'In those days, there was no internet so I could sort of hide a bit, you know,' he said. September 01, 2019 - 8:05AM. Four shotgun pellets remained in his body which were dug out by his wife before he fled to Western Australia. Eventually some 1,000 jurors were presented before 12 were found acceptable to sit on the case. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Some of the bikes had shotguns and rifles clipped to them. '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. Subscribe here: http://9Soci.al/chmP50wA97J Full Episodes: https://9now.app.link/uNP4qBkmN6 | The Father's Day Massacre (2014)Bravery. 'There was, I thought, a very good reason for that. Many mothers and father had turned up with young children to hunt for bargain bikes and parts. So, if they were infants then they are now in their 60s ot 70s or so. This browser does not support getting your location. We have all paid a terrible price and we will never be allowed to forget it or escape from itMilperra changed everything. There was an error deleting this problem. They set up their first chapter in Sydneyright in the heart of Comanchero territory. 'I picked up a gun and I shot once into the air and once into the ground as they were coming down to attack and that scared them off,' he said. Bandido member Gregory "Shadow" Campbell was shot in the throat by a shotgun and died instantly. He is pictured with his sister Vanessa at Christmas in 1987. Please try again later. We came from all walks from life optometrists, engineers, clerks and blue collar workers and all had our reasons for being there (in a motorcycle gang). The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Snake said a Comanchero then walked over, "stuck the shotty in me head while I was lying there". For most of this time Eaves' criminal history had not affected his job prospects but that changed after he took on a senior role at the National Film and Sound Archive. Seven people were killed and twenty-eight injured and the event was a catalyst for significant changes to gun laws in New South Wales. Any member found guilty of selling, distributing or using hard drugs will be thrown out. 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 . 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. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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. Clubhouse attacks and other violence continued until August when Campbell alleged that Spencer and Ross "declared war" in a phone call.[3]. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Grieving relatives and friends leave Penrith Court after the Verdict of the Milperra Bikies Massacre trail. Please reset your password. One man who took part in the shoot-out in the Viking Tavern who wished to be anonymous stated in 2014: Milperra was catastrophic; it was a ridiculous and terrible thing to happen. The Milperra massacre's origins lay in. When Eaves was 17 he joined the Army Reserve, then after several years he enlisted in the regular Army, serving in the Armoured Corps. Illustration from the Sydney Morning Herald, September 3, 1984.Credit:Franklin Johnson. Courage. Eaves grew up in Parramatta, in Sydney's west. 'It's caused a great toll on people's mental health at different levels. Thanks for your help! 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. "I said, 'Do it, mate.' He did not believe the murder convictions would stand and they didn't. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. 'There was no crime going on,' Eaves said. Although never mentioned by the media or charged, several wives and girlfriends of the club members took part. "I saw another guy shoot someone in the guts, and he just keeled over and then the girl was shot. Please try again later. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. An experimental film Eaves made at UTS won an award which was presented by acclaimed director Baz Luhrmann in the presence of then NSW premier Bob Carr. 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. A former bikie convicted over the 1984 Milperra Massacre in which a teenage girl was shot and killed, has been cleared to work with children by a Sydney court. A further 28 people were wounded with 20 requiring hospitalisation. The Bandidos were late and, thinking that the opposing gang was not coming, some Comancheros went into the Viking Tavern bar. There . The onetime soldier was also the youngest bikie at the Milperra massacre in 1984 and has seven counts of manslaughter recorded against his name, Eaves is constantly dragged back to September 1984 and the car park of the Viking Tavern where six bikies and a teenage girl were shot dead. Eaves 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. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Leanne Walters (103685365)? Bandidos, Comancheros and bystanders were struck, limbs were broken, people were stabbed, people were shot. He took a gunshot to the. 'Jock invited me to hang around with the club. Justice Adrian Roden would describe what happened next as he sentenced Eaves and the others almost three years later. 10. Six of the bikies convicted of the seven murders got life while three others received terms of 18 or 20 years. . [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. Mr Henry Lavelanski, of Flemington, said an alley cleared between the two gangs, who started shooting at each other. Police believe that the war began over turf, drugs or a combination of both. September 21, 1984. . Failed to report flower. After much correspondence, he received approval to form the first Australian Bandidos chapter and become its national president. The car park was packed with leather-clad bikies, police and ambulance officers treating the injured. 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. Eaves directed a teenage Lucy Durack in the 1998 film Parlami d'Amore, a decade before she played Glinda in the Australian production of Wicked. 'Now, Jock was a strong leader,' he said. No charges had been laid by 1 am. Snake's brother Gregory "Shadow" Campbell and an "adopted brother", Mario Ciantar, were less fortunate. He winked at me and said, 'Not today, Snake."'. 8. 7 are killed, comprising of 6 bikers and an innocent civilian. 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. 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. Australia News. 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. 'Sometimes I've known people for may many years and never told them. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. The two clubs, the Bandidos, and the Comancheros, were once under. I think everyone involved has been scarred by it and continues to be scarred by it. Eaves was standing next to his car near the tavern wielding a shotgun as the Bandidos entered the car park, which was filled with a crowd of about 500. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. US firms waiting in the wings read to pump 'billions Parents' fury as schools STILL won't tell them if they are closed tomorrow as teacher strikes continue. 'The outcome of this for both sides is people have died early, people on both sides have committed suicide. 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. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. For about 15 minutes this gunmen laid siege to the hotel. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. There was a couple of cars led them in and then a heap of bikes.'. 'They've pulled up, got out of their cars, off their bikes, charged straight at us and then I just heard gunshots.'. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Eaves was just 21. ", 'My brothers died, for what? Glen Eaves is an award-winning filmmaker who has run a pay TV network, worked in senior government positions and completed three university degrees. I've got to remind myself of that sometimes too when I'm feeling down.'. Some are in their thirties and forties, have no significant prior convictions and have good family and work backgrounds. [8] Both men placed their shotguns on the ground.[8]. All were also found guilty of affray. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). We are no longer accepting comments on this article. They hid under tables as the shots rang out. Defiance. '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. Eaves would be one of 31 bikies to spend 14 months in front of a Supreme Court jury sitting at Penrith in what was then Australia's longest-running criminal trial. "[8] Garvey was confronted by Raymond Sunshine Kucler of the Comancheros who was armed with a shotgun. Try again later. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103685365/leanne-walters. The President is the Supreme Commander of the Comanchero. Tragically, innocent 15-year-old bystander Leanne Walters was slain in the crossfire. 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. By Stephen Gibbs for Daily Mail Australia, Published: 01:52 GMT, 13 January 2021 | Updated: 02:25 GMT, 13 January 2021. 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. Some are in their thirties and forties, have no significant prior convictions and have good family and work backgrounds. The police helicopter hovered above while armed police kept about 750 spectators from the hotel. 'In assessing sentence, it is appropriate to treat all the offences of which any accused was convicted of as part of the one transaction. 'Still to this day I wish I was back there, right now.'. She must have died instantly. ', Eaves enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts Communication at the University of Technology, Sydney. Top podcast episodes. She wasn't even doing anything," he said. The crowd scattered when at first two shots were fired from near a car at the back fence of the hotel grounds. [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. More than three decades ago Eaves was one of 30 bikies convicted of murder or manslaughter over the Milperra massacre and one of the last to be released from jail. [a] If found guilty, Ross would have been expelled from the club. Eaves was shot dragging Ross and another wounded man to safety. Source: Document seized by police after the Father's Day Milperra massacre. The Milperra Massacre, also known as the Father's Day Massacre, refers to a battle between Bandidos MC and Comanchero MC in the suburb of Milperra, Sydney on Sunday 2 September, 1984, which was Father's Day in Australia. Police believe the motive for the callback was an effort by those running the Comanchero now to prove they are nothing more than men who like to ride together. Marking 35 years since the 'Milperra Massacre'. Comanchero Glen Eaves warned his fellow club members against going to the Viking Tavern that day and dragged two comrades to cover under fire. That matter is still before the courts and Eaves is vigorously defending charges including predatory driving and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. 'As stupid and as naive as it sounds that's exactly what happened. Were all the deaths in The Texas. '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. This account has been disabled. The shootout had its roots in an intense rivalry that developed after a group . 'It was a pretty rough neighbourhood back in those days, back in the 70s,' he said. Stephen Gibbs for Daily Mail Australia The first ambulance arrived while the firing continued. 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. Bandido member John "Whack" Campbell never fully recovered from the injuries he received and in 1987 died in jail from complications. Bats, bars, guns and at least one knife were used. 2. So can a pride in physical strength and courage. 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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". According to Campbell, in late 1983, one of his brothers and another Comanchero had called on another member and caught the Comancheros' president (and founder) William George "Jock" Ross, in a compromising position with the member's wife. The rider was taken to Prince Alfred hospital where he was treated for cuts, bruises and a back injury. From that point Eaves has been running from Milperra. When you have two groups like these in conflict with one another, a 'Viking' is always likely. 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. 6. 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. 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. September 01, 2019 - 7:35AM. No matter what Eaves does in life - he volunteers his time for disaster relief with a veterans' organisation - he is dragged back to the car park of the Viking Tavern in south-western Sydney where six bikies and a teenage girl were shot dead. 2. They don't mellow, either. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. All the murder verdicts were quashed and replaced with manslaughter convictions by the Court of Criminal Appeal. Comancheros Gary George 'Peewee' got 20 years, Terrence William Parker 18 years John Francis 'Little John' Hennessey 20 years. 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. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. All the Comanchero and Bandidos were charged with murder under the principle of common purpose. 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. He seemed to be firing in all directions, " the man said. During his trial Eaves had been unimpressed with some of the defence lawyers and realised university could not be that hard. Watching war movies gave him an appreciation of the bravery of soldiers. They said get out of the building immediately.'. 'Not only that, they'd sent scouts down to identify that we were there. He would try to establish himself in new jobs before criminal background checks were completed. Try again later. 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. [13], During the longest joint criminal trial in New South Wales history,[citation needed] 58 policemen provided security including armed members of the Tactical Operations Unit who were stationed in the courtroom and witnesses required armed guards from the Witness Security Unit to escort them home. 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. 'As patriotism can lead to jingoism and mateship can lead to cronyism, so bikie club loyalty, it seems, can lead to bikie club war.'. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. September 21, 1984. . Glen Eaves did not hurt anybody that day but was convicted of seven manslaughters. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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 . Marking 35 years since the 'Milperra Massacre'. Truth about Covid care home testing row: Timeline lays bare what was said, by who and when. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 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". 'We went down to the back of the car park where there was a six foot fence and they weren't there,' he said. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? He is pictured centre leaning against the bench in a short film about police corruption he shot in 1994. Most of our blokes were down or dead. 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. The Commancheros, Bandidos and some members of the Gypsy Jokers roared into the carpark and started brawling, at first trading punches, then wielding baseball bats and chains. 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. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. The first of more than 200police arrived 15 minutes after the fighting ended and cordoned off the area. Any member found guilty of divulging Club business to anyone not a member, unless directed by the President, will be severely dealt with. 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. Bull died in jail two years later from a blood clot his family blames on injuries he sustained in the battle. Police were interviewing 400 people, some at the floodlit scene of the killings, and collecting an arsenal of weapons. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. The vice president had been shot and killed, the sergeant-at-arms was killed.'. Read all Stars Callan Mulvey 'People screamed, people ran, people hid. September 21, 1984. . 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. 'If you're mowing the lawns at Parliament House they want you to have a security clearance,' he said. This is a carousel with slides. '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. '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. "He had blood pouring from the side of his head when he started shooting," Wayne said. Two Comancheros had died from shotgun wounds, another two Comancheros died after being shot with a Rossi .357 Magnum rifle, two Bandidos died from shotgun wounds and a 14-year-old bystander, Leanne Walters, also died after being hit in the face by a stray .357 bullet. 'Whereas this opened up my eyes and since then I've gone on to make lemonade from lemons. 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. As well as Ms Walters, Bandidos vice president Mario 'Chopper' Cianter and clubmate Gregory 'Shadow' Campbell were killed. No arrests had been made last night. There were only about 15 Comanchero at the Viking but about 40 Bandidos. 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. Any member found guilty of cowardice will be thrown out of the Club. ', Six bikies and a 15-year-old girl were killed in the Milperra massacre on Father's Day, 1984 (pictured). 'He gave me the sort of attention that a father never gave me.'. 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. They dealt drugs and their ex-president was convicted of murder. The massacre captivated the nation, made headlines across the globe, and a huge police investigation culminated in about 31 people being tried for murder. But it was so confusing to me I couldn't tell who was who in this brawl that was going on. Milperra Massacre file.Detectoves lead bikie gang member into campsie police station early today. 3. Failed to delete memorial. Glen Anthony Eaves was just 22 when he played a major role in the greatest bikie outrage in Australian criminal history, in which six gang members and a teenage girl were shot dead. 'How they stuck together and how they would give their life up for what they believed in,' he said. Please try again later. Eaves had only been in the club for a few months before tensions between the Comanchero and Bandidos exploded in bloodshed. 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 . 4. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 'I thought, "Oh my god," Eaves said. 'It went on for a few minutes. Three more bodies fell close together near a line of motorcycles, shot within metres of the gunmen.

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