Historical information

This item is in a collection of 11 items donated by Stan Hutson. The majority relate to Frederick Arthur William Hutson No 3539 57th Bn AIF. Refer Cat No 922 for his service history.
As this photo relates to pre WW1 taken at the Bendigo Race Course it will relate to Fredericks brother, Herbert Spencer Hutson No 3540 57th Bn. Herbert had pre war service in the 67th Militia Bn in Bendigo. Herb enlisted also in the 8th Reo’s 21st Bn and also transferred to the 57th Bn same day as his brother.

Physical description

Pre World War I Militia Unit. Taken at Bendigo Race Course stand.
Black and white portrait of irregularly dressed soldier and one white dog.
They are both seated and standing. Various head dress.
Their rifles are Martini - Henry single shot. There appears to be a Chaplain in the group.
Group size approx. 100 soldiers. In the grand stand behind them are various pieces of kit.
They are probably Bendigo's 67 Infantry in front of the Bendigo Race Course stand.
The frame is varnished timber circa 1912 - 1914.

Inscriptions & markings

“W.R.Robinson photo Bendigo”
The original ticket on the front is wrong as to place of photo taken.