Southland was a separate province between 1860 and 1870, but, failing financially as such, rejoined the parent province of Otago.
To the Hausa and Bornuese it was previously known as Fumbina (or Southland).
Of the ships named only the " Southland " was brought into harbour.
Generally the opqn and readily available region of South Island extends from the Kaikouras along the east and south-east coast to the river Waiau in Southland.
It is the centre of the large grazing and farming district of Southland; and has a number of factories, including breweries, foundries, woollen mills and timber-works.