Q: A link I clicked on had an error?
A: If you have clicked on a link to another page on our website please email and tell us what page you were on and which link created the error. If it was to another website linked from our site please try again later, it may just have been temporarily offline. If it continues to fail then also report it to the webmaster.

Q: How do I navigate this website?
A: You can navigate this website by using the menu on the left side of each page. Each menu item when clicked on will take you into a page or set of pages related to that topic. Some pages will have a sub-menu at the top part of the text (e.g..Option1 | Option2 | Option3 ). This allows you to view each of the pages related to this topic of the menu. The main menu also has a 'Quick Link' feature which will allow you to jump to any page of the web site directly by clicking in the box and then choosing an option from the list that appears.

Q: I can't open the pdf files?
A: This website has many pdf documents. These show the pdf icon . To open PDF files you need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. To get Acrobat free, click "Click here to get Acrobat Reader" link on most pages that display pdf files or click here to be taken direct to the download page. This takes you to Adobe's website. Follow the steps and choose Language, Connection speed ("dialup" if you have a modem), and Platform (You need to know what version of Windows or Mac OS you have ~ 95, 98, 98SE, XP, OS9.x, OS10). Then to download Acrobat click on the red button near the bottom of the page. When saved on your computer, just install Acrobat Reader. You should now be able to open, see and print pdf files.

Q: I have Acrobat Reader installed but I still cant view a pdf file?
A: There are several possible reasons why this may happen. You may have a very old version of acrobat, if so you may wish to update by following this link. Your web browser might not have browser integration available. One solution is to right mouse click on the link and choose 'Save Target As..' then choose to save the file to your desktop for viewing by double clicking the icon once the download has finished.

Q: Are there any databases I can search?
A: Yes, one major feature is our library catalogue which you are able to enter search keyword(s) to find anything available at our library. If you wish you can search all fields or only for a match in Author, Title, Keywords or Call No. You can also search an index to articles published in the Society Journal from the Journal page. Other searchable databases are Place Codes, SA Shipping, SA Places and SA Deaths & Burials all accessable from the Databases page.

Q: How can I join the Society?
A: Simply go to the membership page and print and fill in the application form provided. Or you can contact the society by going to the contact page for more information.

Q: Will the Society disclose my information to anyone?
A: No, SAGHS will not resell or knowingly disclose information to any other parties except where required to do so by law. Please read the Privacy Policy for more.

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A: All newsletter emails have a link at the bottom to simply remove yourself from the list. This sends an email to which will send a final email confirming that it was you who requested to be removed. Once you either reply or click on the link in the email and follow the prompts you will be removed. Only after you have been unable to successfully unsubscribe this way should you contact for assistance.