Piara Singh Bains fonds - Textual Records

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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