Australian Bodybuilding – Vintage Body Building Magazines

AUSSIE ARCHIVES Report: Clyde Bird

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Clyde Bird is an Australian bodybuilding icon and is spoken about by past champions as a mythical larger-than-life character. No sooner had he arrived he vanished. Clyde dropped out of the sport shortly after appearing to have the bodybuilding world at his feet. Clyde has since passed but I hope by re-publishing articles of Clyde…

News News News (Muscle Australia Issue 9)

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News for around the traps of Australian Bodybuilding. A great little piece from 1981. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 9) Page #48 - Muscle Australia (Issue 9) Page #49 - Muscle Australia (Issue 9) Page #50 - Muscle Australia (Issue 9)

ROGER WALKER SEMINAR

InterviewsMay 14, 2025132Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Burwash gives insight into a Roger Walker seminar from 1981. We are fortunate to have Roger share his knowledge and experiences on a regular basis on this website. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 9) Page #32 - Muscle Australia (Issue 9) Page #33 - Muscle Australia (Issue 9)

MR. SOUTHERN UNIVERSE 1981

ContestsMay 14, 202564Views 0Likes 0Comments

This event, held at the Dallas Brookes Hall in April 1981 was an exciting event that fans of Australian bodybuilding will long remember. The show consisted of the following events, Junior Mr Victoria, Intermediate Mr Victoria, Professional Mr Victoria, Miss Victoria and the feature event the Professional Mr & Miss. Southern Universe. Peter Lindsay would with…

What You Can Expect From The Food You Eat

InterviewsMay 13, 2025148Views 0Likes 0Comments

John Terilli pens an excellent article on the impact of indulging in poor food choices. A great read and also a cautionary tale! Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 9) Page #22 - Muscle Australia (Issue 9) Page #23 - Muscle Australia (Issue 9)

Phoenix From The Ashes

InterviewsMay 12, 202592Views 0Likes 0Comments

Australian bodybuilder Robert Fay documents his recovery from a torn bicep tendon injury he incurred at a powerlifting competition on the 13 February 1983. Robert meticulous attention to his hastened recovery has him back in competition in a mere 4 1/2 months after the injury. Source: MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #38 - MuscleMag International…

Clyde Bird

InterviewsMay 12, 2025100Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great interview with Clyde Bird. A rising star of Australian bodybuilding in the late 1960's and early 1970's. Clyde abruptly retired from competitive bodybuilding after placing second behind Roger Walker at the 1973 National Title. In 1982 at the age of 32 Clyde considers a comeback in this excellent Muscle Australia interview. Source:…

Sam Ioannidis

InterviewsMay 11, 2025137Views 0Likes 0Comments

Having won the inaugural I.F.B.B. Junior Mr Universe in 1980, Sam travelled back to South Africa to successfully defend his title in 1981. This is a great article that details his 1981 success. For those that are unfamiliar with Sammy Ioannidis he is one of the greats of Australian Bodybuilding. I personally rank him…

Milton Hadjigeorgiou

InterviewsMay 10, 2025133Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great interview with Australian Bodybuilder Milton Hadjigeorgiou. Milton's training session's were 5 hours in duration and his pre contest diet consisted primarily of Tuna and Egg! Now that's dedication! Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 9) Page #12 - Muscle Australia (Issue 9) Page #13 - Muscle Australia (Issue 9)

Karan Wilfling – Miss Melbourne, 1981

InterviewsMay 3, 202580Views 0Likes 0Comments

Introducing Karan Wilfling the 1981 Miss Melbourne. Source: Muscle Australia (May 1981) Page #32 - Muscle Australia (May 1981) Page #33 - Muscle Australia (May 1981)

Flex and Chatter (May 1963)

InterviewsApril 9, 202580Views 0Likes 0Comments

Latest news from Australia, New Zealand and the Rest of the World. Source: Mr America (May 1963) Page #7 - Mr America (May 1963) Page #34 - Mr America (May 1963)

Robert Nailon’s Newscene (V2 N5)

InterviewsMarch 29, 202577Views 0Likes 0Comments

Richard Nailon brings readers up to date in the happenings in bodybuilding in Australia and abroad. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #35 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #37 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #38 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2…

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AUSSIE ARCHIVES Report: Clyde Bird

News News News (Muscle Australia Issue 9)

ROGER WALKER SEMINAR

MR. SOUTHERN UNIVERSE 1981

What You Can Expect From The Food You Eat

Phoenix From The Ashes

Clyde Bird

Sam Ioannidis

Milton Hadjigeorgiou

Karan Wilfling – Miss Melbourne, 1981

Flex and Chatter (May 1963)

Robert Nailon’s Newscene (V2 N5)

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