''Sydney Punch'' (1864–1888) was a humorous and satirical magazine published in

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Melbourne Punch ''Melbourne Punch'' (from 1900, simply titled ''Punch'') was an Australian illustrated magazine founded by Edgar Ray and Frederick Sinnett, and published from August 1855 to December 1925. The magazine was modelled closely on ''Punch'' of Londo ...

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Adelaide Punch ''Adelaide Punch'' (1878–1884) was a short-lived humorous and satirical magazine published in Adelaide, South Australia. Like ''Melbourne Punch'', it was modelled on '' Punch'' of London. History ''Adelaide Punch'' had its origin in ''The R ...

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History

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 Frederick Sinnett (8 March 1830 – 23 November 1866) was a literary critic and journalist in colonial Australia. Sinnett was born in Hamburg, Germany, a son of Mrs. Percy Sinnett, a well-known English author, and was educated for the profession ...

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' – Dictionary of Sydney entry 1864 establishments in Australia 1888 disestablishments in Australia Defunct magazines published in Australia Magazines established in 1864 Magazines disestablished in 1888 Mass media in Sydney Satirical magazines Weekly magazines published in Australia {{Australia-media-stub