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| Don Avard by Royale on the Cover of MAN-ifique (Feb 1958) |
Don Avard was an Australian who had served in the Royal Navy, making a name there as a boxer. He had a cute face, winning smile and trim physique and was arguably Royale's first 'star' of their own making (i.e. not an existing bodybuilder personality). He played a significant role in Royale's launch
He headlined Royale's very first advertisement, in December 1957 (Man's World) - see Royale Timeline 57.2. He was also their first beefcake cover man (above, for Barrington's 'MAN-ifique', February 1958). That was one of three beefcake magazine covers he graced in the early months of Royale's existence.
(The others were Tomorrow's Man, March 1958 and Grecian Guild Pictorial April 1959. Plus a repeat appearance in a re-issue of Man-ifique dated as Spring 1958)
Avard actually lived with Clavering in Denbigh St for a while during this period, 1957-58 and reportedly became part of 'the firm'. He was a friend of both John Barrington (see Royale Timeline 58.2) and Basil Clavering. A very good one, it seems!
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Biological Feature about Don Avard
and his links with Clavering and Barrington
article and link pending
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Don Avard Sets
- Solo images for others (Barrington & Dobing)
- Cowboy series with Gordon Scott
The Boxers (DABF)
Oct 1958
Boxing storyette with Bob Flynn
2 pictures known (unknown set size)
- Sailor Wrestling with Ian Oliver?
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