How The Work Began
In April 1948, at the invitation of the Sarawak Government, a team of officers visited British Sarawak to explore the possibility of commencing Salvation Army work there. Substantial negotiations with the British authorities governing Sarawak ensued. The Army was convinced there was a genuine need for its presence. Earlier investigations confirmed the Government’s concern over problems of delinquency and prostitution among young girls. Our leaders were also assured of Government support. Lieut. Colonel Frederick Harvey, the then Officer Commanding, made it plain to the authorities the mission of The Salvation Army. The Governor , Sir Anthony Abell, clearly understood our evangelical mandate and gave assurance of his government’s support for our integrated ministry, which caters to the physical, mental, and spiritual needs . In 1950, Major Bertha Grey and Captain Elsie Willis arrived on the Raja Brooke and stayed at the Government boarding house. Government officials were very keen...
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