etc. We have a great admiration for the ordinary Chinese who is doing his best to find some means
of earning a living. They are to be found on almost every street, selling shoe laces, buttons, elastic,
stationery, and many other things, some with a little tray carried in front of them or a cloth spread
on the side of the road.
As goods arrive by boats some are taken away in lorries and seeing there is a shortage of
petrol, new machinery has been attached to some of these vehicles ... so that wood can be burned
to give the heat which generates the power. What a smoke this makes! … As we pass along
children call out in Chinese ‘foreigners, foreigners’ or sometimes in English ‘Hello, Hello’ and
often seem pleased if we respond with a greeting.
Some people look with great interest and wonderment at the three characters ‘Save World
Army’ on our hats – so mysterious a designation it is to them … A tremendously challenging
name surely, but we remind ourselves that Jesus indeed came to Save the World.
At last we reach our small Hall. It was at one time a military hut, but it has been in our
possession for many years now. Last year it was renovated and it looks quite attractive inside.
Painted green it gives a clean and bright appearance to the interior (Its seating capacity is about
200). As we enter, the red characters painted on the wall at the back of the platform stand out and
we are told that ‘Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners’. The white characters written
just above the plain polished Penitent Form have their message too ‘Whoever shall call upon the
Name of the Lord shall be saved’.13
Worship - Shanghai Style
Eva continued the letter by explaining the worship style of the Chinese people in the Shanghai Corps;
The Congregation! … mostly very poor people, a few a little better class – some have been
Christians for years, some are very young in the faith – some can read, some can’t – some of the
people are clean in their dress, some are not and wear rather ragged clothing – one or two are
crippled and almost blind. But to worship in the Hall seems to be the joy of their lives – lives
which are ordinarily dull and monotonous and filled with many problems. Recently in one of our
meetings we were singing ‘Count your blessings’ and as I looked around it seemed to me that
most of these poor folk had very few to count, and yet they entered into the singing (Shanghai
people can’t sing – at least the people who attended our corps can’t, but they make noise) as
though they really had many blessings.
Sometimes opportunity is given for testimonies and, while we understand very little of
Shanghai talk (so different from what is spoken further north) yet we pick up enough to know that
13 Typed letter, undated, attributed to Eva. Family records – Selwyn Bracegirdle.
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