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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

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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

Date8/25/1971

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Bezant, Graham (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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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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