Penal System of Australia By claireboon Jan 1, 1784 Transportation Act Authorised New South Wales Was chosen. Jan 1, 1788 First Fleet Jan 1, 1791 Whippig of female servants abolished Period: Jan 1, 1833 to Jan 1, 1850 Port Arthur was the destination for the worst convicts. Jan 1, 1840 Abolation of transportation to New South Wales Period: Jan 1, 1848 to Jan 1, 1855 Female Factories Jan 1, 1850 Flogging became a raraty in Australian colonies. Jan 1, 1868 Executions take place only in prison walls. Period: Jan 1, 1890 to Dec 31, 1890 Aboriginies the last Australians to be flogged Jan 1, 1967 Last Hanging in Ausralia (Ronald Ryan at Pentridage Prison, Melbourne)