Berries To Bulldogs Fifty Years Of Canterbury Bankstown R.F.L.C

History Sport & Recreation Australiana

Berries To Bulldogs: Fifty Years Of Canterbury Bankstown R.F.L.C by Gary Lester celebrates five decades of community sport, tracing the club’s growth from its early days to its modern presence in Australian rugby league. The book blends local history, personal anecdotes and vivid photography to capture the spirit of the Canterbury Bankstown community.

Lester’s narrative offers a rich, non‑fiction portrait of the club’s players, supporters and milestones, making it an appealing read for both sports enthusiasts and those interested in Australian social history. The inclusion of archival images adds visual depth, illustrating key moments on and off the field.

The hardcover edition comes with a dust jacket that protects the volume and showcases the club’s emblematic colors. Its format and layout are well suited for collectors of sports memorabilia, local history and family stories.

In good condition overall, the book features a tight binding and clean pages free of writing, tears or dog‑ears. The dust jacket shows some scuffing, wear and a small dent along the spine, and two pages have minor page‑edge marks, but the volume remains a solid addition to any rugby league or Australian history collection.