Pinky was the son of Louie and Pearl Gaum, residents of the Pier. Pinky served in the Canadian Air Force during the 2nd war and was captured and a prisoner for 2 years. Because he spoke fluent Yiddish, he got along well with the Germans as the language has many similarities.
He returned to Sydney after the war, and sold life insurance, until he became interested in local politics. He was elected as the MLA for Cape Breton Sydney district and stayed in power, under the PC for 10 years. He had a great sense of humour and always had an upbeat personality. His wife was Hanna Mendelbaum. They had no children.
Pinky was the son of Louie and Pearl Gaum, residents of the Pier. Pinky served in the Canadian Air Force during the 2nd war and was captured and a prisoner for 2 years. Because he spoke fluent Yiddish, he got along well with the Germans as the language has many similarities.
He returned to Sydney after the war, and sold life insurance, until he became interested in local politics. He was elected as the MLA for Cape Breton Sydney district and stayed in power, under the PC for 10 years. He had a great sense of humour and always had an upbeat personality. His wife was Hanna Mendelbaum. They had no children.