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

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. Like '' Melbourne Punch'' and '' Adelaide Punch'', it was modelled on ''

Punch Punch commonly refers to: * Punch (combat), a strike made using the hand closed into a fist * Punch (drink), a wide assortment of drinks, non-alcoholic or alcoholic, generally containing fruit or fruit juice Punch may also refer to: Places * Pun ...

'' of London.

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 Edgar Ray (24 April 1828 – 23 August 1905) This article goes into great detail on Ray's family and early life. was an English entrepreneur who launched two magazines in Australia, ''Melbourne Punch'' and ''Sydney Punch''. On his return to Englan ...

, (1828–1905), co-founder with Frederick Sinnett of '' Melbourne Punch''.

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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