Sydney Evening News - Friday, June 7, 1895

LONDON, June 6.— Oscar Wilde when first sent to prison was put to work for six hours daily on the treadmill. At present, however, owing to sickness, he is engaged at picking oakum.

The governor of the gaol in which he is confined denies the report that Wilde has become insane.

The Daily Telegraph - Friday, June 7, 1895

LONDON, Thursday.— It has been ascertained that Oscar Wilde, on his admission to prison, was compelled to work for six hours daily on the treadmill. At present, however, owing to sickness, he is engaged at picking oakum. The governor of the gaol denies the report that Wilde has become insane.

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