Sydney Punch

Summary

Sydney Punch (1864–1888) was a humorous and satirical magazine published in Sydney, New South Wales. Like Melbourne Punch and Adelaide Punch, it was modelled on Punch of London.

History edit

First published in May 1864, it was the third magazine of the name to be published, the previous two having failed after a few issues. It was founded by Edgar Ray, (1828–1905), co-founder with Frederick Sinnett of Melbourne Punch.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ "The Sydney Punch". The Sydney Morning Herald. Vol. XLIX, no. 8103. New South Wales, Australia. 28 May 1864. p. 4. Retrieved 19 September 2021 – via National Library of Australia.

External links edit

  • Sydney Punch – Trove newspaper listing
  • Sydney Punch – Dictionary of Sydney entry