8 A.I.R. Militia Bendigo would make it the 8th Australian Infantry Battalion. Bertuch is a local Bendigo name. Part of the William (Bill) Thomason collection. Refer Cat No. 4136P.21 Australian Soldiers posed with rifles and bayonets in black and white photo likely from 8 A.I.R. Militia which would date it to between 1905-1912. Standing in a field with tents in the background.In pencil on back "Bertuch - Paid".collection of william (bill) thomason, photograph, 8 a.i.r.

Some parts of 8 A.I.R. (Aust. Infantry Regiment) which existed from 1905-1912. Some badges suggest at least two are veterans so likely Boer War. Identified as part of 8th Battalion Bendigo early 1900's. The book "Marching on" by William E Thomason, page 33 also refers. Part of the William (Bill) Thomason collection. Refer Cat No. 4136P.Black and white portrait photo of six Australian Soldiers, three seated and three standing. One Warrant Officer and five other NCO's of 8th Battalion, Bendigo, 8th A.I.Rcollection of william (bill) thomason, photograph, 8th battalion