'I've been out of work for about a year, but it's like it just gets harder and harder and harder,' he said. The battle took place at a supposedly friendly bike meet. 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. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Now Playing. Justice Roden found Jock Ross, as Comanchero president, bore 'prime responsibility' for his club's decision to take part in the war. 'It hasn't cost me any friendships or anything like that. 7 are killed, comprising of 6 bikers and an innocent civilian. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. For example, rural landholders, members of an approved gun club and persons engaged in lawful business involving the use of firearms were deemed to have a good reason and the police could refuse to issue licences to any persons they saw as not having a good reason. Milperra Massacre file.Detectoves lead bikie gang member into campsie police station early today. 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 initial confrontation between the clubs was verbal, involving the brandishing of "non-lethal" weapons and challenges to drop the guns and settle it like men but ended with the accidental discharge of a shotgun into the air. 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. Eaves, who joined the Comanchero just months before the massacre, did not kill or injure anyone at Milperra. Some were moving into the Norseman bar of the Viking to hear a band, The Lads. "[8] Stephenson dismissed the later claims made by both the Comancheros and Bandidos that no violence was planned for the swap meet as he stated: "I simply cant accept that. Four other members of the Comancheros gang received life sentences for murder and 16 Bandidos received sentences of seven years for manslaughter. '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. [11], Ross received a life sentence for his role in the violence. He was very pent-up; you could see the anger and emotion in his eyes. Powerful Commons committee could look at case for banning stoves in towns and Love Island hit by hundreds of Ofcom complaints from furious viewers over 'toxic femininity' row and Movie As easy as buying a loaf of bread: Undercover footage reveals how laughing gas is being sold from local Could Northern Ireland become the UK's Silicon Valley? On September 2, 1984Comanchero members were planning to go to the Viking Tavern at Milperra for what was advertised as a motorcycle swap meet. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Being present at the worst bikie outrage in Australian history was hard to share with friends, and family. 'As stupid and as naive as it sounds that's exactly what happened. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. ', Jock Ross (pictured) was a father figure to Glen Eaves and encouraged him to join the army. 'My heart and soul's with the army,' Eaves said. Hewas still just 24 when sentenced to life in jail in June 1987 after being convicted along with eight others of seven murder charges. 5. 'He gave me the sort of attention that a father never gave me.'. It is directed by Peter Andrikidis. Eaves was just 21. Oops, something didn't work. I felt that there had to be some explanation for the marked and perplexing difference between their behaviour in other contexts. 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 . 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. On the morning of September 2a group of Bandidos had ridden past Eaves's Westmead home to stir him up and indicate they would be attending a bike swap meet at the Viking Tavern later that day. Those who supported bringing charges against Ross, the six Campbell brothers, the three McElwaine brothers, Anthony "Snodgrass" Spencer (Snoddy) and Charles "Charlie" Sciberras remained at the Birchgrove clubhouse that overlooked Yurulbin Park[4] while Ross and the remaining Comancheros set up a new clubhouse in Harris Park. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Before the two gangs met at the Viking Tavern Eaves tried to convince the Comanchero 'supreme commander' Jock Ross they would be out-numbered. 'I didn't want to go. Two Bandidos and four Comanchero were killed. September 21, 1984. . Resend Activation Email. Caught off guard, the Comancheros were scattered around the car park. Seven people were killed and twenty-eight injured and the event was a catalyst for significant changes to gun laws in New South Wales. 'They rode in and saw us,' Glen Eaves remembered. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Failed to report flower. We literally had our backs to the wall, nowhere to run, when they approached'. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Illustration from the Sydney Morning Herald, September 3, 1984.Credit:Franklin Johnson. Twenty-one more were convicted of seven counts of manslaughter and sentenced to terms ranging from ten to 14 years. 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). But like most admirable qualities, these can be carried to excess. Bystanders ran screaming from the carpark and people started falling beside cars. 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. The Comanchero have been portrayed as having waited in ambush for the Bandidos but Eaves described the events of that day very differently. 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. Make sure that the file is a photo. 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.'. 10. "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 carpark that became a battleground had been the peaceful scene since 8 am yesterday of a barbecue and motorcycle parts market day organised by the BMA. 'Jock invited me to hang around with the club. 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. Greg James QC, represented all but one of the Bandidos' members during their trial, that being Colin Campbell. Please reset your password. 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. The massacre had its beginnings after a group of Comancheros broke away and formed the first Bandidos Motorcycle Club chapter in Australia. Truth about Covid care home testing row: Timeline lays bare what was said, by who and when. Bandidos vice president Mario "Chopper" Cianter was shot twice in the chest with a shotgun and died instantly. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Marking 35 years since the 'Milperra Massacre'. The 58-year-old no longer applies for the increasing number of roles which require a police check because of his criminal record. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 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. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Illustration from the Sydney Morning Herald, September 3, 1984. 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. 0 cemeteries found in Leppington, Camden Council, New South Wales, Australia. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Failed to delete memorial. [12], The Comancheros were notorious for carrying registered shotguns openly while riding. About 30 shots were fired in 10 minutes, with a pause while the two sides reloaded. We have set your language to Mr. Campbell was represented by Mr Greg Woods QC. ', Glen Eaves (pictured) is an award-winning filmmaker who has run a pay TV network and completed three university degrees. There were ex-soldiers, tradesmen, council workers, even a serving policeman. Police say the onetime Comanchero outlaw was involved in an altercation with a 23-year-old motorcyclist about 10.50pm on March 20. Mark Pennington, one of the first police officers on the scene, was later awarded $380,000 (2011: $1,026,500) compensation for psychological damage. Eaves had been brought in to 'shake the place up' but staff at the archive found out his background and complained. It's driven me to achieve, maybe to prove that I wasn't that crook. Abandoned blue sleeping bag, tents and several wooden shelters are found in woodland close to where police Don't just stick to the Malbec! ). 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. 'It's shocking,' Eaves said. Armed guards were placed on the casualty wards last night. What actually happened before all hell broke loose has never been told before due to the code of silence even among enemy clubs. he said. 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. Weve updated the security on the site. 1984 gang gunfight in Milperra, Australia, Comanchero Club Rule 4: "Any member found guilty of screwing another member's Ol' Lady, or taking advantage of a rift between them for future conning up, will be thrown out". 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. About 12 members of the Bandidos gang were kept in a police cordon in the service station. Failed to remove flower. 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. Twenty-one more were convicted of seven counts of manslaughter and sentenced to terms ranging from ten to 14 years. Any member found guilty of stealing from a member of the Club itself will be thrown out of the Club. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 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. 3. ', Eaves enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts Communication at the University of Technology, Sydney. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 'When the Bandidos arrived at the Viking Tavern car park, the Comancheros were waiting for them,' he said. [2] 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. More than two years later, on 12 June 1987, the jury delivered 63 murder convictions, 147 manslaughter convictions and 31 of affray. Bandido member John "Whack" Campbell never fully recovered from the injuries he received and in 1987 died in jail from complications. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 'As patriotism can lead to jingoism and mateship can lead to cronyism, so bikie club loyalty, it seems, can lead to bikie club war. 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]. '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. "People ducked and screamed and others yelled 'get down, get down.'". 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