The Poor of Melbourne, and Fall of the Provident Institute is a 1863 Australian play by William Akhurst.
[4] The Age said "We cannot honestly admire either the construction of the play or its wretched claptrap sentiment.
Mr Fawcett's efforts in the quaint character which has fallen to his lot received special recognition.
"[6] Bell's Life said the play was "not unskilfully arranged, and with a sufficient amount of local material to give an original appearance".
[7] The Herald thought the play's ambition was greater than the author's ability.