The Salvation Army, Australia Eastern Territory
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The Salvation Army, Australia Eastern Territory or (AET) is one of two administrative territories that The Salvation Army
is divided into within Australia
and covers 2 states and 1 Australian territory on the east coast of the country. The AET is geogrphically sub-divided into 7 divisions, all under different Divisional Commanders, each reporting directly to the Territorial Commander, currently Commissioner James Condon. Its headquarters are located on Elizabeth St
, in Sydney
's CBD in New South Wales
, above Sydney Congress Hall
.
, was not originally separated into two Territories, but existed administratively as one. It was known as The Australasian Territory from 1880 until it was renamed The Australian Territory in 1907, which it remained until the split into two territories in 1921.
Whilst the territory as a whole came into being in 1880, the Army's work did not spread to New South Wales
until December 4 1882, and to Queensland
in 1885, these states now, along with the Australian Capital Territory
(which was founded in 1938) make up the AET. All remaining states and the Northern Territory
are part of The Salvation Army, Australia Southern Territory
.
(IHQ).
The Territorial Commander (TC) and Chief Secretary are appointed by The General
, their role is to oversee and administer the work of The Salvation Army within the Territory, they are assisted by various other Secretaries (departmental heads) who are, in turn, responsible for overseeing their various branches of Army activity.
The TC is responsible for the Army's overall operation and mission, and the Chief Secretary is responsible for the territory's administration and daily operations. Senior executive Officers are, on the recommendation of the Territorial Commander, also appointed by the General.
All other Officer appointments within a Territory are the responsibility of the Territorial Commander and The Cabinet. This Cabinet refers to the territory's administrative System. The five member Administrative Cabinet – similar to a Board – determines policy and strategy for the Territory, particularly as it relates to the future.
(Divisional) .
This territory is also well known for having many Salvation Army Band
s, a list of which is found here.
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is a Protestant Christian church known for its thrift stores and charity work. It is an international movement that currently works in over a hundred countries....
is divided into within Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
and covers 2 states and 1 Australian territory on the east coast of the country. The AET is geogrphically sub-divided into 7 divisions, all under different Divisional Commanders, each reporting directly to the Territorial Commander, currently Commissioner James Condon. Its headquarters are located on Elizabeth St
Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Elizabeth Street is a street in Sydney, Australia.-Description and history:Elizabeth Street runs south from Hunter Street, past Hyde Park and David Jones, Central station and through the inner city suburbs of Surry Hills, Redfern, Waterloo and Zetland...
, in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
's CBD in New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
, above Sydney Congress Hall
Sydney Congress Hall
Sydney Congress Hall is a Salvation Army Corps situated in the Sydney's CBD. Not only is SCH the oldest Corps in the Australian Eastern Territory, it was also the largest Corps in NSW for much of the 20th century...
.
History
The Salvation Army in AustraliaThe Salvation Army in Australia
The Salvation Army in Australia is an evangelical Christian church known for its charity work. It began operating in Australia since the late 19th Century...
, was not originally separated into two Territories, but existed administratively as one. It was known as The Australasian Territory from 1880 until it was renamed The Australian Territory in 1907, which it remained until the split into two territories in 1921.
Whilst the territory as a whole came into being in 1880, the Army's work did not spread to New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
until December 4 1882, and to Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
in 1885, these states now, along with the Australian Capital Territory
Australian Capital Territory
The Australian Capital Territory, often abbreviated ACT, is the capital territory of the Commonwealth of Australia and is the smallest self-governing internal territory...
(which was founded in 1938) make up the AET. All remaining states and the Northern Territory
Northern Territory
The Northern Territory is a federal territory of Australia, occupying much of the centre of the mainland continent, as well as the central northern regions...
are part of The Salvation Army, Australia Southern Territory
The Salvation Army, Australia Southern Territory
The Salvation Army, Australian Southern Territory or is one of two administrative territories that The Salvation Army is divided into within Australia and covers 4 states and 1 Australian territory of the country...
.
Structure
The Salvation Army in Australia does not have a National Commander, as other territories may, but rather, each of its two Territories is responsible to International HeadquartersInternational Headquarters of The Salvation Army
The International Headquarters of the Salvation Army is located in London at 101 Queen Victoria Street, EC4P 4EP.This is a modern building on a site used by the Army for its headquarters since 1881.-External links:*...
(IHQ).
The Territorial Commander (TC) and Chief Secretary are appointed by The General
Generals of The Salvation Army
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, their role is to oversee and administer the work of The Salvation Army within the Territory, they are assisted by various other Secretaries (departmental heads) who are, in turn, responsible for overseeing their various branches of Army activity.
The TC is responsible for the Army's overall operation and mission, and the Chief Secretary is responsible for the territory's administration and daily operations. Senior executive Officers are, on the recommendation of the Territorial Commander, also appointed by the General.
All other Officer appointments within a Territory are the responsibility of the Territorial Commander and The Cabinet. This Cabinet refers to the territory's administrative System. The five member Administrative Cabinet – similar to a Board – determines policy and strategy for the Territory, particularly as it relates to the future.
Divisions
The AET is further broken up into smaller administrative regions called Divisions, controlled by a Divisional Headquarters (or DHQ) and headed by a Divisional Commander. The AET is broken up into a number of divisions with the DHQ located either in the state capital or a major regional city:| Division | Headquarters | Commander | Corps | Centres |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital and South NSW | Barton Barton, Australian Capital Territory Barton is a suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Barton is named after Sir Edmund Barton, Australia's first Prime Minister. Streets in Barton are named after Governors.... |
Major David Godkin | ||
| Central and North Queensland | North Rockhampton Rockhampton, Queensland Rockhampton is a city and local government area in Queensland, Australia. The city lies on the Fitzroy River, approximately from the river mouth, and some north of the state capital, Brisbane.... |
Major Rodney Walters | ||
| Newcastle and Central NSW | Newcastle West Newcastle West Newcastle West is a town in west County Limerick, Ireland. The town is the largest town in the county, excluding Limerick city, and is sited on the River Arra which flows into the River Deel... |
Major Kerry Hagar | ||
| Northern NSW | Armidale | Major Phillip McLaren | ||
| South Queensland | Brisbane Brisbane Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of... |
Major Mark Campbell | ||
| Sydney East Illawarra | Kingsgrove Kingsgrove, New South Wales Kingsgrove is a suburb in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Kingsgrove is located 13 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district and lies across the local government areas of the City of Rockdale, the City of Hurstville and the City of Canterbury... |
Major John Rees | ||
| The Greater West | Parramatta | Major Garry Baker |
Music
The AET is home to many Salvation Army musical sections, at Corps, Divisional and Territorial levels. Some groups of note include the Sydney Staff Songsters (Territorial), The Sydney Youth BandSydney Youth Band
The Sydney Youth Band of the Salvation Army is a brass band based in Sydney New South Wales, whose membership is that of people aged 13–30. It is primarily made up of Salvation Army soldiers, and others that attend The Salvation Army...
(Divisional) .
This territory is also well known for having many Salvation Army Band
Salvation Army Band
A Salvation Army brass band is a brass band affiliated with a Corps, Division or Territory of the Salvation Army. In society, a Salvation Army band playing in public places during Christian events in the calendar such as Christmas has become a part of seasonal customs particularly in the...
s, a list of which is found here.
Notable Officers from or that served in the Territory
- General Eva Burrows
- General George Carpenter
- General John GowansJohn GowansJohn Gowans was the sixteenth General of the Salvation Army from 1999–2002, succeeding General Paul Rader. He is also notable for pairing with General John Larsson in the composition of many songs and musicals....
- Brigadier Arthur McIlveenArthur McIlveenBrigadier Sir Arthur William McIlveen MBE was an Australian Salvation Army officer and soldier. McIlveen was born in Brodies Plains, a town near Inverell, in the state of New South Wales. He was the son of a farmer, William McIlveen, and Annie Lucinda, née Lockrey...
- General Linda BondLinda BondLinda Bond is a Canadian national born in Glace Bay Nova Scotia, and the current General of the Salvation Army. Since being commissioned on 21 June 1969 in Canada, she has served throughout the world, and since 2008 held the post of Territorial Commander of the Australian Eastern Territory...