Margaret SimonsPrint Page 
The Rose pergola was built to commemorate Mrs. Margaret Simons, the mother of J. J. Simons, founder of the Young Australia League. Mrs Simons, who died in 1937 at the age of 77, was an ardent worker for the League and took a keen interest in Araluen.
League members from every State contributed to the cost of the memorial. The pergola was opened by Lieutenant-Governor Sir James Mitchell on Mother’s Day, 1940.
It was designed by W. G. Bennett and built by Jack Italiano in 1940. 38 pillars support 80 climbing roses of many varieties.
Pergola Dedication 1940Location
| Address: | 362 Croyden Road, Araluen Botanic Park, Roleystone, 6111 |
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| State: | WA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.123333 Long: 116.101667 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Structure |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
| Designer: | W. G. Bennett |
| Monument Manufacturer: | Jack Italiano |
| Link: | https://www.dplh.wa.gov.au/about-in… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 12th May, 1940 |
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Plaque:
This pergola was dedicated to the memory of Margaret Simons
Born at Clare, South Australia, 1860.
And died in Perth, 1937.
By His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor the Hon. Sir James Mitchell, K.C.M.G., and Lady Mitchell on Mother`s Day
Sunday 12th May 1940.
Plaque :
This pergola was made possible by the contributions of the Young Australia League members and friends throughout
the Commonwealth
Architect W. G. Bennett
Builder Jack Italiano
