22 May 1840 May 21, 2021 Author: Staff The penal transportation of British convicts to the New South Wales colony is abolished. Famous Words of Inspiration..."It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt." Mark Twain — Click here for more from Mark Twain Related posts: 6 February 1840 6 February 1840 6 February 1840 6 February 1840 6 February 1840 25 March 1584 17 September 1787 4 February 1859 10 March 1977 5 March 1836 Categories: History Tags: 1840, 22 May