About Noel Wilby
Lived 1914 – 1975 (aged 60–61). Noel Wilby was a police officer.
Noel Wilby (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. 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. In 1968 he was appointed to deputy commissioner and one year later was appointed chief commissioner on the resignation of Rupert Arnold. 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
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Australian police officer
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Noel Wilby was born in 1914.
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