He knew the problems facing an immigrant and made a practice of meeting every ship arriving from Britain to ensure that any Welshman who landed had a place to go. He was an enthusiastic and indefatigable worker among the Welsh people. When he was secretary (1932-58) of the Cambrian Society which met once a month in St. David's Hall, Latrobe Street, Melbourne, the membership increased from about 30 to over 3000; he was president of the society 1958-59. He contributed a column to the society's magazine, The Cambrian, while it existed (1939-46), and to The Welsh Australian before that (1938-39). He served as secretary of the Union of Welsh Societies from 1932 and, as secretary (1934-53) of St. David's Day Association, he organised the annual celebrations, being president in 1955. He kept in contact with Wales: he was elected vice-president of ‘Welsh People in Exile’ (Wales and the World) in 1960 and a vice-president of the Hon. Soc. of Cymm. in 1957. He m., 7 Aug. 1915, Gwladys B. Davies, Maryborough. They had five children and lived in Ael-y-bryn, 77 Murray Street, Caulfield, Victoria. He d. 6 Sept. 1964 and his funeral service was held in the Welsh chapel, Latrobe Street. He was buried in the new Cheltenham cemetery.