Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Ross failed to appear at the first two meetings and after arriving at the third, simply announced that the club would be split into two chapters and walked out. 6. [2] Some are in their thirties and forties, have no significant prior convictions and have good family and work backgrounds. Search above to list available cemeteries. 'Jock invited me to hang around with the club. Twenty-one more were convicted of seven counts of manslaughter and sentenced to terms ranging from ten to 14 years. The first ambulance arrived while the firing continued. He is pictured while on bail at Christmas in 1987 with his sister Vanessa who married Comanchero 'supreme commander' Jock Ross, One of the bikies killed at Milperra is pictured lying over his dead brother at the Viking Tavern. A violent shootout in Australia, which came to be known as the Milperra Massacre, killed seven and wounded 28 near Sydney in 1984. The gunmen lowered rifles to allow the ambulancemen to take away the wounded. Any member found guilty of cowardice will be thrown out of the Club. The Milperra Massacre was a firearm battle between rival motorcycle gang members on September 2 (Father's Day) 1984, in Milperra, a south-western suburb of Sydney. Based on the book Brothers in Arms by Lindsay Simpson and Sandra Harvey, the Network Ten production tells the story of, and the lead up to, the fateful Milperra massacre in which rival gangs . Source: Document seized by police after the Father's Day Milperra massacre. 'I didn't want to go. Using walkie-talkies for communication, Comanchero leader "Jock" Ross, a military enthusiast, intended to stand in the open to give the appearance he was alone, hoping to draw the Bandidos into a pincer movement that was based on the "Bullhorn Ambush" that he read had been used in the Anglo-Zulu War. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Greg James QC was Juniored by a number of Juniors including John Korn, Kenneth Rosin, Andrew Martin and Philip Young. Bystanders ran screaming from the carpark and people started falling beside cars. After realising he'd been caught off guard and not having had the chance to set up a formal battle plan, Jock Ross ran from the back of the tavern holding a machete in one hand and a pick handle in the other. He was one of six bikies originally sentenced to life for taking part in the Milperra massacre but served only a little more than five years. "When I saw him he was pointing the gun our way, and then the little girl fell. 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. 'It's just crazy. A fierce loyalty and a propensity for violence, which rightly or wrongly typify the popular image of such clubs are clearly indicated by the almost intimidatory appearance adopted, and the emphasis on strength and power to be found in man and machine alike. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Before the two gangs met at the Viking Tavern Eaves tried to convince the Comanchero 'supreme commander' Jock Ross they would be out-numbered. [9] Campbell later claimed that the wife of one of the Comancheros had shot him several times with a handgun. He has barely received a parking ticket in 30 years but the shadow of Milperra hangs heavily over him, one Google search away from discovery. Bandidos sergeant-at-arms, Colin "Caesar" Campbell, was shot six times and spent six weeks in intensive care before checking himself out. The legacy of Milperra is not all bad for Eaves, who would likely not have gone to university if he had not been charged with murder and gone to trial. 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 fact that seven people were killed is itself a significant, aggravating circumstance as is the fact that there were hundreds of people whose lives were put at risk.'. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Anthony "Snoddy" Spencer, the Bandidos National President, hanged himself in prison before he could stand trial. 'We literally had our backs to the wall, nowhere to run, when they approached us. 'It was a pretty rough neighbourhood back in those days, back in the 70s,' he said. As Sergeant-at-Arms, he ordered Ross to face charges of breaking one of the ten club rules. So can a pride in physical strength and courage. 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 views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. . 'There was no crime going on,' Eaves said. 'They've pulled up, got out of their cars, off their bikes, charged straight at us and then I just heard gunshots.'. Jock Ross suffered a brain injury after being shot in the head. "I saw another guy shoot someone in the guts, and he just keeled over and then the girl was shot. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 'I've read books on what happens to soldiers in battle and what they say is that it's so overwhelming for your brain that you actually go dumb,' Eaves said. Thirty-five years ago, two bikie gangs opened fire on each other in the car park of a south-western . 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. Any member found guilty of divulging Club business to anyone not a member, unless directed by the President, will be severely dealt with. 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 vice president Robert 'Foggy' Lane, his sergeant-at-arms Phillip 'Leroy' Jeschke and their comrades Ivan 'Sparra' Romcek and Tony 'Dog' McCoy also died. A man grieves over his brother, one of the dead. They don't mellow, either. In assessing sentence, it is appropriate to treat all the offences of which any accused was convicted of as part of the one transaction. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 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. GREAT NEWS! He no longer applies for the increasing number of roles which require a police check because he knows how those old manslaughter convictions will make him look. 'And so I think that without that horror I probably wouldn't have achieved the things I've done on a global level and on a personal level. Any member found guilty of divulging Club business to anyone not a member, unless directed by the President, will be severely dealt with. 00:34 EST 08 Jan 2021. Another Campbell brother, John "Wack" Campbell, died three years later from his injuries. 3. 'I never hurt anybody, was never accused of hurting anybody, killing anybody, shooting anybody, doing anything like that.'. Between the second and third shots - a shotgun followed . Any member found guilty of breeding dissension in the Club (ie Running down the President of the Club or Club policies in any way, shape of form - or bad s*** rumours) will be thrown out. Seven people were killed: six motorcycle gang members and a fourteen year old female bystander, Leanne Walters.Video - The Milperra Massacre, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Eaves was shot dragging Ross and another wounded man to safety. He continued making films and his work was accepted into international festivals. Eaveswas still just 24 when sentenced to life in jail in June 1987 after being convicted along with eight others of seven murder charges. Milperra Massacre file.Detectoves lead bikie gang member into campsie police station early today. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. The comments below have been moderated in advance. Bull died in jail two years later from a blood clot his family blames on injuries he sustained in the battle. 'He goes into high school this year and I was probably going to tell him but he looked it up and that freaked him out,' Eaves said. "I said, 'Do it, mate.' "For no reason. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 'I also wanted to know more about the clubs themselves and what it is about the way of life that they offer that led these people, many of whom would in all other respects be regarded as law-abiding and responsible citizens of commendable character, to indulge in what on the face of it is irresponsible, anti-social behaviour of extreme violence, bringing with it obvious danger to human live, and in the facts of this case, the tragic consequences of seven deaths. 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. As well as Ms Walters, Bandidos vice president Mario 'Chopper' Cianter and clubmate Gregory 'Shadow' Campbell were killed. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Several vanloads of motor cyclists were driven away by police for questioning. I will never forget the sight when I arrived that day. 0 cemeteries found in Leppington, Camden Council, New South Wales, Australia. 'They were looking for family. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Any member found guilty of selling, distributing or using hard drugs will be thrown out. Snake said a Comanchero then walked over, "stuck the shotty in me head while I was lying there". Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Some are in their thirties and forties, have no significant prior convictions and have good family and work backgrounds. Telephones ran hot as about 20 Comancheros arranged to go to the swap meet where they would wait for 30 or so armed Bandidos to arrive. To use this feature, use a newer browser. In 1992, Ross was the last to be released after serving five years and three months. After much correspondence, he received approval to form the first Australian Bandidos chapter and become its national president. Any member found guilty of cowardice will be thrown out of the Club. Fourteen ambulances ferried the wounded, including one policeman, to Liverpool, Westmead and Bankstown hospitals. Marking 35 years since the 'Milperra Massacre'. Snake fell to the ground, clutching his stomach. Family members linked to this person will appear here. 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. The involuntary discharge was the catalyst for pitched battle involving fists, guns and other weapons. Sometimes the tactic worked, sometimes it didn't. ', 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. 9. 'The criminal record came back, I thought they'd just have a bit of a chat to me about it but no. Marking 35 years since the 'Milperra Massacre'. He did not want to be there that day and tried to stop it. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. One of the gunmen paused to drink beer with friends during a lull in the battle. This is a carousel with slides. 7. They hid under tables as the shots rang out. He enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts Communication at the University of Technology, Sydney. 'If you're mowing the lawns at Parliament House they want you to have a security clearance,' he said. So can a pride in physical strength and courage. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103685365/leanne-walters. 'All I did was run out under fire and drag some wounded guys behind cars,' he said. 'In assessing sentence, it is appropriate to treat all the offences of which any accused was convicted of as part of the one transaction. Subscribe here: http://9Soci.al/chmP50wA97J Full Episodes: https://9now.app.link/uNP4qBkmN6 | The Father's Day Massacre (2014)Bravery. Glen Eaves is an award-winning filmmaker who has run a pay TV network, worked in senior government positions and completed three university degrees. 'If you've robbed a bank, obviously they're not going to make you a teller,' he said. More than 30 men were arrested last night as police questioned at least 500 witnesses after seven people were shot dead in a bikie brawl at the carpark of the Viking Tavern in the south-western suburb of Milperra. ', Eaves enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts Communication at the University of Technology, Sydney. Eaves had only been in the club for a few months before tensions between the Comanchero and Bandidos exploded in bloodshed. The venue had been widely advertised in the press, motorcycle shops and on power poles. ', Six bikies and a 15-year-old girl were killed in the Milperra massacre on Father's Day, 1984 (pictured). 'I've gone on to meet premiers and movie stars and travel the world and do three degrees. Moving into the corporate world, Eaves became head of programming at Sky Racing World and Sky Ringside, where he helped stage world title fights. "A couple of minutes later I heard gunshots and screaming. Eaves, driving a Skoda Octavia station wagon, allegedly chased the motorcyclist for five minutes before hitting him with his vehicle in Ian Parade at Concord. , updated More than two years later, on 12 June 1987, the jury delivered 63 murder convictions, 147 manslaughter convictions and 31 of affray. Clubhouse attacks and other violence continued until August when Campbell alleged that Spencer and Ross "declared war" in a phone call.[3]. One sergeant arrived with a young constable and commented, Take a look at this son because youll never see anything like it again. The bikies appeared to be quite proud of what they had done. The two of them were about seven metres from one of the gunmen. It . Although never mentioned by the media or charged, several wives and girlfriends of the club members took part. He was watched by Wayne McTighe, 12, from his home on the other side of Beaconsfield Road. There were ex-soldiers, tradesmen, council workers, even a serving policeman. "The guy pointing the gun at me was a Comanchero and I asked, 'Will you use these, fight with the fists,' know what I mean? When you have two groups like these in conflict with one another, a 'Viking' is always likely. Defiance. She wasn't even doing anything," he said. During his trial Eaves had been unimpressed with some of the defence lawyers and realised university could not be that hard. [19], In 2002, Australian film maker Martin Brown produced a documentary titled 1% One Percenters Search for a Screenplay in an effort to raise interest for a big budget movie of the massacre. Milperra Massacre Fathers Day Massacre Viking Tavern Carpark The army stuck with Eaves while he was in prison, re-signing him to three more years service while he was at Long Bay on remand. Spencer had visited several outlaw clubs in America two years earlier and remembered how much respect U.S Bandidos showed to him, so he contacted their National President Ronnie Hodge. The Milperra massacre's origins lay in. 8. The Comanchero have been portrayed as having waited in ambush for the Bandidos but Eaves described the events of that day very differently. Casualty Disambiguation: see Federal Court of Australia (Sydney NSW) decision on 22 September 2014 in Francis v Allen & Unwin [2014] FCA 1027 by Katzmann J, parties Janette Gail Francis v Allen & Unwin Pty Limited, Lindsay Simpson, Pamela Walters, Rex Walters, Lorraine Walters. 5 The Milperra Massacre Photo credit: The Daily Telegraph In 1984, the Bandidos expanded into Australia. Snake told The Sydney Morning Herald last year. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. His mother died and his young girlfriend fell pregnant. Tensions rose steadily, but things boiled over when two Comancheros defected to the new club and burned their old colors. A further 28 people were wounded with 20 requiring hospitalisation. Glen Eaves did not hurt anybody that day but was convicted of seven manslaughters. Resend Activation Email. The shootout had its roots in an intense rivalry that developed after a group of Comancheros broke away and formed the first Bandidos Motorcycle Club . [a] If found guilty, Ross would have been expelled from the club. He is pictured with his sister Vanessa at Christmas in 1987. Below are some of Justice Adrian Roden's sentencing remarks: '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. 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. 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Mr Henry Lavelanski, of Flemington, said an alley cleared between the two gangs, who started shooting at each other. 'Sometimes I've known people for may many years and never told them. Police were interviewing 400 people, some at the floodlit scene of the killings, and collecting an arsenal of weapons. Seven people were killed: six motorcycle gang members and a fourteen year old female bystander, Leanne Walters. [10] The Viking Tavern has since been renamed the Mill Hotel. [5], During the club's 1983 Christmas run fighting broke out between the two chapters, prompting the Birchgrove chapter to break away and form a new club. When Eaves was 17 he joined the Army Reserve, then after several years he enlisted in the regular Army, serving in the Armoured Corps. They were just at the wrong place at the wrong day'. Colin "Caesar" Campbell has criticized the series for a lack of consultation with those who were there, its incorrect chronology of events, errors in motives and the portrayal of "lazy stereotypes".[22]. Ross was trying to rebuild the club and draw in as many new members as possible. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Find Milperra Massacre stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. 'Or if you're a child molester you're not going to be a school teacher. Melville was released in January 1989, while Eaves, White and Parker were freed in July that year. The Milperra Massacre Happened in a Quiet Suburb of Sydney on Fathers Day, September 2nd, 1984, 6 bikies were killed and 1 woman, (leanne walters) (Forgive T. September 21, 1984. . So we went. Any member found guilty of not helping another member who is in genuine trouble, not bulls*** trouble, will be severely dealt with. This account has been disabled. 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". That matter is still before the courts and Eaves is vigorously defending charges including predatory driving and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. My best friend committed suicide 20 years ago. Grieving relatives and friends leave Penrith Court after the Verdict of the Milperra Bikies Massacre trail. When the shooting started he used his military training to stay calm under fire and drag two wounded comrades to the safety of cover. About that time his sister Vanessa started a relationship with Glasgow-born Jock Ross, former British soldier and founder of the Comanchero outlaw bikie club. 'Now, Jock was a strong leader,' he said. Any member found guilty of stealing from a member of the Club itself will be thrown out of the Club. 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. 02:18 EST 01 Jun 2020 September 01, 2019 - 7:35AM. Can dementia be spotted in CHILDHOOD? 'From the start, I've been hammered by this, that I'm a crazed bikie killer from 40 years ago who's on the rampage again,' he said. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. The woman said she looked around to see people screaming in panic and running in all directions. Eaves's son was 11 when he learnt of his history last year. Bats, bars, guns and at least one knife were used. Several mothers said they had gone to the sale in the hope of finding a Father's Day present for their husbands. Eaves was just 21. Absolutely crazy.'. Former prisoners who had done their time needed to be given another chance. 10. Some were moving into the Norseman bar of the Viking to hear a band, The Lads. Eaves undertook a Doctorate of Create Arts scholarship at Perth's Curtin University of Technology, which he did not quite complete due to problems with funding. Mr. Campbell was represented by Mr Greg Woods QC. I've got to remind myself of that sometimes too when I'm feeling down.'. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. 'I've been out of work for about a year, but it's like it just gets harder and harder and harder,' he said. 'I thought, "Oh my god," Eaves said. It's more difficult to try and tell a prospective employer up front.'. Mark Pennington, one of the first police officers on the scene, was later awarded $380,000 (2011: $1,026,500) compensation for psychological damage. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 'The outcome of this for both sides is people have died early, people on both sides have committed suicide. They were just at the wrong place at the wrong day. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Milperra Massacre file.Detectoves lead bikie gang member into campsie police station early today. Courage. Eaves was released in December 1988, returned to custody briefly during a High Court appeal and let go again in July 1989, hoping he could get on with his life. 9. 'It was just a very difficult time,' Eaves said. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Those who supported bringing charges against Ross, the six Campbell brothers, the three McElwaine brothers, Anthony "Snodgrass" Spencer (Snoddy) and Charles "Charlie" Sciberras remained at the Birchgrove clubhouse that overlooked Yurulbin Park[4] while Ross and the remaining Comancheros set up a new clubhouse in Harris Park. Failed to remove flower. The battle took place amid a group of innocent bystanders who were enjoying a family day out at a motorcycle swap-meet in the tavern carpark. 'As patriotism can lead to jingoism and mateship can lead to cronyism, so bikie club loyalty, it seems, can lead to bikie club war.'. From the Archives, 1984: The Milperra bikie massacre. Police responded after receiving reports that a man had gone berserk with a rifle at the Viking Tavern in Milperra and that shots had been fired. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. They knew it was going to happen and both gangs were prepared for the fight. The defection resulted in a new eruption of violence between the Comancheros and Bandidos involving fire-bombings and drive-by shootings. he said. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Michael Alan Viney QC was the lead Crown Prosecutor for the committal hearing and the trial. [8] Gavery recalled: "Kucler was covered in blood and appeared to have a wound below one eye. ", 'My brothers died, for what? Kucler got out in September and Ross in January 1990, having served little more than five years. Eaves, who joined the Comanchero just months before the massacre, did not kill or injure anyone at Milperra. All the murder convictions were reduced to manslaughter on appeal. Bikers are human, too. Annakin, Heeney and Hennessey were released in December 1988. Thanks for your help! On September 2, 1984Comanchero members were planning to go to the Viking Tavern at Milperra for what was advertised as a motorcycle swap meet. 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 for the first time. Select from premium Milperra Massacre of the highest quality. They had declared war on each other, and once that happens you can be assured a full-scale battle will take place if they meet in public". cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The New South Wales Firearms and Dangerous Weapons Act . He is still married to Eaves's sister Vanessa. 'Still to this day I wish I was back there, right now.'. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. The shootout had its roots in an intense rivalry that developed after a group . 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. A system error has occurred. I mean, those sorts of weapons can do some terrible damage. Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. With 20 requiring hospitalisation injuries he sustained in the club and a year! 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