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Robert Nailon’s News Scene (V2 N1)

InterviewsOctober 4, 2025124Views 0Likes 0Comments

It's 1981 and Robert Nailon brings us all the news from Australia and abroad. Some very interesting reading! Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol. 2 No. 1) Page 41 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol. 2 No. 1) Page 42 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol. 2 No. 1) Page 43…

IFBB Mr and Miss NSW 1981

ContestsOctober 2, 202557Views 0Likes 0Comments

A Contest Report on the IFBB 1981 NSW titles. George Costa would proved too good and win the Open Mens title whilst Sue-Ellen McElvey would win the female crown. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol. 2 No. 1) Page 14 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol. 2 No. 1) Page 15 -…

What’s New in the Sunshine State (V2 N1)

InterviewsOctober 2, 2025103Views 0Likes 0Comments

All the news from Queensland's bodybuilding scene from 1981. This month the focus is on George John's move to the Gold Coast to open his new gym at Burleigh Heads. The editorial also has an excellent shot of a young Sammy Ioannidis on his visit to Surfers Paradise. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness…

‘Mr Olympia 1980’ The ‘Olympia Fiasco’ by Frank Burwash

ContestsAugust 29, 2025304Views 0Likes 0Comments

This is a reprint of the iconic scathing synopsis of the 1980 Mr Olympia by Frank Burwash. The article originally appeared in the 6th Issue of Rocco Oppedisano's "Muscle Australia" in November 1980 as a one page flash report without any photos. It was short, sharp and to the point. The article was that…

Bodybuilding and You For Women (Issue 10)

InterviewsJune 11, 2025204Views 0Likes 0Comments

Anne Souter answers the questions from Female enthusiast. Back in 1981 Female Bodybuilding was still in its infancy, especially so in Australia. The questions and answers in Anne's editorial make for great reading. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982 Page #50 - Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982 Page #51 - Muscle Australia (Issue 10)…

Katherine Illingworth

InterviewsJune 9, 2025239Views 0Likes 0Comments

An interview with Katherine Illingworth the 1981 P.B.B.I. MISS AUSTRALIA. It appears that Katherine was under the guidance of Roger Walker in the lead up to her victory. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982 Page #36 - Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982 Page #37 - Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982

1981 PRO UNIVERSE

ContestsJune 6, 2025489Views 0Likes 0Comments

Brighton Le Sands Hotel in Sydney was the venue for 1981 IFBB Pro-Universe Contest. With a great line-up including overseas contestants the calibre of Dennis Tinerino, Tony Pearson, Carlos Rodrigues, Hubert Metz, Johnny Fuller, Steve Davis, Don Ross, Australia's own Roger Walker and Victoria's Graeme Lancefield. Bertil Fox was a late withdrawal from the contest…

Graham Clarke

InterviewsJune 6, 2025276Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great editorial on junior Australian Bodybuilder Graham Clarke. Graham commenced his bodybuilding journey at Terry Bennett's Gymnasium. This website is dedicated to Terry's memory, it's where my passion for bodybuilding began. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982 Page #10 - Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982 Page #42 - Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February…

News News News (Issue 10)

InterviewsJune 6, 2025214Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscle New from Australia from back in 1981 Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982 Page #46 - Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982 Page #47 - Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982 Page #48 - Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982

PETER McCARTHY SHOWS YOU HOW TO BUILD MASSIVE SHOULDERS

TrainingJune 5, 2025370Views 0Likes 0Comments

Australian Bodybuilding Legend Peter McCarthy provides illustrational guidance on how to build massive shoulders. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982 Page #30 - Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982 Page #31 - Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982

Coverman: Paul Graham 1972 Mr South Pacific

InterviewsMay 27, 2025395Views 0Likes 0Comments

Robert Nailon provides a contest report on the 1972 Mr South Pacific. Paul Graham would win the competition after a tie with Robert Deegan was settled by the audience. It was decided to let the audience choose the winner by applause. Paul would go on to Promote the controversial 1980 Mr Olympia that would…

Peter McCarthy CoverMan

InterviewsMay 25, 2025412Views 0Likes 0Comments

Peter McCarthy is a legend of Australian Bodybuilding. Robert Nailon pens this Febuary 1972 article on the 1971 Mr Australia. Source: Muscular Development (Feb 1972) Page # 34 - Muscular Development (Feb 1972) Page # 39 - Muscular Development (Feb 1972) Page # 56 - Muscular Development (Feb 1972) Page # 30 - Muscular Development (Feb 1972) Page #…

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Robert Nailon’s News Scene (V2 N1)

IFBB Mr and Miss NSW 1981

What’s New in the Sunshine State (V2 N1)

‘Mr Olympia 1980’ The ‘Olympia Fiasco’ by Frank Burwash

Bodybuilding and You For Women (Issue 10)

Katherine Illingworth

1981 PRO UNIVERSE

Graham Clarke

News News News (Issue 10)

PETER McCARTHY SHOWS YOU HOW TO BUILD MASSIVE SHOULDERS

Coverman: Paul Graham 1972 Mr South Pacific

Peter McCarthy CoverMan

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