Another motorcyclist said: "People hid wherever they could. Justice Roden found Jock Ross, as Comanchero president, bore 'prime responsibility' for his club's decision to take part in the war. It was the first shot of the Milperra Massacre, on Father's Day 1984, outside the Viking Tavern, and within minutes two more of Snake's five brothers, John "Whack" Campbell and Colin "Caesar" Campbell, would be gunned down. 'That's why the military trains you to act instinctively. The police helicopter hovered above while armed police kept about 750 spectators from the hotel. Translated titles: Masacre de Milperra donde Bandidos MC / Commancheros MC involucrados en tiroteos mortales Milperra-Massaker, bei dem Bandidos MC / Commancheros MC an tdlichen Schieereien. The Bandidos were late and, thinking that the opposing gang was not coming, some Comancheros went into the Viking Tavern bar. Where are the survivors of the Milperra massacre now? Eaves's son was 11 when he learnt of his history last year. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? GREAT NEWS! I used to have this habit that after I've known someone for some time and they know me I might disclose it to them. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Leanne Walters I found on Findagrave.com. Comanchero vice president Robert 'Foggy' Lane, his sergeant-at-arms Phillip 'Leroy' Jeschke and their comrades Ivan 'Sparra' Romcek and Tony 'Dog' McCoy also died. Next, he received a First Class Honours degree at Murdoch University. Now 57, Eaves has been charged with predatory driving, driving furiously to cause bodily harm and assault occasioning actual bodily harm after an alleged road rage incident in Sydney's inner-west. He was yelling 'get down' but I didn't realise what was going on". You can always change this later in your Account settings. Failed to remove flower. Commonwealth Games gold medallist boxer Philip "Knuckles" McElwaine was found guilty only of affray; he was the only motorcycle club member to be acquitted of the manslaughter and murder charges that were brought against him. It is directed by Peter Andrikidis. It is unfortunate that so many of them have chosen to play no part in the sentence hearing, although years of their lives are at stake. Some of the bikes had shotguns and rifles clipped to them. What actually happened before all hell broke loose has never been told before due to the code of silence even among enemy clubs. [20], A television mini-series Bikie Wars: Brothers in Arms, based on the book Brothers in Arms by Lindsay Simpson and Sandra Harvey, screened on Australias Network Ten in May 2012. Members of that gang had been dissatisfied with the dictatorial leadership of its 'supreme commander' Jock Ross, who ran the Comanchero like a paramilitary organisation. Subscribe here: http://9Soci.al/chmP50wA97J Full Episodes: https://9now.app.link/uNP4qBkmN6 | The Father's Day Massacre (2014)Bravery. [8] Gavery recalled: "Kucler was covered in blood and appeared to have a wound below one eye. Weve updated the security on the site. "Suddenly a man I didn't even know grabbed hold of me and pulled me to the ground. Contrary to some newspaper reports, there was no charge toward one another, nor were formal battle lines drawn. Then came the motorbikes. September 12, 1984. Bandido member Gregory "Shadow" Campbell was shot in the throat by a shotgun and died instantly. 1. The Mongols, sworn enemies of the Hells Angels, boast of having chapters in the US, Mexico, Germany, Norway, France, Spain, Italy, Israel, Thailand and now Australia. Any member found guilty of screwing another member's Real Ol' Lady or taking advantage of a rift between them for future 'conning up' will be thrown out. It is unfortunate that so many of them have chosen to play no part in the sentence hearing, although years of their lives are at stake. The Milperra Massacre, Milperra bikie shoot-out or Father's Day Massacre was a firearm battle between rival motorcycle gang members on 2 September (Father's Day in Australia) 1984, in Milperra, a south-western suburb of Sydney, New South Wales. Any member found guilty of wearing his Colours on or around anything other than a British or American motorcycle of 500cc or more will be severely dealt with. As well as Ms Walters, Bandidos vice president Mario 'Chopper' Cianter and clubmate Gregory 'Shadow' Campbell were killed. Select from premium Milperra Massacre of the highest quality. ', Eaves (pictured with ponytail) directed a teenage Lucy Durack (pictured in white dress) in Parlami d'Amore (Speak to Me of Love) in 1998, a decade before she played Glinda in the Australian production of Wicked. Six of the bikies convicted of the seven murders got life while three others received terms of 18 or 20 years. For more than three decades Eaves tried to keep his past secret from prospective employers, friends - even his own son - but is now prepared to tell his story. Milperra Massacre file.Detectoves lead bikie gang member into campsie police station early today. No arrests had been made last night. From the Archives, 1984: The Milperra bikie massacre. This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 06:34. Located in Sydney's grimy inner city Chippendale, the distinctive 19th century building at 111 Regent Street, the club was about to get even more notorious. Seven people were killed: six motorcycle gang members and a fourteen year old female bystander, Leanne Walters. 'The outcome of this for both sides is people have died early, people on both sides have committed suicide. Defiance. 'In assessing sentence, it is appropriate to treat all the offences of which any accused was convicted of as part of the one transaction. Eaves was shot dragging Ross and another wounded man to safety. 'A need to belong and enjoy a close relationship and bond with others can be readily understood. "People ducked and screamed and others yelled 'get down, get down.'". He is still married to Eaves's sister Vanessa. Eaves was just 21. He was an uncredited consultant on the 2012 television mini-series Bikie Wars: Brothers in Arms, which he did not watch beyond halfway through the first episode. The initial confrontation between the clubs was verbal, involving the brandishing of "non-lethal" weapons and challenges to drop the guns and settle it like men but ended with the accidental discharge of a shotgun into the air. Truth about Covid care home testing row: Timeline lays bare what was said, by who and when. 'I often wondered would I have just got out of the army and been a mechanic at Parramatta,' he said. With 31 accused, each by law able to reject 20 jurors without giving a reason, 1,500 jurors were called up and housed at the Penrith Leagues Club to await selection. All the Comanchero and Bandidos were charged with murder under the principle of common purpose. 3. 5. Can dementia be spotted in CHILDHOOD? Hewas still just 24 when sentenced to life in jail in June 1987 after being convicted along with eight others of seven murder charges. When you have two groups like these in conflict with one another, a 'Viking' is always likely. Having served his sentence, Glen Eaves hoped he would be able to get on with his life. Please reset your password. September 21, 1984. . "He had blood pouring from the side of his head when he started shooting," Wayne said. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. "People took off in all directions. 'It was just a very difficult time,' Eaves said. Seven people were killed and twenty-eight injured and the event was a catalyst for significant changes to gun laws in New South Wales. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 7. On Father's Day, 1984, members of rival gangs the Commanchero and Bandidos met in the car park of the Viking Tavern at Milperra, in Sydney's south west, and went to war. Styled as the gang's 'supreme commander', he led them into the 1984 Milperra Massacre, in which four of his men as well as two Bandidos and a 14-year-old girl died. The ugly side to loyalty seems to demand enemies against whom the loyal can be united and the ugly side to physical strength and courage is when when violence is unleashed against those enemies. Comanchero Glen Eaves warned his fellow club members against going to the Viking Tavern. The first of more than 200police arrived 15 minutes after the fighting ended and cordoned off the area. ', Eaves enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts Communication at the University of Technology, Sydney. September 12, 1984. Credit:Bruce Miller. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Were working to restore it. Police were interviewing 400 people, some at the floodlit scene of the killings, and collecting an arsenal of weapons. Recent reports in the Fairfax media indicate the club has been scoping out territory for the club in Sydney and on Queensland's Gold Coast. Police believe that the war began over turf, drugs or a combination of both. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. [8] Both men placed their shotguns on the ground.[8]. 'I've been trying to outrun this business for 36 years and it just never lets me go,' the father-of-two told Daily Mail Australia. Many customers near the entrance to the tavern were ushered inside where patrons were lying on the floor. By 1.45 pm more than 400 people were at the ranch-style tavern. Two more bikies and a police officer were injured in what ambulancemen said were "little melees" afterwards as police tried to interview witnesses. Members of the Banditos Bikie group appeared at Bankstown Court on charges of affray and serious affront and alarm. Try again later. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Marking 35 years since the 'Milperra Massacre'. 'People screamed, people ran, people hid. Tragically, innocent 15-year-old bystander Leanne Walters was slain in the crossfire. Glen Eaves was just 22 when he was present at the 1984 Milperra bikie massacre; He did not injure anybody, helped to save others and tried to stop the bloodshed ; The Comanchero and soldier was sentenced to life in prison for seven murders; Those convictions were reduced to manslaughter and he was released in 1988 Kucler wanted me to get ambulances to help his injured mates but I told him we couldnt until he surrendered his weapon. The clubs had a no drugs policy and Colin "Caesar" Campbell, Sergeant-at-Arms of both Comanchero chapters and Sergeant-at-Arms of the Bandidos after they were patched over, points to the acrimony of the split as the sole reason. 7. In assessing sentence, it is appropriate to treat all the offences of which any accused was convicted of as part of the one transaction. An advertisement for a British motorcycle club swap meet was placed in a few local press releases, to be held at the Viking Tavern, with a scheduled start at 10 am on Sunday, 2 September 1984. He was watched by Wayne McTighe, 12, from his home on the other side of Beaconsfield Road. The Milperra Massacre, Milperra bikie shoot-out[1] or Father's Day Massacre[2] was a gunfight between rival motorcycle gang members on 2 September (Father's Day in Australia) 1984, in Milperra, a south-western suburb of Sydney, New South Wales. 45 Milperra Massacre Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Images Editorial Video Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 45 Milperra Massacre Premium High Res Photos Browse 45 milperra massacre stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. An experimental film Eaves (right) made at UTS won an award which was presented by acclaimed director Baz Luhrmann in the presence of then NSW premier Bob Carr (left) in 1995. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? He winked at me and said, 'Not today, Snake."'. Throughout the sentence hearing, I sought a greater understanding than I was able to obtain of the nature of the clubs and the relationship between their respective members. Glen Eaves is an award-winning filmmaker who has run a pay TV network, worked in senior government positions and completed three university degrees. Bandidos vice president Mario "Chopper" Cianter was shot twice in the chest with a shotgun and died instantly. Year should not be greater than current year. He enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts Communication at the University of Technology, Sydney. The Milperra Massacre, Milperra bikie shoot-out[1] or Father's Day Massacre[2] was a gunfight between rival motorcycle gang members on 2 September 1984, in Milperra, a south-western suburb of Sydney, New South Wales. 'How's someone not going to go back to crime if they can't get a job and they've got no money? But like most admirable qualities, these can be carried to excess. Eaves was not going but that Fathers Day morning a group of Bandidos rode past his home at Westmead. Two days later they arrested Eaves and charged him at Burwood police station. ", 'My brothers died, for what? We have set your language to At the time, the 'Milperra Massacre' court case was one of the largest in Australian history, with a total of 43 people charged with murder. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 'He gave me the sort of attention that a father never gave me.'. 7.0 /10 784 YOUR RATING Rate Drama Brothers in Arms is the story of the lead-up to, reasons for, and repercussions of the "Milperra Massacre" where two warring Motorcycle Clubs faced off in the car park of a western Sydney pub on Father's Day, 1984. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. [9] Campbell later claimed that the wife of one of the Comancheros had shot him several times with a handgun. Top podcast episodes. Eaves went into business with the help of his solicitor Leigh Johnson and worked as an insurance and investment agent before deciding to study film-making. 'It is not possible to sit looking at these men for more than one year, as I have a done, without feeling that there is more to them than the popular image of bikie gang members. The judge was perplexed by how offenders he described as good family men could behave with such violence when they were with their bikie gang mates. 'As patriotism can lead to jingoism and mateship can lead to cronyism, so bikie club loyalty, it seems, can lead to bikie club war. Bikers are human, too. 'I didn't want to go. Within two hours, more than 100 police from 19 divisions, the Tactical Response Group, the Special Weapons and Operations team and homicide detectives had gathered at the hotel. The other dead were men. The rider was taken to Prince Alfred hospital where he was treated for cuts, bruises and a back injury. "[8] Constable John Garvey who arrived at the scene stated: "The wounds on the men were horrific. Even the Uniting Church kicked him out of a job after two weeks. For the past few years Eaves has volunteered with an organisation of ex-military personnel called Team Rubicon which operates an emergency response team for events such as bushfires. That spectre emerged again early last year when Eaves was arrested after a traffic incident allegedly got out of control and media learnt of his past. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. The involuntary discharge was the catalyst for pitched battle involving fists, guns and other weapons. Source: Document seized by police after the Father's Day Milperra massacre. By 'All I did was run out under fire and drag some wounded guys behind cars,' he said. They were just at the wrong place at the wrong day'. The Comanchero have been portrayed as having waited in ambush for the Bandidos but Eaves described the events of that day very differently. The judge in the case named the instigator of the violence as William "Jock" Ross, the "supreme commander" of the Comancheros, saying "Ross was primarily responsible for the decision that members of his club go to Milperra in force and armed". 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