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Kite-flying is a feat in itself but here Paul Roberts steers while 17-year-old Erin Robinson perches on top in one of the daring acts to be performed (...)

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Kite-flying is a feat in itself but here Paul Roberts steers while 17-year-old Erin Robinson perches on top in one of the daring acts to be performed (...)

Date8/13/1976

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Loek, Dick (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Kite-flying is a feat in itself but here Paul Roberts steers while 17-year-old Erin Robinson perches on top in one of the daring acts to be performed daily at Aquarama Show; an annual feature of the CNE; which opens Wednesday. For a rundown on what this year's Ex holds; see Insight; page B4; and Star Week.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0096319F

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