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Thrill-a-second ride on the miniature roller coaster was an exciting experience for 21-year-old Patti at the CNE midway
Thrill-a-second ride on the miniature roller coaster was an exciting experience for 21-year-old Patti at the CNE midway

Thrill-a-second ride on the miniature roller coaster was an exciting experience for 21-year-old Patti at the CNE midway

Date8/25/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: Thrill-a-second ride on the miniature roller coaster was an exciting experience for 21-year-old Patti at the CNE midway. She refuses to sit around and let others do things for her. I must try to participate . . . even if I lose; she said.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0020940F
      Taking a flyer at the ex, Holding on tight, visitors to the Canadian National Exhibition start the downward plunge on the roller coaster, the Flyer, on of the many exciting rides on the midway
      Taking a flyer at the ex, Holding on tight, visitors to the Canadian National Exhibition start the downward plunge on the roller coaster, the Flyer, on of the many exciting rides on the midway
      Canadian National Exhibition (Toronto, Ont.)
      8/25/1972
      CNE opens - and the good times roll again, The magic, magnetic midway and its mini-roller coaster ride were the first order of business for these chil(...)
      CNE opens - and the good times roll again, The magic, magnetic midway and its mini-roller coaster ride were the first order of business for these chil(...)
      Canadian National Exhibition (Toronto, Ont.)
      8/18/1971
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      Taking a flyer at the CNE: Bart and Mary Tompsett atop the roller coaster ride yesterday with son Mudge and niece Debbie McCracken, both 11
      Bezant, Graham
      8/15/1974
      Brenda Bomberry crowned at CNE, She'd reign from top of roller coaster
      Brenda Bomberry crowned at CNE, She'd reign from top of roller coaster
      Bezant, Graham
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      Brennan, Pat
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      Bezant, Graham
      8/21/1979
      Rails for a roller coaster, Harvey Thompson (left) and Dennis Davis overhaul the roller coaster at the Canadian National Exhibition
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      Canadian National Exhibition (Toronto, Ont.)
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      Power, Peter
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