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Williamson steady after Australia 559

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After going wicketless in the first day, Trent Boult struck early on the second to remove the majestic David Warner  Getty Images
Mark Craig did well to hold on to the catch at second slip  Getty Images
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Warner soaked in the applause from the WACA crowd after making 253, his best in international cricket  Getty Images
A rather sedate Australia lost quick wickets after Warner's dismissal, with Steven Smith edging behind for 27  Getty Images
The mini-slide didn't dampen the mood at the ground though, as several fans thronged the stadium on a sunny day in Perth  Getty Images
Mitchell Johnson, who loves having a swing or two, stepped out to Craig and was stumped by BJ Watling  Getty Images
Smith eventually declared the Australia innings at 559 for 9  Getty Images
And Mitchell Starc pushed the hosts further ahead, trapping Martin Guptill lbw for 1...  Getty Images
... but Kane Williams steadied the innings with an unbeaten 70  Getty Images
Williamson found good company in Tom Latham before he was out for 36  Getty Images
Ross Taylor also struck some strong drives as New Zealand closed the day at 140 for 2  Getty Images
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