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Nigel Cluer
Nigel Roderick Cluer (born 12 May 1953) is an Australian former Swimming (sport), swimmer. Biography Cluer, Southern Rhodesian by birth, spent most of his early childhood in Tanzania and later attended Sydney's Barker College as well as Port Moresby International School, Port Moresby High School in pre-independence Papua New Guinea. He represented Papua New Guinea for the majority of his swimming career. A three-time participant at the Pacific Games, South Pacific Games, Cluer's first appearance was as a 14-year old in 1966 and he claimed a bronze medal in the medley relay. He won four gold medals at the 1969 South Pacific Games in Port Moresby and a further five at the 1971 South Pacific Games in Papeete. Cluer was a member of the Papua New Guinean squad for the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, but had to withdraw after contracting mumps. He was the only Papua New Guinea swimmer to feature at the 1973 World Championships, where he came fifth in the 200 metre breas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadoma, Zimbabwe
Kadoma, formerly known as Gatooma, is a town in Zimbabwe. Overview The city is at the centre of a mining area, which provides gold, copper, and nickel. The most significant mine of the region is the Cam and Motor Mine, which is located in Eiffel Flats, about , by road, northeast of Kadoma. Cam and Motor is the largest gold producer in Zimbabwe's history, and is owned by Rio Tinto (corporation), Rio Tinto Zimbabwe. Cotton is grown in the area and there was some development of related industries before 1990. The David Whithead Textile manufacturing company was opened in 1952. ZB Bank Limited, a commercial bank, maintains a branch in the city. Kadoma is also a peaceful town. Geography Location The city is located in Kadoma District, Mashonaland West, Mashonaland West Province, one of the 10 administrative provinces in Zimbabwe. This location lies approximately , by road, southwest of Harare, the national capital and largest city in the country. The city lies on Highway A-5, be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |