#OnThisDay 9 January 1868 convict transportation to Australia ceased when the Hougoumont arrived in Western Australia. It is estimated that about 165,000 convicts were sent to Australia over an eighty year period.
9 Jan 1868 - convict transportation to Australia ceased
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