Justice Adrian Roden Q.C. 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. 10. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 'It went on for a few minutes. "I was the first person shot," Snake says in footage to be aired on Wednesday's episode of the Channel Seven documentary series Gangs Of Oz. He is yet to enter a plea to any of the charges. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. He was watched by Wayne McTighe, 12, from his home on the other side of Beaconsfield Road. 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. 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. Eventually some 1,000 jurors were presented before 12 were found acceptable to sit on the case. Most of the survivors still alive now were young at the time - in the 1930s and 40s. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Were working to restore it. "People took off in all directions. Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. 'It hasn't cost me any friendships or anything like that. 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. 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. 0 cemeteries found in Leppington, Camden Council, New South Wales, Australia. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. His mother died and his young girlfriend fell pregnant. They hid under tables as the shots rang out. We literally had our backs to the wall, nowhere to run, when they approached'. Any member found guilty of cowardice will be thrown out of the Club. [6][pageneeded][7], Once the first shot was fired, it evolved into a series of bashings and kickings with sporadic gunfire. It is directed by Peter Andrikidis. 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. Six of the bikies convicted of the seven murders got life while three others received terms of 18 or 20 years. 'We didn't do it not just because we were tight but because we didn't have anything to give up, we didn't have anything to admit that we were guilty of,' he said. That matter is still before the courts and Eaves is vigorously defending charges including predatory driving and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. There were only about 15 Comanchero at the Viking but about 40 Bandidos. Justice Adrian Roden would describe what happened next as he sentenced Eaves and the others almost three years later. ', Six bikies and a 15-year-old girl were killed in the Milperra massacre on Father's Day, 1984 (pictured). 'In assessing sentence, it is appropriate to treat all the offences of which any accused was convicted of as part of the one transaction. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Australia News. 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. There is a problem with your email/password. When do the clocks change in 2023? Bystanders ran screaming from the carpark and people started falling beside cars. 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. Bikers are human, too. 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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. ', Glen Eaves (pictured) is an award-winning filmmaker who has run a pay TV network and completed three university degrees. Eaves had only been in the club for a few months before tensions between the Comanchero and Bandidos exploded in bloodshed. 'And what it was drawing in those days was a lot of young, disenfranchised young guys that didn't have a father figure,' Eaves said. [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. 'A need to belong and enjoy a close relationship and bond with others can be readily understood. 3. 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. Moving into the corporate world, Eaves became head of programming at Sky Racing World and Sky Ringside, where he helped stage world title fights. Fifteen more machines arrived, racing past the sales tables and through the crowds. 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. 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 is on bail, did not appear at Burwood Local Court on Monday when the matter was adjourned for the brief of evidence to be served. 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Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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. 5. It's driven me to achieve, maybe to prove that I wasn't that crook. "We are running out of cars to take the weapons away," said one ballistics officer who had just loaded a dozen rifles plus baseball bats and machetes into the boot of his car. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. "When I saw him he was pointing the gun our way, and then the little girl fell. The vice president had been shot and killed, the sergeant-at-arms was killed.'. FACED with a loaded gun, Geoff "Snake" Campbell didn't ask for mercy. 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. Eaves has no contact with any old Comanchero or Jock Ross and his sister Vanessa, who have been married about 40 years and live on the NSW Central Coast. 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. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Twenty-one more were convicted of seven counts of manslaughter and sentenced to terms ranging from ten to 14 years. He is pictured centre leaning against the bench in a short film about police corruption he shot in 1994. Eaves was shot dragging Ross and another wounded man to safety. 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. EXCLUSIVE: Lanzarote sticks to its guns and insists it WILL limit tourists and move away from relying on Jeremy Clarkson is axed as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? 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. He was very pent-up; you could see the anger and emotion in his eyes. Illustration from the Sydney Morning Herald, September 3, 1984. Failed to delete memorial. 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. The rider was taken to Prince Alfred hospital where he was treated for cuts, bruises and a back injury. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [14][pageneeded][b] In 1989, three Comancheros appealed their murder convictions with the charge quashed and reduced to manslaughter. What actually happened before all hell broke loose has never been told before due to the code of silence even among enemy clubs. Two Bandidos and four Comanchero were killed. 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. Eaves called Jock Ross and warned him that going to the swap meet was 'crazy'. 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. Any member found guilty of selling, distributing or using hard drugs will be thrown out. "I saw another guy shoot someone in the guts, and he just keeled over and then the girl was shot. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? The 58-year-old has lost jobs due to his presence at Milperra as a 22-year-old and, he believes, missed out on being hired for plenty more. 'I've gone on to meet premiers and movie stars and travel the world and do three degrees. Two days later they arrested Eaves and charged him at Burwood police station. Comanchero Glen Eaves warned his fellow club members against going to the Viking Tavern. A system error has occurred. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Any member found guilty of divulging Club business to anyone not a member, unless directed by the President, will be severely dealt with. 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. 7 are killed, comprising of 6 bikers and an innocent civilian. Source: Document seized by police after the Father's Day Milperra massacre. 'I didn't want to go. September 21, 1984. . '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. Top podcast episodes. Annakin, Heeney and Hennessey were released in December 1988. 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. yes there is Who were the Judges involved with the Milperra massacre? As patriotism can lead to jingoism and mateship can lead to cronyism, so bikie club loyalty, it seems, can lead to bikie club war. 6. [6][pageneeded][7]. The aftermath of the massacre on September 2, 1984.Credit:Bruce Miller. 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. 'It was just a very difficult time,' Eaves said. Former prisoners who had done their time needed to be given another chance. 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. 'People screamed, people ran, people hid. 'How they stuck together and how they would give their life up for what they believed in,' he said. ', Jock Ross (pictured) was the 'supreme commander' of the Comanchero outlaw motorcycle club he founded. Between the second and third shots - a shotgun followed . Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Can dementia be spotted in CHILDHOOD? 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. 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. "I was standing in the driveway with my bike when I saw eight or nine Bandidos ride up," said a member of the British Motorcycle Association. 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. A violent shootout in Australia, which came to be known as the Milperra Massacre, killed seven and wounded 28 near Sydney in 1984. "My brothers died, for what?" This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. 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. Video - The Milperra Massacre The massacre captivated the nation, made headlines across the globe, and a huge police investigation culminated in about 31 people being tried for murder. Try again later. '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. 3. 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. 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. 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. Greg James QC was Juniored by a number of Juniors including John Korn, Kenneth Rosin, Andrew Martin and Philip Young. A lot of other blokes didn't want to go but Jock said, "OK, we'll go there for an hour, show ourselves". The email does not appear to be a valid email address. He 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. It . Next, he received a First Class Honours degree at Murdoch University. 'My heart and soul's with the army,' Eaves said. Melville was released in January 1989, while Eaves, White and Parker were freed in July that year. Having served his sentence, Glen Eaves hoped he would be able to get on with his life. Ross was trying to rebuild the club and draw in as many new members as possible. September 01, 2019 - 7:35AM. We argued and finally he said he would give up his gun if I did the same.". A famous photo shows Phillip "Bull" Campbell collapsed in grief onto Shadow. Eaves grew up in Parramatta, in Sydney's west. ", 'My brothers died, for what? 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. Only one man, Phillip Bruce 'Knuckles' McElwaine, a Bandido and Commonwealth Games boxing gold medalist, walked free from the court. 'There was no crime going on,' Eaves said. One of the gang members, apparently shot dead as he charged toward his opponents, still clutched a baseball bat in his fist. 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. Snake told The Sydney Morning Herald last year. 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. Comanchero Glen Eaves warned his fellow club members against going to the Viking Tavern that day and dragged two comrades to cover under fire. 'It's shocking,' Eaves said. 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. He did not want to be there that day and tried to stop it. But like most admirable qualities, these can be carried to excess. Try again later. 'Then all of a sudden the Bandidos arrived and there was a f***ing heap of them. 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. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Police were interviewing 400 people, some at the floodlit scene of the killings, and collecting an arsenal of weapons. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "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? Bandidos, Comancheros and bystanders were struck, limbs were broken, people were stabbed, people were shot. He is pictured with his sister Vanessa at Christmas in 1987. Please reset your password. Not only that, they'd sent scouts down to identify that we were there. Mark Pennington, one of the first police officers on the scene, was later awarded $380,000 (2011: $1,026,500) compensation for psychological damage. He is pictured in Hyde Park in December 1988 while on bail, 'I guess I got to take that out of it. 'We literally had our backs to the wall, nowhere to run, when they approached us. He was yelling 'get down' but I didn't realise what was going on". Please try again later. 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. Were all the deaths in The Texas. 5. All the Comanchero and Bandidos were charged with murder under the principle of common purpose. Three more bodies fell close together near a line of motorcycles, shot within metres of the gunmen. Marking 35 years since the 'Milperra Massacre'. The massacre had its beginnings after a group of Comancheros broke away and formed the first Bandidos Motorcycle Club chapter in Australia. Milperra Massacre Fathers Day Massacre Viking Tavern Carpark Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. They said get out of the building immediately.'. 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". Before the two gangs met at the Viking Tavern Eaves tried to convince the Comanchero 'supreme commander' Jock Ross they would be out-numbered. Bats, bars, guns and at least one knife were used. Find Milperra Massacre stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. '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. 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. September 01, 2019 - 8:05AM. 'How's someone not going to go back to crime if they can't get a job and they've got no money? 'As patriotism can lead to jingoism and mateship can lead to cronyism, so bikie club loyalty, it seems, can lead to bikie club war.'. Key points: The man was convicted for affray and manslaughter following the 1984 massacre He was one of 33 people tried together for the crime [10] The Viking Tavern has since been renamed the Mill Hotel. The documentary, first aired on 2 February 2003, follows Brown as he looks for screenwriters, funds and a director for his movie. The gunmen lowered rifles to allow the ambulancemen to take away the wounded. 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. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Leanne Walters I found on Findagrave.com. I mean, those sorts of weapons can do some terrible damage. Eaves had been brought in to 'shake the place up' but staff at the archive found out his background and complained. 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. The other dead were men. 4. 'He gave me the sort of attention that a father never gave me.'. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. [8] Gavery recalled: "Kucler was covered in blood and appeared to have a wound below one eye. Source: Document seized by police after the Father's Day Milperra massacre. 'In those days, there was no internet so I could sort of hide a bit, you know,' he said. 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. 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. Eaves then gained a Graduate Certificate in Management, Change Leadership and Innovation from Flinders University. The Milperra massacre's origins lay in a split in the Comanchero ranks a year earlier. When Eaves turned 16 his father made him leave school, dashing his dream to attend the Royal Military College, Duntroon. Bandido member John "Whack" Campbell never fully recovered from the injuries he received and in 1987 died in jail from complications. As Sergeant-at-Arms, he ordered Ross to face charges of breaking one of the ten club rules. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. he said. 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. 'The battle then began. 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. 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