Bandidos sergeant-at-arms, Colin "Caesar" Campbell, was shot six times and spent six weeks in intensive care before checking himself out. A man grieves over his brother, one of the dead. September 12, 1984. Credit:Bruce Miller. 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. [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. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. The venue had been widely advertised in the press, motorcycle shops and on power poles. 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. 'All I did was run out under fire and drag some wounded guys behind cars,' he said. Then came the motorbikes. Sorry! Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. Please try again later. They were just at the wrong place at the wrong day'. 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. [11], Ross received a life sentence for his role in the violence. The Comanchero had recently split, with most members defecting to form the first Australian chapter of the US-based Bandidos. This account has been disabled. 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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. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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. Snake told The Sydney Morning Herald last year. It includes interviews with the police investigating officer, former superintendent Ron Stephenson, Comanchero president "Jock" Ross, Bandido vice president "Bullets" and several other Milperra survivors. The situation had suddenly changed, and I knew it was a critical moment in which my life was in danger. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Melville was released in January 1989, while Eaves, White and Parker were freed in July that year. [2] 'They rode in and saw us,' Glen Eaves remembered. Failed to remove flower. He worked as an insurance and investment agent for a few years before setting out to become a filmmaker. Add to your scrapbook. 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. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Leanne Walters (103685365)? There was a problem getting your location. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. "[8] Constable John Garvey who arrived at the scene stated: "The wounds on the men were horrific. Marking 35 years since the 'Milperra Massacre'. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Snake fell to the ground, clutching his stomach. Between the second and third shots - a shotgun followed . They hid under tables as the shots rang out. 10. The involuntary discharge was the catalyst for pitched battle involving fists, guns and other weapons. The Milperra massacre's origins lay in. 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. 'It hasn't cost me any friendships or anything like that. Comancheros Gary George 'Peewee' got 20 years, Terrence William Parker 18 years John Francis 'Little John' Hennessey 20 years. Milperra Massacre file.Detectoves lead bikie gang member into campsie police station early today. 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. 'Whereas this opened up my eyes and since then I've gone on to make lemonade from lemons. He seemed to be firing in all directions, " the man said. 6. 0 cemeteries found in Leppington, Camden Council, New South Wales, Australia. From the Archives, 1984: The Milperra bikie massacre. Only one man, Phillip Bruce 'Knuckles' McElwaine, a Bandido and Commonwealth Games boxing gold medalist, walked free from the court. [8], The court case following the "Milperra Massacre" was at the time one of the largest in Australian history. As I ran I was worried I was going to get a bullet in the back." All the murder convictions were reduced to manslaughter on appeal. "A couple of minutes later I heard gunshots and screaming. , updated Try again. 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. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. They set up their first chapter in Sydneyright in the heart of Comanchero territory. 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. 'I thought, "Oh my god," Eaves said. About 30 shots were fired in 10 minutes, with a pause while the two sides reloaded. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Several mothers said they had gone to the sale in the hope of finding a Father's Day present for their husbands. Many customers near the entrance to the tavern were ushered inside where patrons were lying on the floor. She must have died instantly. 'It's caused a great toll on people's mental health at different levels. Snoddy's betrayal sparked a feud which culminated in the Milperra massacre. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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. "I saw one woman with a baby about six months old. Learn more about managing a memorial . Now Playing. 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? or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 'There was no crime going on,' Eaves said. For the past few years Eaves has volunteered with an organisation of ex-military personnel called Team Rubicon which operates an emergency response team for events such as bushfires. 9. 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. Caught off guard, the Comancheros were scattered around the car park. It is directed by Peter Andrikidis. 7 are killed, comprising of 6 bikers and an innocent civilian. 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. When the shooting started he used his military training to stay calm under fire and drag two wounded comrades to the safety of cover. Most of the bikies were rounded up later but Eaves was immediately taken into custody and spent the next four years at Long Bay. To me they were just a bunch of blokes and Jock was a big brother figure to me. Ross was trying to rebuild the club and draw in as many new members as possible. 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. 2. You can always change this later in your Account settings. [21] It stars Callan Mulvey, Matthew Nable, Susie Porter, Maeve Dermody, Anthony Hayes, Todd Lasance, Luke Ford, Jeremy Lindsay Taylor, Damian Walshe-Howling, Nathaniel Dean and Luke Hemsworth. Jock Ross suffered a brain injury after being shot in the head. 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. Eaves called Jock Ross and warned him that going to the swap meet was 'crazy'. The vice president had been shot and killed, the sergeant-at-arms was killed.'. 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. Caesar Campbell, the biggest and baddest of all, took three shots at the Milperra Massacre. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. '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. 'If you've robbed a bank, obviously they're not going to make you a teller,' he said. He is pictured in Hyde Park in December 1988 while on bail, 'I guess I got to take that out of it. 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. For about 15 minutes this gunmen laid siege to the hotel. The first two policeman to arrive at the tavern were powerless to catch the killers. She copped it in the chin. The battle, sparked by inter-club rivalries between the Comancheros and the Bandidos, led to the deaths of a 14-year-old girl, four Comancheros and two Bandidos. Please try again later. "I said, 'Do it, mate.' 'They've pulled up, got out of their cars, off their bikes, charged straight at us and then I just heard gunshots.'. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). They said get out of the building immediately.'. Oops, we were unable to send the email. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. 'Or if you're a child molester you're not going to be a school teacher. 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. Snake said a Comanchero then walked over, "stuck the shotty in me head while I was lying there". "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. 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. Subscribe here: http://9Soci.al/chmP50wA97J Full Episodes: https://9now.app.link/uNP4qBkmN6 | The Father's Day Massacre (2014)Bravery. After much correspondence, he received approval to form the first Australian Bandidos chapter and become its national president. 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. 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. No charges had been laid by 1 am. 5. Only Comanchero president Jock Ross served more than five years. 7. He was distracted by the presence of members of a rival club the Mobshitters and went to the back of the tavern to ensure they were not going to get involved. 'The outcome of this for both sides is people have died early, people on both sides have committed suicide. He took a gunshot to the. [10] The Viking Tavern has since been renamed the Mill Hotel. Bats, bars, guns and at least one knife were used. 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. 'I've always been embarrassed by it - not ashamed, but embarrassed - and always kept it a secret. 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. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. "[8] Garvey was confronted by Raymond Sunshine Kucler of the Comancheros who was armed with a shotgun. 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. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. ", 'My brothers died, for what? It's more difficult to try and tell a prospective employer up front.'. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 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. 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. 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 . Because of the number of charges this man's brother was charged with the murder. "Suddenly a man I didn't even know grabbed hold of me and pulled me to the ground. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Try again later. Comanchero Glen Eaves warned his fellow club members against going to the Viking Tavern that day and dragged two comrades to cover under fire. Eaves was just 21. Please try again later. 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. I get that. He was one of only two bikies arrested at the Viking Tavern, one of 30 convicted of murder or manslaughter, and one of the last to be released from prison. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. The comments below have been moderated in advance. Even the Uniting Church kicked him out of a job after two weeks. 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. Milperra Massacre file.Detectoves lead bikie gang member into campsie police station early today. 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. The defection resulted in a new eruption of violence between the Comancheros and Bandidos involving fire-bombings and drive-by shootings. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. The massacre had its beginnings after a group of Comancheros broke away and formed the first Bandidos Motorcycle Club chapter in Australia. Six bikies and a 15-year-old girl were killed in the Milperra massacre on Father's Day, 1984 (pictured). 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. 'He gave me the sort of attention that a father never gave me.'. 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. "People took off in all directions. There was a couple of cars led them in and then a heap of bikes.'. The Milperra Massacre. Having served his sentence, Glen Eaves hoped he would be able to get on with his life. Tragically, innocent 15-year-old bystander Leanne Walters was slain in the crossfire. The car park was packed with leather-clad bikies, police and ambulance officers treating the injured. 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. [17][c], In a repetition of the circumstances that led to the Milperra massacre, in early 2007 more than 60 members of the Parramatta and Granville chapters of the Nomads, previously affiliated with the Comancheros, defected to the Bandidos. 'I never hurt anybody, was never accused of hurting anybody, killing anybody, shooting anybody, doing anything like that.'. 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. 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. But it was so confusing to me I couldn't tell who was who in this brawl that was going on. [11] In total 43 people were charged with seven counts of murder under the doctrine of "common purpose"[11] charges against 10 were dropped before trial and Bernard "Bernie" Podgorski, secretary of the Bandidos, was granted immunity after turning Queen's Evidence. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. When you have two groups like these in conflict with one another, a 'Viking' is always likely. [6][pageneeded][7]. The 58-year-old no longer applies for the increasing number of roles which require a police check because of his criminal record. 'The battle then began. 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. 'When the Bandidos arrived at the Viking Tavern car park, the Comancheros were waiting for them,' he said. The aftermath of the massacre on September 2, 1984.Credit:Bruce Miller. '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. 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. 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. Most of our blokes were down or dead. Search above to list available cemeteries. In 1992, Ross was the last to be released after serving five years and three months. Yes, there are a few still alive. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? We argued and finally he said he would give up his gun if I did the same.". He is pictured centre leaning against the bench in a short film about police corruption he shot in 1994. 'Sometimes I've known people for may many years and never told them. [2] The gunfight had its roots in the rivalry that developed after a group of Comancheros broke away and formed the first Bandidos Motorcycle Club chapter in Australia. "He had blood pouring from the side of his head when he started shooting," Wayne said. 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. Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ', Glen Eaves (pictured) is an award-winning filmmaker who has run a pay TV network and completed three university degrees. Illustration from the Sydney Morning Herald, September 3, 1984.Credit:Franklin Johnson. 1. 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. 'My heart and soul's with the army,' Eaves said. The shootout had its roots in an intense rivalry that developed after a group . After a lengthy journey through the judicial system, nine men were convicted of the seven murders and 21 men convicted on seven counts of manslaughter. Annakin, Heeney and Hennessey were released in December 1988. 'To this day I don't understand why he didn't say, "We're not going, we can't take these guys on". There were ex-soldiers, tradesmen, council workers, even a serving policeman. There is a problem with your email/password. 'Still to this day I wish I was back there, right now.'. 'Jock invited me to hang around with the club. About 12 members of the Bandidos gang were kept in a police cordon in the service station. "For no reason. Marking 35 years since the 'Milperra Massacre'. The book about the battle, Brothers In Arms, describes Bull clutching Shadow for more than an hour, oblivious to the ambulance and police officers. A further 28 people were wounded with 20 requiring hospitalisation. 4. Police believe that the war began over turf, drugs or a combination of both. 'If you're mowing the lawns at Parliament House they want you to have a security clearance,' he said. Former prisoners who had done their time needed to be given another chance. Any member found guilty of not helping another member who is in genuine trouble, not bulls*** trouble, will be severely dealt with. Try again later. Family members linked to this person will appear here. "I hit the ground and then got up and ran - like everybody else.". 'There was, I thought, a very good reason for that. The Comanchero were already at the Viking Tavern when the Bandidos arrived. Year should not be greater than current year. 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). 'I've gone on to meet premiers and movie stars and travel the world and do three degrees. Being present at the worst bikie outrage in Australian history was hard to share with friends, and family. 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. 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. Eaves had only been in the club for a few months before tensions between the Comanchero and Bandidos exploded in bloodshed. [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. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? . 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. And he went, 'No,' blasted me.". What actually happened before all hell broke loose has never been told before due to the code of silence even among enemy clubs. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. This is a carousel with slides. Some of the bikes had shotguns and rifles clipped to them. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 'It was a pretty rough neighbourhood back in those days, back in the 70s,' he said. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Seven people were killed at the Milperra massacre in 1984. Some were moving into the Norseman bar of the Viking to hear a band, The Lads. Some are in their thirties and forties, have no significant prior convictions and have good family and work backgrounds. 'We literally had our backs to the wall, nowhere to run, when they approached us. 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? 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. Where are the survivors of the Milperra massacre now? I've got to remind myself of that sometimes too when I'm feeling down.'. There . [12], The Comancheros were notorious for carrying registered shotguns openly while riding. They hid behind cars and they hid behind walls while others just ran. Many stayed there for almost half an hour before getting up to leave. Learn more about merges. There was an error deleting this problem. 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.'. 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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. When do the clocks change in 2023? Some took their bats and bars with them; others had guns. Failed to report flower. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 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". Mr Henry Lavelanski, of Flemington, said an alley cleared between the two gangs, who started shooting at each other. 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 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. The car park turned into a battlefield as leather and denim-clad civilians waged a suburban war. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Rishi Sunak is urgently reviewing his private exchanges with Matt Hancock after bombshell leak of ex-Health 'Drinks cold in fridge at DH!' On September 2nd, 1984 (Father's Day in Australia, which is why this event is also known as the Father's Day Massacre), members of the Bandidos Motorcycle Club turned up at Comanchero MC member Glen Eaves's house and advised him that they would be at the Viking Tavern, in the suburb of Milperra, later in the day, where a motorcycle parts . 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