Ruby, Elsie, and Alison show their competitive skills in Wandin (a suburb of Melbourne) in 1957, representing for the Collingwood branch of the (before political correctness took the accuracy out of terms) Old Age and Invalid Pensioners’ Association. Way to stay active!
I Don't Get It 
I wonder if they had to make their own burlap sacks or if they really came that long?
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Makes you wonder.
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They sure do look like they’re having a good time. A sack race is something I have never tried. You?
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I did it in third grade for sports day many moons ago.
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Well that’s something. I never had an inkling to do that. Of course our Sports day was dashes and stuff.
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I just remember that and the 3-legged race, where you are tied to another person.
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A 3 legged race sounds real cozy.
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I love the expressions of glee and uninhibited joy on their faces.
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Me, too!
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Super sweet picture!
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Awwww, sweet is the right word.
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LOVE this photo! Would that I could be having that much fun when I am old and grey. OAIPA for sure knew how to have a good time. They so do not look Invalid. Which I just took apart (the word “invalid”) and am appalled. Yikes. They are more valid than some folks half their age.
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That’s a good point, Liz!
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