#ThrowBackThursday: This week in 1990

Here are some of the stories that were making headlines this week in 1990.

February 7, 2019

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

A February 7, 1990 edition of the Estcourt News.

1. Flight fantastic – Ronel-Mari van Rooyen is pictured admiring the colonies of cattle egrets on the banks of the Little Bushmans River.

2. Death of Peggy Torlage – The sudden and unexpected death of Peggy Torlage of Colenso came as a great shock to her family and all who knew her.

3. Proud winners of Leaping Wolf Award – Estcourt Cubs received a Leaping Wolf Badge, which is the highest award for a cub.

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February 7, 2019

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

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