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..."Love isn't something you find. Love is something that finds you. Loretta Young Love makes your soul crawl out from its hiding place." Zora Neale Hurston — Click here for more from Zora Neale Hurston 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