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. …
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)
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Peter Lindsay pens a letter to the readers of Muscle Australia. Source: Muscle Australia - Issue #6 (Oct-Nov 1980)
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This month Dianne Bennett provides a profile of Kay Brooks an Air Hostess from Sydney Australia with a passion for physical fitness. Source: Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3 No.1 (June 1971)
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A great article on Australian bodybuilding legend Peter McCarthy. Robert Nailon pens the piece and does an exceptional job providing some background on Peter in his lead up to his 1971 Mr Australia victory. Source: Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3 No.1 (June 1971)
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Peter McCarthy recalls the Australian teams presence at the 1975 Mr Olmypia and Mr Universe at Pretoria South Africa. Australian Roger Walker would finish second in his class behind the overall winner Ken Waller. Source: Muscle Australia - Issue #6 (Oct-Nov 1980)
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Frank Burwash pays tribute to the most remarkable Paul Anderson, better known as 'The Mighty Apollo'. His feats of strength and strongman act was a thing of legend! A great read! Source: Muscle Australia - Issue #6 (Oct-Nov 1980)
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An training article on novice Australian Bodybuilder Burt DeJager. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #4 Apr-May 1980)
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The 1979 Mr Australasia was held at the Sydney Opera House. Richard Jonker would win the overall title ahead of other class winners Sammy Ioannidis and Rocco Oppedisano. Dave Draper would be the special guest poser. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #1 Jul-Aug 1979)
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