Noel Wilby
LVO QPM
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

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

  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 byRupert Arnold Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police 1969–1971 Succeeded byReginald Jackson
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