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Noel Wilby

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Noel Wilby
14th Chief Commissioner
of Victoria Police
In office
1 February 1969 – 5 October 1971
Preceded byRupert Arnold
Succeeded byReginald Jackson
Personal details
Born
Noel Wilby

1914
Died1975
NationalityAustralian
OccupationPolice officer

Noel Wilby LVO QPM (1914 – 1975) was an Australian police officer and chief commissioner of Victoria Police from 1969 to 1971.

Wilby, the son of a butcher from Bendigo, joined Victoria Police in 1938.[1] Wilby served on the beat, in the homicide squad and in the wireless squad. In 1963, he was promoted to assistant commissioner and given responsibility for traffic and technical matters.[2] In 1968 he was appointed to deputy commissioner and one year later was appointed chief commissioner on the resignation of Rupert Arnold.[1] [2]

Poor health affected Wilby's term as chief commissioner. He suffered from hypertension and in 1970, a heart attack. In 1971 Wilby retired from the force, on the advice of his doctor.[2]

Honours and awards

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Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO) 29 May 1970 For service as Chief Commissioner of the Victoria Police during the 1970 royal visit by Queen Elizabeth II.[3]

Originally appointed as a member fourth class. Re-classified as Lieutenant in 1984.

Queens Police Medal (QPM) 1 January 1971 New Year Honours
Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal

References

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  1. ^ a b Hooper, Ken (15 January 1969). "Recruits Rise to Top Job in Police". The Age. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
  2. ^ a b c "Police Chief Wilby Quits". The Age. 28 May 1971. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
  3. ^ Australian Government, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. "Noel Wilby". It's An Honour. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
Police appointments
Preceded by Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police
1969–1971
Succeeded by