"Arthur Evans, retiring Simcoe-Centre MPP said Thursday night he was leaving politics because "we should have new blood". He was speaking at an all-candidates meeting held in Sir William Osler School by the Bradford and West Gwillimbury Progressive Conservative Riding Association. Three contestants for the nomination in Simcoe-centre spoke after Mr. Evans reminisced about his last 16 years at Queen's Park. Evans described his various duties, told a joke about Stuart Smith, and promised the nominees that the winner would have all his support and advice."
"The McCague family joined husband and father George on the podium after his nomination victory a week ago Tuesdday. The Conservative MPP will again represent Dufferin-Simcoe in the provincial election. From left to right are Barry, Heather, Ross, Raymond, and wife Elaine."
"Arthur Evans' 17 years in the Ontario legislature-now coming to an end-were not without disappointments. The position of cabinet minister has always eluded the Simcoe Centre MPP, and he frankly feels it was because he supported the loser in the progressive Conservative leadership race of 1961. "Politics being what it is, I guess I could have been a cabinet minister if I had supported John Roberts. I supported Bob McAuley," Mr. Evans said in an interview. During that critical leadership race, John Robarts approached Mr. Evans for support. "He indicated to me that I would have a chance of getting into the cabinet if I would support him." ..."
"The mayor of all the people in Bradford for many years, Joe Magani (left) has received a great deal of well-deserved tribute for contributions. The latest is a photo portrait donated by the Chamber of Commerce, represented by president John Gaus (right). The portrait will hang in the town hall when the renovations are completed."
Certificate addressed to Reverend Henry W. Dahlin from Mayor Zygmunt Fenik in honour of the Bradford United Church's 150th anniversary, dated June 10, 1984. It is printed on Office of the Mayor letterhead and includes an embossed seal for the Corporation of the Town of Bradford.
Plaque presented to the Bradford United Church by The Hon. George W. Taylor, M.P.P. for the riding of Simcoe Centre, on behalf of the Government of Ontario in honour of their 150th anniversary. The plaque is dated June 1984 and includes the seal and signature of the Premier of Ontario, William Davis. The paper screwed into the plaque is marked with the version of the Ontario coat of arms for use by the Government of Ontario, as well as Ontario's Bicentennial symbol (as a watermark, in the centre of the page). The screws at each corner of the plaque have decorative stylized trilliums.
Certificate from Brian Mulroney in honour of the Bradford United Church's 150th anniversary, dated 1984. Printed on Leader of the Opposition letterhead. The certificate is signed by Mulroney.
Certificate from Ronald A. Stewart, M.P. (for the riding of Simcoe South) in honour of the Bradford United Church's 150th anniversary. Printed on paper marked with the Canada coat of arms. Includes the seal and signature of Stewart.