Piara Singh Bains fonds - Textual Records

Paid pay order no. 207 of $26.10 from Pagwan Singh and Mit Singh to B.C. Electric Railway Company Ltd. It was issued through the Imperial Bank of Canada, Vancouver, B.C.

Paid pay order no. 225 of $25.15 from Pagwan Singh and Mit Singh to the British Columbia Telephone Company. It was issued through the Imperial Bank of Canada, Vancouver, B.C. and paid on March 13th, 1922 through the Fairview branch.

Document and envelope written in Persian court language. The document is likely a land deed. The image of a 10Rs. note is attached to the document. Throughout the document, various fingerprints have been stamped onto the pages. The signature of Tara Singh Bains is also seen throughout the record.

Airmail from Piara Singh Sarhala to Sardar. Tara Singh Bains, who replied back on 28th September, 1953.

Piara Singh's handwritten resume including information about his birthdate, education and qualifications. The undersigned, self-certified resume stating Piara Singh's birthdate as 30th October 1927. It includes records of his civic and technical education details, military service experience, and other qualifications. more

Certificate of discharge addressed to Piara Singh for his service from 8-11-1944 to 15-5-1947 as a third grade, instrument mechanic in the Indian Army's I.E.M.E unit, DEMOB Battalion, Jubbulpore during World War 2. While serving he won a war medal and was characterized as "very good" by the Lieutenant of I.E.M.E. The certificate is issued to him for ease in obtaining civil… more

The document includes Piara Singh's passing certificate for the Punjab University matriculation exam as well as a character certificate from Khalsa High School that attests to his academic accomplishments and extracurricular activities. Despite having failed in his fifth optional subject, Piara Singh was strongly recommended by his secondary school's headmaster who described him as a… more

Handwritten letter by Gopal Singh Khalsa.

Photocopy of Piara Singh's Canadian Immigrants record card stating that he migrated to Canada along with his wife, Mohinder Kaur, son, Inderjit Singh and daughter, Hardial Kaur. He applied for immigration through his sister, Mrs. Karam Kaur who was already living in Canada. more

Brochure for The Instrument Mechanics' Training Centre introducing the role of an Instrument Mechanic and a typical day of a trainee in the Centre. Further, it provides details about the admission fees, qualification criteria along with an application form for interested individuals. The brochure was printed by the Department of Labour for the Government of India. more

Certificate of Qualification as welder for Piara Singh on successful completion of welding tests. The certificate was issued on 23rd January, 1973 by the Province of British Columbia. The expiration date is listed as January 23, 1974.

True copy of Jamabandi for the year 1983-84 of village Sarhala Khurd, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, issued to Mohinder Singh (son of Basant Singh) for the land owned by Basant Singh, translated from Punjabi to English language.

Death Certificate of Basant Singh, Son of Ganesha Singh, who died on 23rd May, 1975 in Sarhala Khurd, Hoshiarpur, Punjab.

Death Certificate of Basant Singh, Son of Ganesha Singh, who died on 23rd May, 1975 in Sarhala Khurd, Hoshiarpur, Punjab.

Release Notification for Piara Singh for his rank as a Crafts Man, third grade Instrument Mechanic from the I.E.M.E unit of the army. The probabation certificate is valid till 15th May, 1947, which is his date of release from the army.

Job Certificate for Piara Singh certifying that he has been working at the Central Railway, Jhasi as a Turner from 1948 to 1960, and later as an Apprentice Mechanic from 5th December 1960. Following his training in the Mechanical branch including his course completion from the System Technical School, Jhansi from 1960 to 1963, he was appointed as Cargeman 'C' (Fitting Trade) and later… more

Statement of Copletion for Piara Singh to certify completion of a course in small offset operation at the Vancouver Community College.

Service Certificate for Piara Singh's service as a Fitter Chargeman "B" in the Mechanics Department of Central Railway from 4th March, 1943 to 18th March, 1971, stating that he resigned on his own will. more

Job appreciation letter for Piara Singh from R.T. Sahani, Divisional Superintendent, Central Railway, Jhansi for his job as a Fitter Chargeman 'C' in 1963-64. Shahani notes that Piara Singh's contributions helped in improving the utilization and the overall performance of the mechanical fettle of the engines at Agra Loco Shed. more

Certificate of Achievement for Piara Singh for successfully completing a ten-month Vocational Training Programme in Welding. The certificate was awarded by the government British Columbia Vocational Schools' department of education. more

The Apprentice Engineer's Certificate was awareded to Piara Singh upon successful completion of Apprentice Mechanic course in the year 1963 at the System Technical School Jhansi, Indian Railways. His two-year apprenticeship included 13 related theoretical subjects and a practical training with "fitting trade" being the main focus. more

Job Certificate for Piara Singh certifying that he has been working at the Loco Shed, Bina as a Turner since 4th March, 1948.

IRLA (Individual Running Ledger Account) payslip in the name of Piara Singh issued on March 4th, 1947.

Letter dated 7th February, 1973, from L.Smith (Principal of British Columbia Vocational School, Burnaby) to Piara Singh congratulating him for successfully completing general welding course and getting employment. He expresses gratitude towards Piara Singh for providing him with insight on Sikh religion and gives his best wishes for the future.

Completion certificate for Trade Extension/M.I.G Welding course at the British Columbia Vocational School, Burnaby in the name of Piara Singh Bains. He completed the course in 1974 and his performance was rated as satisfactory.

Completion certificate for Pre-employment/Welding course at the British Columbia Vocational School, Burnaby in the name of Piara Singh Bains. He successfully completed the course in the years 1972-73.

Certificate by the British Colimbia Vocational School, Burnaby certifying that Piara Singh is a student at the school, signed by Piara Singh himself.