Noel Wilby LVO QPM (1914 – 1975) was an Australian police officer and chief commissioner of Victoria Police from 1969 to 1971.
Noel Wilby | |
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| 14th Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police | |
| In office 1 February 1969 – 5 October 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Rupert Arnold |
| Succeeded by | Reginald Jackson |
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| Born | Noel Wilby 1914 |
| Died | 1975 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Police officer |
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 edit
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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. |
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Queens Police Medal (QPM) | 1 January 1971 | New Year Honours |
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Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal |
References edit
- ^ a b Hooper, Ken (15 January 1969). "Recruits Rise to Top Job in Police". The Age. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
- ^ a b c "Police Chief Wilby Quits". The Age. 28 May 1971. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
- ^ Australian Government, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. "Noel Wilby". It's An Honour. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
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