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What’s New in the Sunshine State

ContestsMarch 6, 202575Views 0Likes 0Comments

A contest report on the 1981 IFBB Queensland State Championships. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.2) Page #23 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.2) Page #25 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.2)

The Pro Universe and the Pro-Am World Cup: How does Paul Graham do it!

ContestsMarch 5, 202567Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on the upcoming IFBB Mr Universe and World Cup held in Australia in 1981. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.2) Page #19 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.2) Page #20 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.2) Page #21 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness…

Mr and Miss Australia Bodybuilding Championships, 1981

ContestsMarch 4, 202594Views 0Likes 0Comments

1,000 spectators witnessed 85 contestants from around Australia compete at the 1981 Australian titles. Billy Knight and Carole Bennett would win the titles. This is a comprehensive account of the event. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.2) Page #11 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.2) Page #12 - Paul Graham's…

Mick Vaporis Australia’s Strongest Man

InterviewsFebruary 1, 202558Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great read! Mick Vaporis shares his strength accomplishments and a whole lot more. Source: Mr America (May 1963) Page #12 - Mr America (May 1963) Page #13 - Mr America (May 1963) Page #33 - Mr America (May 1963)

News From Australia (Dec 1957)

InterviewsJanuary 30, 202590Views 0Likes 0Comments

News from the 1957 Australian Weightlifting Championships. Source: Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957) Page #25 - Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957) Page #38 - Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957) Page #39 - Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957)

Muscle Action (August 1971)

InterviewsJanuary 25, 202596Views 0Likes 0Comments

This months edition includes correspondence from Australians Robert Nailon, Wayne Gallasch and Robert Fay. Source: Peak Muscle Maker - Vol. 2 No. 3 (August 1971) Page #35 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.2 No.3 (August 1971) Page #36 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.2 No.3 (August 1971)

Dennis Tinnerino Wins Pro Am Universe

ContestsJanuary 17, 2025253Views 0Likes 0Comments

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

InterviewsJanuary 12, 2025131Views 0Likes 0Comments

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

InterviewsJanuary 12, 2025158Views 0Likes 0Comments

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, 2025218Views 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

ContestsJanuary 9, 2025135Views 0Likes 0Comments

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, 2025212Views 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…

Tag: Australian Bodybuilding

What’s New in the Sunshine State

The Pro Universe and the Pro-Am World Cup: How does Paul Graham do it!

Mr and Miss Australia Bodybuilding Championships, 1981

Mick Vaporis Australia’s Strongest Man

News From Australia (Dec 1957)

Muscle Action (August 1971)

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

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