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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
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

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

Date9/10/1979
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Original Toronto Star caption: 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.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0111892F
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
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
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
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
The midway at the Canadian National Exhibition
The midway at the Canadian National Exhibition
8/30/1976
The Midway, Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto, Canada
The Midway, Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto, Canada
1910
The bustle and activity of the Canadian National Exhibition is never more noticeable or colorful than at night as this picture at the Midway last nigh(...)
The bustle and activity of the Canadian National Exhibition is never more noticeable or colorful than at night as this picture at the Midway last nigh(...)
8/21/1965
No one seems to appreciate any personal expenses many MPs may incur by reason of their position, argues Tim Danson, son of Defence Minister Barney Danson, in defending free trip
No one seems to appreciate any personal expenses many MPs may incur by reason of their position, argues Tim Danson, son of Defence Minister Barney Danson, in defending free trip
11/2/1977
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
8/6/1975
He's staying: Canadian auto parts firms are making a mistake if they think moving operations to countries where wages are lower will cure their problems, says Bob Calder, new chairman of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association. Performance is as importance as prices, he argues, suggesting employers should join with workers to improve productivity.
He's staying: Canadian auto parts firms are making a mistake if they think moving operations to countries where wages are lower will cure their problems, says Bob Calder, new chairman of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association. Performance is as importance as prices, he argues, suggesting employers should join with workers to improve productivity.
4/11/1984
Three-year-old Scott's energy never ceases, says his overjoyed mother Wendy
Three-year-old Scott's energy never ceases, says his overjoyed mother Wendy
2/21/1979
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