Noel Wilby
| Noel Wilby LVO QPM | |
|---|---|
| 14th Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police | |
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In office 1969–1971 | |
| Preceded by | Rupert Arnold |
| Succeeded by | Reginald Jackson |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Noel Wilby 1914 |
| Died | 1975 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Police 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]
Wilby was made a Lieutenant in the Royal Victorian Order in 1970 for his work during the 1970 visit to Victoria by Queen Elizabeth II.[3] He was awarded the Queen's Police Medal in 1971.[4]
References
- 1 2 Hooper, Ken (15 January 1969). "Recruits Rise to Top Job in Police". The Age. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
- 1 2 3 "Police Chief Wilby Quits". The Age. 28 May 1971. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
- ↑ "Wilby, Noel". It's an honour. Australian Government. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
- ↑ "Wilby, Noel". It's an honour. Australian Government. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
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| Preceded by Rupert Arnold |
Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police 1969–1971 |
Succeeded by Reginald Jackson |
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