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William was buried in the same plot as Julia, with their shared headstone describing her as his beloved wife.

It is said that, in Anfield Cemetery, Qualtrough's two victims share a common grave.

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In November of 1976, the Christchurch Civic Creche on the South Island of New Zealand opened its doors for the first time and welcomed in children aged from 18 months to 5 years old.

As an increasing number of women in New Zealand were returning to work after having children, there was a growing demand for early childhood education centres like the Civic Creche.

Located in the heart of the city, the creche was a collaborative undertaking by the city council and the Christchurch Technical Institute.

Over the next decade and a half, the creche became so popular that parents would add their baby's names to a waiting list upon birth in the hopes they would be accepted when they were old enough to attend.

It was particularly popular with parents who worked in the many non-profit organisations that were based nearby, and the Kreisch attracted families who tended to be middle-class professionals with politically liberal attitudes.

It was open between 7.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday and could take children on either a part or full day basis.

A brochure published in 1989 described the Civic Creche as providing "...quality childcare for children from many different racial, cultural, social and economic backgrounds.

A full range of stimulating and creative activities are offered, with a special extension program for the four-year-olds."

Dekresha's central location meant that educators could take children on excursions to the botanical gardens, the Avon River, a local wildlife park, the town hall, and other Christchurch attractions.

Children participated in both free play and more structured activities, and they had a Taha Māori program to teach the children about New Zealand's indigenous culture.

Every week, the creche highlighted a different theme, which was determined by the staff members at their monthly meetings.

By 1991, there were 11 permanent staff that ranged in age from 20 to 53.