There were plenty around in Port Fairy and Koroit to see in the final hours of 1980 and the first days of 1981.
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We found these fantastic photos from this exciting period.
HINTING: Coins and lollies were thrown into the crowd during the New Year's Eve parade in Port Fairy.
SLIPPERY: Port Fairy's Jim Stevens in action during the eel dash.
HAPPY: Michelle Hayes was all smiles at Port Fairy on New Year's Eve 1980.
PACKED: A huge crowd gathered in the main street of Port Fairy for the New Year's Eve parade.
READY: Port Fairy sprintcar driver Daryl Jago tunes an engine in the lead up to a speedway event.
HOOKED: Port Fairy's Steve Malone enjoyed throwing a line in the Moyne River.
PRODUCTIVE: Glaxo manager Doug Allen at the Port Fairy pharmaceutical factory.
A HIT: Adrian Gleeson from Southern Cross reaches for a serve on the tennis court.
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