Son of the late Rev. Elias BLAUBAUM, St. Kilda Hebrew Congregation and at one time editor of the Melbourne Jewish Herald. Obituary http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/147340400? Brothers OTTO https://www.aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=25026 and IVAN https://www.aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=25025 both served with the AIF in medical roles

eric blaubaum, son of Elias and Agnes.....born 12th Feb 1885 in Melbourne (Aus).,.....educated Wesley College.....worked as clerk @Michaelis Hallenstein& Farquhar-Tanners in their Dunedin office befiore enlisting in NZ ARMY....tried to enlist before but not accepted in army in Australia and NZ due to health problems