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Audio interview with Rajinder Singh Gill conducted by MB. Gill is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1964 and began working in Topley Mill in Prince George, B.C. In the interview Gill discusses his immigration history, the various mills he worked in and the roles he had at the mills. Gill also discusses his memories, his hardships and advantages of working in sawmills. He concludes by discussing his retirement.

Audio interview with Rajinder Gill conducted by SB. Gill is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1964 and began working in Topley Mill in Prince George, B.C. In the interview Gill discusses the journey of the Komagata Maru to Canada.

Transcription of Rajinder Singh Gill discusses his immigration history, the various mills he worked in and the roles he had at the mills. Gill also discusses his memories, his hardships and advantages of working in a mill. He concludes by discussing his retirement.

Narrative of Rajinder Singh Gill discusses his immigration to Canada, working in various mills and his types of jobs at the sawmills. Gill also discusses the advantages of working in a sawmill, his co-workers, and his retirement.

Audio interview with Raghbir Singh Dhaliwal conducted by SB. Raghbir Singh Dhaliwal is a Canadian citizen who immigrated to Canada in 1972. Dhaliwal discusses his working conditions in sawmills and living conditions. He also mentions accidents that occurred at sawmills. Dhaliwal concludes by mentioning the advantages of working at a unionized sawmill, and notes that he had to leave the sawmill industry early because of health complications.

Transcription of interview with Raghbir Singh Dhaliwal discusses his personal history and immigration to Canada. Dhaliwal discusses his working conditions in sawmills and living conditions. He also mentions accidents that occurred at sawmills. Dhaliwal concludes by the mentioning the advantages of working at unionized sawmills and says that he had to leave the sawmill industry early because of health complications.

Narrative of Raghbir Singh Dhaliwal discusses his personal history and immigration to Canada. Dhaliwal discusses the various roles he had while working in sawmills. He also mentions the benefits of working at a unionized sawmill. Dhaliwal concludes by discussing how he had to retire from sawmill work because of health complications.

Audio interview with Piara Singh Dhillon conducted by MBa. Piara Singh Dhillon is a Canadian citizen who immigrated to Canada in 1969. Dhillon discusses his immigration history, his various roles, and the working conditions in sawmills. Dhillon also mentions his co-workers, wages, and eating in cookhouses. He concludes by mentioning the challenges he faced in Canada and his living expenses.

Transcription of interview with Piara Singh Dhillon discusses his immigration history, his various roles and working conditions in sawmills. Dhillon also mentions his co-workers, wages, and eating in cookhouses. He concludes by mentioning the challenges he faced in Canada and his living expenses.

Narrative of Piara Singh Dhillon discusses his immigration history, and working at sawmills in Canada. Gill also mentions the people he worked with, his wages, and eating in cookhouses. He concludes by discussing purchasing his first home in Canada and his retirement.