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Mend Your Ways. Joyous emotion of Mr New Chum on suddenly discovering a proper bit of footway. 1864

From the collections of the
State Library of New South Wales
[ML QA827/S]
(Sydney Punch, 11 June 1864, p 24)

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The decorated footpath

Paved footpaths are a familiar feature of our urban environment. Whether taking a purposeful walk, a social stroll, or a healthy jog, we expect the footpath to be there, providing a safe and sturdy platform beneath our feet. But pavements should not be dismissed as simply utilitarian.

Footpaths

Pedestrians

Sydney Punch

Illustrated satirical periodical with various publishers from 1864 until 1888. Modelled on the English Punch magazine, Sydney Punch was established in 1864 by Edgar Ray, one of the founders of the older Melbourne Punch.

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