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Bodybuilding and You For Women (Issue 10)

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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

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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

WOMEN’S CONTEST PROMOTION AND PARTICIPATION

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More and more interest was being generated in women's bodybuilding in the early 1980's. Christine Zane discusses a number of issues pertaining to the sport. Source: Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #174 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #150 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980)

Karan Wilfling – Miss Melbourne, 1981

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An editorial on Australian Karen Wilfling the 1981 Miss Melbourne. Source: Muscle Australia - Issue 8 (May 1981) Page #32 - Muscle Australia - Issue 8 (May 1981) Page #33 - Muscle Australia - Issue 8 (May 1981)

She Chat (Vol.1 No.7)

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This month features Miss Western Europe Diana Goolaman. Source: Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7 Page #24 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7 Page #25 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7

Women’s Bodybuilding (Where are you going?)

InterviewsMay 4, 2025171Views 0Likes 0Comments

The early 1980's saw a huge growth in the popularity of female bodybuilding. Lisa Lyon, an early pioneer, was starting to get national exposure but there was still an uncertainty around the sport. The fact is, when it comes to men's bodybuilding, we had traditions of "maleness" to fall back upon - the statues of…

She Chat (Vol.1 No.9)

InterviewsMay 3, 2025128Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dianne Bennett once again presents "She Chat". This month she features Beautiful Patsy Byford... Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.9) Page #24 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.9) Page #25 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.9)

Karan Wilfling – Miss Melbourne, 1981

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

Laura Combes The New Breed?

InterviewsApril 29, 2025172Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chris Lund joins Laura Combes during one of her training sessions. A great article that provides some insight into one of the greats of female bodybuilding from the late 70's / early 80's. Source: MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #72 - MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #73 - MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #74 - MuscleMag International…

She Chat (V1N8)

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This months edition of She Chat introduces Patricia Dulley to the readers. This article was provided by Armando Buttigieg as part of an electronic donation of his collection of Peak Muscle Maker magazines. Source: Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.8 Page #24 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.8 Page #25 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.8

Women’s News Vol.2 No.5

InterviewsMarch 22, 2025125Views 0Likes 0Comments

Carole Graham keeps the readers abreast of all the happenings in women's bodybuilding. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #16 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #17 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #18 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5)

Women’s View (Vol.1 No.2)

InterviewsMarch 21, 2025107Views 0Likes 0Comments

This months feature is on Pauline Rawson. She would become a regular in Peak Muscle Maker and appear on multiple covers of the magazine. Article donated by Armando Buttigieg. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.2) Page #24 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.2) Page #25 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.2) Page #32 - Peak Muscle Maker …

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Bodybuilding and You For Women (Issue 10)

Katherine Illingworth

WOMEN’S CONTEST PROMOTION AND PARTICIPATION

Karan Wilfling – Miss Melbourne, 1981

She Chat (Vol.1 No.7)

Women’s Bodybuilding (Where are you going?)

She Chat (Vol.1 No.9)

Karan Wilfling – Miss Melbourne, 1981

Laura Combes The New Breed?

She Chat (V1N8)

Women’s News Vol.2 No.5

Women’s View (Vol.1 No.2)

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