HISTORICAL NOTES: The Aboriginal name for Mongers Lake was Galup and it was part of the Aboriginal tribal area called Mooro. A Government food depot for Aboriginal people was established at the lake in 1832 and was a major contact point from this period. The lake was named after J.H. Monger who received a land grant in the area. Lake Monger was a popular recreational area in the early years of the century. There was a jetty and bandstand near the end of St Leonard’, Ave and lake was a popular picnic and boating venue. The Waverley Boat Club was formed in 1908. Later the jetty was taken over by the Rover Scouts until boating on the lake ceased around 1938. In 1917 Monger Lake Reserve was placed under the administration of the Perth City Council to be administered as a public park. Lake Monger Drive does not appear on maps of the area until the 1930.