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". [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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. During his trial Eaves had been unimpressed with some of the defence lawyers and realised university could not be that hard. As I ran I was worried I was going to get a bullet in the back." 7. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Four other members of the Comancheros gang received life sentences for murder and 16 Bandidos received sentences of seven years for manslaughter. Jock Ross suffered a brain injury after being shot in the head. Moving into the corporate world, Eaves became head of programming at Sky Racing World and Sky Ringside, where he helped stage world title fights. September 12, 1984. [8] Both men placed their shotguns on the ground.[8]. He continued making films and his work was accepted into international festivals. Make sure that the file is a photo. 'I've gone on to meet premiers and movie stars and travel the world and do three degrees. Two Bandidos and four Comanchero were killed. 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. Police say the onetime Comanchero outlaw was involved in an altercation with a 23-year-old motorcyclist about 10.50pm on March 20. One of the gunmen paused to drink beer with friends during a lull in the battle. 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. 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. He lost much of his vision as well as the ability to read and write. 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]. 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. They were just at the wrong place at the wrong day. Tensions rose steadily, but things boiled over when two Comancheros defected to the new club and burned their old colors. Fourteen ambulances ferried the wounded, including one policeman, to Liverpool, Westmead and Bankstown hospitals. Defiance. 7. 'In those days, there was no internet so I could sort of hide a bit, you know,' he said. Police believe that the war began over turf, drugs or a combination of both. 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 . Many stayed there for almost half an hour before getting up to leave. They don't mellow, either. And he went, 'No,' blasted me.". Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Only Comanchero president Jock Ross served more than five years. 'As patriotism can lead to jingoism and mateship can lead to cronyism, so bikie club loyalty, it seems, can lead to bikie club war. 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. 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. 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. Stephen Gibbs for Daily Mail Australia 'The battle then began. Fifteen more machines arrived, racing past the sales tables and through the crowds. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 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 . One of the 20 injured had his arm chopped off by a machete as two rival bikie gangs, the Bandidos and the Commancheros, invaded the carpark in Beaconsfieid Road at 1.55 pm. Being present at the worst bikie outrage in Australian history was hard to share with friends, and family. The fighting continued for at least 10minutes, while police helicopters circled overhead, with members of the public fleeing to the tavern and nearby properties as soon as the shooting started. A 20-minute battle waged with guns, baseball bats and knives killed two Bandidos, four Comancheros and an innocent bystander, 15-year-old Joanne Walters. About 30 shots were fired in 10 minutes, with a pause while the two sides reloaded. Can dementia be spotted in CHILDHOOD? Please try again later. 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. '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. The crowd scattered when at first two shots were fired from near a car at the back fence of the hotel grounds. 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. 'Jock got shot in the head and the lungs. Thanks for your help! 'He was about 20 years older than me, in the prime of his life, a very charismatic figure and I looked up to him,' Eaves said. 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. [2] The involuntary discharge was the catalyst for pitched battle involving fists, guns and other weapons. Grieving relatives and friends leave Penrith Court after the Verdict of the Milperra Bikies Massacre trail. 'As patriotism can lead to jingoism and mateship can lead to cronyism, so bikie club loyalty, it seems, can lead to bikie club war.'. 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. 'I never hurt anybody, was never accused of hurting anybody, killing anybody, shooting anybody, doing anything like that.'. By 1.45 pm more than 400 people were at the ranch-style tavern. 'I used to think that having a degree you're absolutely a genius and what struck me was that these guys weren't that smart. 'Now I know what Lindy Chamberlain felt like,' he said from the dock. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Bats, bars, guns and at least one knife were used. Resend Activation Email. 'Minutes later seven lay dead - four Comancheros, two Bandidos and a 15-year-old girl.'. Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Clashes are common and bloody and disrupt the peace, law, and order of any area, enough for charges to be pressed on either side. 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. 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. We have all paid a terrible price and we will never be allowed to forget it or escape from itMilperra changed everything. Six bikies and a 15-year-old girl were killed in the Milperra massacre on Father's Day, 1984 (pictured). There was a couple of cars led them in and then a heap of bikes.'. [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. There were only about 15 Comanchero at the Viking but about 40 Bandidos. Tragically, innocent 15-year-old bystander Leanne Walters was slain in the crossfire. Justice Adrian Roden would describe what happened next as he sentenced Eaves and the others almost three years later. Snake told The Sydney Morning Herald last year. 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. Comanchero Glen Eaves warned his fellow club members against going to the Viking Tavern that day and dragged two comrades to cover under fire. 2. Try again later. It's driven me to achieve, maybe to prove that I wasn't that crook. 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. All were reduced to manslaughter on appeal. Source: Justice Adrian Roden on sentencing the Milperra bikies, The comments below have not been moderated, By You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. '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. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. The two of them were about seven metres from one of the gunmen. [12] Solicitor Christopher Murphy acted for the Bandidos' members charged over the incident. "I saw one woman with a baby about six months old. Members of the Banditos Bikie group appeared at Bankstown Court on charges of affray and serious affront and alarm. 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. 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. Any member found guilty of selling, distributing or using hard drugs will be thrown out. Eaveswas still just 24 when sentenced to life in jail in June 1987 after being convicted along with eight others of seven murder charges. 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. Were working to restore it. 'It hasn't cost me any friendships or anything like that. 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A man grieves over his brother, one of the dead. September 21, 1984. . Eaves lives every day with the consequences of that infamous Father's Day 1984 battle between the Comanchero and Bandidos and its permanent place on his resume. 5 The Milperra Massacre Photo credit: The Daily Telegraph In 1984, the Bandidos expanded into Australia. There were ex-soldiers, tradesmen, council workers, even a serving policeman. The President is the Supreme Commander of the Comanchero. Before the two gangs met at the Viking Tavern Eaves tried to convince the Comanchero 'supreme commander' Jock Ross they would be out-numbered. Select from premium Milperra Massacre of the highest quality. Snoddy's betrayal sparked a feud which culminated in the Milperra massacre. Bikers are human, too. Any member found guilty of using their superior ability to 'con' another member or nominated member out of their bikes, money or valuables will be severely dealt with. September 21, 1984. . The rider was taken to Prince Alfred hospital where he was treated for cuts, bruises and a back injury. 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". 9. Another motorcyclist said: "People hid wherever they could. 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. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Bandidos vice president Mario "Chopper" Cianter was shot twice in the chest with a shotgun and died instantly. Eaves, who joined the Comanchero just months before the massacre, did not kill or injure anyone at Milperra. They hid behind cars and they hid behind walls while others just ran. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. 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. Glen Eaves (pictured) has lost jobs due to his presence at Milperra as a 22-year-old and missed out on being hired for more. The Bandidos were late and, thinking that the opposing gang was not coming, some Comancheros went into the Viking Tavern bar. "Suddenly a man I didn't even know grabbed hold of me and pulled me to the ground. The Milperra Massacre. 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. Annakin, Heeney and Hennessey were released in December 1988. he said. Now Playing. 1. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? '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. So, if they were infants then they are now in their 60s ot 70s or so. 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. This account has been disabled. Many customers near the entrance to the tavern were ushered inside where patrons were lying on the floor. A former soldier once sentenced to life in jail for seven murders committed in 1984's infamous Milperra bikie massacre has been accused of deliberately running down a motorcyclist. 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.'. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 'That's why the military trains you to act instinctively. 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. The new Bandidos members then incinerated their Comanchero colours in a ceremonial act. 'But something from 36 years ago where I never hurt anybody,I'm not allowed to work in an IT department of a church. Because of the number of charges this man's brother was charged with the murder. 'Sometimes I've known people for may many years and never told them. They were just at the wrong place at the wrong day'. 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. Rishi Sunak is urgently reviewing his private exchanges with Matt Hancock after bombshell leak of ex-Health 'Drinks cold in fridge at DH!' Try again later. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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