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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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)
  • 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 for FamilySearch films
Our New Logo - Sept 2016

Society News

Computer Group event for GCFHS members:
"Photo storage and restoration"

 - how to save, file (and find again), crop, enhance and use.
Wednesday October 19th
Please arrive at 6.45 for a 7pm start
GCFHS Members only    ​

Online Resources

Our society subscribes to the below online resources
access is free to members.
Book a computer & start your research now 
phone. 07 5582 8855
during opening times

Approved Library

The GCFHS is an approved Affiliated Library for  FamilySearch films
learn more
Rootes Journal
​September ​2016
September 2016
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Contributions to our Journal
Our Editor, Bev, is keen to accept contributions, articles and advertisements to the Journal.  Don’t think members wouldn’t be interested in your story, be it big or small.  Large contributions can be serialised. Please contact Bev on 5535 8836 or by email.