The central figure of Harland’s Half Acre, Frank Harland, is another study of the artist-figure which continues to intrigue Malouf. Partly structured like Johnno and An Imaginary Life around two opposite individuals, the novel returns to the lush, exotic world of Queensland with a chronological narrative covering several decades. From his youth Harland is obsessed with the need to reclaim his family’s lost inheritance, the pastoral land with the nostalgic name Killarney. The dream turns sour when tragedy intervenes but Harland grows to understand that he has created another unexpected but more real legacy in his art. Harland’s Half Acre was first published in 1984. This subseries consists of two notebooks of 200 pages each with background material, notes and drafts, correspondence, various typescript drafts with handwritten corrections and additions, and a complete typescript of the finished novel.

Papers relating to North Stradbroke Island reflect Kath's involvement in issues such as opposition to sand-mining on the island, and opposition to a proposed bridge connecting North Stradbroke Island with the mainland. There is research material, publications, and correspondence.

During her involvement with the Arts Council of Australia (Queensland Division), Gertrude Langer was also involved in the federal division of the Arts Council of Australia.

School report, correspondence, will, funeral arrangements

Correspondence between Judith Rodriguez and various authors and poets. Some advertising blurbs and cards for various groups and to publicise Judith Rodriguez's works. Correspondence with University of Queensland Press regarding Water Life, Mudcrab at Gambaro's, and Nu-Plastik Fanfare Red: And Other Poems. Correspondence with publishers regarding Shadow on Glass and with poets and publisher regarding Mrs Noah and the Minoan Queen.

Materials belonging to Alistair Macdonald including correspondence, notes, drafts of articles, newspaper cuttings, ephemeral materials and a collection of medals.

Initially entitled 'Holding up the Sky', 'Spanish pink' is a screenplay written by Peter Carey and Ray Lawrence. There are notes, photocopies of the story outline on index cards, a script assessment, notes for camera sequences, and draft typescripts.