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THE brother of a 12-year-old from Avoca missing since 1975 says new evidence shows the investigation into the disappearance is far from over.
Daryl Floyd, of Rutherglen, has spent years trying to uncover new evidence shedding light on the disappearance of Terry Floyd.
Eight weeks ago, police received a letter from a person who recalled seeing a panel van on the side of the road near an Avoca mine shaft.
It was the fourth time someone had contacted police with information about the panel van, allegedly linked to the suspected murder.
Mr Floyd said it was promising to see more evidence coming to light.
"It's very encouraging, it all seems to be heading in a positive direction," he said.
"Since the $1 million reward was announced six weeks ago, it's been great to see more people with information.
"Even though it's been 40 years, there is still more coming out."
Terry Floyd was last seen on June 28, 1975, at the corner of the Pyrenees and Sunraysia highways.
Brother Daryl has attempted to excavate an Avoca mine in search of the body, returning to site three times this year from his home in the state's north east to continue work.
He said progress was still being made in the mine.
"We need to push dirt around the entrances to the mine shaft to stop water directly flowing into it," Mr Floyd said.
He hoped to reach a level in the shaft where it was likely soil from the 1970s rested.
Earlier this year, the friends and family members of missing people from across Australia met in Victoria as part of a support group.
Their lobbying helped to establish a $1 million reward for anyone who provides information that solves the mystery of a missing person.
Mr Floyd said any information, no matter how small, could be crucial.
"It doesn't have to be directly involved in the day of the disappearance," he said.
"Even the smallest piece of information can help."
The cases are reviewed periodically to assess new information.