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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

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

Date8/25/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: 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.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0111839F
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
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
8/15/1974
Still a thrill, The Ex means the midway and its 86 stomach-churning rides to most young visitors - and these young women are no exception
Still a thrill, The Ex means the midway and its 86 stomach-churning rides to most young visitors - and these young women are no exception
8/21/1979
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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(...)
8/18/1971
Rails for a roller coaster, Harvey Thompson (left) and Dennis Davis overhaul the roller coaster at the Canadian National Exhibition
Rails for a roller coaster, Harvey Thompson (left) and Dennis Davis overhaul the roller coaster at the Canadian National Exhibition
7/21/1976
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Soaring rides - and prices: When a trip to the midway at the Canadian National Exhibition becomes a major expense, reader argues, it ceases to be fun
9/10/1979
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Scream maker: Selena Bishop, 15, of Timmins has a screaming good time on roller coaster at the Canadian National Exhibition yesterday
8/20/1987
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
8/25/1971
Taking a spin on one of the many rides at the CNE are three of the thousands of children visiting the Ex today on Children's Day. They are treated to (...)
Taking a spin on one of the many rides at the CNE are three of the thousands of children visiting the Ex today on Children's Day. They are treated to (...)
8/20/1973
Children try out a high-flying Midway ride in special preview of the Canadian National Exhibition yesterday
Children try out a high-flying Midway ride in special preview of the Canadian National Exhibition yesterday
8/14/1973
Thrills: Who can forget his first ride on the CNE Flyer?
Thrills: Who can forget his first ride on the CNE Flyer?
11/4/1967
Boris Szmaka, Steve Yarkun admire new facade for CNE coliseum, New look in buildings, new rides in midway and headliner Bob Goulet add interest to this year's fair
Boris Szmaka, Steve Yarkun admire new facade for CNE coliseum, New look in buildings, new rides in midway and headliner Bob Goulet add interest to this year's fair
7/17/1963
How to look down on the ex, A huge new thrill ride will have passengers shrieking when the Canadian National Exhibition opens next Wednesday
How to look down on the ex, A huge new thrill ride will have passengers shrieking when the Canadian National Exhibition opens next Wednesday
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