Welcome to the Gold Coast Family History Society Inc.
​Whether you are a seasoned genealogist or a beginner the Gold Coast Family History Society has the tools and resources to assist and guide you with your family history research. Our spacious research rooms are well equipped with an extensive reference and loan library, networked computers, microfiche and microfilm readers, photocopying facilities and refreshment areas.

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December 2019 Journal
Join us @ GCFHS 
Benefits of membership include:
FREE In-room access to subscription websites - Ancestry, Findmypast, The Genealogist, British Newspaper Archive, My Heritage, Biographical Database of Australia (BDA), Emerald Ancestors.
  • Special Interest Groups
  • Family History Classes
  • Comprehensive Library
  • Family History Journals & Magazines from Societies all over Australia and around the world
  • Spacious air-conditioned research rooms
  • Guidance & assistance from experienced room volunteers
  • Affiliated Library with FamilySearch

Society News

​A Special Event with Guest Speaker Kerry Farmer​
In Trouble in Scotland
“Life wasn’t meant to be easy” – and it often wasn’t for many of our Scottish ancestors.
Learn how to research Scots who fell on hard times, including those who were supported by the poor laws (and those who were not) as well as those who came before the courts.
​Big Brother is Watching
National, State & Local Records
From convicts and immigration, to bankruptcy, land (even rates and sewage), divorce, military and occupation records– governments make and keep documents. Explore the variety that can be found in national, state and local government archives.

Online Resources

Our society subscribes to the below online resources access ​is free to members in the rooms.
Book a Computer
and start your research now ​phone.
​07 5582 8855 
during opening times

Approved Library

The GCFHS is an approved Affiliated Library with  FamilySearch
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