Gold Coast Family History Society Inc.

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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March 2018
Rootes Journal

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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

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Computer Group June 20th 7 pm sharp.
“Why they came to Australia” – a look at life in England & Scotland in the 19th century. Why they left. What schemes attracted them after the 1850’s. Distribution of Land Orders, shipping company involvement, etc. GCFHS members only.

Coming Special Event

Mini Seminar
with Helen Smith
Saturday 28th July 2018

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Just what did cause their death?
Death certificates were never designed for family historians. Can they be trusted? Establishing the cause of death is important for completion of our research but also for establishing a medical health history...

They are dead but where are they buried?
In Australia death certificates give the place of burial. In England no place of burial is given on the death certificate. This presentation will discuss ways of determining where a person may be buried.

This event is open to the public.
Seating is limited, so book now to avoid disappointment.

Members $15.00 & Non-Members $20.00 per person