Hussey Chomley
Hussey Malone Chomley (8 August 1832 – 12 July 1906) was an Irish-born police officer who joined the police force in the colony of Victoria in 1852, and served for fifty years, including twenty years as chief commissioner from 1882 to 1902. He was the first chief commissioner to be appointed from the ranks of the police force itself.
Hussey Chomley | |
|---|---|
| 4th Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police | |
| In office 6 March 1882 – 27 March 1902 | |
| Preceded by | Frederick Standish |
| Succeeded by | Thomas O'Callaghan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hussey Malone Chomley 8 August 1832 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 12 July 1906 (aged 73) Armadale, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation | Police officer |
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