Noel Wilby

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

Noel Wilby LVO QPM
14th Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police
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

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. Hooper, Ken (15 January 1969). "Recruits Rise to Top Job in Police". The Age. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
2. "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.