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#ThrowBackThursday: This week in 1991

Here are some of the stories that were making headlines this week in 1991

February 13, 2020

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

The front page of the Midlands Observer on February 13, 1991.

1. The spirit of Valentine’s Day was in the air and Andrew Rodel and Karin Naude graced the front page.

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2. Locals were gearing up for the Estcourt Lions Show that was held at Lambert Park.

3. Estcourt’s Renato Raciti was chosen as a member of the Natal Youth Choir.

The spread on the opening of the stream train display in Colenso.

4. An official of the steam train display was held at the Colenso Museum.

5. Locals took to the water at the Midmar Mile.

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February 13, 2020

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

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