Memorial Chapel

The Chapel was constructed in 1955 after a public appeal for funds begun in 1945. A competition was launched for the design of a non-denominational Memorial Chapel to commemorate students who served and died on active duty during the Boer War and the two World Wars. Dean W Berry and Gilbert were the winning architects.

The walls are constructed of Mallee limestone, the roof is red terracotta. Originally it was to be larger but due to increased costs the overall length was reduced which is evident externally by a temporary wall at the eastern end.

Above the Chapel entrance is a Waikerie limestone sculpture by John Dowie AO depicting a young warrior discarding his uniform in readiness to return to the land.

The organ was donated by Mrs R J Rudall in memory of her late son Jake, a College student who was killed on active service in New Guinea in December 1942.

Time Capsule: The large stone adjacent to the outside wall of the Chapel marks the 1976 burial spot of a time capsule containing information pertaining to the College for that year and is to be opened in 2026. The project was initiated by Principal Don W Williams.

Taken from Roseworthy Campus - Self Guided Cultural Tour Brochure, University Collections, April 2018