Australian Bodybuilding – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Dennis Tinnerino Wins Pro Am Universe

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A fantastic contest report on the 1981 IFBB Pro Mr Universe. Dennis Tinerino would narrowly take the title ahead of Roger Walker. The magnificent Tony Pearson would take third. Both Bill Pearl and the injured Bertil Fox would guest pose whilst Arnold Schwarzenegger would provide the seminar of the century. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle…

The Birth of Melbourne Gym Equipment

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This article tracks the introduction of this iconic Australian weight training equipment brand. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.3) Page #22 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.3) Page #23 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.3)

Bodybuilding’s Wedding of the Year

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A pictorial of the wedding of Paul Graham and Carole Bennett. Arnold Schwarzenegger would be Paul's Best Man. The wedding was held shortly after the 1981 IFBB Pro Universe. A large number of the competitors attended the wedding. The pictorial also includes a photo of Paul Graham (1980 Mr Olympia Promoter), Arnold Schwarzenegger (1980 Mr…

Peter McCarthy

InterviewsJanuary 11, 2025124Views 0Likes 0Comments

Peter McCarthy provides insight into his comeback to bodybuilding and how he trained his magnificent legs. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.3) Page #29 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.3) Page #42 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.3)

Gold Coast Report

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George Johns wins the 1981 Mr Gold Coast. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.3) Page #53 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.3)

An Interview with Wayne Gallasch

InterviewsJanuary 7, 2025101Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fantastic interview by Clarence Bass with Australian Muscle Photographer and film maker Wayne Gallasch. 2025 brings on the 60th anniversary of his work in the field of bodybuilding. Few people know that Wayne was also an accomplished bodybuilder and powerlifter himself in the late 1960's. Wayne is a person very special to me and…

Australian Gossip (May 1985)

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Robert Nailon provides all the gossip from Down Under. Source: MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #86 - MuscleMag International (May 1985)

Joy Dobson That Amazing Aussie!

InterviewsDecember 26, 2024104Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fantastic editorial on Australian Muscle Woman Joy Dobson. Amongst other things Joy was an exceptional violin player who was banned from the IFBB due to her occupation as a striptease artist. After the ban Joy would focus her attention of her other love powerlifting. Joy was also a strong advocate against drugs in sport. …

The New Star of Australian Bodybuilding

InterviewsNovember 3, 2024262Views 0Likes 0Comments

In a major bodybuilding upset Ivan Djirlic would defeat Roger Walker and win the 1979 Mr South Pacific title. This is his story. Source: MuscleMag International (July 1980) Page #28 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980) Page #29 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980)

Mentzer “Downunder”

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Frank Burwash provides a summary of the 1980 Mike Menzer Seminar's conducted in Australia. Source: Muscle Australia - Issue #6 (Oct-Nov 1980) Page #21 - Muscle Australia - Issue 6 (March 1971) Page #22 - Muscle Australia - Issue 6 (March 1971) Page #23 - Muscle Australia - Issue 6 (March 1971)

Graeme Lancefield Wins Mr Southern Hemisphere 1980

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A pictorial contest report on Greame Lancefield's victory in the 1980 Mr Southern Hemisphere. Source: Muscle Australia - Issue #6 (Oct-Nov 1980) Page #24 - Muscle Australia - Issue 6 (March 1971) Page #25 - Muscle Australia - Issue 6 (March 1971)

Peter Lindsay Talks On Bodybuilding And The Future

InterviewsOctober 8, 2024144Views 0Likes 2Comments

Peter Lindsay pens a letter to the readers of Muscle Australia. Source: Muscle Australia - Issue #6 (Oct-Nov 1980) Page #12 - Muscle Australia - Issue 6 (March 1971) Page #13 - Muscle Australia - Issue 6 (March 1971)

Tag: Australian Bodybuilding

Dennis Tinnerino Wins Pro Am Universe

The Birth of Melbourne Gym Equipment

Bodybuilding’s Wedding of the Year

Peter McCarthy

Gold Coast Report

An Interview with Wayne Gallasch

Australian Gossip (May 1985)

Joy Dobson That Amazing Aussie!

The New Star of Australian Bodybuilding

Mentzer “Downunder”

Graeme Lancefield Wins Mr Southern Hemisphere 1980

Peter Lindsay Talks On Bodybuilding And The Future

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