TOC H AUSTRALIA
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New South Wales

New South Wales


​Since 1925 there have been fifty-two Toc H Branches in New South Wales. Notable amongst the projects undertaken by Toc H members have been:
  • 1925

    Tubby initiated ten members into Toc H in Sydney.

  • 1926

    The Forster Lamp was placed in Christ Church Cathedral in Newcastle; Toc H Newcastle Branch was formed.

  • 1927

    A Christmas Party was organised in Sydney for 300 children and 120 wives of bedridden men disabled in World War I.

  • 1928

    Toc H members pioneered the Blood Transfusion Service – direct from donor to patient – in Sydney.

  • 1931

    A club for homeless, unemployed and friendless men was opened at Milson’s Point.

  • 1936

    Parramatta Branch organised a camp for 30 boys at Camden.

  • 1940

    A Club for Servicemen was opened in Sydney.

  • 1949

    The Changi Rushlight was dedicated in the Warriors’ Chapel in Christ Church Cathedral, Newcastle.

  • 1999

    The Toc H World Chain of Light was held in Christ Church Cathedral in Newcastle.

Much work was done with young people – mainly in Boys’ Homes and with young Aboriginal children. Members did practical things like making toys, building houses for people who were unemployed, gardening, running film units in hospitals and homes, and visiting people in hospital.
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  • Home
  • History and Ethos
    • The History of Toc H >
      • Humble Beginnings
      • The Birth of a Movement
      • Toc H comes to Australia
      • World War II
      • The First 80 Years - Highlights >
        • New South Wales
        • South Australia
        • Queensland
        • Victoria
        • Western Australia
        • Tasmania
        • Canberra
      • Women and Toc H
      • Toc H in Contemporary Australia
    • Principles, Aims & Ethos >
      • The Mission and Vision
      • Four Points of the Compass
      • Ceremony of Light
      • Toc H Prayer
  • Activities and Programs
    • Summary
    • World Chain of Light
    • Vietnam Training Partnership >
      • Partnerships
      • Your Help
      • Vietnam Gallery
    • Congeau House
  • Get Involved
  • News & Events
    • What's News?
    • What's Happening?
    • Information for Members
  • The Mural
  • Contact Us