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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

Brenda Bomberry crowned at CNE, She'd reign from top of roller coaster

Date8/17/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: Brenda Bomberry crowned at CNE; She'd reign from top of roller coaster
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0111888F
The final test for make-up artist Derek Taylor was to restore Brenda Bomberry-Miss CNE 1977-back to here original beauty. It took him 2 1/2 hours to a(...)
The final test for make-up artist Derek Taylor was to restore Brenda Bomberry-Miss CNE 1977-back to here original beauty. It took him 2 1/2 hours to a(...)
8/30/1977
Eighten-year-old Brenda Bomberry - Miss CNE 1977 - turned more than a few heads yesterday when she appeared to have aged a lifetime within a few minut(...)
Eighten-year-old Brenda Bomberry - Miss CNE 1977 - turned more than a few heads yesterday when she appeared to have aged a lifetime within a few minut(...)
8/31/1977
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(...)
8/18/1971
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
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
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
8/25/1972
Scream maker: Selena Bishop, 15, of Timmins has a screaming good time on roller coaster at the Canadian National Exhibition yesterday
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
Rocking the Gondola at the top of the ferris wheel at the CNE was the meanest thing she ever did to me, writes John Brehl
Rocking the Gondola at the top of the ferris wheel at the CNE was the meanest thing she ever did to me, writes John Brehl
8/26/1970
An Ontario Place for all seasons -- in winter, the roller skating rink is iced for figure skater
An Ontario Place for all seasons -- in winter, the roller skating rink is iced for figure skater
12/21/1980
Indian artist Gary Miller uses his cousin, Brenda Bomberry, 18, as a model for a portrait of her great-great aunt, the famous Indian poet Pauline John(...)
Indian artist Gary Miller uses his cousin, Brenda Bomberry, 18, as a model for a portrait of her great-great aunt, the famous Indian poet Pauline John(...)
3/14/1978
Meet me at the fountain has long been a familiar expression of CNE visitors even from the time when straw hats were popular as they were when this photo was taken
Meet me at the fountain has long been a familiar expression of CNE visitors even from the time when straw hats were popular as they were when this photo was taken
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