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History of Mr Australia Contest

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A great article covering the Mr Australia competition from its inception in 1951 up to 1979. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 5 Aug 1980) Page #22 - Muscle Australia (Issue 5 Aug 1980) Page #23 - Muscle Australia (Issue 5 Aug 1980) Page #24 - Muscle Australia (Issue 5 Aug 1980) Page #25 - Muscle Australia (Issue 5 Aug 1980) Page #26 -…

Larry Scott

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In December 1978 the great Larry Scott graced the shores of Australia to guest pose in the 1978 Mr South Pacific. Larry was 42 at the time and was still in incredible shape. Larry is one of the all time great of bodybuilding and took out the 1st Mr Olympia title. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #2 -…

John Terilli’s First Competition

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A great article where John Terilli recaps his very first competitions and the time he first saw Arnold Schwarenegger. John Terilli was arguably one of Australia's all time greats of bodybuilding. In the 1983 Grand Prix in Las Vagas John pushed Lee Haney all the way finishing a close 2nd to the future great. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 5…

Robby Robinson Absent from Mr Olympia 1980

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Robby Robinson was a noticeable absentee from the 1980 Olympia. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979) Page #31 - Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979)

Mr Asia 1975

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The 1975 Mr Asia was held in Singapore. Roger Walker walked away as a clear winner. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979) Page #1 - Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979) Page #17 - Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979) Page #18 - Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979) Page #19 - Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979)

Mr Australia 1979

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The 1979 Mr Australia drew a crowd of 1500 fans. Peter Lindsay proved too good coming back after a 3 year lay off from competitions. Peter was known for his symmetry and well defined muscularity. Roger Walker and Tony Emmott were the guest posers. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979) Page #1 - Muscle Australia (Issue #2…

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History of Mr Australia Contest

Larry Scott

John Terilli’s First Competition

Robby Robinson Absent from Mr Olympia 1980

Mr Asia 1975

Mr Australia 1979

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