Milperra

Name: Milperra
Brand: Bookreps NZ Limited
SKU: 9781760794781
Price: 54.0 NZD
Availability: InStock

The Road to Justice

By Ron Stephenson

Summary

Milperra by Ron Stephenson recounts the violent conflict between the Comancheros and Bandidos motorcycle gangs in 1984, culminating in the Milperra Massacre on Father's Day. The book details the bitter rivalry that escalated to an official declaration of war between the gangs, resulting in a bloody confrontation at a bike swap meet. It also covers the extensive police Operation Hard Walk that followed, leading to the largest joint trial in New South Wales history.
Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

$54⁰⁰

International Supplier

This title is in-stock with overseas suppliers. While it is not available locally, we fly books in weekly from the US and UK to our Auckland warehouse for immediate dispatch.

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 2-3 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Milperra

$54⁰⁰

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book is ideal for readers interested in true crime, gang history, and Australian legal cases, as well as those seeking detailed accounts of police operations and judicial proceedings related to criminal gangs.

On 2 September 1984, Father's Day, the Comanchero and the Bandidos bikie gangs waged war against each other at a bike swap meet in the Sydney suburb of Milperra. Seven people, including a 14-year-old girl, were killed in the car park of the Viking Tavern.

Description

On 2 September 1984, Father's Day, the Comancheros and the Bandidos motorcycle gangs waged war against each other at a bike swap meet in Milperra—in what was to become known as The Milperra Massacre. The bitterness between the Bandidos and the Comancheros grew to such an extent that, on 10 August 1984, a bikie war was declared.

The presidents of both gangs spoke abrasively to each other over the telephone. The war declaration was officially ratified. If ever the two gangs met, a full-scale confrontation could be expected. The bikies armed themselves for the inevitable bloodshed that accompanies any war.

Following the Milperra Massacre, the NSW police mounted the highly organised but perilous Operation Hard Walk to simultaneously arrest 43 bikies at their homes and charge them with murder. The resulting trial at Penrith Court House was the largest joint trial in NSW judicial history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760794781

Publisher: New Holland Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: New Holland Publishers

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 725g

Pages: 208

Collections

Education & Reference Non-Fiction Ron Stephenson

About the Author

Ron Stephenson served in the NSW Police Force for 40 years, attaining the rank of Detective Superintendent in Charge of Operations at the CIB. He was the officer in charge of the investigation into the Milperra Massacre. In 1988, Ron was awarded the Australian Police Medal for out- standing and distinguished service.