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Of the grand order of folio leviathans, the Sperm Whale and the Right Whale are by far the most noteworthy. They are the only whales regularly hunted by man. To the Nantucketer, they present the two extremes of all the known varieties of the whale. As the external difference between them is mainly observable in their heads; and as a head of each is this moment hanging from the Pequod's side.

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Of the grand order of folio leviathans, the Sperm Whale and the Right Whale are by far the most noteworthy. They are the only whales regularly hunted by man. To the Nantucketer, they present the two extremes of all the known varieties of the whale. As the external difference between them is mainly observable in their heads; and as a head of each is this moment hanging from the Pequod's side.

Simon Thewlis

Simon has worked right across the event industry for very close to four decades. While starting in entertainment events, he worked extensively in public events, consulted to the Victorian government on major projects like Melbourne Docklands and Federation Square, and for many years now his company - Event Pty Ltd - has specialised in higher end corporate events.

He also consults to a wide range of organisations ranging from major event companies to entertainment promoters.

He is one of the founders of the Save Victorian Events campaign - which has given voice to people and businesses working right across Victoria’s event industry.
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Yesterday was event industry day outside and inside Victoria’s parliament.

March 19, 2021
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Posted by Simon Thewlis

Yesterday, a group of event industry suppliers – led by Damian De Jong from Action Events – organised for 40 branded …

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March 19, 2021
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No joy for the event industry from latest government announcements

March 12, 2021
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Posted by Simon Thewlis

Even though business events – worth $35.7 billion per year – account for one third of the tourism sector, the Event …

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March 12, 2021
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Victoria’s decimated event industry misses out on support yet again

February 22, 2021
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Posted by Simon Thewlis

In today’s announcement of business support Victoria’s decimated Event Industry missed out yet again.We saw another $24.9 million go to licensed …

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February 22, 2021
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