Upon her death in 1979 , she bequeathed Martindale Hall and the surrounding estate to the University of Adelaide .
Preferring to live in Adelaide , Dorothy left after her husband 's death and the mansion remained uninhabited and derelict for almost 30 years .
Upon Dorothy 's death in 1979 , Dorothy bequeathed Martindale Hall and the surrounding estate to the University of Adelaide .
Preferring to live in Adelaide , Dorothy left after her husband 's death and the mansion remained uninhabited and derelict for almost 30 years .