1.About: Skoda and Tatra NSW was formed in 1988 to network members of the Skoda and Tatra Register of Australia who live in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Teritory.
The National Register revamped the old Skoda Register in 1988.
NSW/ACT Conveenor:John Hebblewhite
Contact: 5 Braemar Drive Penrith 2750
Telephone: (02) 47363592
email: jhebblewhite@bigpond.com
2.Membership State membership is free as members are subscription members of the Skoda and Tatra Register of Australia.
Full member: $25 per annum
Family: $30 per annum
Associate: $10 per annum
Payable to: Skoda and Tatra Register of Australia c/- National Secretary: Tony Cook
18 Douglas Avenue St Albans
Telephone [03] 9367 9573 email skodal@optusnet.com.au
3.Events
“Yuletide” at Gunning Saturday 12th July 2008 with launch of member Leo Legge’s book “My Motoring Memories”
4.Newsletter
State: 'Skoda and Tatra NSW'
Published 6 page A4 February and August each year.
Enquiries Hon Editor 5 Braemar Drive Penrith 2750
Telephone: (02) 47363592
Email: jhebblewhite@bigpond.com
National: 'Winged Arrow'
Published 20 page A4 bimonthly
Enquires: Hon Editor 18 Douglas Avenue St Albans 3021
Telephone
[03] 9367 9573
Email:
skoda@optusnet.com.au
5.Links: :
Skoda Website
Tatra
Frequently Asked Quesions
What is Skoda? A Skoda is a series of models that have been produced
in Czechsolvakia(now the Chec Republic) since 1895. The Skoda was imported into
Australia during 1949/50 by Skoda Distributirs Ltd. in Victoria with the NSW
distributor being Halifax Motors. Importation was ceased in the 1980's.
What is the Tatra? A Tatra is not well known in Australia but the chief
desinger of these Czech autos, Hans Ledwinka,
deserves
wider recognition. The
original Tatras were key milestones towards the motor car as we know it today.
A tatra T600 model is on display in the York museum in Western Australia and
a T11 is on display at the Illawarra Motor Museum at Wollongong NSW. Current
on road Tatras are with national Register including Tatra trucks.
Why Belong? Skoda and Tatra owners enjoy technical advice and assistance
together with help in locating spare parts. Members are kept informed on developments
through the various clubs and register worldwide. Non Skoda and Tatra
owns
enjoy through associate membership social activities and
gain
insight to a
long standing marque
in
the automotive world.
Rallys Are conducted on a social non competitive basis and are held on
occasions, the major register rally is held Bi annually. Members also join in
other Motor club activites to 'show the flag'.
Legalities Unfortunately we have entered an era of diminished personal
responsibility with an emphasis on findiing someone to blame for our misfortune.
To avoid costly insurance the Register in not incorporated and rallys etc are
conducted on a non offical basis with members simply meeting up to enjoy each
others company.