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Charles Haines' The Fun of the Fair poster for the Centennial Exhibition.
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Shows 'fun map' of the fair grounds and the exhibition tower. Features include side shows, a dance band, restaurant, television (yes!), Chinese theatre, brass band, shark pool, go-kart track, etc.
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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: Eph-E-EXHIBITION-1939-01
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