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 Seven people were killed at the Milperra massacre in 1984. Many of us just wanted to escape our dreary lives; escape for one night a week, dress up like Marlon Brando and be a wild one. The vice president had been shot and killed, the sergeant-at-arms was killed.'. Marking 35 years since the 'Milperra Massacre'. Were working to restore it. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. The Waco incident will not tarnish their image, Sher said. Wes Graham, 23, who was on the hotel verandah when the shooting started, said he saw two shots fired in the air and then one man shot in the head. Eaves grew up in Parramatta, in Sydney's west. The first of more than 200police arrived 15 minutes after the fighting ended and cordoned off the area. Only Comanchero president Jock Ross served more than five years. This account has been disabled. Sorry! 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. [9] Campbell later claimed that the wife of one of the Comancheros had shot him several times with a handgun. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. [6][pageneeded][7]. From age eight or nine wanted to join the army. Nine police cars arrived, and marksmen took up positions in the Esso service station across from the tavern and near the driveway of the bottle shop. Eaves was not going but that Fathers Day morning a group of Bandidos rode past his home at Westmead. They set up their first chapter in Sydneyright in the heart of Comanchero territory. But like most admirable qualities, these can be carried to excess. 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. 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. Here I was armed with a shotgun facing a very angry man with a shotgun he had obviously used; it was not something I could walk away from. The next day police attended an apartment block at Mortlake, also in the inner-west, where they seized a car and clothing as well as other items for forensic testing. Bandidos sergeant-at-arms, Colin "Caesar" Campbell, was shot six times and spent six weeks in intensive care before checking himself out. [18] New South Wales Police set up Operation Ranmore to stop the violence escalating, which resulted in 340 people arrested on 883 charges as of January 2008. The two clubs, the Bandidos, and the Comancheros, were once under. Any member found guilty of stealing from a member of the Club itself will be thrown out of the Club. There were only about 15 Comanchero at the Viking but about 40 Bandidos. 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. 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 . '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. Milperra Massacre file.Detectoves lead bikie gang member into campsie police station early today. It is directed by Peter Andrikidis. ). Truth about Covid care home testing row: Timeline lays bare what was said, by who and when. The battle took place at a supposedly friendly bike meet. 'To this day I don't understand why he didn't say, "We're not going, we can't take these guys on". 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. And it still wasn 't over. 10. 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. All the murder verdicts were quashed and replaced with manslaughter convictions by the Court of Criminal Appeal. Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. On that day at around 1pm, 19 armed Comancheros entered the car park of the Viking Tavern during the swap meet and took up positions in hiding. 'A need to belong and enjoy a close relationship and bond with others can be readily understood. All the murder convictions were reduced to manslaughter on appeal. Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He worked as an insurance and investment agent for a few years before setting out to become a filmmaker. 02:18 EST 01 Jun 2020 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. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Eaves believed police thought some of those charged would roll over and give evidence against their brothers but apart from one Bandido that did not happen - and not all of his testimony was believed. [2] The Bandidos pulled up in a group at the western end of the car park and after distributing guns and other weapons, moved to confront the Comancheros president. 'In those days, there was no internet so I could sort of hide a bit, you know,' he said. The onetime soldier was also the youngest bikie at the Milperra massacre 36 years ago and has seven counts of manslaughter recorded against his name. Illustration from the Sydney Morning Herald, September 3, 1984. Being present at the worst bikie outrage in Australian history was hard to share with friends, and family. The Milperra massacre's origins lay in. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. A famous photo shows Phillip "Bull" Campbell collapsed in grief onto Shadow. Find Milperra Massacre stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. September 01, 2019 - 8:05AM. '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. Eaves, who like his fellow bikies had pleaded not guilty to all charges, referred to the most notorious example of Australian injustice as that sentence was handed down. 'All I did was run out under fire and drag some wounded guys behind cars,' he said. 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. 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. 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 . Moment fitness influencer asks man to move off park bench 'because he's 'ruining her livestream' - but Mortgage demand plummets to a 28-year low as average interest rates hit 6.71% - just as spring home buying Britain braces for brutal -9C Arctic snap: Met Office warns more snow and ice could lash the country next Is YOUR wood burner at risk? 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. 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. After much correspondence, he received approval to form the first Australian Bandidos chapter and become its national president. Glen Eaves did not hurt anybody that day but was convicted of seven manslaughters. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Bandidos, Comancheros and bystanders were struck, limbs were broken, people were stabbed, people were shot. Bandido Tony Allan 'Lard' Melville got life, as did Comancheros Eaves, Ian Keith 'Snow' White, Robert John Allen 'Jay Jay' Heeney, Raymond 'Sunshine' Kucler and Ross. Please try again later. They hid under tables as the shots rang out. Can dementia be spotted in CHILDHOOD? 'As stupid and as naive as it sounds that's exactly what happened. (A Current Affair) An innocent 15-year-old girl was killed along with six bikies, while a further 21 bikies were badly injured. He took a gunshot to the. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Justice Adrian Roden Q.C. So, if they were infants then they are now in their 60s ot 70s or so. 'They've pulled up, got out of their cars, off their bikes, charged straight at us and then I just heard gunshots.'. Two more bikies and a police officer were injured in what ambulancemen said were "little melees" afterwards as police tried to interview witnesses. In 1992, Ross was the last to be released after serving five years and three months. 'He gave me the sort of attention that a father never gave me.'. Failed to report flower. As the Bandidos arrested were charged in regards to all the deaths, this resulted in Colin Campbell being found guilty of the manslaughter of his brother. 'There was no crime going on,' Eaves said. ", 'My brothers died, for what? Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 'I never hurt anybody, was never accused of hurting anybody, killing anybody, shooting anybody, doing anything like that.'. Police were interviewing 400 people, some at the floodlit scene of the killings, and collecting an arsenal of weapons. A lot of other blokes didn't want to go but Jock said, "OK, we'll go there for an hour, show ourselves". '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. 'Now I know what Lindy Chamberlain felt like,' he said from the dock. The new Bandidos members then incinerated their Comanchero colours in a ceremonial act. Weve updated the security on the site. Two Bandidos and four Comanchero were killed. Even the Uniting Church kicked him out of a job after two weeks. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Grieving relatives and friends leave Penrith Court after the Verdict of the Milperra Bikies Massacre trail. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 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. Resend Activation Email. The 58-year-old no longer applies for the increasing number of roles which require a police check because of his criminal record. 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. 0 cemeteries found in Leppington, Camden Council, New South Wales, Australia. A power struggle led to the formation of the first Australian chapter of the Texas-based Bandidos, causing bad blood and running territorial disputes between the two gangs. 'As patriotism can lead to jingoism and mateship can lead to cronyism, so bikie club loyalty, it seems, can lead to bikie club war.'. All were also found guilty of affray. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Top podcast episodes. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 7. 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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. 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