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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February 2021 Journal - 139
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

NEXT SATURDAY - BOOK NOW
GCFHS Min-Seminar
'Death and Burial Practices 
1840s to 1950s' 
​​with Dr Hilda McLean

DATE: ​Saturday, 17 April 2021  TIME:  1.00 - 4.00 pm

Seminar Price:  GCFHS Members $15.00    Non-Members $20.00​
​Light refreshments and tea or coffee will be available.
Diary Dates​
Our Special Interest Groups are back.
See our Events & Calendar page for more information. 
We are open
​Under Physical Distancing Guidelines. 
Please phone before coming to the library to book a computer.
Note: ​Please Do Not visit if you are at all unwell

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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