Milburn, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Milburn
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 Milburn
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Otago |
| Territorial authority | Clutha District |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
Milburn is a small town in New Zealand. It is located about three kilometers north of another town called Milton.
Since 2007, Milburn has been home to the Otago Corrections Facility. This is a large men's prison located at the northern end of Milburn. It is the biggest prison in the Otago region. It can hold up to 485 people and has 201 staff members working there.
Milburn's History and Features
Milburn is also known for its special limeworks. These are places where limestone is dug out of the ground. Thousands of tons of crushed limestone are taken from the hills each year. This limestone is used to make fertilizers, which help plants grow. The hills are located between the Tokomairaro Plain and Lake Waihola.
You can find a very large whale fossil on display in Milburn. It is at a lookout point that offers great views. From this spot, you can see the limeworks, the Tokomairaro Plains, and Lake Waihola.
How Milburn Got Its Name
Milburn was named after a person called Morris Milburn. He came to New Zealand in 1858 from Sunderland, which is in the North East of England. He traveled to New Zealand on a ship named The Zealandia.
Morris Milburn journeyed across the land to Dunedin, mostly by walking. He worked in the goldfields, trying his luck at different places. He found success at Gabriel's Gully, Molyneux, and also at Milburn. The town of Milburn was named after him because of his work there. This information comes from his obituary, which was published in The Lyttelton Times newspaper in December 1906.
