Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- A city of southwest Australia near the Indian Ocean. Founded in 1829, it grew rapidly after the discovery of gold in the region in the 1890s.
- A town of central Scotland on the Tay River north of Edinburgh. It was the capital of Scotland from the 11th to the mid-15th century.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- proper noun The state capital of
Western Australia . - proper noun A town in central
Scotland . - proper noun A small town in
Tasmania .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the state capital of Western Australia
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Examples
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PERTH - Already blessed more than most comparable communities with live theatrical performances, Perth has gained the new Classic Theatre Festival, debuting with Noel Coward's
Ottawa Sun 2010
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EzineArticles 2010
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December 14th, 2009 PERTH - Australia has called up fast bowler Brett Geeves as a cover for injured Peter Siddle, for the third Test against West Indies starting on Wednesday in Perth.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 Ani 2010
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December 16th, 2009 more images more images PERTH - Australian captain Ricky Ponting was taken to hospital for x-rays after being hit on the elbow by a brutal Kemar Roach bouncer after lunch on day one in Perth.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010
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December 21st, 2009 PERTH - ICC match referee Chris Broad has sought to clarify the dismissal of West Indies batsman Kemar Roach during the third and last Test against Australia in Perth, which concluded on Sunday.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 shantanu 2010
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Cricket Australia too has refused to confirm or deny the development. more images more images PERTH - South African cricket coach Mickey Arthur, whose team scored a historic Test victory in Perth last year, has advised West Indies quicks to do exactly the opposite of what their hearts are telling them to do.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010
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PERTH: A 22-year-old Indian, arrested for allegedly murdering two compatriots after a dispute over money in the western Australian city of Perth, was produced in a court today and remanded in custody.
PunjabNewsline News 2010
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PERTH: A 22-year-old Indian, arrested for allegedly murdering two compatriots after a dispute over money in the western Australian city of Perth, was produced in a court today and remanded in custody.
PunjabNewsline News 2010
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PERTH: A 22-year-old Indian, arrested for allegedly murdering two compatriots after a dispute over money in the western Australian city of Perth, was produced in a court today and remanded in custody.
PunjabNewsline News 2010
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December 16th, 2009 more images more images PERTH - Australian captain Ricky Ponting was taken to hospital for x-rays after being hit on the elbow by a brutal Kemar Roach bouncer after lunch on day one in Perth.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010
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