[3] Rees Thomas was educated in Queensland, then studied for the Congregationalist ministry for five years at Parkin College, Adelaide, where he was conferred with the L.Th., and was conducting services at the Church of Christ in Kadina, South Australia in March 1934.
E. S. Kiek, principal of Parkin Theological College, travelled by rail to Perth, Western Australia for a three-month probation with Subiaco and Mt.
Percival Watson as pastor of the City Congregational Church, Brisbane, being inducted in February 1948 by his old principal Rev.
[9] Rees Thomas was an enthusiast for Welsh culture: while at Brisbane City Church he was involved in Cymanfa Ganu singing festivals.
[13] A chapel at St Andrews Uniting Church in Brisbane commemorates the work done by Rees Thomas and his wife Ruby.