Steve Smith's first Test century (138 not out) helped Australia reach 9 for 492 declared on a rain-affected day.
England's openers then survived a testing spell from the Australia pace attack in the evening session to reach 32-0.
England 32 for 0 (Cook 17*, Root 13*) trail Australia 492 for 9 dec (Watson 176, Smith 138*, Anderson 4-95) by 460 runs.
Aug 2013
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